HEAD START

Skin care for your scalp is one of the hottest beauty trends, but more importantly, it just might transform your hair.

- KAREN ROBOCK

1 Use this gentle scalp exfoliator to combat oiliness and flakes, and refresh your scalp and hair. The scents of geranium, orange and peppermint smell amazing while you scrub and they linger the perfect amount of time post-wash.

GOOP G. TOX HIMALAYAN SALT SCALP SCRUB SHAMPOO, $58, THEDETOXMARKET.CA

2 Apply directly to the scalp after shampooing. It’s designed to help prevent excess shedding and perfect for soothing a dry scalp between washes.

KÉRASTASE INITIALISTE ADVANCED SCALP AND HAIR CONCENTRATE, $60, KERASTASE.CA

3 A blend of clay and rice starch absorbs excess oil, while witch hazel extract helps balance out oil production over time.

BRIOGEO SCALP REVIVAL CHARCOAL + BIOTIN DRY SHAMPOO, $30, THEDETOXMARKET.CA

UNLESS YOUR HEAD is itchy or you spot some flakes on your shoulder, you probably don’t give your scalp a second thought. It’s mostly hidden by hair, after all.