SCALP GUIDE
Learn to care for where your hair begins.
Straight-talking articles about oil, deep cleansing, the solid format and the Korean method. What works, what doesn't, and why.

Shampoo Bar Transition Period: How Long It Lasts and How to Shorten It
One to four weeks of waxy, heavy hair is normal after switching to a bar. Here is what causes it, and the three fixes that shorten it.
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Scalp Buildup vs Dandruff: How to Tell Which One You Have
Waxy yellow flakes near the hairline and small white flakes across the crown are two different problems. Here is the at-home test that separates them.
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Korean Scalp Care Routine for an Oily Scalp: The Steps That Matter
Treat the roots like facial skin: cleanse in two short passes, massage, keep conditioner off the scalp. The method, minus the ten-step mythology.
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