Strong Hair Starts Here: A Guide to Scalp Care

If your hair isn't growing the way you'd like, if it breaks faster than it grows, or it just doesn't have the vitality it used to, the answer to all these ailments can almost always be found on your scalp.

The scalp is where everything begins. It houses your follicles, regulates oil production, and determines the quality of every strand that grows from it. When the scalp is healthy, hair has the best conditions to grow strong. When it's not, your hair suffers.

The importance of caring for your scalp goes without saying. In this article we will help you get that right. Here's your guide to scalp care:

1. Keep it clean, but not stripped.

Over-washing removes the natural oils your scalp depends on. Under-washing allows product buildup to accumulate around the follicles. Most people do well with once-a-week washing and others, bi-weekly. Listen to your scalp. If it's itchy or flaking, it may need more.

2. Oil it up! (But sparingly)

This is the step most people skip, and it makes a significant difference. Oil applied directly to the scalp,  not just the strands, nourishes the skin, reduces dryness, and stimulates the blood flow that carries nutrients to your follicles.

MPL Hair Treatment 5 Oils is one of the most effective options for this. Applied two to three times a week and massaged in with circular motions for three to five minutes, it conditions the scalp deeply and creates the environment hair needs to grow consistently. The massage itself matters too. It increases circulation and makes the treatment more effective.

For those who prefer something lighter, MPL Coconut Hair Oil penetrates without sitting heavily on the skin, making it ideal for people prone to buildup or those with finer hair.

3. Protect it under your styles.

Protective styles only protect when the scalp underneath is being looked after. Every week or two, apply oil directly to your scalp through partings, even when your hair is braided or twisted. Neglecting the scalp under a style for weeks at a time does more harm than good. And wash your hair, even in a protective style!

Strong hair is not an accident. It's the result of consistent care. Start with your scalp and you’ll never look back.

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