The Secret To Sexier Hair

Take care of your scalp and your hair will reward you in shine, strength, even length. Seriously.

- Deanna Pai

IF YOU THINK ABOUT IT, it’s weird that your skincare routine stops at the hairline. “Your scalp is really an extension of your face...and has its own unique skin type,” says Francesca Fusco, MD, a New York City dermatologist for Clear Scalp and Hair. The weather, hormones, even styling habits can throw it out of whack...and that’s when trouble starts. “About a quarter of my patients complain of dryness, itchiness, tightness, and stinging,” says Dr Francesca. Scalp imbalances can also mess with your look—cue dullness, breakage, and slower growth. Confront your issue head-on with our guide.

YOUR SCALP SITCH

Second-day hair? As if! You can’t go longer than a day without it getting flat and greasy.

Scalp Type: OILY Just like fluctuating hormone levels wreak havoc on your face (think monthly breakouts on your chin), they also control oil production on your scalp.