Oily hair? Do a scalp detox with green clay –

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It’s normal for your hair to look oilier during the summer. At this time of year with high temperatures, the skin on the scalp also perspires more intensely at the slightest effort – just like the rest of your body. “Another aggravating factor: to save the hair from drying out caused by sun exposure, women end up using more oils and moisturizing creams, which ends up leading to the accumulation of residues in the region”, says hair therapist Kevin Porto, from Espaço Kurma.

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To get away from the appearance of dirty strands without having to increase the frequency with which you wash your head, bet on a capillary detox with herbal green clay. “The product softens excess oiliness because it regulates the activity of the sebaceous glands”, says the professional.

Step by step:

1. Mix 10 grams of herbal green clay (cleared to be used on the skin) with mineral water until you get a creamy consistency.

2. Add five drops of lavender herbal essential oil. “It helps soothe the scalp,” says Kevin.

3. With a brush, apply the product all over the scalp (avoid contact with the hair).

4. Take a 15-minute break and wash as usual. Take advantage of the first rinse to massage the area with a light exfoliation. “This helps eliminate waste, stimulates blood circulation and even the growth of new hair”, says the professional.

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For those who are not very skilled at the procedure at home: it is offered at Espaço Kurma, in São Paulo, for R$ 230.