Oily, flaky or itchy scalp buildup

Choosing a reset for oily, flaky scalp buildup

Because the scalp congests much as facial skin does, your practitioner looks for product residue, oil and dead cells building up around the follicles, and asks how soon oiliness returns after washing. Dry shampoo, heat styling and tight styles are all worth discussing, as is washing more often, which frequently makes things worse. Itchy, inflamed or persistent flaking may be a medical condition, and that belongs with your family doctor.

The Korean Head Spa pairs with HydraFacial MD and leans clinical, for build-up, flaking or an oily, congested scalp. The Japanese Head Spa is a slower, water-and-massage-led ritual for a scalp that feels tight or stressed, where restoration matters more than a clinical result. DERIVE Hair Wellness suits scalp health alongside hair concerns. Many clients treat a head spa as a monthly or seasonal reset, depending on how quickly the scalp builds up.

What happens when you come in?

Your first visit is a free consultation at the Aldergrove clinic. A practitioner looks at the area in good light, asks how long you have noticed it and what you have already tried, and checks anything that would affect which treatments are suitable: medication, recent sun exposure, previous treatments.

You then hear which of the options above suits your skin, what it realistically achieves, how many sessions it usually takes and what recovery looks like. If the honest answer is that none of them will give you what you want, or that something needs a doctor first, you will hear that instead.

Worth mentioning at your consultation

• When you first noticed it, and whether it has changed since
• Products and treatments you have already tried
• Any medication, supplements or diagnosed skin conditions
• Holidays, events or sun exposure you are planning around