Did You Know? 8 Quick Facts About Your Scalp

1. Your scalp has a rich network of blood vessels and also larger oil glands than other skin on the body.

2. The fatty tissues of the scalp are home to about 100,000 hair follicles, which form the growth base for your hair.

3. The number of hair follicles you have is determined by your genes.

4. A clean, toned and pliable scalp is a good great environment for healthy hair.

5. Hair products with a heavy oil base like oils and pomades can clog the pores of the scalp, which can hinder hair growth.

6. When the pores of the scalp are blocked the scalp can become itchy, dry or inflamed. The hair follicles can also shrink as a result of blockage to the scalp.

7. Scalp dryness is caused by low sebum production. 

Apart from some who may naturally have low sebum production, other causes of scalp dryness are:

Poor nutrition

Side effects of medication

Stress

(Puberty can also increase or reduce sebum production).

8. Gentle massage and daily manipulation of your scalp helps to improve blood supply to the scalp.