Taking care of your scalp skin is equally important as facial skin. A clean scalp is the foundation of a healthy scalp microbiome. So, until now, if you have restricted your hair care routine to using shampoo and conditioner only and occasionally oils and hair masks, the time has come to upgrade your regular hair care practice and include advanced products like scalp and hair scrub. Just as facial scrubs help slough off dead skin cells, debris, and impurities from the skin, a hair scrub plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy scalp.
The hair care experts at L’Oréal Professionnel have extensively elaborated on hair scrub, its benefits, usage, and more! Read on to learn how a scalp and hair scrub can pave the way for a healthy and soothed scalp and beautiful hair.
What is a hair scrub?
A hair scrub is a specialized exfoliating product designed to deep cleanse the scalp by removing excess oil, product buildup, and other impurities accumulated at the root of your hair. Developed with physical or chemical exfoliants, these hair care products revitalize the scalp for a healthy scalp environment.
Why should you add hair scrubs to your routine?
Shampoos indeed help wash away dirt, sweat, impurities, and more from the scalp and hair! But, when the buildup increases or makes the scalp greasy or heavy, you require a deep cleansing treatment to remove all the impurities. Hair scrubs can be the helping hand that your hair and scalp need.
Here’s a list of all the benefits of using hair scrubs:
- Eliminates product buildup
Styling products like gels, serums, and dry shampoos can build up over time, causing a clogged scalp. Using a hair scrub can help remove this buildup, leaving you with a clean and balanced scalp.
2. Regulates excess oil and dandruff
Excess oil production, accumulation of dead skin cells, etc. can contribute to dandruff and an irritated and itchy scalp. Solution? Take refuge in a hair scrub. This scalp and hair care product can help regulate sebum production and keep the scalp clean, soothed, and flakes-free.
3. Calms and balances the scalp
Hair scrub formulas often contain soothing and scalp-balancing ingredients that tend to calm the inflammation and maintain a balanced pH of the scalp. This allows you to reduce itchiness and discomfort.
4. Increases the effectiveness of other hair products in a routine
Just like exfoliated facial skin absorbs the products to its full potency, a deeply cleansed scalp creates a similar canvas for your hair care routine. By dislodging impurities from the scalp, a hair scrub allows shampoos, conditioners, and other targeted treatments to work more effectively and deliver the best cleansing and nourishing results.
5. May promote scalp circulation
Using a hair scrub may promote blood circulation. While hair scrub focuses on exfoliating the scalp, the act of massaging the product into the scalp may help improve blood circulation, deliver oxygen and essential nutrients to hair follicles, and thus ensure healthy hair growth.
Choosing the right hair scrub for you
Wondering how to choose the right hair scrub for you? Here’s a quick guide curated for you;
Ingredients
- Hair scrubs formulated with tea tree oil, salicylic acid, etc. benefits the scalp by banishing buildup and other impurities.
Pro tip: Avoid alcohol-based or chemical-based scrubs as these products can be too harsh on the scalp.
Scalp type
- Oily scalp
Charcoal or tea tree oil-infused hair scrub works best for people with oily scalps. This formula helps absorb excess oil and regulate sebum production.
- Dry scalp
Hydrating hair scrubs, formulated with aloe vera or hyaluronic acid are ideal for those with dry scalp.
- Sensitive scalp
Select a gentle, fragrance-free hair scrub with finely milled exfoliants to prevent irritation.
Expert Recommendation: L’Oréal Professionnel scalp rebalancing scrub mask
If you are looking for a gentle yet effective hair scrub, consider using L’Oréal Professionnel scalp rebalancing scrub mask. Key features of this scalp and hair scrub are as follows:
- Powered by tea tree oil, apricot seed powder, and purified water, this professional in-salon hair scrub treatment instantly exfoliates and purifies your scalp by banishing dead skin cells, excess oil, dandruff, pollutants, and other impurities
- Its potent formula offers intense scrubbing action and leaves you with refreshed, soothed, and purified scalp
- The mild formula and transparent gel texture of L’Oréal Professionnel scalp rebalancing scrub makes it suitable for scalp types
- Use this hair scrub as a pre-shampoo to get rid of last traces of impurities from your scalp.
For best results, indulge in this professional in-salon hair scrub treatment twice a month. For any assistance, pay a visit to the nearest L’Oréal Professionnel partner salon and let the hair pros take the best care of your scalp and hair.
Now that you know everything about scalp and hair scrub, go ahead, and elevate your hair care game by including this essential step in your regimen. For further guidance regarding hair care routine or product recommendations, take the L’Oréal Professionnel Hair Quiz and get a personalized hair care routine and product recommendations in just 2 minutes.