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The Scalp & Strand Check Guide
Before we chase hair goals, let’s pause and get to know your hair and scalp. This Scalp & Strand Check will help you identify what your hair truly needs, so you can stop guessing and start achieving your best hair.
✅ STEP 1: Scalp Check – What is Your Scalp Saying?
Scalp Health is defined as the overall condition of your scalp, including its cleanliness, balance, and ability to support strong hair growth. Let’s evaluate the foundation.
Signs
Symptoms
Possible Issues
White Flakes
Yellow Flakes
Itchiness
Redness
Tenderness
Irritation
Pimples, Bumps
Clogged Follicles
Dryness
Lacking Hydration
Build-up, Dermatitis
Inflammation, Irritation
💡 Pro Tip: A healthy scalp feels calm and neutral, not tight or itchy.
✅ STEP 2: Strand Check – Get Up Close with a Single Strand
Hair Elasticity is defined as how well your hair stretches and returns to its original shape without breaking. Let’s look at what your strands are telling you.
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Test 1: The Elasticity Test
1. Wet a single strand of hair with lukewarm water.
2. Gently stretch it.
Observations
Explanations
It stretches, then bounces back
Healthy Elasticity
It snaps immediately
Protein Loss
It stretches a lot, then breaks
Moisture Overload
Test 2: The Porosity Test
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Hair Porosity is defined as how easily your hair resists or retains water and moisture. Let’s check your strand for this.
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1. Drop a clean strand of dry hair into a glass of water.
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2. Wait 2-4 minutes.
Observations
Explanations
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It floats
Low Porosity (high resistance and strong retention)
It sinks slowly
Medium porosity (balanced water resistance and retention)
It sinks fast or instantly
High porosity (low resistance and weak retention)
✅ STEP 3: What's Next? Let Your Results Guide Your Care
Concerns
Suggestions
Dry scalp
Hydration
Itchy, flaky scalp
Scalp detox, exfoliation
Snap prone strands
Protein
Limp, overly stretchy strands
Clarifying + Moisture
High porosity strands
Leave-in Conditioner + Oil
✨ Bonus Tip: Perform this Scalp & Strand Check every month to monitor your hair's evolving needs.
✅ STEP 4: Choose Personalized and Professional Hair Coaching
Feeling overwhelmed or unsure about your hair? We're here to help! Book a one-on-one, online Coaching Session with The Mane Ms. Hair Coach. Together, we'll assess your needs, create a personalized plan, and restore your hair from scalp to strand, empowering you with confidence in your hair care.