When was the last time you gave your scalp some love? I’m not talking about using that new shampoo that brushes your hair a little more gently – I’m talking taking your scalp on a date, feeding it right, maybe treating it to a little massage kind of love.
So many people overlook their scalp when they’re focusing on hair care, and that’s totally understandable! The scalp has been slept on. Honestly, the only time I’ve really focused on scalp care is when I had to choose between Mane ‘N’ Tail or Head and Shoulders. But there are so many more ways that you can and should be looking out for your scalp. Here are some products and tips for you and your hard-working scalp!
What Happens When You Don’t Take Care Of Your Scalp?
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Some bad things. All the skin on your body is different because it serves a different purpose. The cool thing about the scalp is that it doesn’t wrinkle with age like your face, but the bad thing is that it loses its ability to maintain healthy follicles. So basically, you might be losing some hair if you don’t properly take care of your scalp. Scary. Also, the scalp ages six times faster than the skin on your face. At least it doesn’t show, right?! But again, this means your hair will start to thin out because of the aging process. The scalp is so susceptible to aging because it’s the part of the body that gets the most direct sunlight exposure. Think of your scalp like the soil for your hair. You need to properly hydrate and feed the soil in order for your hair to grow!
I Shampoo, Is That Enough?
Short answer: it’s a great start. Part of taking care of your scalp obviously needs to be basic cleaning. Shampoo helps remove the debris and dirt from your hair and scalp. Brushing your hair also helps a lot when you’re cleaning up. This cleaning process also allows for your hair follicles to not be blocked by the gross stuff and be able to grow!
But there’s so much more you need to be doing for your precious head.
Tips For Scalp Care
1. Brush your hair one hundred times. I’m getting A Little Princess flashbacks. But it’s actually true! Ted Gibson says that brushing “helps to distribute your own natural oils throughout your hair and also stimulate the scalp.”
2. Wash your hair a little less often. While maintaining a clean scalp is super important, it’s also important for your hair to maintain those nutrients it naturally builds up. If you’re constantly washing your hair, you’re also washing away those nutrients! Your hair may feel greasy at the beginning, but it’s only temporary.
3. Avoid dry shampoo. I know, this is the worst thing I could have told you. But maybe take a break from dry shampoo for a few weeks. The powdery substance causes more buildup on the scalp and doesn’t allow your hair to grow in the way it needs to.
4. Supplements, baby. I swear, there’s a vitamin for everything. Start scanning your local grocery shelves for supplements that contain biotin, silica, vitamins B, C, and E, iron, and omega-3. These vitamins will help all of your beauty routines, not just your hair! You can shop our recommendations below!
5. You are what you eat. Just like supplements can help you, getting a proper mixture of foods can also help your scalp. Add tons of fish into your diet to boost that omega-3. You can also add iron rich foods to help your scalp as well if you’re not much of a fish person.
Products That Can Help
Soothe Me Daily Scalp Serum
This serum is infused with peppermint oil and ginseng to create a light, buildable, and cooling vacation for your scalp! You can integrate it any time into your daily routine for some great hydration!
Regenerescence Naturelle
This roller-ball oil is easy to apply and will leave your scalp healthy and strengthened. Just roll it onto your scalp, finish up your morning routine for about fifteen minutes, and then shampoo it all out!
Magic Elixir Scalp and Hair Oil Treatment
Infused with both avocado and rosemary oil, this treatment will help your scalp and hair feel moisturized and bring back some of its shine! Just integrate it into your shower routine by massaging a bit of it into your scalp and allow it to work its magic for about ten minutes before shampooing it out!
Heritage Store Rosewater
Using rosewater on your hair has become a new trend recently in the beauty community. Just splash a bit of this rosewater onto your hair in the shower, and your scalp will sing your praises! Rosewater makes your scalp much less itchy and makes the hair less oily, too!
Purifying Scalp Scrub with Sea Salt
Winner of the Allure 2019 Best of Beauty award, this vegan scalp exfoliator helps with any oiliness and flakiness on your scalp. Simply use this product as you would a shampoo and watch the difference it makes!
Nutrafol Women Hair Growth Supplement
Our Editor-in-Chief swears by this hair supplement that has all the vitamins necessary for your best hair growth, including Vitamins C, D, and A. It also contains Collagen and Ashwagandha Root. Just take four capsules a day! This supplement targets the root cause of hair thinning from within. It will also help you with your sleep, energy, mood, skin, and health. Is it magic???
Biotin by Nature’s Bounty
Let’s get back to the basics with this supplement! This is a basic vitamin that will help support your hair, skin, and nails. It also supports a healthy metabolism, so it’s a win win win win! Biotin is one of the most basic things to look for when you’re looking to improve your health and looks, so this supplement will help you big time!
Olly Undeniable Beauty Gummy
This gummy is one of my personal favorites because is really tastes so good. With biotin, Vitamin C, and Keratin, this gummy will help support all of your beauty needs! Just take two a day and start to notice a difference in your scalp in no time!
What are your tricks to maintaining a healthy scalp? Are you going to see if any of our product recommendations help? Let us know in the comments!
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