OUAI Melrose Place Scalp & Body Scrub

Most Helpful Positive Review

A fantastic scrub

Probably my favorite scalp scrub that I've tried, and I've worked my way through my fair share. From what I can tell, there are two kinds of negative review for it, both of which show a fundamental misunderstanding of how scalp scrubs work: the first says that it dries their hair and scalp out, whic...h, yeah? It's an exfoliant. You should be moisturizing thoroughly after using any kind of exfoliant, but especially for your face or scalp because the skin there (and the hair follicles) are quite sensitive. Use a hair mask after using a hair scrub, please. Ouai even has a line of masks with the same scent. The second of which is frustrated that the scrub just sits on their hair and doesn't penetrate to the scalp, which. Again, yes? This is clearly user error, obviously you need to put the elbow grease in and work the scrub past the hair and into the scalp. Admittedly this does take some practice to get the hang of, but you can give yourself a head start by parting your hair into sections and applying small amounts first. Then you just gotta roll up your sleeves and get your arm workout in. That said, I'll reiterate that this is a solid choice for a scalp scrub. The texture doesn't immediately break down upon first rub, and it doesn't have any of those nasty little beads in it (which are garbage for the environment). It's a nice thick paste, the sugar concentration is very dense, and it makes a very luxurious lather. The scent is nice, but I could see it being a little overwhelming for some people why sensitive noses (like mine). It's a little pricey, too, and I'm baffled that they would market such an expensive scrub as both scalp and body (which would use significantly different portion sizes per use).