How I Healed My Scalp and Got My Hair Growing Again — Forreal

March 25, 2025

How I Healed My Scalp and Got My Hair Growing Again — Forreal

Let me tell you the truth… none of these hair growth oils, rice waters, or miracle drops are gonna do anything if your scalp ain’t right.

I had to learn the hard way. My edges were gone, my scalp stayed flaky and itchy, and no matter how many protective styles I tried, my hair just wasn’t growing like it used to. That’s when I realized: the scalp is where it all starts.

So if you’re tryna grow longer, thicker hair — or even just stop the shedding — you gotta take care of your scalp first. Here’s exactly how I revived mine, naturally, and got my hair back healthy and thriving.

🧼 1. I Started Washing My Scalp Right — Not Just My Hair

I used to go weeks without washing my hair, thinking I was "protecting" it. Nah sis. That buildup was clogging my pores and smothering my follicles.

Now I wash once or twice a week with a sulfate-free shampoo, and I always pre-poo with oil so my scalp doesn’t dry out. I focus on scrubbing my scalp, not just my strands.

My go-to combo:

Pre-poo: Warm coconut oil or my custom growth oil blend
Shampoo: SheaMoisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Shampoo — this one cleans without stripping

💦 2. I Kept My Scalp Moisturized

My scalp used to be mad dry and flaky between wash days. I didn’t realize it needed moisture just like my hair.

So now I:

Spritz my scalp with water or a DIY aloe vera mist
Seal it in with light oils like jojoba or castor oil (Jamaican black castor oil changed my life, no lie)
Add a lil tea tree oil for itch relief

This stopped the flaking fast, and my scalp stayed way more balanced.

🧽 3. I Started Exfoliating — Yup, My Scalp

Look… your scalp can get just as clogged as your face. Dead skin, edge control, dry shampoo — it all stacks up.

So I started exfoliating my scalp every 1–2 weeks with a scrub.

My DIY scalp scrub:
Brown sugar + conditioner + a few drops of peppermint oil. Massage it in before shampooing — feels so good.

If you got scalp acne or flakes, look for a store-bought one with salicylic acid too.

🧠 4. Scalp Massages? Daily. Period.

This part right here? Major key. Every night (or every other), I massage my scalp for 5–10 minutes.

I use a silicone scalp brush or just my fingers
Sometimes I add warm oil for an extra boost
If you wanna go next-level, try red light therapy or a vibrating scalp massager

It boosts blood flow and wakes up dormant hair follicles. I swear I noticed growth around my edges in just a few weeks.

🥦 5. I Changed What I Ate, Too

Hair starts from the inside, period. I started eating more:

Protein (eggs, salmon, grilled chicken)
Healthy fats (avocados, nuts, flaxseeds)
Vitamins + minerals (especially zinc, iron, and biotin)

And I stopped skipping water. Hydration matters. I even added Hair, Skin & Nails gummies and MSM powder to my daily routine.

🚫 6. I Had to Let Go of Some Scalp Killers

If we’re being real... I was part of the problem. Tight braids, too much edge control, synthetic grease, scratching with acrylics — all that was wrecking my scalp.

Here’s what I stopped doing:

No more glue or tight sew-ins for months at a time
Switched to light, natural oils instead of thick hair grease
Tossed the edge control with alcohol
And kept my nails short to avoid scalp damage

My scalp instantly felt lighter and healthier.

💤 Bonus: I Baby My Scalp Now

I sleep with a satin scarf or bonnet — no exceptions
I use aloe vera gel when my scalp’s irritated
And if I notice a sore, bump, or itch that won’t go away, I treat it early

💡 Real Talk: Healthy Hair Starts at the Root

I used to think my hair was “just stuck” or that it couldn’t grow anymore. But once I started caring for my scalp, everything changed.

So if you’ve been struggling with hair growth, thinning edges, or just want your curls to pop again — start at the source. Your scalp is where the magic happens.💫

If you wanna try the custom scalp oil I use (the one that helped my edges come back thick-thick), you can shop it [right here — coming soon!]. Or check out my full natural hair starter kit with links to the products I actually use. Let’s grow our hair back the real way.

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