Know Your Scalp. Care the Right Way.
Your sebum test result helps identify your scalp’s needs. Use this guide to support a healthy scalp environment and better hair growth — what to avoid, what to be careful with, and what to focus on.
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YOUR SCALP TYPE
Your Sebum Test Results Explained
Every RootRise recommendation begins with your sebum test. Pick your result below to see what to avoid, what to use with caution, and what your scalp needs most.
Avoid — things you should not do
- Heavy deep oil treatments
- Thick butters directly on scalp
- Over-applying grease/oils daily
- Leaving sweat buildup on scalp
- Infrequent washing
- Heavy pomades/waxes
- Tight styles trapping oil/sweat
- Scratching scalp aggressively
- Applying products to dirty scalp
Use caution — be careful with
- Castor oil
- Heavy coconut oil
- Thick overnight oiling
Focus on — what your scalp needs most
- Lightweight hydration
- Scalp balance
- Buildup reduction
- Breathable scalp care
Avoid — things you should not do
- Overwashing
- Harsh clarifying shampoos
- Excess tea tree/peppermint
- Hot water on scalp
- Alcohol-heavy scalp products
- Excessive exfoliation
- Tight styles on fragile scalp
- Picking flakes
Use caution — be careful with
- Frequent shampooing
- Strong astringents
Focus on — what your scalp needs most
- Moisture retention
- Soothing ingredients
- Scalp barrier repair
- Gentle cleansing
Avoid — things you should not do
- Over-treating scalp unnecessarily
- Product overload
- Constant switching of products
- Excessive heat
- Tight hairstyles for long periods
- Sleeping with heavy product buildup
Use caution — be careful with
- Trend products that disrupt balance
Focus on — what your scalp needs most
- Consistency
- Maintenance
- Scalp protection
- Circulation support
Avoid — things you should not do
- Strong stimulants
- Harsh essential oils
- Aggressive scalp scrubs
- Tight braids/styles
- Applying products to broken skin
- Frequent friction/scratching
- Alcohol-heavy products
- High-fragrance formulas
Use caution — be careful with
- Peppermint
- Tea tree
- Excess rosemary concentration
Focus on — what your scalp needs most
- Calming the scalp
- Gentle nourishment
- Barrier support
- Low-irritation care
Avoid — things you should not do
- Heavy greasy beard products
- Picking beard bumps
- Dry shaving
- Dirty trimmers/tools
- Thick pore-clogging balms
- Over-exfoliating irritated skin
- Applying products immediately after aggressive shaving
Use caution — be careful with
- Heavy oils under beard
- Strong fragrance oils
Focus on — what your scalp needs most
- Lightweight hydration
- Bump prevention
- Skin comfort
- Follicle wellness
Real Results. Real Scalps.
I've spent so much money trying different shampoos and oils because someone else said they worked. RootRise made me realize I never actually knew what my scalp needed. The test was simple, and having a routine matched to my results just made sense.
I loved being able to test my scalp, upload my results, and go through the AI assessment instead of trying to figure everything out myself. I especially liked that I could review my results before getting my recommendations. The whole experience felt personalized.
The Digital Scalp Analyzer completely changed the way I look at scalp care. Being able to actually see my scalp and then compare that with my Sebum Test gave me a much better understanding of what was going on. I'm excited to track my progress.