One of the best ways to nourish and support natural hair is by adopting a protective style. But while we’re giving our strands the care they need to grow, our scalp can still feel neglected. From itchiness and increased exposure to buildup, protective styles draw more attention to the scalp, especially if we’re prone to dandruff. We’re getting to the root of the problem with some practical, easy solutions to make your coils or kinks look and feel magnificent, from a healthy scalp to moisturized ends.
Why some types of protective styles hurt your scalp
When hair is in a protective style, we don’t need to manipulate and wash it as often. While this is good for the hair strands that need a rest, it’s less beneficial for the scalp which continues to produce oil and buildup. For any of us who naturally have dry or dandruff-prone scalps, this issue can be intensified because our scalp isn’t refreshed by washing. Tight protective styles can also cause itchiness, pulling, soreness, and other side effects, which are annoying to deal with and damaging to our scalp. The solution? Prep your scalp, pre-style it, and refresh it with rinses.
Protective style scalp protection
CLEANSE AND CONDITION
Before doing anything else, our scalp needs a thoroughly clean foundation to work with – it could be anywhere from a few weeks to a few months before it’s deep shampooed again. Start with a nourishing shampoo, like our, which moisturizes hair and soothes a dry, itchy scalp*, then follow with Royal Oils Moisture Boost Conditioner, which is expertly designed to restore scalp health for natural, relaxed, coiled, and kinky crowns.
Nourish & Treat
Nourishment is necessary if you want to take your style out and see beautiful, healthy hair. After your style is set, it’s important to give your scalp plenty of love, while the protective style prevents damage from the elements and manipulation. Treat your scalp with our Daily Moisturizing Scalp Cream. This daily rinse moisturizes the scalp and prevents dandruff flakes and itch, which can compromise your hairstyle.
Refresh your scalp
Lastly, help prolong the life of your protective style with our Royal Oils Refreshing Root Rinse. It refreshes your roots and removes buildup—no wash needed—to give your scalp the care it needs.
Developed specifically for Black hair by a team of Black scientists, the Royal Oils line offers expertly designed scalp relief and luxurious moisture for natural, relaxed, and kinky hair. Shop our entire collection here.
