How To Cleanse Your Scalp Every 1–2 Weeks

🎯 Goal: Remove buildup, sweat, and odor while keeping your braids fresh and your scalp healthy.

💧 Why This Step Matters

Even with protective styles like box braids, your scalp still sweats, sheds skin, and collects product buildup. If you don't cleanse it regularly, this can lead to:

• Itchiness & irritation

• Scalp odor

• Flakes & dandruff

• Slowed hair growth

🧴 How to Cleanse Your Scalp (Without Ruining Your Braids)

✅ Option 1: Use a Braid-Friendly Dry Shampoo or Braid Cleanser

• Spray or apply directly to your scalp (not your braids)

• Let it sit for 3–5 minutes

• Wipe gently with a damp cloth or cotton pad

• Focus on areas that itch or feel oily

🌿 Recommended Products:

• ORS Herbal Cleanse Dry Shampoo

• Cantu Apple Cider Vinegar Root Rinse

• Design Essentials Braid & Scalp Cleanser

✅ Option 2: Use a Diluted Shampoo Mixture

• Mix 1 part sulfate-free shampoo with 3 parts water in a squeeze or applicator bottle

• Apply directly along your scalp lines

• Gently massage with your fingertips (not nails!)

• Wipe with a damp cloth, or rinse under low-pressure water if you can air dry

• Pat dry with a microfiber towel

✅ Option 3: Natural Refresh with Witch Hazel or Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)

• Mix equal parts witch hazel/ACV and water

• Apply to scalp using a cotton pad or ball

• Wipe along parts and hairlines

• Helps remove odor, bacteria, and product buildup

👑 Pro Tips:

• Always follow up with a light scalp oil to restore moisture

• Tie a satin scarf after cleaning to smooth frizz

• Never soak your braids — only cleanse the scalp!