A few weeks after a hair transplant, many people notice that their hair has changed. It feels coarser, stiffer, almost like straw against the fingers. The scalp can feel dry, and some people get itchy. This is a common experience during the aftercare period, and there is nothing wrong with the hair. The scalp is still sensitive, and the skin's own balance is finding its way back.
What helps is a calm, daily routine. Not more products, but the right products in the right order. NEXO's three-step ritual is built for exactly this stage.
Step 1: Cleanse without drying out
When the scalp feels dry, it is tempting to put off washing. But whatever is left sitting on the scalp can irritate it more than a gentle cleanse. Lather Me Up cleanses without drying out. Massage the shampoo into damp hair and scalp, let it lather softly, and rinse thoroughly. Avoid hot water. Lukewarm is enough.
Step 2: Moisture without weight
After washing, the scalp is at its most receptive. Mist Me Crazy is a light spray that adds moisture without weighing the hair down. Spray directly onto the scalp and through the lengths, and let it sink in. The hair gets its softness back without feeling greasy or sticky.
Step 3: Cream where it feels dry
Finish with a small amount of Whip Me Good where the skin or scalp feels dry. A pea-sized amount is enough. Warm the cream between your fingertips and press it in gently. Many people use the cream in their beard too, especially when the skin under the beard itches or flakes.
Be patient with the coarseness
The coarseness does not go away in a day. But many people find that the hair turns soft and manageable with the daily routine, week by week. What matters is not to start experimenting. Do not jump between products, and do not bring out old favourites too early. Your clinic's own instructions always come first, both when it comes to when you may start washing your hair as usual and which products you may use in the beginning.
Part of the bigger aftercare plan
The coarseness is only one of several phases during the aftercare period. If you want the full picture, see our walkthrough of aftercare week by week, where we describe what happens in the scalp and hair during the first months.
The full routine is gathered in NEXO Ritual, developed together with Hair TP Clinic for exactly the period after a hair transplant.