Scalp Care Routine for Thinning Hair
The Scalp-Hair Connection
Your scalp is skin. It needs cleansing, exfoliation, and nourishment. Neglect accelerates thinning.
Step 1: Weekly Exfoliation
Salicylic acid scalp scrub on dry scalp. Massage 2 minutes, then shampoo. Clears follicle-clogging buildup.
Step 2: Daily Massage
4 minutes daily increases hair thickness. Fingertips in circles. Silicone massager during shampooing.
Step 3: Treatments
- Minoxidil 5%: FDA-approved, twice daily
- Caffeine serum: stimulates follicles
- Copper peptides: follicle health
- Rosemary oil: comparable to 2% minoxidil
Proper Shampooing
Focus on scalp. Sulfate-free. Massage 60 seconds.
Lifestyle
- Check iron/ferritin levels
- Vitamin D (often deficient)
- Protein 0.8g/kg minimum
- Manage stress (cortisol triggers shedding)
