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WHAT I BELIEVE GREASE IS ACTUALLY DOING TO THE HAIR AND SCALP Occlusion, Sebum, the Scalp Microbiome and Why “Soft” Does Not Automatically Mean Healthy By Cyn Smith, aka Cyn Doll Hollictic Research Scientist Holistic Hair + Scalp Research A quick introduction before we get into the science: I started my career as a cosmetologist, but I didn’t stop at learning how to do hair. I wanted to understand the biology and science behind what I was seeing, so I took my education furthe

Scalp & Follicle Disorders Explained: Causes, Symptoms, and Why They Affect Hair Growth If you’re dealing with itching, bumps, flakes, or unexplained hair loss, it’s not “just dandruff.” These symptoms often indicate scalp and follicle disorders, which can directly interfere with healthy hair growth. Understanding what’s happening on your scalp is the first step to fixing it. What Are Scalp & Hair Follicle Disorders? The scalp is skin, and hair follicles are where hair grows.