Are You Overcomplicating It? Simple Protocols That Create Big Results
It’s easy to get caught in the spiral of “more.”
More products.
More steps.
More pressure to prove you’re doing enough.
But here’s the truth: in holistic scalp therapy, it’s often the simplest rituals that have the deepest impact.
Simplicity Creates Safety
When a client sits in your chair with inflammation, stress, or hair loss, they’re not just looking for a complex formula—they’re craving ease. Their nervous system is already overwhelmed.
Simple, intentional protocols:
Prevent overstimulation
Allow space for emotional release
Create consistency and clarity
Build trust—because your client can actually follow them at home
You don’t need 10 oils and 5 masks to be “professional.” You need the right product, the right touch, and the right rhythm.
What Does ‘Overcomplicating’ Look Like?
Layering too many actives at once (clients may react or regress)
Giving too many at-home recommendations without clear priorities
Switching products too soon before giving the body time to respond
Feeling like you must “impress” with your knowledge in every session
Let your intuition—and your client’s scalp—guide you. Healing isn’t about performance. It’s about presence.
What Actually Works?
Some of the most effective, science-backed, and energetically aligned protocols I’ve taught students include:
3-step sessions (enzyme prep → soothing mask → low pH rinse)
Minimalist herbal oil blends with 1–2 focused intentions
Simple lymphatic massage + warm compress to begin each treatment
Consistent use of ONE shampoo or ONE rinse over 30 days
What matters is that each choice has a purpose—and that you’re giving it time to work.
Homework for This Week
Look at your favorite scalp ritual and ask:
“What’s essential here?”
“What’s just habit or insecurity disguised as complexity?”
Then try stripping it back. See how it feels. Often, what you remove is just as powerful as what you add.
Rooted in simplicity,
Rebecca Oazem
Certified Holistic Trichologist, Naturopathic Practitioner, Creator of the PRANA Ritual Method™ & Founder of Aware by PRANA™
