What the heck is a scalp scaler?! As I mentioned previously, the pillar of Korean haircare lies in taking care of the scalp. Scalp scalers are gentle exfoliators, which will improve the condition of your scalp while removing build-up and dead skin cells. The idea behind scalers is essentially the same as harsh Western clarifying shampoos, which have been formulated to get rid of excess products.

The difference between scalers and clarifying shampoos is that scalers are actually extremely beneficial to your hair and scalp, unlike clarifying shampoos which are loaded with harsh detergent agents like SLS in higher quantities for “better purification”. Have a look at the video below to see the effect that a scaler can have on the scalp from just one application.

One of the best scalers in my opinion is the Esthetic House CP-1 Head Spa LineTea Tree Salt Scalp Scaler, which is amazing for itchy, dry scalp with flakes. The product gives a nice cooling sensation when it’s applied, so it kind of feels like you are massaging your scalp with ice. It leaves the scalp feeling less irritated and itchy, and there’s notably less dandruff too!

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If you’re hesitating to try out a scaler, you can also exfoliate your scalp with a boar bristle brush (BBB). To exfoliate with a BBB, brush your scalp for 5-10 min before having a shower. This will get rid of any dead skin cells that you have on the surface of your scalp!

How To Use A Scaler

1. Evenly apply the scaler onto your scalp.

2. Depending on the condition of your scalp, leave the formula in for 3-5 minutes and then use your fingertips to gently massage it into your scalp. You can leave the scaler in for up to 15 minutes if your scalp really needs some TLC.

3. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.