About Priya Nair & ScalpNest
My name is Priya Nair. I have a background in chemistry and have spent the past five years writing specifically about scalp health — an area of skincare that most beauty publications treat as an afterthought despite the fact that the scalp is skin and responds to evidence-based ingredients the same way facial skin does. ScalpNest is where I apply the same ingredient-level scrutiny you would expect from a serious skincare resource to scalp serums, treatments, scrubs, and tools.
My interest in scalp care is partly personal: I developed seborrheic dermatitis in my mid-twenties and spent two years sorting through marketing claims and actual clinical evidence before I understood which ingredients were supported by dermatology research and which were expensive wash-off products with minimal active benefit. That experience is the foundation of this site.
My background
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and have written about cosmetic science for five years, primarily covering skincare formulation and evidence-based ingredient analysis. For scalp health specifically, I follow the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD), the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) patient guidelines, Skin Med, and PubMed-indexed dermatology research. I do not have a medical degree, and nothing on this site constitutes medical advice.
I consult with board-certified dermatologists when covering clinical conditions such as seborrheic dermatitis, androgenetic alopecia, or psoriasis. I take YMYL content obligations seriously: I only write about interventions where there is peer-reviewed evidence, I use appropriately qualified language (“may help reduce,” “evidence suggests”), and I include a medical disclaimer on all condition-specific content.
How I review scalp products
I evaluate scalp products on five dimensions:
- Active ingredient profile — which ingredients have peer-reviewed clinical evidence for the stated purpose? At what concentration? Ketoconazole, selenium sulfide, zinc pyrithione, and salicylic acid each have specific evidence bases and appropriate use cases that I document.
- Formulation quality — does the product formulation allow the active to function (correct pH, appropriate vehicle, stable concentration)?
- Safety profile — known irritants, fragrance load, preservative systems. The scalp is more sensitive than it appears, particularly in people with dermatitis.
- Evidence-to-claim ratio — does the marketing match what the ingredient evidence supports? I specifically call out overclaiming.
- Value — cost per use relative to active ingredient concentration.
ScalpNest is an informational resource, not a medical practice. Scalp conditions including seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, and alopecia require diagnosis and treatment by a qualified dermatologist. The information here is educational only.
What you will find here
ScalpNest covers scalp serums, medicated shampoos, exfoliating scrubs, scalp massagers, and treatments for dandruff, flaking, oiliness, and hair thinning. I earn a small commission when you buy through my links at no extra cost to you. That commission supports the site — it never influences rankings or recommendations.