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Scalp Care for Healthy Hair
Strong, vibrant and lustrous hair.
Once exclusive to the hair salon, scalp treatments are the newest (most underrated), must-have beauty product, and for good reason. Scalp care plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy hair. A healthy scalp provides the necessary environment to grow strong and resilient hair. Think of the scalp as “the soil” in which the hair grows. Hair follicles that are weighed in excess sebum or suffocated in dead skin cells and dandruff directly impact the quality of hair growth. To achieve healthy hair it is essential that the condition of the follicle and scalp is maintained. This helps to prevent hair breakage and damage, resulting in stronger hair strands.
A healthy scalp provides the foundation for strong, vibrant, and lustrous hair. Here are the benefits of scalp care for healthy hair:
Improved Hair Growth: A clean and nourished scalp promotes better blood circulation and ensures that hair follicles receive essential nutrients. This, in turn, can lead to improved hair growth and reduced hair loss.
Reduced Dandruff and Scalp Irritation: scalp care helps eliminate or reduce dandruff, itching, and other scalp irritations. It prevents the build-up of dead skin cells and excess sebum, which can contribute to flakiness and an itchy scalp.
Balanced Sebum Production: Proper scalp care helps to balance sebum production. Too much sebum can make hair greasy and weigh it down, while too little can lead to dry, brittle hair. A balanced scalp ensures your hair remains healthy and manageable.
Enhanced Moisture Retention: A well-moisturised scalp helps to retain the natural moisture of the hair strands. This reduces the risk of dry and frizzy hair, promoting smoother and more manageable locks.
Prevention of Scalp Infections: A clean and healthy scalp is less susceptible to fungal or bacterial infections, reducing the risk of issues like folliculitis and other scalp-related problems.
Longer-lasting Hair Colour: For those who colour their hair, a healthy scalp can contribute to longer-lasting and more vibrant hair colour.
Improved Hair Texture: A well-nourished scalp leads to improved hair texture. for softer, smoother, and silkier strands.
Better Absorption of Hair Products: When the scalp is clean and free of product build-up, it can better absorb and benefit from the nutrients and active ingredients in hair care products, such as shampoos, conditioners, and treatments.
Adopting a regular scalp care routine can be as simple as incorporating a gentle cleansing and purifying mask, a weekly exfoliating treatment, along with daily care that includes a scalp stimulating hairbrushes, and the use of an all-natural scalp-friendly shampoo and conditioner. Just like your skin, individual scalp and hair types vary, so it’s essential to find the right balance of care that works best for you. Read on to learn all the benefits of our favourite clean haircare products.
Why you should be using a pre-wash scalp scrub for healthy hair.
It cannot be denied that a beauty face mask works wonders to revive the skin, just as we treat our complexion, an all-natural scalp treatment works to revive and condition the scalp in the same way. Choose a scalp treatment mask that addresses your hair concerns and the improvements you want to see in your hair. Here are our two top scalp treatments and their natural ingredients that make all the difference.
Scalp scrub to deep cleanse and soothe the scalp
A scalp scrub that contains thermal mud, niacinamide, and deep-sea algae is perfect for detoxifying the scalp and hair. Best for reversing the impact of daily pollution and for those of us that lean towards an oiler scalp and dry ends. I love benefits of these ingredients for soothing an itchy scalp and the Christophe Robin Purifying Mask with Thermal Mud does exactly that. Let’s take a closer look at the properties of these ingredients and how they contribute to a healthy scalp and hair:
Thermal Mud: also known as volcanic mud or clay, it’s rich in minerals such as magnesium, calcium, and potassium. It works to draw out impurities, excess oil, and product build-up from the scalp. This deep-cleansing action unclogs hair follicles, promoting better hair growth and reducing the risk of scalp issues like dandruff and itching.
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): Niacinamide is a water-soluble vitamin that has various benefits for the skin and scalp. When applied topically, niacinamide improves the skin barrier function, which is essential for a healthy scalp. It promotes better moisture retention, reduces inflammation, and alleviates scalp redness or irritation. Additionally, niacinamide contributes to strengthening hair and reduced hair breakage.
Deep Sea Algae: also known as seaweed, is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants providing nourishment to the scalp and hair follicles improving scalp health, promoting hair growth, and enhancing the overall appearance and texture of the hair. Deep sea algae is also known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, which is beneficial for those with sensitive or irritated scalps.
Partner the Christophe Robin Purifying Mask with the Christophe Robin Purifying Shampoo with Thermal Mud. Together the ingredients in each work synergistically to create a potent scalp care routine that addresses various scalp concerns. The thermal mud helps cleanse the scalp thoroughly, removing impurities and excess oil while the deep sea algae provide essential nutrients, soothes the scalp, smooths the hair cuticle and extends the length of time between washes.
Scalp scrub to hydrate and nourish the scalp.
Hydration for your scalp and hair works just like hydration for the complexion. A hydrated scalp can function at its optimum and natural hydrating ingredients can transform all hair types. In particular scalp hydration is especially beneficial for anyone with a very sensitive scalp. The Chrsitophe Robin Hydrating Cream Scrub with Aloe Vera brings three of the most transformative natural ingredients into one scalp loving product. So, what are the benefits of Aloe Vera, fermented Agave juice and natural Jojoba beads in a cream scalp scrub and mask? Let’s explore the advantages of each ingredient:
Aloe Vera: Contains natural anti-inflammatory properties, making it effective at soothing and calming an irritated scalp. It reduces redness, itching, and discomfort caused by conditions like dandruff, psoriasis and scalp sensitivity.
Aloe Vera is a great natural moisturiser, and its gel-like consistency helps to hydrate the scalp and hair. Proper hydration can prevent dryness and flakiness on the scalp, promoting a healthier environment for hair growth.
Containing essential vitamins, minerals, and enzymes that nourish the scalp and hair follicles, Aloe Vera supports hair growth and overall scalp health.
Fermented Agave Juice: is rich in nutrients, including vitamins, amino acids, and minerals. These nourishing elements can provide additional support for a healthy scalp and promote hair vitality. The fermentation process enhances the exfoliating properties of Agave juice. This gentle exfoliation helps remove dead skin cells and product build-up from the scalp, keeping the follicles clean and unobstructed.
Natural Jojoba Beads: are smooth and non-abrasive, making them excellent for gentle scalp exfoliation. They help remove impurities, excess oil, and dead skin cells without causing irritation. Moisturising properties provide a light conditioning effect, leaving the scalp and hair feeling softer and smoother.
Rinse your pre-shampoo mask with the Christophe Robin Hydrating Shampoo with Aloe Vera. The soothing and hydrating properties of Aloe Vera help maintain a balanced and healthy scalp environment, reducing the risk of scalp issues like dandruff and itching. A well-nourished scalp supports healthy hair growth.
CHRISTOPHE ROBIN Hydrating Cream Scrub with Aloe Vera
Pre-wash exfoliating scalp scrub
A creamy clarifying scrub that nurtures dry and sensitive scalps as it calms, rehydrates and gently resurfaces with a beautifully rich, emollient lather. Promotes scalp and hair hydration and health.
Best for: All hair types, especially dehydrated or vey sensitive scalp.
Volume: 250ml
What are the benefits of a wooden pin hairbrush for scalp care?
As we focus our haircare to treatments and conditioning products the importance of the hair brush you use EVERY DAY can often be overlooked. Wooden hairbrushes with wooden pins are the perfect eco-friendly and vegan choice and they come with some serious scalp and hair benefits.
Here are some of the advantages for using a wooden pin hairbrush for scalp and hair health.
Gentle on the Scalp: Wooden pins are generally smoother and more rounded compared to synthetic or metal bristles. They are gentle on the scalp, reducing the risk of scratching, irritation or damage to the scalp and hair follicles.
Scalp Stimulation: The wooden pins on the brush provide a soothing and invigorating scalp massage as you brush your hair. This gentle stimulation improves blood circulation in the scalp, promoting nutrient delivery to the hair follicles and supporting healthier hair growth.
Reduced Static and Frizz: Wooden pins have a lower tendency to generate static electricity when brushing the hair. This helps in minimizing frizz and flyaways, leading to smoother and more manageable hair.
Natural Detangling: The smooth surface of wooden pins aids in detangling the hair without causing breakage or pulling. It allows for a more effortless detangling process, particularly for those with curly or easily tangled hair.
Even Distribution of Scalp Oils: Wooden pins help distribute the scalp’s natural oils (sebum) along the hair shafts more evenly. This natural conditioning effect helps nourish and protect the hair, promoting shine and moisture balance.
Combining our love of eco-friendly haircare and understated luxury, the wooden hairbrush range by Hydrea London brings scalp and hair health to the forefront. The Olive Wood Hairbrush is a premium range made from sustainably sourced Mediterranean olive Wood which is water resistant and ergonomically designed. The rounded wooden pins, offered in regular for short to medium hair lengths and extra long pins for thick and long hair lengths, penetrate through the hair providing a deep but gentle scalp massage. These brushes can be used on both wet and dry hair and the pneumatic rubber cushion that holds the pins in place works to prevent hair pulling and breakage. Regular brushing with these wooden pins, especially before bedtime, helps to keep your scalp and hair in good condition and the relaxing scalp massage helps to ease the tension of the day.
Pro tip: To keep your hairbrush (and scalp) in tip top shape be sure to clean your wooden hairbrush regularly to remove any accumulated hair and dead skin cells from the pins and cushioned based.
No matter your hair type everyone will benefit from incorporating a scalp care routine into your weekly and daily beauty regime. Whether it’s a weekly scalp treatment or switching out your nylon bristles for wooden pins, your scalp and hair will flourish from a little extra TLC.
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