I Have Flakes on my Scalp.

If you are finding that your client may seem to have a very dry scalp and a lot of dandruff  you may want to think of doing a scalp treatment. Scalp treatments are used for getting the dead skin that causes dandruff lifted up off the scalp to prevent excess build up of dandruff in the future. Getting a scalp treatment routinely will help with preventing this build up. A scalp treatment exfoliates the scalp. The stimulation of these treatments help to promote healthy blood circulation, and stimulates the hair follicle to grow.

Steps to a Scalp Treatment:

• You want to start with untangling the hair, comb out any and all knots that might be in the hair. Doing this step will make your sure your client is comfortable durning this procedure.
• Section the hair starting in the back with 1/4" to 1/2"  in sections you may section in a T part if you like or just horizontal parts across the length of the head. Starting at the bottom and working your way up to the top.
• Take your comb not a wide tooth comb but a regular width tooth comb and start scaling the scalp. Scaling is when you take the comb and using the tooth side you make little small circles on the scalp to lift up any dead skin.
•  When you have finished scaling brush the hair to get the extra build up out of the ends of the hair. You may do this step at the sink if you would like.
• Wash your clients hair with a cleansing shampoo and towel dry the hair. There is no need to use a conditioner because you are about to give them a deep conditioning treatment. 
• Using either cholesterol or a cream based deep conditioner you will apply it to the hair and begin massaging the head in a slow deep circular motion. You want to include using all of your massage techniques (efflurage, petrassage, and tappoment).
• Massage the hair for at least 15 minutes. You may go longer if your client is enjoying the massage.
• Slowly take your hands off their head letting them know you are about to stop massaging their head and placing them under the dryer. Sit them under the dryer for 20 minutes  
• When your time is up rinse out your conditioner with warm water. They may feel a little shocked when the water first hits their head because of the temperature change, that is normal.
• You may then dry and style the hair as your client would like.

This treatment is beneficial for the look , feel and overall health of your client. The deep tissue massage will help any one relax on a stressful day. If you notice that your clients hair is looking dull and full of flakes be sure to offer this added bonus to  your client. It may be a treatment that keeps them coming back.