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All About Scalp Care

28 Sep 2026

by Youri

Your scalp is more than just the skin beneath your hair: it is where your hair grows. That is why K-haircare focuses on caring for both your scalp and your hair, as well as how your hair looks. Many products feature gentle formulas and nourishing ingredients that support both. Discover your scalp type with Little Wonderland and learn to recognise the different signs.

What is your scalp?

Your scalp is where your hair grows. It consists of several layers of skin and contains hair follicles, oil glands, sweat glands, blood vessels and nerves. The skin barrier and natural microbiome help keep your scalp balanced, while sebum keeps your skin and hair supple. When that balance is disrupted, your scalp may feel dry, oily, sensitive or irritated. Good haircare starts with your scalp, not just the lengths of your hair.

Why is the scalp so important?
A well-cared-for scalp can contribute to:
- Stronger hair roots
- Less excess oil
- Fewer flakes and less itching
- More shine from the roots
- A healthy environment for natural hair growth
Your scalp is skin, too. Care for it as you would your face: cleanse, nourish and protect.

What type of scalp do you have?

Dry scalp

How to recognise it:
• A tight feeling after washing
• Small, dry white flakes
• Itching without much oiliness
• Hair often feels dry

What it needs:
• Hydrating ingredients
• Panthenol
• Ceramides
• Centella

Oily scalp

How to recognise it:
• Hair becomes oily within 1–2 days
• Shiny roots
• Styling product buildup
• Sometimes larger flakes caused by sebum

What it needs:
• Thorough but gentle cleansing
• Salicylic acid (BHA)
• Tea tree
• Exfoliating scalp care

Sensitive scalp

How to recognise it:
• Redness
• A burning sensation
• Itching after using fragranced products or strong shampoos
• Easily irritated skin

What it needs:
• Soothing formulas
• Centella asiatica
• Madecassoside
• Products with little or no fragrance

What are the key features of K-haircare?

Scalp first
A well-cared-for scalp provides the foundation for beautiful hair. That is why scalp tonics, serums and treatments often feature in Korean haircare routines. The focus is on hydrating, soothing and balancing the scalp.

Lightweight layers
As with Korean skincare, layering is key. Instead of using one heavy product, you use several lightweight products, each with its own purpose. Think of a scalp mist, tonic, serum or lightweight treatment.

Botanical ingredients
Korean haircare often features plant-based ingredients and traditional botanicals.

Gentle formulas
Many Korean hair products have gentle formulas designed with the scalp and its natural balance in mind.

Regular care
Korean haircare is not only for hair that needs extra attention. Regular care is just as important: it helps keep the scalp in good condition, protects the hair fibre and helps limit damage.

How do you care for your scalp?

A well-cared-for scalp depends on a balance between sebum, moisture and the natural skin barrier. Scalp care is about supporting that balance.

Cleanse your scalp: shampoo removes sebum, sweat, dead skin cells and product residue. How often you wash depends on how much oil your scalp produces.Keep buildup under control: dry shampoo, styling products and sebum can accumulate over time. Gentle exfoliation can help keep your scalp feeling fresh.Support your scalp’s moisture balance: a scalp can be oily and still feel dehydrated. Hydrating ingredients such as panthenol, glycerin and hyaluronic acid can help keep it comfortable.Care for your skin barrier: a healthy skin barrier helps retain moisture and protect the scalp. Soothing ingredients such as centella and panthenol fit well into a caring routine.Do not overdo it: vigorous scrubbing, very hot water or too many different products can disrupt your scalp’s balance.

Scalp Care Favourites

Growus Damage Therapy Scalp Scaling Ampoule

50g

This leave-in scalp treatment helps care for the hair fibre with collagen and protein complexes.

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Growus Sea Salt Therapy Scalp Scaler

250g

This scalp scaler combines sea salt with exfoliating and nourishing ingredients to remove buildup and cleanse the scalp.

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British M Ginger Deep Cleanser

20ml x 4

Does your scalp feel oily, or have you noticed product buildup? This cleanser combines several ingredients to leave your scalp feeling clean and refreshed.

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