What Is A Scalp Detox?
Signs You May Benefit From a Scalp Detox
Scalp Detox may be beneficial if you are experiencing hair thinning or hair loss, flakes with or without itchiness, dull or lifeless hair, dry, brittle, or frizzy texture, tangling or frequent split ends, or hair that feels stiff, heavy, or straw-like. It may also help if your hair color fades quickly, grey hair resists color absorption, or your scalp becomes itchy or irritated during color services. Additional signs include excessive breakage or hair that does not seem to grow past a certain length.
Why These Symptoms Occur
Many of these concerns are caused by a buildup of excess sebum, or oil, on the scalp. As skin naturally sheds, dead skin cells can become trapped in the oil, creating an environment where yeast and fungus such as Malassezia can thrive. This process produces byproducts that may irritate the scalp, leading to inflammation, shedding, hair thinning, and ongoing scalp discomfort. Addressing these concerns requires interrupting this cycle and restoring a clean, balanced scalp environment so healthy hair can grow.
Professional Scope of Care
As a Board Certified Trichologist, I am not a dermatologist and do not diagnose or treat medical skin conditions. What I can do is evaluate the scalp using trichoscopic imaging to show you your scalp up close, educate you on what a healthy, buildup-free scalp looks like, and perform professional treatments designed to remove buildup and support scalp health.
The Scalp Detox treatment uses a nature-identical vitamin crystal complex formulated without preservatives, parabens, glycol, gluten, or sodium chloride. Each treatment is hermetically sealed to ensure fresh activation, which is especially important as many scalp products contain harsh or irritating ingredients.
A Scalp Detox is a deep cleansing scalp treatment designed to remove buildup, free clogged hair follicles, and restore a healthy scalp environment for optimal hair growth. This treatment helps rebalance the scalp’s pH while removing residue left behind from hair products, hard water, pollution, excess oils, and dead skin cells. By eliminating this buildup, Scalp Detox creates a cleaner, healthier foundation that supports stronger, more vibrant hair.
Results And Ongoing Care
A Scalp Detox is not a one-time service. Just as dental cleanings or facials require ongoing care, scalp health is maintained through consistent professional treatments and at-home rituals. While full resolution may take time (or additional treatments like root cold plasma) depending on the severity of buildup and scalp imbalance, most clients notice immediate improvement in scalp comfort, cleanliness, and hair manageability.
Following your treatment, we will review a customized scalp wellness plan that may include at-home treatments, massage and exfoliation techniques, and additional strategies to support healing and long-term scalp health. We are a team in your healthy hair journey, and I am committed to guiding and supporting you every step of the way as you integrate these new rituals into your daily routine.
What Does The Treatment Include?
We will begin with a head map scope to assess and document the condition of your scalp.
Your treatment starts with a deep exfoliation of the scalp followed by the Scalp Detox application. You will then process under the Spa Mist for approximately 20 minutes. After processing, the scalp is thoroughly rinsed and followed by a final demineralizing shampoo. The service concludes with a relaxing scalp massage, conditioning treatment, essential lipid replacement, and a hot towel wrap. A second head map scope is performed to document progress and changes. You will leave with Lipids on your hair and instructions to rinse in one hour.