Scalp type test · Result
Dry · Resilient
Dry but tolerant
MY SCALP PLANT
🌾 Jojoba
Give it oil and it thrives — hardy jojoba, at home in dry lands.
What this looks like
· Dry and dull, but not reactive
· Long-term harsh cleansers make the tightness worse
· Switching to moisture-first products improves things quickly
The right pH
Recommended · Mildly acidic to neutral (pH 5–7)
Just avoid harsh alkaline cleansing. Humectants matter more than pH for you.
· A healthy scalp sits around pH 4.5–5.5, but mildly acidic isn't automatically the best shampoo.
· Most products already fall between pH 4 and 7, which supports the scalp's natural acidity — not being 'pH-balanced' doesn't make a shampoo harsh, and being acidic doesn't make it gentler.
Checklist
✓ Swap strong sulfates for mild cleansers
✓ Look for humectants in the top half of the list
✓ Keep conditioners on the hair, not the scalp
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※ Based on self-reported symptoms — not a medical diagnosis.