Scalp Scrubs and Exfoliators- Do You Need One?

Product buildup and dry scalp/dandruff are issues that many women encounter at least once in our hair care journeys. A clarifying shampoo will leave your strands squeaky clean, but can sometimes strip your hair of much needed moisture. An alternative option is a monthly scalp scrub. Exfoliating the scalp breaks up all the accumulated gunk that is keeping your scalp from breathing as it should. It stimulates blood flow, promoting a healthy scalp, which leads to healthier hair. There are store-bought formulas that you can purchase, or you can mix up your own recipes. This short video will show you the basics of applying a scalp exfolliant.

Several product lines offer scalp exfolliants, including Jane Carter and ORS should you choose not to make your own formula. It is important that you try to avoid scratching or otherwise irritating your scalp prior to exfoliating, because this could cause further damage. It is also important to apply some sort of oil or other moisturizer to the scalp afterwards to restore balance to the scalp. Here are some indicators that you may be due for a scalp scrub treatment:

1. Your hair seemed weighed down and lifeless, even after you've shampooed.
2. Your scalp is excessively flaky, even when you haven't applied product recently.
3. Lightly scratching your scalp leaves a layer of gunk under your nails.

A scalp scrub is a great way to revitalize your scalp without drying out your hair. Be sure to wash it out thoroughly, so you aren't left with any sort of granules in your hair. Once a month is usually the ideal frequency to keep your scalp healthy.

How to Speed Up that Braid Out

If you're anything like me, you love the way you look with a fresh braid out. You also wish it didn't take so long to put those braids in or to take them out. My hair isn't even very long and the thought of dedicating an afternoon to braiding it up is enough to discourage me from doing it. But there's a better way! Naptural85 is a popular natural hair vlogger on YouTube, and she has a trick that we could all use to speed up our braid out process.

If she can braid all of that hair in no time, so can you! Let's get to it! And don't forget to share your good hair days on our Facebook Page!

Bonus post: Get a Free Hair Consultation for a Good Cause this weekend!

Fibroids are benign tumors that grow in the uterus with no known causes. They rarely provoke symptoms in the women who have them. One in every 3 women develops fibroids, and black women are at a higher risk to have them.
This is why All Dolled Up Salons is participating in the Girls Beauty Suite this Saturday from noon to 4pm. This is a fibroid awareness event, spreading knowledge and offering women a chance to be pampered while they learn about treatment options for this condition. We will be offering free consultations to natural and transitioning women, because your healthy outside is just as important as your healthy inside.
This event is completely FREE. Tickets and further details are included on the flyer and on this event page. Please come out and learn about this health risk that plagues so many women nationwide. Team B.A.I.L.E.Y. hopes to see you there!



Don't worry, we haven't forgotten about your hair today. Check out this quick video tutorial to get a cute bob style without cutting your hair!