Scalp Saviours
Healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp, fact. Growing up it was all about the shampoo you used to cleanse your hair and the conditioner to soften and hydrate. Scalp health was mostly overlooked until a shift in the beauty industry started highlighting products that were developed to support our roots, creating a good base for strong hair to grow. Finally arming us with science-backed serums and treatments to help our itchy, flakey, dry or oily suffering scalps, by (literally) getting to the root of the problem to remove buildup, rebalance oil production, and nourish our hair follicles. Think of it as skincare for your head, you would never not moisturise your face, so why neglect your scalp?
So as it’s August (Hair Loss Awareness Month) take note if you are experiencing hormonal shifts, stress-induced shedding, or simply want to future-proof your mane. As here at PIBE, we have rounded up five scalp saviours that can help revitalize your roots and restore your locks for good.
Ouai Scalp Serum, £50
Everyone's favourite celebrity hair brand Ouai has their version of a scalp serum and god it's good. Perfect to help thinning hair and flakey scalps, this skincare-inspired serum has been created by Founder Jen Atkin to help support the appearance of thicker, healthier hair. Powered by super-charged ingredients, Arctic root, Siberian ginseng, and chaga mushroom help to deeply hydrate. While red clover flower extract reduces scalp discomfort (caused from excessive heat styling) and added peptides help to protect your scalp barrier. All together this potent liquid creates an ideal environment for hair to thrive. The best part, this is a leave-in product so simply naturally part your hairline and apply droplets directly to your scalp - this can be AM or PM to wet or dry hair. Massage in to distribute and watch as this effortless new addition to your haircare routine brings your hair back to life - after continuous use of course!
Dr. Barbara Sturm Balancing Scalp Serum, £80
Dr Barbara Sturm herself always has healthy glossy hair, and for good reason. Her Balancing Scalp Serum is a little miracle bottle that helps restore your scalp’s natural balance. The techy science-backed ingredients chosen are Japanese camellia, green algae and lavender which combine to create a soothing effect for any irritation, redness and itching. Meanwhile, pro-vitamin B5 helps improve the resiliency of each hair shaft and sunflower sprouts and tara extract protect your hair and scalp from pollution particles and UV stress. Essentially this is a one-stop shop treatment that both balances your scalp and encourages peak hair health. Here at PIBE we also love that this serum is a 100% clean and vegan formulation - double win.
Living Proof Scalp Care Density Serum, £57
You may love and know Living Proof for their cult dry shampoo, but have you tried their Scalp Care Density Serum? This is a powerful clinically proven treatment that you will soon be obsessively applying daily to your dry or damp scalp. Lightweight and fast-absorbing, the formula is packed with ‘density boosting technology’ which promotes natural growth and reduces shedding. While pea sprout extract helps balance your hair growth cycle and amaranth peptides (over time) increase the diameter of your hair fibers for fuller, thicker-looking hair. Sounding like what your hair routine has been missing? The added ‘anti-grey complex’ contains an antioxidant and amino acid blend to prevent and reduce the appearance of grey hair- Living Proof have gone and done it again.
Klorane Anti-Hair Loss Intense Strengthening Serum with Quinine, £27
Suffering with thinning hair? Listen up as the Klorane Anti-Loss Strengthening Serum is a must-try. This invigorating scalp treatment has been designed by the French botanical pharmacy brand for thinning hair types everywhere. Simply apply 10 sprays onto your scalp, 3 times a week, for a 3-month period and wait for the results to show. Soon quinine (derived from cinchona tree bark) andcaffeine will work as a magical duo to nourish your scalp, giving your strands much-needed strength and reducing the amount of breakage. Which will prevent your locks from growing out weak and thin - which can lead to hair loss. In Klorane we trust!
Rahua Founder’s Blend Scalp & Hair Treatment, £42
Rahua are all about protecting the scalp's ecosystem. This brand is a PIBE favourite and a pioneer in harnessing ingredients found in the Amazonian rainforest in order to create truly natural haircare that works. Their Founder’s Blend Scalp & Hair Treatment takes a skin-first approach and is the answer to those suffering with particularly dry and irritated scalps. The non-toxic cream is packed with Rahua oil to fortify your roots from within, hemp oil to deliver powerful anti-inflammatory relief to irritated scalps and palo santo oil which acts as a natural bio-preservative, eliminating bacteria that causes dandruff. Think of this as a sweet relief for your scalp, a treatment that your head will continue to crave as your hair base camp becomes more balanced, stronger and flake free.
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Words by Beauty Editor / Sarah Barnes
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