How much is your scalp health score?

Healthy hair is the foundation of beautiful hair, but do you know what it means to have healthy hair? Here’s a scalp health quiz to check yourself!

Scalp Health self-assessment questions

1. How greasy is your hair?

A. It takes three days or more to feel oily: 15 points

B. Feeling very oily after one day: 8 points

C. My hair becomes oily again the next day after washing: 0 points

Analysis for option C: If your hair becomes extremely oily the next day after washing it the day before, it is likely that you have seborrheic scalp.

Seborrheic scalp can bring a series of negative problems, such as flat hair and odor, which really affects the appearance.

In addition, oily hair can also lead to an increase in lipophilic microorganisms, a typical example of which is Malassezia. When Malassezia increases, dandruff will also increase, leading to an imbalance in the microecology.

We conducted an experimental survey on hair loss from November 2024 to January 2025, and found that all the participants with hair loss had one thing in common – their scalps were very oily, so the issue of oily scalp must be taken seriously by everyone!

2. Does your scalp often feel itchy?

A. Almost no itching: 15 points

B. Occasionally itchy when skin is particularly oily: 8 points

C. Frequent itching: 0 points

Analysis for option C: If your scalp is often itchy, it is likely that the scalp barrier has been damaged. The microbial ecology on the scalp is unbalanced, and the substances decomposed by them irritate your scalp, causing this feeling.

3. Do you have a lot of dandruff? (Scalp Health)

A. Not very obvious: 15 points

B. When it is particularly oily, there will be some: 8 points

C. As numerous as snowflakes, a vast expanse of white: 0 points

Analysis of option C: Relevant data surveys have found that about 50% of adults suffer from dandruff.

The essence of dandruff is the large-scale shedding of keratinocytes from the scalp. Under normal circumstances, the human scalp will also shed, but generally speaking, the dandruff is very small and the shedding is not noticeable to the naked eye.

If your dandruff is as white as snowflakes, it is obviously not a sign that your scalp is healthy.

4. Do you feel a stinging sensation on your scalp when washing your hair?

A. Never: 20 points

B. Extremely occasional stinging pain: 10 points

C. Frequent tingling: 0 points

Analysis of option C: Generally speaking, the scalp has a strong tolerance, and shampoo usually does not cause very strong irritation to the scalp.

If you feel your scalp is irritated by a shampoo that works fine for most people, then it’s probably because your scalp is unhealthy.

5. Do you often get small bumps on your scalp?

A. Never long: 15 points

B. Occasionally grow: 8 points

C. Often long: 0 points

Analysis of option C: I often have small pimples on my scalp, and sometimes I can’t help but pick them with my hands, which will form blood scabs… This is obviously a sign of an unhealthy scalp (PS: If you have acne on your scalp, you can try applying DMX J02) .

6. Do you have hair loss problem?

A. Not found yet: 20 points

B. Slight hair loss problem (receding hairline/severe hair loss/widening of hair parting) : 10 points

C. Severe hair loss (obvious baldness has occurred and is even getting worse): 0 points

Healthy Scalp Score Analysis

Score 80-100 points

Your scalp is very healthy, which is so enviable. Please keep it up!

Score 40-79 points

You may have a minor scalp problem, but don’t panic, we can find the root cause and solve it.

Dandruff, itchy scalp and other problems are almost all caused by oily scalp. Relying solely on washing to solve the problem may be limited. We can use a leave-in scalp essence after washing our hair, such as the Discoverer HairWiz Oily, Itchy and Dandruff Scalp Essence for care . If we persist in using it, the condition will gradually improve.

Score 0-39 points

Your scalp may have more serious health problems, and there is a high possibility of inflammation, such as seborrheic dermatitis, folliculitis, etc. If you have time, go to the hospital as soon as possible.

You should also pay attention to washing and caring for your hair on a daily basis. After washing your hair, use a leave-in scalp essence, such as HairWiz Oily, Itchy, and Dandruff Scalp Essence for care.

Use once daily for the first week, about 2ml at a time, and then adjust to using after every shampoo. With continued use, your overall scalp health will improve.

Have you learned the above?

☑ Knowledge Point Review

1. Oily hair can lead to an increase in lipophilic microorganisms, a typical example of which is Malassezia. As the number of Malassezia increases, dandruff will also increase, leading to an imbalance in the microecology;

2. If your hair becomes oily too quickly, it is likely that you have seborrheic scalp. If you often itch, it is likely that your scalp barrier is damaged.

3. Relying solely on washing to solve the problem may be limited. We can use a leave-in scalp essence after washing our hair, such as HairWiz Oily, Itchy and Dandruff Scalp Essence for care.