“A scalp brush stimulates blood circulation, exfoliates dead skin cells from the scalp and helps remove product build-up from the scalp,” says celebrity trichologist Mark Blake. He notes that we don’t pay enough attention to scalp-care as standard, so a scalp brush is an easy addition to help keep it healthy. “We seem to have an invisible line above our forehead where we spend virtually nothing on the scalp and still expect our hair to be fantastic, yet below that line, we spend lots of money on expensive creams and serums for our face.”
A scalp brush isn’t for everyone, though. If you have a really sensitive scalp or a condition such as psoriasis, then Blake doesn’t advise using a brush, as it can lead to “excessive excoriation.” Also, if you have very curly or naturally coily hair like I do, then take care to not tangle your roots while you’re massaging your head.
