When you think about hair care, what first comes to mind? It could be using a leave-in conditioner or a heat protectant spray. Have you ever considered scalp care?

At Haste, our clients often overlook it to maintain scalp health, which is essential to the overall health of the hair. An unhealthy scalp can impact the growth, shine, texture, and thickness.

Here, you can find out what causes your scalp to become unhealthy and get tips on different treatments to maintain it.

Tips For a Healthy Scalp

As a hair spa, we specialize in the best scalp treatments in Boston. Over the years, we have worked with various clients and gathered some essential tips. While here, check out the difference between a hair and scalp treatment.

1. Get to Know Your Hair

As a hair wellness spa, the first thing we do when you visit us for a consultation is get to know your hair. You can provide the right hair or scalp treatment by understanding your hair. So, ask yourself these questions?

• What type of hair and texture do I have? Is my hair straight, wavy, curly, thick, or fine?
• What type of scalp do I have? Is my scalp dry, oily, or a combination of both?
• What scalp-related problems do I have? Do you have excess oil, itchiness, dryness, inflammation, dandruff, or other symptoms?
• What hair goals do I want to achieve beyond a healthy scalp? Do I want a treatment to stimulate hair growth, increase volume, or reduce frizz?
• Which products have I used, and with which products have I collaborated? Which ones worked and which did not?
• Do I have scalp sensitivities or allergies to certain ingredients in products?
• Do I have a busy, active, or relaxed lifestyle? Will I have time for a multi-step scalp care routine, or do I need something low-maintenance?

These are some of the questions our professional scalp treatment and hair consultants will ask to learn about your scalp. This information will help you decide what works best for your needs.

2. Stick to a Consistent Hair-Washing Routine

As a hair and scalp spa, we will determine how frequently or infrequently you wash your hair. For example, if you wash your hair daily and experience dry scalp, irritation, or itchiness, you may be washing your hair too frequently.

Daily hair washing strips the scalp of its natural oils. If you have a dry scalp, you will need treatment and should wash less frequently. You can also incorporate a dry shampoo to extend the length of your washes.

However, if you wash your hair infrequently and feel oily, you may also experience product buildup. Once you determine how often you must wash your hair, we recommend sticking to your schedule.

3. Keep Scalp Buildup At Bay

When you use multiple styling products, hard water, or even pollution, scalp buildup can occur. This buildup suffocates your hair follicles, preventing your hair from receiving the moisture and nutrients it needs to thrive.

A scalp detox treatment can help prevent buildup by exfoliating your scalp. You can visit us for a treatment or invest in a clarifying shampoo. However, choose one that does not strip the scalp or strands but only removes the buildup.

4. Do Regular Brushing

Brushing your hair makes you feel good and helps maintain a healthy scalp. Brushing your scalp stimulates the production of natural oils and sebum, which helps keep your hair healthy. Brushing also carries the oil from the root to the hair shaft and ends.

5. Drink Your Water

As with drinking water, your scalp needs it to keep your skin hydrated. When your body is hydrated, it helps prevent the loss of skin elasticity and promotes blood circulation to the scalp, which in turn supports oil production. In turn, it protects your scalp from irritations and itchiness.

6. Give Your Scalp The Right Treatment 

One thing we have found as a hair spa is that everyone’s scalp is not the same, and it needs to be kept healthy. To maintain scalp health, you first need to evaluate your scalp.

If you have a dry scalp with associated side effects, you may need a leave-in treatment to moisturize it and restore the microbiome.

However, a nighttime treatment is best for thicker and fuller hair. You can also visit us for a treatment for thinning or hair loss.

7. Scalp Massage

The best scalp massage for relaxation promotes good circulation, which delivers oxygen to the hair follicles. It also helps increase blood flow while stimulating scalp skin cells.

You can do this at home using a scalp massager or your fingertips. When applying products or treatments, gently massage the scalp to enhance the product’s performance and enjoy a relaxing experience.

8. Avoid Using Harsh Chemicals

We always strive to avoid using harsh chemicals in our products, and we encourage you to do the same. Some compounds in cleansing agents can irritate your skin and scalp. To help maintain scalp health, we recommend sticking to sulfate-free or milder cleansers.

Furthermore, leave your hair coloring to us, as we know best how to minimize product contact on your scalp to prevent irritation. We will also provide the right after treatment. However, if you want to bleach, always be mindful not to leave the treatment on for longer than recommended.

Always rinse your hair well and ensure no product is left behind.

9. Refrain From Too Much Heat Styling

When you want to maintain scalp health, heat-styling tools like your blow dryer are the biggest culprit for drying out your scalp. We recommend spacing out your styling where possible to prevent direct exposure to heat.

We recommend keeping the concentrating nozzle away from your scalp and directing it down the length of your hair. To prevent damage to your hair, always use a heat-protectant spray before styling.

10. Keep Your Hair Protected From The Sun

You might not believe this, but UV radiation is the leading cause of scalp concerns. If you will be outside for a long time, apply sunblock to exposed areas or wear a hat.

What to Know About Your Scalp

Did you know that each body part has a microbiome (ecosystem of fungi, bacteria, and other organisms)? When the ecosystem has more beneficial bacteria than harmful ones, it maintains the health of that body area.

The same principle applies to your scalp microbiome, which must remain balanced to promote healthy hair growth. However, when that environment becomes unhealthy, it can slow hair development.

Your scalp produces natural oils and sebum, which are transported from the hair follicle down the strand to the ends, keeping it healthy. Learn more about the scalp treatment process here.

Wrap-Up: The Secret to a Healthy Scalp

When it comes to maintaining scalp health, your scalp does a good job at it. Still, certain factors, whether external or internal, can interfere with your scalp’s ability to thrive. Following the best scalp care and setting practices using the right products can protect your scalp.

Still, if you’re unsure about maintaining scalp health and which treatments to use, visit us. We offer scalp therapy in Medford, MA. Book an appointment now, and our professional stylist will help you create a tailored scalp therapy plan.

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