I guess, most of you are aware of the fact that the proper hair care begins in scalp. Shampoo and conditioner aren’t enough to get you beautiful, neat and healthy hair. Therefore, today I’m going to tell you a few words about scalp treatments that you can expose your hair to at home. Scalp treatments, which are herbal extracts, are able to significantly reinforce the follicles of your hair. Let me show you the best scalp treatments and how to create your own hair-reinforcing elixir.
What is a scalp treatment?
First, a bit of theory. In plain English, a scalp treatment depends on applying a scalp and hair lotion/conditioner to the skin on the head.
Due to being rather runny, a product for scalp treatment should be applied with the aid of a syringe, pipette or bottle with atomizer. Of course, there are more characteristic features of a scalp lotion than just its runny consistency. A product used for scalp treatment also has a one-of-a-kind composition. Most of such products are the blends of herbs and plant extracts, sometimes combined with natural oils.
Products used for scalp treatment have to be spread on scalp and then massaged into the skin on head carefully. This therapy combines daily scalp/hair care routine with delicate massaging which leads to improving circulation and nourishment. Also, when you help the nutrients penetrate scalp in a more effective way, the sebaceous glands start functioning better, hair growth is stimulated and hair loss is impeded. Naturally, each type of herb used in the product delivers various effects, however, the main purpose of scalp treatment is to reinforce the follicles and supply the scalp with the nutrients it lacks.
The benefits of scalp treatment
- Nourished scalp
- Regulated sebum secretion
- Increased hair growth
- Reduced hair thinning
- Supplying hair matrix with oxygen
- Intensified effects of other hair care products
- Moisturized scalp
- Dandruff reduction/elimination
- Hair volume boost
Which scalp treatment would be best for me?
A good product used for scalp treatment is the one that lacks synthetic substances entirely. Bear in mind that you apply this cosmetic to the entire hair length (which is the dead part of hair) as well as to the scalp therefore it’s obvious that such product must be safe and non-irritating.
Here’s my advice, always check a particular scalp lotion’s INCI before buying it. Do your best to avoid dehydrating alcohols (they shouldn’t be there in the first place!) and heavy silicones and parabens. The more natural substances and the shorter the list of ingredients is, the better the scalp lotion is. Trust me.
I guess, I should also tell you that there is such thing like good alcohols that make a kind of a portal for all the nutrients. Additionally, the good alcohols also warm scalp up and stimulate blood flow. And this is how the product you use for scalp treatment is able to penetrate skin quicker and deeper. Here is the list of the alcohols you shouldn’t be afraid of: acetyl alcohol, behenyl alcohol, propylene glycol, lanolin alcohol, lauryl alcohol, myristyl alcohol, glycerin, sorbitol, stearyl alcohol.
When and how should I give myself scalp treatment?
Actually, there are three methods of carrying out scalp treatment. It all depends on your preferences and the scalp lotion you use. For example, if you want to expose your hair to home and natural scalp treatment, you can do it as often as you want. This principle doesn’t apply to store-bought products for scalp treatment, which is obvious. Just follow the instructions given on the packaging. Personally, I go for home scalp treatments and I usually apply them prior to hair washing (I massage a scalp lotion into my head, let it sit for 30 minutes and wash my hair afterwards).
The alternative technique depends on applying a scalp lotion after hair washing. Basically, you can carry the procedure out when your hair is still damp, or towel-dried to be more precise. Such scalp treatments are gentler. You don’t have to rinse them out.
The third way of giving yourself a scalp treatment is by doing it on dry hair. This will protect your hair against damage and help nourish the scalp. Additionally, it’s highly possible that such product will lift the hair and boost the volume. Therefore, you can use it every day because it also happens to be a good hair styling product.
How long should I expose my hair to scalp treatment? When can I expect to see the effects?
Of course, the frequency of carrying out scalp treatment is strictly connected with the state of the hair. I won’t surprise you if I tell you that the more damaged the hair is, the longer the scalp treatment should last. In general, you should pay attention to your hair and its needs, check if you can spot any improvement in its appearance. I used to apply scalp lotion always before hair washing and in the morning to dry hair. Then I reduced the frequency to once a week only, sometimes it was twice a month.
However, there is one time limit that I should point out here. Remember that scalp treatment shouldn’t last shorter than 3-4 weeks. Also, please don’t feel discouraged if you can’t see much of an improvement because a few days of scalp treatment won’t give you stunning results.
The best scalp treatment for faster growth of hair and nourishment boost
I know that I may sound like a broken record but again, this is a pretty individual issue. The scalp treatment that will work for you depends on the type and state of your hair, how porous it is, level of damage, etc. Some are satisfied with oil scalp treatment for damaged hair, others go for herbal scalp treatment, and others again want to deal with excess sebum so they apply scalp lotion with jojoba oil or amber.
I think I should also mention here that in the case of fine and damage-prone hair or color-treated hair, herbal scalp treatment might be unsuitable because such hair care products don’t only provide harsh cleansing but also may leave hair matte. Therefore, it’d be more beneficial for you to seek for a kind of 2in1 products – conditioners and lotions – that intensify the color of hair. This for example can be chamomile hair lotion for fair hair and coffee scalp treatment for dark hair.
Are you a fan of scalp treatments? Which products do you prefer: the ones made at home or the ones that you buy in a drug store? Leave a comment!
