An extension of the skin on our face, the scalp is just as reactive to everyday aggressors like pollution, stress, and lifestyle. Healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp, and thanks to these hairdresser-approved treatments, it’s easy to kickstart your scalp-care routine for 2024.
Common concerns include dandruff (caused by excess oil that leads to skin cell build up), a dryscalp (lack of moisture causes irritation and flaking) and an itchy scalp (signifies an imbalance or reaction to a product/ingredient). These issues are only exacerbated further as the weather drops, and we expose our hair and scalp to a combination of the outdoor elements and dry air from central heating systems.
Luckily, forward-thinking haircare brands FUL and FFØR, are on hand to help with scalp-care woes, thanks to their range of expertly-created treatments. Simply follow this hairdresser-approved three-step regime to cleanse and restore your scalp, all the while achieving shiny and healthy hair.
Step 1 – Exfoliate
Free from suphates and mineral oil, and featuring ethically sourced, natural ingredients, the FFØR Purify:Scalp Cleanse (£22) is the perfect detoxifying treatment, designed to treat your scalp as well as your tresses. This sugar-based scalp scrub helps to exfoliate away product build-up and revitalise your scalp and hair from root to tip. Infused with natural bergamot, black pepper and detoxifying volcanic ash, this pre-wash treatment will gently exfoliate away impurities, reducing excess oil, flakiness and product build up.
Step 2 – Detoxify
The FUL Detox Scalp Treatment (£30) works to moisturise and nourish the scalp, helping banish dry flaky skin. Formulated with Turmeric and Aloe Vera to soothe inflamed and irritated scalps, this nourishing treatment helps to pave the way for healthier hair growth. Simply apply to the roots of damp, towel-dried hair, and massage gently into the scalp. Leave for 5 minutes and rinse to feel refreshed. Use once or twice a week for the ultimate scalp reset.
Step 3 – Rebalance
Finish the regime using the FFØR Re:Balance Shampoo and Conditioner Duo (£38), which helps to restore balance for dry, irritated scalps. Made with organic peppermint and lemongrass, the Re:Balance shampoo is free from parabens and SLS, and contains a nutritiously rich blend of natural, effective ingredients that calm your scalp leaving it feeling energised, cleansed and refreshingly healthy. Use with the Re:Balance conditioner to soothe and moisturise your hair and leave it feeling hydrated and healthy.
For an extra bit of scalp TLC, use the expert FUL Scalp Massager (£9.50) tool to help massage the scalp when applying your shampoo, for a deeper clean and added foam. The handle makes it easy to grip when wet and the tips are made from a soft and malleable silicone for a gentle and relaxing massage.
