Wet your scalp and hair thoroughly with lukewarm water
Part your hair into sections to expose the scalp
Apply a scalp scrub or a gentle exfoliating product
Use your fingertips to massage the scrub into the scalp in small circles
Focus on areas with buildup, oil, or flakes
Avoid using your nails or scrubbing too hard
Massage for about 1 to 3 minutes
Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water
Follow with shampoo if needed
Apply conditioner to the hair lengths, not the scalp
Scrub the scalp no more than once or twice a week
Stop if irritation, redness, or pain occurs