How to Use DIY Scalp Scrubs to Reach Your Hair Goals?

To incorporate DIY scalp scrubs into your hair care routine for healthier hair growth, follow these best practices from the provided content:

1. Choose your base ingredient and carrier oil:

   • Sugar: Gentle for buildup and recommended by Chambers-Harris.
   • Jojoba oil: Nourishing and best for buildup scalp scrubs.
   • Coconut oil: Moisturizing for scalp scrubs and deep conditioning.
   • Avocado oil or melted coconut oil: Good for average scalp care.

2. Select exfoliators suitable for your needs:

   • Fine salt: For buildup (avoid large crystals).
   • White sugar: Generally gentle for any scalp type.
   • Sea salt: For scalp irritation and flaky scalp.
   • Brown sugar: Gentler version of traditional sugar.

3. Create your scrub:

   • Buildup Scrub: 1 teaspoon fine salt + 2 tablespoons of jojoba oil + 1-2 drops of tea tree oil.
   • Average Scalp Scrub: 1 tablespoon sugar + 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil.
   • Dry Scalp Scrub: Brown sugar + ground oatmeal + hair conditioner + optional tea tree oil.
   • Flaky Scalp Scrub: Mix baking soda (1 heaping tablespoon) with shampoo (approx. 1 tablespoon) + tea tree oil (3–4 drops).

4. Method:

   • Wet hair.
   • Combine ingredients.
   • Part hair into sections.
   • Massage the scalp gently with fingertips for a few minutes.
   • Rinse thoroughly with cool water.
   • Shampoo your hair afterward.

5. Tips:

   • Don't use scalp scrubs if your scalp is irritated.
   • Avoid excess pressure when massaging the scalp.
   • Choose finer grain salt over harsh salt products.
   • Rejuvenate your scalp for healthier hair growth and overall hair health.

These DIY scalp scrubs can reduce scalp irritation, remove buildup, and support better hair and scalp care, contributing to healthier, stronger hair.