I know it feels satisfying, like popping bubble wrap for your head. But every time you dig in with your nails, you’re breaking the skin’s barrier and inviting inflammation to the party.
Think of your scalp as a delicate garden, not a dirt patch. Stop raking it with your claws, and instead, use your fingertips to massage in circles when you wash. It’s a tiny shift that makes a massive difference.
Fun fact: The average human scalp sheds about 1,000 skin cells a day. That’s normal. When you’re dry, that number spikes to 10,000. Your goal is to calm the factory, not demolish it.
