Skincare and haircare are two things we invest in.
Whether it’s time, money or both, we give a lot of thought to protecting our hair and skin…but what about our scalps?
It may seem like your usual haircare routine covers it but the truth is, if you’re still having scalp issues, it’s probably time to have a re-think.
Let’s talk about scalp care…
Why Is Scalp Care Important?
Other than having beautiful hair, the health of our scalp has an impact on tonnes of other things, too.
A healthy scalp environment is crucial for healthy hair growth and preventing future scalp issues.
Those possible scalp issues come with some uncomfortable side effects, including:
- Itchiness
- Pain
- Dandruff
- Excess oil
- Greasy hair
Tackling the root (pun 100% intended) of the problem can help make your scalp much more comfortable, prevent dandruff, and support healthier hair growth and gorgeous locks!
Your Scalp Care Isn't Working If...
So, how do you know if your scalp care needs to be flipped on its head?
Well, as mentioned above, there are a few different scalp issues people can deal with which signal that your scalp routine isn’t enough.
They include:
Oily Scalp
If you’re always talking about how greasy your hair gets, you’ve probably got an oily scalp to thank.
The ‘grease’ we see in our hair is actually excess sebum, the natural, waxy oil that is produced by the hair follicles, whose focus is keeping the scalp moist.
Now that’s all great, but too much of anything can be bad!
An overproduction of sebum can lead to build-up around the hair follicles, meaning greasier hair strands and blocked follicles - no one wants that.
Dry Scalp
On the other hand, we don’t want a scalp that’s too dry either.
As you can probably guess, a dry scalp is often associated with dandruff, which can come about as a result of bacteria or an incorrect scalp regime.
Not only is dandruff super annoying, but it also doesn’t make your scalp the healthiest it can be, meaning it’s not an optimal environment for healthy hair growth.
How To Care For Your Scalp
When caring for your scalp, think about it as an extension of your face - it is still skin after all.
Like a skincare routine, you should have a staple scalp care routine that you can change as and when you need to, and this should aim to cleanse and nourish your scalp.
Start out with a shampoo and conditioner that nourishes both your hair and scalp and then consider incorporating things like scalp exfoliators and scalp treatments - like exfoliators and serums for your skin!
A few of our other suggestions for creating your scalp routine include:
Use the right products
Using the right products for your scalp is crucial to good scalp care, along with being consistent in your scalp routine.
Finding the right products will depend on your scalp and the issues you may be experiencing (we’ve got some product suggestions later on!)
Look out for natural ingredients
Don’t get us wrong, we looooove natural ingredients in our haircare, but it’s always best to keep them in the haircare rather than trying DIY methods at home.
Products created by cosmetics professionals are tested to ensure they’re safe and effective for your skin - kitchen ingredients are not!
Find the right balance
While it’s important to get your scalp care right, you shouldn’t compromise on caring for your hair type, so it’s key to get the balance right.
A great example of this is those who deal with an oily scalp and dry ends - which we’ve got the perfect solution for!
For those out there with these hair and scalp issues, our Oily Roots & Dry Ends Bundle fast-tracks creating your scalp care routine.
This bundle combines products that work to give your hair the ultimate care and nourishment and help tackle different scalp and hair issues.
For a dry, itchy scalp, our Sensitive Scalp Shampoo and Conditioner works to give relief to an irritated scalp.
Their sulphate and silicone-free formula works to help moisturise, protect and repair the hair while keeping it shiny and strong.
The Clarifying & Exfoliating Bundle combines our Clarifying Scalp Scrub and our Scalp Exfoliating Brush.
The scalp scrub works to break down any build-up of product on the scalp, while the exfoliating brush aims to increase blood flow to the hair follicles, encouraging healthy hair growth and loosening dandruff.
Create your perfect scalp care routine now with our range of scalp-loving products!