Contents:
- First things first, what is it?
- What you will need for scalp cleaning
- How to use witch hazel to clean your scalp
- A few other uses for witch hazel
What you will need for scalp cleaning
Now that we know what’s in it, we can start the process of cleaning your scalp. The first step is to gather your tools; here is what you will need:
1. Witch hazel
The brand itself does not matter, the ingredients are more important here. Now even though we mostly preach against the use of alcohol in hair products, alcohol, in this case, will help break down the oils* and build-up on your scalp to allow you to get rid of them. So if you find a brand of witch hazel that contains alcohol, don’t worry it will work great on your scalp but so too will alcohol-free witch hazel.
2. Cotton balls or cotton rounds
Again, choose the best brand for you but make sure your rounds are sturdy enough to withstand gentle rubbing while full of moisture. You don’t want to have little white fibers stuck in your hair after all is said and done.
3. A squirt bottle
Find an old bottle with a squirt nozzle that you are not using and make sure it is completely clean. This will be used to soak the cotton round with the witch hazel. This might be optional for some, squirting however is a little easier and more precise than pouring.
4. Hair clips
You will need clips to keep your hair separated and organized while you clean.
How to use witch hazel to clean your scalp
To begin with, pour the witch hazel into your squirt bottle estimating how much you think you will need, and then set it aside.
It is important to organize your hair before you start so that you don’t miss any areas, so at this point separate the hair into small workable sections and clip away any sections you are not working on.
Pick a section that works best for you. We recommend starting from the nape and working your way up so that you can keep track of what area you have already cleaned.
Squirt or pour some witch hazel onto the cotton round trying not to get too much on it to avoid soaking your hair at the roots. Separate each section of hair and rub the cotton on the scalp cleaning it thoroughly moving through each area of your scalp methodically.
It is a lot easier to follow your part lines if you are in braids or twists, but if not just ensure you are getting the entire scalp.
After you are done cleaning, it might be a good idea to finish things off with a little oil if you are that way inclined. I’m not big on applying oil to my scalp as it causes itching for me but if you find it helpful then go ahead and apply some. Remember to avoid oils* on your scalp altogether if you suffer from a flaky scalp condition. Click here find out more about how to combat seborrheic dermatitis.
Please note, that this technique does not take the place of a full shampoo and deep conditioning* session in your normal regimen and should only be used as a last resort when you want to extend the time between washes by a week or two. You will still have to ensure that your hair is well moisturized in order to retain length.
The video below demonstrates exactly what we have described. It’s a very simple but effective technique of avoiding an itchy scalp, especially when wearing a style that does not take well to weekly washing.
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CHARMAINE M HENDRICKS says
So happy to be using witch hazel for my itchy scalp, and possible eczema showing up in my natural hair. I have battled eczema for sometime now, and not until this week, realized that my itchy scalp could possibly be a result of it, and so, I remembered the old remedy of witch hazel. I began using it, with cotton balls,and clean my scalp, and instant itch relief. Your article gave me further confidence, and I will continue to use it as my remedy, witch hazel.