My scalp does a lot of heavy lifting. Between hot tools, slicked-back styles that call for plenty of product and the curl creams and gels I layer on, it deals with lots of buildup. The dry air that comes with cooler weather doesn’t help, either. I’ve always given some serious TLC to my skincare, and lately I’ve been paying more attention to my scalp, too. Now it has a new winter routine, and it’s only two steps: Monpure’s Hydrate & Soothe Scalp Serum ($81) and Nourish & Stimulate Scalp Mask ($72).
Here’s how both fit into my weekly routine.
My Two-Step Scalp Routine
I reach for the serum once my hair is towel-dried, and honestly, it’s the easiest step I’ve added. A few drops along my part and a quick scalp massage are all it takes, and since it’s a leave-in, there’s nothing to rinse out. My biggest worry with anything leave-on is greasy roots, especially with the addition of curl products in my hair, but this one sinks in fast and feels weightless. Witch hazel extract, pro-vitamin B5 and allantoin keep things calm, while a little salicylic acid works on the buildup my styling products leave behind. I’d never really thought about exfoliating my scalp before, but this makes it feel l...