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Scalp Care for Thick Hair 🧴
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Florencia Delacroix
My thick hair used to feel so weighed down and flaky at the roots. I spent way too long ignoring my scalp until I finally built a routine that actually works. These are the products that saved me.
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Scalp Scrubs
 
Hydrating Shampoos 💧
 
Deep Conditioners
 
Scalp Treatments 🌿
 
Finishing Products

Scalp Scrubs

I used to think scrubs were only for my face. Once I started exfoliating my scalp weekly, the buildup disappeared and my hair felt so much lighter.

 
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this was my first ever scalp scrub and I'm still using it years later 🙌
Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal & Coconut Oil
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smells incredible. the jelly texture is fun to work through thick hair.
amika Reset Clarifying + Cleansing Gel Shampoo
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a little goes a long way with this one
Christophe Robin Purifying Scalp Scrub Sea Salt
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left my scalp feeling clean without stripping it. really gentle formula.
Drunk Elephant TLC Happi Scalp™ Scrub trial size - 15 mL
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I use this on my scalp AND my shoulders in the shower lol 🚿
OUAI Cleansing Scalp & Body Sugar Scrub
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pricey but wow, my roots felt weightless after the first use
FUSIO SCRUB Puryfing Scalp Scrub - Kérastase
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Hydrating Shampoos 💧

Thick hair needs moisture but also needs to feel clean. These shampoos hit that balance perfectly for me.

 
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my go-to for years. never makes my hair feel heavy.
Hydrating Shampoo & Conditioner Bundle
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helped repair some damage I caused from too much heat styling
First Time Olaplex User! Tried the No. 4 and No. 5
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sulfate free and my color lasts so much longer with this one 🎨
Pureology Hydrate Shampoo For Dry Hair
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makes detangling way easier. my brush actually glides through now.
Bumble and bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Shampoo
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gives volume without drying things out. really solid formula.
Living proof Full Shampoo ingredients (Explained)
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splurge pick but it makes wash day feel fancy
Kérastase Nutritive Bain Satin Hydrating Shampoo for Dry
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Deep Conditioners

My thick hair drinks up moisture like crazy. I deep condition once a week and honestly it changed everything about my hair texture.

 
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I leave this on for 20 minutes while I do my skincare. perfect combo.
Don't Despair, Repair!™ Deep Conditioning Hair Mask
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thick, rich, smells amazing 🤌
Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Mask
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not technically a mask but I use it like one sometimes
No. 5 Bond Maintenance™ Conditioner - Olaplex
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feels like a salon treatment at home. worth every penny.
Chronologiste Hydrating Hair Mask for Dull and Aging Hair
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my sister recommended this and she was so right
Recovery Conditioner - Virtue
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the packaging is cute and the formula actually delivers too
Amika Soulfood Nourishing Hair Mask
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Scalp Treatments 🌿

Between scrub days I use these to keep my scalp calm and balanced. They've basically eliminated the itchiness I used to deal with constantly.

 
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I apply this right after washing. soothing and lightweight.
Scalp Revival Charcoal + Tea Tree Scalp Treatment
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started using this for thinning around my temples. noticed a difference after two months.
Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density - The Ordinary
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expensive but a few drops go far
Initialiste Advanced Scalp & Hair Serum
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detangles and adds moisture without weighing anything down 👏
Wild Marula Tangle Spray | Drunk Elephant ≡ SEPHORA
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takes patience but I'm seeing real results at my hairline
Vegamour GRO Hair Serum for Thinning Hair
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weird name, amazing product. calms irritation fast.
PHILIP KINGSLEY Flaky / Itchy Scalp Toner
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Finishing Products

After all that scalp and moisture work I need products that lock everything in without making my thick hair look greasy or flat.

 
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just a tiny bit on my ends. been doing this for years and my hair stays soft.
Moroccanoil Treatment Light – Hair Oil for Fine Hair
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lightweight enough for thick hair which is rare for oils 🫶
OLAPLEX °7 Bonding Oil™ for Soft, Shiny Hair
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great heat protectant that doubles as a smoother
Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Hair Primer
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smells like a dream and keeps frizz under control
Drybar Hot Toddy Heat Protectant Mist
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I rub this between my palms and scrunch. done.
Living Proof No Frizz Smooth Styling Cream
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for days when I skip the blow dryer completely. no crunch, no frizz.
Complete Hydrating Air Dry Hair Cream - JVN
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