No matter how long and hard I would stare into the mirror, the comb gliding seamlessly through my freshly washed mane on a Sunday morning— manifesting a Monday with mojo and magic tresses, alas. My hair, without fail, would let me down— all greasy and icky, seemingly, within hours of a new dawn. Not an exaggeration (greasy hair gang, holla back at me!) — I grappled with this pesky issue well into my late twenties. Sighs! The sight of my oily hair in the AM miffed me (obviously) but also provoked me to question the slew of products vested in and the integrity of the then extensive (laborious) weekend hair care regimen. Only to conclude, after careful observation and investigation (with the aid of a specialist), that my haircare basics were a wee shaky. I had been treating my hair, without paying any heed to the scalp. The overactive sebaceous glands in the hair follicles are responsible for overproducing oil– making my hair tense and greasy. However, due to the sheer neglect, I was unable to address the root of this problem. A grave oversight.
Over the years, I have come to the startling realisation, I was not, in fact, alone. There seems to be a dearth of ongoing, active conversations around scalp health, in general. Come to think of it? We spend hours mulling over the apt ingredients, even the best regimens, in the hopes of happy, luxuriant hair and yet conveniently manage to overlook the state of the scalp. The scalp is an extension of your skin that bears the hair follicles that sprout the hair strands, which warrants meticulous attention. So, if you have been struggling with breakage or brittle or exceedingly dry hair, it could be traced back to a distressed scalp. Early trigger warnings such as dryness, itchiness and inflammation could be indicative of a compromised microbiome of the scalp.
To help us direct conscious efforts towards the health & well-being of the scalp, L'Oréal Professionnel has launched Scalp Advanced, an innovative range that addresses all scalp concerns. With active ingredients, this line is dermatologist-approved and made with pros. After all, a Happy scalp = Happy hair! L'Oréal Professional, a pro pioneer, leverages advanced technology with powerful ingredients to cater to a range of hair (scalp concerns) with personalized solutions. So, if your scalp is showing signs of distress — anything ranging from troublesome dandruff to a greasy scalp, the Parsian Pros have a solution for you!
I tried the range over the last month! Ahead, my takeaway to help you take a plunge.
I have been using this wonder duo for the last four weeks and am happy to concur that it delivers on its promise. Infused with 3% AHAs and 6% clay, the pair helps purify the scalp by clearing sweat and excessive buildup. It has successfully curbed the sebum production on my scalp, allowing me to have glorious, grease-free tresses that fall perfectly over my shoulders– even three days after a wash. Also, around this time, every year, I notice inexplicable hair fall that leaves me feeling bummed. But since I integrated the dermo-purifier mask + shampoo in my weekend wash rituals, the hair fall has substantially reduced.
L'Oreal Professionnel Scalp Advanced Anti-Dandruff Dermo-Clarifier Shampoo - Formerly Instant Clear
With summer right around the corner, my scalp gets greasy (no surprises there). This goes hand-in-hand with episodes of dandruff popping out of nowhere, much to my dismay. This anti-dandruff formula from this stellar range has been proving to be very useful to avoid my wistful encounter with stubborn flaking. Starring Piroctone Olamine, the clarifier obliterates dandruff and helps ensure a healthy microbiome.
If you are someone who grapples with a sensitive scalp. Employ the Anti-discomfort formulation from the pro range. Infused with Niacinamide and Polysorbate-21, the offering aims at soothing the scalp.
The seasonal transition from spring to summer brings to light signs of strain on my hair. The torrid heat hampers the health of the scalp and results in the loosening of the strands from the roots, aka thinning. To reclaim the volume, it becomes necessary to administer nutrition from the roots to the tips! And this stellar offering, imbued with Omega 3 is what I turned to for combating any such occurrences! With one wash every two weeks using this product— I have been flaunting thick, voluminous tresses.
