Taking care of your scalp is the new beauty routine you need to adopt urgently. For long, strong, shiny hair, it's important to pamper your scalp! How do you moisturize it and keep it healthy? Here's how. 

Let's face it, taking care of our scalp is something we (hardly) think about. Once we've shampooed our hair, we tell ourselves that's enough, that we're in the clear for the next 2 or 4 days. At no point do we realize that it's from the scalp that all our hair worries and successes stem! Dry hair? Too fine? Broken? Weak and slow to grow? It's probably because your scalp isn't doing so well. To remedy this, you need to get to the root of the problem. 

Why does the scalp need moisturizing?

The scalp is the layer of skin that covers the skull and houses the hair follicles. Like any other part of the skin, the scalp needs to be moisturized to stay healthy and preserve the beauty and quality of the hair, but not only! Scalp care, as it's also known, is necessary for : 

Prevent dryness and itching. Lack of moisture can cause dry, itchy scalps, which can be very unpleasant in the long run. Moisturizing helps keep skin supple and elastic, preventing flaking, tightness and dandruff! 

Stimulate hair growth. Good hydration promotes healthy hair growth by improving blood circulation and nourishing hair follicles.

Prevent hair breakage. Dry, brittle hair is more likely to break and split. Hydration helps strengthen hair by improving its elasticity and resistance.

Maintain scalp balance. A well-moisturized scalp is better protected against external aggressors such as pollution, UV rays and aggressive hair care products.

As you can see, it's important to regularly moisturize the scalp to preserve the beauty and health of your hair, as well as the overall well-being of your head! Plant oils, moisturizing hair masks, gentle sulfate-free shampoos and products containing hyaluronic acid are all good products to add to your hair routine to effectively moisturize the scalp. 

The best ways to care for your scalp 

Now you know that a moisturized scalp is a guarantee of beauty and well-being! But you may be wondering exactly how to go about it. It's simple: arm yourself with the right products and the right methods. To begin with, make sure you space out your shampoos as much as possible... We've heard it all before: washing your hair too often overactivates sebum production, drying out the scalp and causing nasty itching. Sebum, when properly secreted, nourishes the scalp, and is important for healthy hair growth and maintaining the balance of the cutaneous microbiota for a healthy scalp. 

Use the right moisturizers

Firstly, always opt for gentle shampoos and hair care products containing moisturizing ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, glycerol, panthenol or vegetable oils. Avoid aggressive hair care products containing sulfates, silicones or alcohol, which can dry out the scalp. Think hair serum, which can be applied directly to the scalp to provide all the benefits needed to keep it in balance! 

Use hair masks!

Apply a moisturizing hair mask to your scalp and hair on a regular basis. Hair masks contain ingredients that penetrate deep into the hair to nourish and moisturize it. For example, you can leave on a mask with avocado and coconut vegetable oil, or pure aloe vera gel, once or twice a week, depending on the condition of your scalp. 

Use scrubs too

Scrubs are generally confined to the face and body. Yet the scalp, which is also made up of skin, needs it! It's even essential to include it in your hair routine. How do you do it? Once or twice a week, opt for a gentle coarse-grain scrub (more and more are available on the market), and apply it to the scalp with gentle circular massages. Be sure to exfoliate the entire surface of the scalp, as this will help to eliminate dead cells, stimulate blood circulation and thus hair growth, loosen dead skin and simply refresh this somewhat neglected area. 

Massage your scalp 

Massage your scalp regularly while shampooing or applying the hair mask. This stimulates blood circulation under the scalp and helps moisturizing agents penetrate the skin. Dry massaging your scalp also diffuses the right sebum and naturally nourishes the hair. 

Drink water 

Drink enough water to keep your body, including your scalp, well hydrated. As with all things, good hydration from within will help maintain the scalp's water balance.

Avoid excessive heat sources 

Excessive exposure to heat can dry out the scalp and hair. Avoid using hot styling tools such as straightening irons and high-temperature hair dryers. Choose styling products that are gentle on the hair.

By adopting these methods into your daily routine, you'll ensure that your scalp stays in balance and your hair stays in great shape!