Common Causes of Dry Hair and Scalp + Solutions

[@ladyrois]

As one who has suffered a dry scalp for-freaking-ever, this video has been SO helpful!! Thank you! This is the first time that I haven't had itchiness or flakes within hours of doing my hair. I mean, I can have dry, flaky, itchy scalp without having any products on my hair. So much fun. I've taken the principles and applied it using the stuff I have on hand and almost instant results!! I still need to wash every couple of days, but it's not as... urgent? as it normally is. Thank you SOOO much!!

[@LindsayAlexandra89]

❣️

[@emilyayala-hemingway5367]

Your day 3 looks better than my Day 1 any day of the week.

[@aizyelafigueroa5585]

Tbh

[@addienieto9717]

Emily Ayala-Hemingway any day of my life if i’m being honest! 😭😭😭

[@yael]

Saaaame

[@LihlCherry]

YUP.

[@ThatOneKid485]

you have to consider that she does this for a living

[@nataliesolomon2141]

My body and scalp: dryer than the Sahara... My face: stole all the oil that was meant to be everywhere else. 😅😫

[@iateyursandwiches]

Same...

[@toidean633]

😂😂😂

[@elizabethcarroll8526]

#same

[@Nicollrf]

That's me too! It's so crazy

[@clairhignight8031]

🙋🏻‍♀️

[@michellecarr1985]

This is hands down, the best hair channel on KZbin. You are funny, smart, and you do a great job explaining what you're talking about so everyone can understand. Keep up the great work, ladies!!

[@mellylovesdogs]

I totally agree! I started watching a week ago and I'm in love with all the info 😍

[@lizlemon8035]

Agreed. She's my curly hair bible.

[@cecilia4685]

I think she’s very annoying.😭

[@michellecarr1985]

@@cecilia4685 I'm sorry to hear that. Have you tried PennyTovar or MsBiancaRenea? The spelling on those is probably wrong but they're pretty easy to find. You may like them better.

[@cecilia4685]

Michelle Carr Thank you! 💝

[@kathysharfe7088]

I've recently became interested in curly hair because my youngest daughter has curly hair. And omg the patience you have to have while trying to fix your 9 yr olds hair in the morning lol. Today was the first day she went to school with curly hair!! She luved it!! And so did everyone else 💗 thanks for the tips!!

[@ManesByMell]

WHAT'S GOOD EVERYBODY! Thanks for tuning in today, if you missed the LIVE premiere and chat we had, check out the replay where we discuss some scalp care needs, talk about products, upcoming videos, etc. And to make sure you catch it live next time, turn the post notifications on! My scalp has seriously transformed and this washday was so bomb. I've shared this very routine in my updated winter routine seester video you can find in the Cold Curls playlist as well as more winter curl care, like how to protect your hair and scalp with curl-friendly accessories, how-to utilize your products for the perfect balance and to what ingredients to avoid in the winter! --More cold curls videos here: kzbin.info/aero/PLlgK3eS27-SWuxR9W_zXg8Bgyf3xugCl8 ! I can't wait for spring and warmer weather to come, I hope you've been liking this series! Give this video a thumbs up of you liked it and leave a comment letting me know what you'd like to see next. Have a happy Texture Tuesday! xoxoxo, Mell

[@Pisces84]

I tried to get the nyc products but its says it cannot be shipped to Canada 😩😩

[@blackeneddove]

@ kimcam281 yes! I need this, too. I spent a lot of time looking for when/if she said, but I don’t think she did. Also trying to see what styler she used here. Need to know! ❤️

[@ShellyC0203]

kimcam281 yes i would also like to know which product didn’t work for her.

[@AskaLittleWitch]

Thanks Mel & seester Amanda for making these videos happen. I'm a "why" person & I am LOVING your educational haircare videos, you dont just live it, show it, you explain it. Following your advice I've been able to reveal my natural waves and curls for the first time ever !!! Its hard to find a hairstylist who knows how to deal with my hair... it's a journey and still transitioning but high praises to you 🙌 thank yoooou! 🙏 xoxo

[@animallover4101]

The Little Witch Why me too 😊hubby hates it though 🤣

[@AskaLittleWitch]

@@animallover4101 it'll be worth it though 💕 like with everything it takes work + it's like training at the gym only training for your waves and curls haha xoxo

[@michiga5220]

you sound like me lol, im sure I annoy people with my questions to😅

[@nirgunawish]

she is literally recommending a salt scrub to combat dry scalp

[@maddiemcnabb7241]

can you talk about recovering from excessive hair shedding?

[@River2500]

It's like you were reading my mind! I needed this! My dry itchies are patches that otherwise look normal. Thank you for helping all of us understand and take better care of our hair and scalp!

[@itsamandapasceri]

Hello there everyone!! Thanks for watching ❤️ I just took my hair out of my bonnet this morning after using this routine 2 days ago AND uUGH my hair feels still feels so light and clean. My dry scalp and course hairs are really enjoying this combo of both the exfoliated and deep conditioner! U know mell and I have been using this mask for a while now and it is definitely one of my go to a for a good balance of protein and moisture! 💖💖

[@dianicrubia513]

I just had to drop some love because I stopped doing the curly girl method and started using the right sulfates for my hair after watching your video and my curls bounced back to life! Thank you, Mell!!!! 💕💕

[@penneyippen7550]

OhMy Mell your hair is getting so long, and it’s stunning!!

[@katherinerodriguez8547]

Me on the other hand, I have the oiliest scalp in the world. I get so much buildup of sebum on my scalp to an extent that I can scratch it and I can pick it out from under my fingernails. Please do a video on this please!

[@Katatawnic]

I second this motion!

[@softroo522]

Yes, I third that motion!

[@evamcclellan598]

I also have an oily scalp, and I'm 55 years old. I thought it would settle down by now. But a good thing from it is that my hair isn't dry. I have normal porosity, hydrated curls. But I have to wash every other day because of my scalp, I wish I could go longer.

[@kuramacabre]

My scalp is very oily as well. Only thing that helped was to use a sulfate shampoo and then deep condition and hydrating hair mask in all my hair except for the scalp. My hair was soft and I could wait for six days until my next wash day.

[@Stitchers_Whimsy]

Same!! I've been using Nexium because my hair is thinning out (thanks Las Vegas hard af water!) And that has helped soooo much for the dandruff I was shocked! But my hair has been living it so I'm gonna go with it for a bit. Post shower moisture is key tho!! And a regular conditioner on the ends of my hair too

[@amanda2147]

My Mane Girl!!! For sure!! Almost 38 years old here and I've learned so much in the last week from watching your videos than I have my entire LIFE!!!! Thank you, thank you curly guru!!! I'm loving every video and starting to implement your techniques and already seeing an improvement!

[@anasmas7112]

I just want to thank you so much for the tips and the enlightenment this video gave me. I’ve been struggling with a dry scalp for years and didn’t even know that was the cause. Went to dermatologists, followed home made recipes and nothing ever seemed to work, it was embarrassing having to be careful not to let people see the flakes. After watching a couple of your videos I tryed to understand the needs of my scalp and create a healthy routine. After my first wash following your tips IT WORKED WONDERS! Moisturising definitely made a huge difference during shower! Thank you so much Mell!! Your videos are amazing!

[@aar3oo]

literally scratching my dry ass scalp x

[@jessleite94]

Lmfaoooo same 😂

[@bk-ow6yv]

norman jime it would just get stuck in my hair probably lol

[@josayers8488]

About 6 mins in- "we need to get rid of the dusty, crusty, flakey shakey shit that's flying out of our heads" 🤣🤣👏 gotta be honest I watch her as much for the wordplay as the curly hair tips! 😋

[@jessicamcmanus6981]

My husband is Mexican with a very tight curl pattern. (he isn't embracing his curls... Yet) he suffers with all these dry scalp symptoms you talked about, the red patches even spread onto his face a bit too. Taking notes to help him 📝

[@Meh-fn3ol]

Are you sure that's not psoriasis???

[@thehebernade]

Or seborrhic dermatitis?? Need to see a Dr.

[@jessicamcmanus6981]

He's been to the doctor and been prescribed a shampoo and cream for his face. He still suffers with some of the symptoms Mell talks about anyway 😅

[@arletterosario9636]

that could be psoriasis, eczema , maybe he needs a dermatologist , so they can what exactly the problem is

[@kayelinbrooke]

ughhhh I wish I watched this before I exfoliated my scalp for the first time 2 days ago! It was amazing and my scalp was the cleanest it has ever been in my entire life. The next day I wanted to die in a hole because my head was so incredibly itchy and burning. Now I know to use a co-wash on my scalp after exfoliating. THANK YOU SO MUCH !!!!!!!

[@Bebe-ge2te]

I use sugar + shampoo on damp hair or sometimes dry and scrub with my fingers on my scalp, before full shampoo wash and it helps too (if you’re broke like me) Edit: lavandera epson salt could work too but be gentle and only do it like once a month

[@ximelax]

and after that you conditioner wash your hair?

[@Bebe-ge2te]

Ximena Alexandra yeah! so 1. sugar+scrub on damped hair. 2. shampoo 3. conditioner. i’ve never tried epson salt but Mel recommended it in an old video. i recently found “Not Your Mother’s Scalp Scrub” and it’s good too (like the shampoo she recommends in this video)

[@mariearchambeault145]

I'm afraid of doing anything like that because a few years back people were posting videos of removing hair using sugar scrubs lol

[@karinac1999]

Hey my Mane girl. So glad you were able to take that time to unwind, relax and detox yourself. You seem your lovely bubbly self again. Keep up the great work. ❤

[@mad_lavender]

This video was so accurate. I actually went out and these products and I have found a noticeably healthier less itchy and flaky scalp after 3 uses now. I always also though dandruff not seborrheic dermatitis. Thanks for saving my scalp Mell!

[@-EricaCartman]

6:14 scrubba dubdub in the damn tub! LMAO! Love you Mell!

[@cristianacorreia5308]

I would love you to do a video about oily scalp and how to treat it and still have moisture! Thank you. Love everything about this channel!! Lots of love and light to you and your sister. ❤❤❤

[@noctemheart]

I actually REALLY needed this video rn cause I keep questioning if I have buildup or if I’m just dry 😰 I find it’s just hard to tell the difference.

[@ariannamichel4784]

Do a “Not your Mothers curls” line review please would love to see what you think of the line been seeing a lot of reviews but would like your take on the products. ❤️ 😊

[@sara.m88]

Yes!! We need this!

[@courtneynelles1896]

We can't get it here in Canada :(

[@reemxing6917]

I searched it on" think dirty" and it turned out bad:(

[@reemxing6917]

Joud Faisal thank you that helped💜

[@roses2122]

Courtney Nelles or england

[@j.v.l.9019]

I wish you would recommend more products that are also available in Europe. Anyways love the video and keep up the good work.

[@schlumbl84]

I am very glad I found your channel! As an owner of a headfull of curls and being very wash and go-like my whole life, I decided to take good care of my curls. And who could be better for that than a professional hairstylist and curlyhead? Entertaining, facts, the whats and whys of hair care - you are my savior! I do not live in the states or canada, but it is good to know the rules and important points of hair care. I always look for similar products here. I just started my curly journey and with your advice I am sure it will be a great and successful one. Keep it up, sweetheart! I really appreciate your videos and send you all my best wishes and love. Thanks Mell, thanks a lot! 😍

[@elizabethbee22]

is there something I can do in between washes to control or sooth the itching?

[@StellaOrdonez669]

Please, do a video about loosening curl pattern, most women use relaxers and keratin treatments to achieve a loosen curl pattern, how to avoid that damage and I there a way to naturally loosen the curls?

[@StellaOrdonez669]

@erin I've tried that, but the roots end up flat and the ends with curls lol

[@pinkradioheadtv]

You are going to hate my answer but... learn to love your curl...

[@StellaOrdonez669]

@Sandy_Carpets make my curls bigger? 🤔 How?

[@StellaOrdonez669]

@@pinkradioheadtv don't worry, I don't hate the answer, is just that I would love a video of scientist Mel explaining about curl pattern and the chemicals of the relaxers and the keratin treatments, those videos with a science insight are really educational and also entertaining 😃

[@kuramacabre]

And here I am, trying to get tighter curls. XD

[@saiharshinibadugu1630]

You are a life saver! I just noticed I had this hair problem and instantly you posted a video about it, thank you!!!

[@ebethwest]

I know you’re a curly but could you do a video on what you recommend for wavies? I didn’t know I had textured hair until a few months ago and I’m at a loss on how to bring out my waves

[@labmjvoc]

Maybe check India Batson or the KZbin channels of other wavies? Someone with a similar hair texture would probably be more helpful

[@cland1232]

real life+curly girl has wavy videos here on YT that have helped my waves turn to curls.

[@trev1463]

I have 2b-2c fine hair, so I pay special attention to Mell’s videos with Amanda (her ‘seester’ video playlist) for wavy tips and to Mell’s tips for fine hair

[@emilycramer6880]

I love India Batson. I’m also more of a wavy with curl parts.

[@ashleyvardy5791]

Tomorrow is my wash day. I have been following your videos for a while. Great advice I desperately needed. Growing up my mom always kept her hair short so I had no idea what to do with my hair lol and I'm finally getting my natural curls to come back to life. My scalp is getting a good exfoliating day tomorrow

[@curlyhairedmermaid7643]

Moving closer to the equator definitely solves a bunch of problems.

[@samuelpaz3218]

Crying while living in Chicago 😳

[@ljru2329]

Oooooh.. the first video I've seen of you and I love it. 6:08... haha el oh el. The next 12 seconds... killing it.

[@Sara-rl7qp]

I swear every curly hair problem i had you solved with one of your videos! Tysm🥰

[@gb422]

Mel you changed my life , I was three days away from keratining the shit out if my hair ...the diffuser attachment and denman brush do actually work man you are a genius. Thank you :)

[@moomoo4u8]

I love watching your videos and your hair is SO gorgeous. I just think there's really nothing I can do to change my hair. I've bought all these products and tried to take lessons from what you say and it doesn't necessarily look BAD, but even sleeping with the bonnet and satin pillowcase my hair gets all wonky and refreshing doesn't make it look better. I can get one MAYBE two decent days out of it which is thanks to you and more than I got before. My hair is just too fine and thin to ever look good or have any kind of volume. But I appreciate you and all your lessons and will continue to watch. I just give up on my own hair tbh

[@sakotsuku]

I was JUST looking for dry scalp vs dandruff video in your collection! Thanks Mel!

[@MsWeirdolover]

I've been wanting you to update your videos SO bad, and now you have!!!:D as science updates, so does our understanding, so please no one, don't come at me.

[@KatBuckner]

I would love a video that shows images of different scalp/hair needs and what to do. I try to go by what my head and hair need... but I'm not sure I'm doing it correctly.

[@xtinacamaj]

Your hair has grown so much! GORGEOUS!!!! Thanks for all your knowledge Mell

[@bushitwo6367]

Please do a video on the effects of hard water vs soft water on hair. I've been told that hard water can also cause a lot of dryness issues to the skin including scalp dryness. Please of you don't mind I would greatly appreciate it!

[@nutsforthebeach]

We live in the country and have our own well. Our water is hard which is what we dealt with for the first 12 years then in March of 2019 we installed a water softener. This is when my hair issues started. I can see 'salty' type flecks on my scalp, my scalp is super dry and itchy and I've lost a lot of hair. I also went low carb in January of 2019. I've been blaming my issues on being low carb however I've come across a website whereby people are complaining of the side effects of using soft water. What happens with hard water is that it puts a coat of scum on your scalp and body, then when you change over to soft water that scum goes away. We've recently switched our water softener from calcium chloride to potassium chloride. It's only been a week so I don't know if it's going to help. By the way, my husband has no issues with a dry itchy scalp at all...of course!!! His hair is actually growing in. Is anyone else it's experiencing this with soft water?

[@kenaihle9128]

The wash day is bomb! I just watched a lot of your older videos this week for fun and was surprised by how long it was.

[@loridupuy6149]

them curls is looking some moisturized and rocking!

[@WarQueenLola]

Can you recommend co-washes that are meant for the scalp? My scalp is always dry no matter what I use. I wish Mell could just come and help me find the best products in person for a few days. I wish someone could understand how temperamental my hair is lol.

[@nicj5354]

I put aloe vera juice in a spray bottle and I squirt it right onto my scalp several times a day. This has helped a lot!

[@walkinginpeace9932]

I wish you were close so you could help me with my 8 year old daughter's hair. She is african american and Italian and had LONG gorgeous type 2b - 3a 3b hair. She cut a chunk of it off from underneath and I had to cut it up to her shoulders. IT WAS DEVESTATING. The middle top part is now only like a 1b and I have watched many of your videos learning about products, techniques to create curls and found a lot of things that ARE working great however, we went to a stylist to cut the bottom part of the tight curls that I messed up, she thinned one of the sides and now the tight coils are ruined and thin. When it grows will the texture be the same as her baby hair? Also, how long does it take for the coiling processing to take affect. We have been doing it now for a month and only very minimal results. PLEASE HELP ME!!!! btw WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR GREAT ADVISE!!!!!!

[@amira2809]

im not a professional, but your daughters hair texture/type can change when she goes into puberty. Hormones can make a big change. Thats the only addition I have to your comment, for the rest I really dont know.

[@walkinginpeace9932]

@@amira2809 Thank you! I appreciate you. That's what the stylist said as well but she's only 8. Now she has tight coiled curls on the bottom and sides and the middle of her hair is super thin and wavy. Totally looks weird and a LOT of work!

[@amira2809]

@@walkinginpeace9932 yeah, I understand. Puberty can start around that age tho. Are you sure it is not heat damage or anything? Also, did you try out the curly girl method? So like no sulfates, parabens and silicones etc. It really helped my curls to recover from heat damage! I was 3a at first and now im a 3b-3c girl. It could be her hair reacting negatively to a certain product as well. And for growth, and thicker and fuller hair i recommend jamaican black castor oil! You can search some more on youtube about the benefits of jbco and how to use it! xx

[@anastasija8479]

@@walkinginpeace9932 i had super curly hair as a toddler, I think it was 3a and some parts were 3b but when around the age of 7 I had a really loose 2a wave. I was 12 when my hair started changing and it was more frizzy and now I'm 16 and I have 2c/3a.

[@walkinginpeace9932]

@@amira2809 thank you! No heat damage but I have to embrace change. We actually just bought some Jamaican castor oil, aloe Vera, amla powder, hibiscus leaves and coconut oil to use twice a week as a mask. And massaging every night. Here's praying for thickness and length

[@jdjdbsjndnd]

Can we make a diy sugar scalp scrub? For those with sensitive scalp, big salt flakes may be harsh.

[@gymkat247]

Just bought the salt scrub the other day, and now I'm seeing it used in this video. The stars 🌟 have aligned! I also grabbed that masque! I guess I'm learning! Thanks Mell and Amanda!

[@1Inked4Heart3]

This video spoke straight to me, cuz I’ve been looking at my scalp like 👀 “what is good with you?” Switching it up now !

[@jeremiahfernandez1286]

I watched all her videos a 2days because I had the obsession of learning new information to prevent disinformation from others KZbinrs. So, today I bought all the products that we’re actually need for a better healthy hair style. (Verb Curly Kits, Aveda Be Curly Kit, Tyson diffuser etc) Now I think I need that Exfoliating Salt Shampoo✨🔔

[@lisseth545236]

Love her shirt, her hair is always awesome

[@kqu752]

Thanks Mel for these videos. I have to tell ya, I haven’t worn my curly hair in years. I watched one of your videos one week ago and was hooked! I went to work with my new curls and everyone went crazy! Loving it. ❤️👍🏻

[@angesan2761]

This channel has everything I needed

[@itscarmelladeeb]

I've waited for a video for dry scalp of curly hair for soo long thank youu

[@sonial.4618]

Your 3rd day hair is AMAZING!!!!

[@batterybroken]

My scalp has been getting on every one of my nerves 😤 Imma try a salt, scrub and deep conditioning tonight as well. Hoping for the best. Thank you for an informative video and for being entertaining! New subscriber! Love your hair!

[@GenaMarie]

Great tips, Mel! I need to try more of that brand! looks great

[@ManesByMell]

Thank you!! It is awesome! Both my seester and I really enjoy their products

[@cynthiarocha072395]

I have binged all the episodes and have been taking notes. I love you and your seester💕 I hope to bring my curls back to life. My top of my head is giving me most problems😩 it’s so straight. I never use heat, trim always, never have my hair up. Literally just shampoo, condition, and curl mouse sometimes leave in conditioner spray. I will be changing me routine and REALLY try to make a difference. 😊 thank you for all the tips and tricks.

[@shannonvg1998]

I have psoriasis and have to wash my hair every day for at least a week when I have flare ups and have to use medication. Do you have any tips on how to keep my hair healthy during these periods?

[@hollysprague6379]

I also have psoriasis and winter is so much worse. I purchased curlsmith scalp therapy line (primer, shampoo and conditioner) and I use that once a week and my psoriasis is 90% better. I can go 3 days minimum between washes, my scalp never itches (aside from the occasional regular itch) and I have hardly any patches come wash day. Above my ears and my hair line around my face I have very small spots that have hardly built up.

[@shannonvg1998]

@@hollysprague6379 thanks for the suggestion I'll look into that!

[@kayrin33]

@@hollysprague6379 Hi, I was trying to find the Scalp Therapy you mentioned. Is that the Pre-biotic primer, Pro-biotic scrub and Post-biotic conditioner? On their website I can't seem to find 'Scalp Therapy', other than the 30-day therapy for regrowth (which I'm also gonna try in hopes of recovering from Devacurl ugh).

[@shaunamasters259]

Excited to watch because I struggle with flakes bad!

[@BlackMarshmallow]

Hey Mell! Could you do a video or if you have please help me! My hair is damaged due to using only gel for many years to control my frizzy wavy hair and washing it everyday. I switched to only tea tree oil after every shower after that. Now I'm not sure what my hair needs exactly at the moment. It's dry at the ends, looks dull and gets frizzy while its wet in the shower. Please help me. I love your channel btw, I've been learning so much. Sending love from New York 😊❤

[@maddiwhite9327]

I just moved from Florida to very north England and have just experienced my first actual winter. Being from Florida and it being the only place I lived, my hair has been in an absolute shock. thank you so much for this video it was so informative! its hard going from a place that's never cold. I always heard about how curly hair routines needed to completely change for winter but I never had to so moving here I had no idea what to do😩

[@Pisces84]

Omg you’re like the hair genius I love your hair and sure love all your videos been bing watching and learning so much about my hair Thank youuu🤩🤩🤩

[@s-l4260]

Can’t wait for the Summer version of this!Greetings from Florida🐬😄

[@acrosstheeuniverseeee]

I needed this I don’t use ANY heat on my hair and my hair has been so dry and I have split ends 🤕 ny weather is horrible

[@jc7blessed]

When you see a ManesByMell notification: 14:30 14:05 Sigh I feel your pain. But on the bright side your skin looks flawless. #TextureTuesday !!! #TGIT !!! #ManesByMell is the best !!!

[@danig3713]

literally this video describes my hair and i had no idea why!!! now i do!!! buying the hair mask and exfoliating shampoo RIGHT NOW!!!!! 💫 ive tried ACV before and it just doesn’t help. I have the flakes daily!!! i am so excited to try these thank you Mel!!!

[@Laurynisation]

Thank you very much. I asked myself what was the problem with my scalp and here is Mell for very good advices. Thank you so much 💖

[@linasalamanca878]

Mell, how can I do a homemade scalp exfoliator?

[@amahlmchenry7732]

I have the same question! Can I add table/epsom salt or sugar to products I already have?

[@lorainemcgillivray77]

@@amahlmchenry7732 Yes you can - I use castor sugar as the particles are finer and it washes out well. I mix it with conditioner, rub onto my scalp, rinse, shampoo and conditioner as normal. Hope that helps. Large salt particles are too harsh for my sensitive/eczema prone scalp.

[@amahlmchenry7732]

@@lorainemcgillivray77 thank you so much! Definitely trying this 🙌

[@curlygirltaylor]

This was so helpful! I will have to do some diy stuff until I can afford more products but I will definitely be investing in my scalp care next.

[@KarinaSankarsingh-vi9ri]

I use an apple cider rinse every couple weeks and it has been very nice on the scalp :) I think it makes my scalp less itchy because I am the itchiest person ever!!

[@ashleybernon3332]

Love all your curly hair tips Mell! You’ve been helping me out a lot!! Please do a scarf tutorial video!!

[@lorainemcgillivray77]

Hi I have dry/eczema prone skin and scalp with dry/long/highlighted/curly/course textured/thick hair and salt is too abrasive for me in a scrub. What I do is mix some castor sugar into a fragrance free conditioner and apply that to my scalp. It gives a gentler exfoliation and washes out with warm water without the drying effects of salt. I shampoo to make sure it is all out of my hair and condition/leave in/curl cream/gel as normal. It also means no extra products - just use a conditioner you already have. I use a lightweight fragrance free conditioner for this purpose as my eczema doesn't like a lot of fragrance. Castor sugar (UK) is in between normal granulated sugar and icing sugar in texture, but I'm not sure if it is called something else in different countries. We use castor sugar for baking cakes here - hope that helps. Best wishes.

[@joannosborne7318]

Watching this video made my scalp itch!

[@frehadurrance721]

I enjoyed this video. Mell you are very informational about this topic. I like that the product you are endorsing is not very expensive. Thank you for keeping it real.

[@backwooddesignco]

Mel’s hair always looks bomb, but need to mention how amazing that eyeshadow is and how much it suits her! 😍 Keep killin’ it Mel ✌🏻

[@jeanettebilson5990]

I use sugar mixed with a little conditioner to exfoliate my scalp. Need to do it out of the shower so the sugar doesn't dissolve. I love it.

[@rexhinaruci6204]

The Queen of Curls ! An Inspiration for me 😍👑

[@annad.l6087]

THANK YOU!!!!! This was exactly what I needed! Even a week after my last wash day my scalp was completely dry.

[@melanieh2279]

Girl I need a tutorial on your eye makeup! Beautiful!

[@rebekahsadie]

Hey, Mel! Can you share the salt scrub link again? The one in the description says it is no longer active.

[@sallyw4694]

Loved this video as ALWAYS!💕💕💕💕💕 I’ve been wondering how to tell the difference between a scalp with build up vs the look of a scalp traumatic by chemicals. Yep, I’m a Deva Curl victim. Scalp not flakey but has a white coating in patches that won’t flake off. Five clairifying shampoos but still no flaking. Scalp not as white. I see normal looking scalp too through my thinned 3b hair. Love you and your Dear Seester!💖Thanks! 😊💕💫💕💫💕🕊

[@ouiam2554]

Coffee is good for exfoliating your scalp. I've tried it and it worked for me.

[@rachelvaldez6518]

I have the Curlsmith Wash & Scrub Detox Pro-Biotic is that clarifying enough for a scalp exfoliator? I would love to see videos about the pros and cons of using oils on the scalp. Thank you for all the work you put into your informative videos!!💕💕

[@gaudys0464]

Hi Mell, love your personality and enthusiasm. Love to see also when your see-ister Amanda and you in the videos. I have a QUESTION: Can you make a video for the women like myself that have thinning hair especially on the frontal part of the cranium. What to use have to grow back the hair. I try using regrowth oil but all it does is make me look more thinner on my roots. Please help if you can.

[@loridupuy6149]

Manes by Mell School of Curly Hair Care! THERE is a direction you could go in!!! Get it gurl!

[@sara.m88]

This video is so helpful and fun! I've enjoyed it so much! Thank you for all the tips and I hope I get rid of that dry itchy scalp for good!! You also seem in a very good mood lately and it's so refreshing to see you like this. I mean you totally own it, it seemed like a very good hair day!! Your curls are popping and you're totally rocking it!!! Unbelievably beautiful❤️.

[@HoneyBats]

This is amazing. I have scalp eczema that also gets oily so it can be a mess when winter gets bad. I use salt on my skin already I never thought to use it for my scalp

[@amandamccaw453]

Always love your videos Mel! Wondering how to manage frizz when you live in a humid climate? I live in Florida and some morning it’s “cold” during our “winter,” but then it’s hot and humid and my hair freaks out. Any suggestions? Thanks!

[@reeseb8520]

I live in Florida and find that I have to limit use of products containing glycerin within the first 4 ingredients when it's more humid or when dew points drop below 50. Mel has a video about humectants (like glycerin) drawing excess moisture to and from the hair depending on weather conditions.

[@abbyb1481]

Yes I live in Florida also and like you said some days it can get cold. In Tampa it can drop to low 40s and sometimes even high 30s for a day or a week but then it can go back up to 70+ degrees. Trying to get my hair used to Florida humidity is not easy.

[@Randy_xoxo]

So hyped for this

[@savannahsmith189]

First off... Mell you are THE BEST :) Can you tell us about “water-soluble” products? I’ve been hearing a lot in the curly community to “just use high quality water-soluble ingredients and eff everything else”

[@emilyayala-hemingway5367]

Your hair looks marvelous!!!

[@calavra1417]

This video came in clutch, I was literally researching today because ironically I saw dandruff this morning (and I haven't had dandruff in a year!)

[@kevitamaster-brewkombucha5472]

MELS HAIR HAS GOTTEN SO MUCH MORE CURLY AND THICK OVER THE PAST YEAR! 😍

[@soapturtle]

This video hit at the right time for me so I picked up both the shampoo and the hair mask from Ulta. I like the salt scrub shampoo just fine, but it could have had a bit more salt in it for more scrubbiness imo. As to the mask, and this is on me for not checking ingredients... it has Dimethicone in it fairly high up in the ingredients list. I don't mind some silicones but as a swavy fine 2b-3a haired girl, dimethicone makes my hair stick straight, so I would have greatly appreciated you covering that the mask did in fact have dimethicone in it as an ingredient, as that is generally considered one of the "bad" silicones for not being water soluble. Great channel though, keep up the good work!

[@marianaawawa6018]

Mel! Love your videos! Can you make a video about good product options that are fragrance free?

[@ericalatrell799]

Hey there, loving what you’ve done with these videos. I recently did a big chop and am working on growing out healthy happy curls and your styling tips have been Ah-maaaaziiiing. I’m wondering if you could, please, post a video answering questions about wash 🧼 routines when going to the gym? And if it’s done, then keep being the hairs commanding badass you are and I’ll keep watching 💪🏼

[@ericalatrell799]

I retract my question. Your amazing self already covered it 😁

[@kpopswings2784]

I just loveeee her videos .. it's so informative likeee i learn so much form her in like minutes ... keep doing what your doing babes 😋✌💖