Caring for the scalp: the key to healthy shiny hair

A flaky, dry and itchy scalp can affect physical and mental well-being enormously. The causes of these problems include factors like the use of haircare products that are not suitable for your own scalp type, the improper use of hairstyling products, hormonal changes, stress or excessive heat styling. In an extreme case, a scalp with bad blood circulation and supply of nutrients can even lead to hair loss.

Fortunately, there are a number of options for restoring the balance of the scalp. If your scalp is healthy, the hair roots responsible for the growth of your hair are also healthy.

• Removal of stubborn residues left by hairstyling products
• Reduction in build-up of dandruff from dead skin cells
• Strengthening of skin layers of the scalp and hair follicles through high-quality haircare products

Scalp massage is more than a feel-good trend. It pampers body and soul. The gentle pressure on the scalp – ideally using a special massage brush – stimulates blood circulation and ensures that sensitive hair follicles are better supplied with nutrients and thus strengthened. The stress of everyday life recedes into the background as you concentrate on your own body and your own needs. You feel more relaxed and can concentrate on the moment. If you suffer from greasy hair, light massages can contribute to rinsing away oil that can appear through excessive sebum production. Even dead skin flakes can be easily loosened and removed. As you can see, it’s worth scheduling a few extra minutes for watching and caring for your hair, and dedicating them exclusively to caring for your scalp.

Once or twice a month a scalp peel helps you to thoroughly remove dead skin cells, residues of hairstyling products and excessive sebum.

Scalp care begins with your choice of shampoo. If you already have problems, you should choose a mild shampoo that does not contain any fragrances and essential oils which may further irritate your sensitive scalp. After massaging and working in the shampoo, it is important that you rinse off all residues completely with water that is not too hot.

If you’re uncertain which haircare and hairstyling products you tolerate well, you should reduce their use to a minimum and gradually increase it. Also, a changeover to mild products with a high proportion of nourishing and pampering ingredients can positively influence the health of your scalp in the long term.

Whether you are washing your hair with water that is too hot, drying your hair with a hairdryer that is too hot or using a curling wand and straighteners – heat irritates the scalp and dries it out.

A dry and itchy scalp enjoys a moisturising, soothing scalp oil or scalp serum with moisturising, soothing ingredients – like panthenol, tea tree oil or urea – that you can leave to act overnight.