The Secret to Maintaining a Healthy Scalp

The Secret to Maintaining a Healthy Scalp

You want your hair to look and feel healthy, shiny, and strong, but what about your scalp? Often, when it comes to our health and beauty regimen we make our hair the top priority, with little thought about our scalp. The truth is, if you want healthy, beautiful hair, you will need to maintain the health of your scalp, but how do you go about doing this? Today, the hair and scalp experts at Pro|Gen will share five secrets to maintaining a healthy scalp.

Five Tips to Maintaining a Healthy Scalp

Caring for your scalp helps to ensure you remove bacteria, excess oil, sweat, product residue, and other types of build-up that can clog the pores and sebaceous glands that are vital for healthy hair growth. Here are some healthy habits to integrate into your scalp care regimen.

Exfoliate

Just like with the rest of your skin, the skin on your head is susceptible to dryness and flaking caused by a number of triggers, including climate, environment, the use of hair products, and treating your hair with chemicals. Exfoliating your scalp regularly — anywhere from one to three times a week — can remove dead skin cells, product build-up, and bacteria from the surface of your scalp. Find an exfoliant that is ideal for your skin and hair type.  

Massage

Massaging your scalp is a great way to stimulate circulation so that the network of blood vessels under your scalp can nourish the tissues with essential nutrients and oxygen. Gently massage your scalp while your shampoo and condition your hair using circular motions, and do so as often as you like.   

Moisturize

Dry scalp is one of the most common issues that can make hair look unhealthy, dull, and dry. To avoid contributing to scalp dryness, limit your use of blow dryers and instead allow your hair to dry naturally. Also, avoid using hot water, which can dry out your scalp, and opt instead for lukewarm water.  You will also want to use soothing serums and lotions, such as those found in the Pro|Gen Active Care Comfort line, to moisturize and nourish your dry scalp.

Go Easy on Chemical Treatments

If you want to avoid issues like dry scalp, irritation, redness, and flaking, it’s best to avoid or, at the very least, limit chemical treatments like perms and color. Chemical treatments are harsh on your scalp and can cause mild to severe dryness and irritation that can take days to weeks to repair. When you do want to add some color or curl to your hair, go to a professional stylist versus using store-bought products. Doing so can reduce the damage to your scalp.

Use Effective Scalp Therapy Treatments

One of the best ways to maintain a healthy scalp is to use effective scalp therapy treatments that are specially formulated to address a range of issues. At New Image Labs, our team of scalp care specialists have created scalp care treatments to keep you looking and feeling your best. Learn more about Pro|Gen Active Care and find the right treatment for you.


Leave a comment

Please note, comments must be approved before they are published