The scalp – the first step to the hair of your dreams

Many of us dream of beautiful and healthy hair and we often spend a lot of time and money to get the volume we want. But we often forget the most important thing – the scalp. To achieve the results we want, we need to review our scalp health. A healthy and balanced scalp is therefore the first step to the hair of your dreams.

Why is the scalp so important?

Hair health and growth begins at the scalp. Without a healthy scalp, hair cannot reach its full potential, and hair quality may even deteriorate. Think of the scalp as the soil and the lengths as a flower planted in it. In order for the flower to grow and feel good, you must constantly look after its needs, provide water and nutrition. Similarly, it is equally important to take care of the scalp.

What is a healthy scalp?
A healthy scalp is a well-balanced scalp. It is characterized by clean and moisturized skin, good blood circulation, balanced oil production and the absence of inflammation, itching and scaling.

5 common scalp problems
Scalp problems are common and sometimes it can be difficult to tell what is what. Here we go through some of the most common types and what characterizes them:

1. Dry scalp
   A dry scalp has small white flakes of skin and a tight feeling on the scalp. It often itches and the hair can feel lifeless. Dry scalp is due to a lack of moisture and usually worsens during the winter months or when using a lot of styling products.
2. Dandruff
   A dandruff-prone scalp is characterized by large, oily or dry flakes of skin that appear in the hair and on clothing. Dandruff can be both dry and greasy. Oily dandruff usually remains on the scalp as a coating, while dry dandruff usually comes off and falls on the shoulders. Dandruff can be caused by overproduction of oil or a fungal infection, and itchiness and irritation are common.
3. Oily scalp
   If you have an oily scalp, you experience that your hair quickly becomes oily and looks greasy, often only a day after washing. This is caused by excessive sebum production which can make the hair look flat and dirty.
4. Sensitive scalp
   For a sensitive scalp, you may experience itching, redness or a burning sensation. Sensitive scalps can react to products, weather changes or stress and require gentle and soothing products.
5. Hair loss
   If you lose more hair than usual or if your hair feels thinner, it could be a sign of hair loss. Hair loss can be hereditary but it can also be due to stress, hormones, medication etc. and it is important to identify the cause in order to find the right treatment.

If you recognize yourself in any of these problems, the right care and products can make a big difference. Taking care of the scalp is the most important thing for the rest of the hair to feel good.

Italian hair care brand MaterNatura has developed specific Bio Beauty routines to help your hair and scalp regain balance.

What is a Bio Beauty routine?
A Bio Beauty routine consists of different products that, when used together, provide quick and visible results for each specific problem. The products contain effective, high-quality ingredients that help you get the results you desire. And yes, of course they are both vegan and organic!