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
Dryness
Lacking Hydration
Yellow Flakes
Itchiness
Build-up, Dermatitis
Tenderness
Redness
Pimples, Bumps
Irritation
Inflammation, Irritation
Clogged Follicles
💡 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 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
Protein Loss
It snaps immediately
Moisture Overload
It stretches a lot, then breaks
Test 2: The Porosity Test
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Hair Porosity is 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
It floats
It sinks slowly
It sinks fast or instantly
Explanations
Low Porosity (high resistance and strong retention)
Medium porosity (balanced resistance and retention)
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
High porosity strands
Clarifying + Moisture
Leave-in Conditioner + Oil
✨ Bonus Tip: Perform this Scalp & Strand Check monthly 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 confidence in your hair care.