Scalp Health // Maintaining a Healthy Scalp

The importance of scalp health and some simple steps to maintaining it.

The skin covering your head, also known as your scalp, is often overlooked. Skincare and haircare have taken the world by storm, yet the scalp is often left behind, even though its health helps determine the strength of your hair, how fast it grows, and so much more.

The Benefits of a Healthy Scalp

Possibly the most important benefit is hair strength. A healthy scalp helps the hair retain moisture, improving its texture and durability. As well as having sleek, shiny hair, a hydrated scalp also promotes new hair growth and reduces shedding.

With a healthy scalp, issues such as dandruff, excess oils, and irritation are minimised, reducing discomfort and preventing flaky, oily hair. Hair is also more likely to be thicker and fuller when the scalp is well cared for. A strong skin barrier keeps vital nutrients locked into the hair follicle.

For sleek, thick, luscious hair, the scalp must be looked after, just as much as the hair itself. There are plenty of quick and easy steps you can take at home to give your scalp some much-needed TLC.

How to Care for Your Scalp

Scalp Massage // This helps lift any excess product off the scalp while increasing blood flow to the hair follicles. Improved circulation can stimulate the follicles, potentially resulting in faster hair growth.

Healthy Diet & Gut Health // Maintaining a balanced diet rich in essential vitamins, minerals, and oils, along with a probiotic, supports overall health, which in turn benefits the scalp and hair.

Using the Right Products // Scalp treatments and appropriate hair products are hugely important. Products containing heavy ingredients such as silicones and thick oils can leave residue on the scalp, causing build-up over time. This can lead to irritation, flakiness, and clogged follicles, preventing new hair growth and moisture absorption. If you’re experiencing dandruff or an oily scalp, the culprit may be your hair products. It’s essential to find ranges that are gentle, nourishing, and suited to your needs.

The Oway Approach

With the production of every Oway product, scalp health is the main focus, followed by hair health and functionality. Oway stands by the philosophy of looking after the scalp first, as it is the foundation of great hair.

Oway offers products to suit everyone and every scalp, including gentle hydration, moisturising, and purifying ranges.

During a thorough consultation with your hairstylist, it’s important to share information about your scalp health. Any issues can then be addressed as part of your service, with appropriate aftercare advice provided.

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