Scalp Exfoliation: How It Works and What to Consider
What scalp exfoliation involves, the difference between scrubs and acids, who may benefit, who should skip it and how to do it gently.
By Arni Sun · 3 min read
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Hair care works best when it fits the hair you have. Straight, wavy, curly and coily hair need different amounts of washing, conditioning and handling, and the scalp has needs of its own. Our hair care guides help you to identify your hair type and porosity, to keep your scalp comfortable, to understand shedding, thinning and breakage, and to style and color your hair with less damage. Where hair loss or a scalp problem may need medical care, the guides say so plainly.
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