How do I use the Exfoliation Brush?Updated 17 hours ago
Quick answer
The Scalp Exfoliation Brush is used during shampooing: wet hair, apply ARB™ Shampoo+ generously to the scalp, then work the brush across your scalp in slow circular motions for 5–10 minutes before rinsing. It's part of Step 1 of the Adegen protocol (Cleanse & Exfoliate). Most people use it every time they wash their hair. The Complete Regrowth Kit includes two brushes free ($36 retail value).
Why It's Part of the Protocol
One myth to clear up first: when people start thinning, the instinct is to baby the scalp so you don't "make it worse." It's backwards. A stimulated, well-exfoliated scalp is what helps. Think of the brush as a toothbrush for your scalp: you want to work it in, not tiptoe around it.
Over time, your scalp accumulates dead skin, sebum, and product buildup that can block follicles and dull circulation. The brush does three things while you're already washing your hair:
- Lifts dead skin: gentle mechanical exfoliation at the scalp
- Unclogs follicles: clears the channel for what's happening at the follicle level
- Stimulates circulation: increased blood flow brings oxygen and nutrients to the follicle
It's also the tool that makes ARB™ Shampoo+ work better. The brush keeps the shampoo's actives in contact with the scalp for the full 5–10 minutes instead of running off in 30 seconds of lather.
Step-by-Step
- Wet your hair and scalp thoroughly.
- Apply a generous amount of ARB™ Shampoo+: focus on the scalp, not just the hair.
- Take the Exfoliation Brush and start at one side of your scalp.
- Use slow, deliberate circular motions. Apply enough pressure to feel the brush working, but not so much that it hurts. The bristles should glide across the scalp, not scratch it.
- Work systematically across the entire scalp: sides, top, crown, hairline. Don't skip the back.
- Total time: 5 to 10 minutes. Most people underestimate this. It's not a quick step.
- Rinse thoroughly.
- Conditioner is fine afterward if you want it.
The PDP product image shows the two-handed technique: using both brushes at once cuts the time in half and is the way most of our long-term customers do it.
How Often
Every time you shampoo. For most people that's every other day, but it's safe to use daily. The brush bristles are designed to be gentle enough for daily use without scalp irritation.
Care and Cleaning
- Rinse the brush thoroughly after each use to clear product and skin cells
- Let it air dry between uses
- Replace approximately every 6–12 months depending on use
Who It's For
- Every Adegen customer on every routine we recommend, including the shampoo-only one
- People with dandruff or scalp buildup
- Anyone who wants to maximize what they're getting from ARB™ Shampoo+
It's one of the few Adegen products that's safe during pregnancy.
Pricing
Scalp Exfoliation Brush: $18 (one-time purchase only, no subscription)
Two brushes are included free in every Complete Regrowth Kit ($36 retail value).
Next steps
- See our guide on ARB™ Shampoo+ for the product the brush pairs with.
- See our guide on how to use the Microderm Scalp Roller for the Step 2 tool.