When we think of healthy skin, we often overlook the skin beneath our hair - our scalp. A well-balanced scalp supports stronger, healthier curls, with less irritation, flaking or discomfort. In honour of National Healthy Skin Month, here are five practical ways to give your scalp the care it deserves.

1. Start with a gentle, clarifying cleanse

Cleansing is key to removing product build-up, sweat, dead skin cells and environmental debris, all of which can clog pores and irritate the scalp. Choose a cleanser that is formulated for the scalp (not just the hair) and that avoids harsh sulphates but is also gentle and caring on the scalp.

The Coconut Mint Scalp Refresh Shampoo offers a plant-powered formula with mineral clays, tea tree, willow bark extract and soothing botanicals that help cleanse and refresh the scalp

Flora & Curl Tip: Use the pads of your fingertips (not your nails) to gently massage the scalp in circular motions. This will help lift debris and stimulate circulation, while being gentle on the scalp.

2. Use a pre-wash or overnight scalp treatment

Before you shampoo, you can treat your scalp to an extra dose of care. A pre-shampoo oil or treatment helps soften dry or flaky skin to prepare your scalp before cleansing.
The Scalp Refresh Pre-Shampoo Oil from the Soothe Me range is a great pick. 

Flora & Curl Tip: Apply the Scalp Refresh Pre-Shampoo Oil directly to your scalp, gently massage in with the pad of your fingertips, and leave on for 15-30 minutes and then proceed to cleanse with the Coconut Mint Scalp Refresh Shampoo. This helps calm, restore moisture and reset the scalp.

3. Support scalp health with habits & lifestyle

Healthy scalp care goes beyond just products; lifestyle factors also count too. By combining good habits with targeted scalp care, you can build a stronger base for healthy curls. 
Here are a few simple things that you can incorporate into your routine to aid in scalp health:

• Sleep hygiene: Use a silk/satin pillowcase or silk/satin hair bonnet to reduce frizz and friction.
• Hydration & nutrition: Drinking water and eating skin/hair friendly foods that are rich in omega-3, vitamins A, E, C will support the scalp’s outer barrier.
• Regular scalp massage: 2-3 minutes a few times a week helps circulation and cell turnover. If you cannot commit to 2-3 times a week, try doing a scalp massage every wash day.
• Avoid excessive heat or tight hairstyles: These can put stress on the scalp and lead to irritation.

4. Balance moisture with scalp-friendly hydration

In between wash days, your scalp may need soothing or extra hydration - especially if you experience occasional dryness, tightness or flakiness (not to be confused with dandruff). A light mist targeted at the scalp can help maintain comfort and barrier health.
The Coconut Mint Scalp Refresh Mist provides instant relief and calm for your scalp. It offers a cooling effect with scalp-soothing herbs and botanicals, including witch hazel, willow bark, and tea tree, delivering much-needed hydration to the scalp. 

5. Choose curl-care products that consider your scalp

As you know, we tend to focus on conditioners, stylers and moisturisers for our strands, but easily forget that these products can cause excess buildup on the scalp over time (especially if not using a scalp-focused cleanser that helps lift and remove impurities).
Instead, choose lightweight, plant-powered products that care for both your scalp and curls – just like our botanical range of curl and scalp care. One refreshing favourite is our Coconut Mint Curl Refresh Conditioner. This soothing, rinse-out conditioner deeply hydrates the scalp and curls, leaving them nourished, balanced, and never weighed down or greasy.

Flora & Curl Tip: When applying the Coconut Mint Curl Refresh Conditioner, focus predominantly on the mid-lengths to the ends. If you do apply the conditioner near the scalp, ensure that you rinse thoroughly to avoid build-up at the roots.

This National Healthy Skin Month, honour your scalp the same way you honour the rest of your skin. With a gentle cleanser, pre-shampoo treatment, hydrating mist, scalp-friendly curl products, and supportive lifestyle habits, you are nurturing a balanced, comfortable scalp  – the foundation for healthy, vibrant curls.

Discover our Soothe Me range for plant-powered scalp care.
Here’s to a calm, happy scalp and beautifully thriving curls!

Naturally yours,
The Team at Flora & Curl