Hair types
Every hair type has its own way of going wrong
A scalp under braids and a scalp under a blow-dry fail differently. Pick yours and see what FolliSense actually watches for.
Straight hair shows the scalp, for better and worse
Oil reaches the ends within a day and the part is visible from the moment you make it. That cuts both ways. You will notice a change early, and you will also notice a normal shed and worry about it. A record tells the two apart.
Wavy hair falls between two routines and often gets neither
Too much product and the waves go flat and the scalp goes greasy. Too little and the ends go dry while the roots stay oily. Most wavy scalps are dealing with buildup and an uneven balance at the same time, which is hard to diagnose by feel alone.
Curls cover the scalp, so an unhappy one goes unnoticed
Gel casts, refresh sprays and a wash every week or two leave residue that builds quietly under the curl pattern. By the time it itches enough to notice, it has usually been there a while.
The tightest patterns carry the most tension and the longest gaps
Braids, cornrows and wigs put steady pull on the hairline and nape, and a style stays in for weeks at a time. Tension and buildup are slow, cumulative and almost invisible day to day, which is exactly the sort of change a record is for.
Locs are a long commitment, and the scalp underneath is hard to see
A retwist that is a little too tight is fine once. Every six weeks for three years is a different question, and the perimeter is usually where it shows first. Photographs from the same angles make that visible long before a mirror does.
Chemical processing changes what your scalp can take
The days after a relaxer, a bleach or a colour service are when a scalp is most reactive, and the line where processed hair meets new growth is where breakage starts. Both are easy to lose track of once the appointment is over.
