All About Scalp Care !

By Donna Dior 

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As a beauty professional as well as a wellness enthusiast, i’m always in search of clean products & treatments to assist in healthier hair & skin.
In terms of your hair, scalp detoxes and the products & treatments related to them are all the rage these days ~~& this is for good reason !
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First of all lets just explain what exactly a "Scalp Detox" is…
Your scalp for various reasons can easily get coated with debris such as oil, dead skin cells, hair product, dirt, environmental toxin, etc and this can be detrimental to healthy hair & it’s growth.
Even the factor that many people wash their hair less these days, which is often a good thing unless you happen to have oily hair, but with less hair washing can also come scalp buildup.

Regardless of the source, removing this coating from the scalp can result in healthier hair growth as well as revitalizing the hair and even potentially assisting in relief from hair loss.
So, regularly detoxing the scalp has the potential to leave you with fuller, shinier & more luxurious hair !

In addition to just detoxing the scalp, these days the scalp is being seen and treated quite like the skin, and along with detoxes, treatments such as "Scalp Facials" are becoming more popular.

As mentioned previously, it has indeed been found that the the condition of the scalp can affect healthy hair growth. The scalp (similarly to skin) can be negatively affected by several additional factors including oxidative stress & inflammation that when improved can lead to hair growth & healthier hair (Take a Look Here), (Here),(Here) & (Here) .
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Also similar to the skin (& gut), the scalp has its own delicate microbiome (Take a Look Here).  The microbiome is you scalps initial defense against pathogens and microbes (such as bacterial & fungal strains), which if off balance affects scalp health. This would include inflammation and involving scalp conditions such as  dermatitis, dandruff, alopecia & scalp psoriasis.

Scalp facials, detoxes & treatment products can additionally be utilized for possible assistance regarding these type of scalp issues, such as helping to potentially neutralize oxidative stress & balance the scalp microbiome. Scalp treatment products often contain special ingredients to assist with these issues and cleaner versions of them often contain therapeutic plant-based compounds.  These products are generally easy to use, some just applied before & after hair washing & can be used at home or in a salon/ spa setting as a treatment.

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 A scalp facial is similar to a skin facial where several steps are taken to detox & revitalize the scalp. Scalp facials are meant to detox/ cleanse /exfoliate/ stimulate/ balance the microbiome & oxidative stress, and revitalize & nourish the scalp.
These type of treatments typically include scalp massage, exfoliating/ masking, and utilizing products such as serums, treatment oils or creams and fortifying masks to revitalize the hair & scalp.
Detoxing & treating the scalp in this way can help rebalance the scalp microbiome, stimulate cell regeneration & restore healthy hair & its growth.

 In addition to your salon or spa scalp detoxes & facials, there are scalp treatment products you can use at home, some which you massage into the scalp daily to help keep your scalp & hair health in good shape !

A few indications that a Scalp Detox or Facial may be in order would be :
> Itchiness 
> Irritation or Sensitivity
> Dandruff / Flaking / Scaling etc
> Oily Feeling (even post washing)
> Scalp Acne
> Hair Dullness / Lack of Luster
> Hair Thinning

A Detox or Scalp Facial could benefit most everyone though !

Especially if doing your detoxes & treatments at home, it's important to use  gentle & hopefully cleaner products since strong & chemical laden products can possibly add to further unbalancing the microbiome, drying the hair & scalp and actually making matters worse...
If you do choose to go about your scalp treatments at home instead of, or in addition to a salon/ spa treatment, all you’d need are a few good products and a little extra time to go thru a few steps mostly when you’re washing your hair. 
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Depending on the product line used, your treatment will slightly vary.
 You would just need to follow the directions of the particular products that you're using.

 Lastly ~ diet, nutrition & healthy lifestyle matter, and can play a huge potential part in the beautifying & anti-aging of skin, scalp & hair  (Take a Look Here).
Clean and especially whole plant-based foods can go a long way in possibly helping to keep inflammation & oxidative stress at bay which leads to may issues including ones of the skin & scalp .
 As mentioned previously, in part this is because.nutritious & plant-based foods contain many antioxidant phytonutrients that can help neutralize free radicals & oxidative stress. (Take a Look Here), (Here) & (Here) !

So you may indeed find that consuming healthy (& less processed) food along with the usage of clean beauty products & beauty professionals for treatments such as those of the scalp can go a long way in finding your ultimate beauty !
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Thats it for now on Scalp Care ~ Hope you found this bit of info helpful !

"Power Lies in the Root & Foundation of Everything"
Donna Dior

**Before embarking on Any new lifestyle, dietary, wellness or nutritional program, it is advised and important to consult with your qualified and trusted Healthcare Provider to evaluate your particular and personal medical circumstance.

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This blog, it's content and any linked materials does not provide medical advice and is presented and intended for informational purposes only. It is based on my personal experience and research and is Not a Substitute for Medical Advice or Treatment. Do not Disregard Medical Advice, or delay in Seeking It because of something you have read in this blog, website or in Any linked material. Consult with a Medical Professional if you have a Medical Condition ! ​​​​​​