Did you know a healthy and clean scalp is the key to thick, shiny, and strong hair? If your scalp is unhealthy, inflamed, and full of toxins, imagine the quality of hair will it grow. Many of us complain about dull, thin, and weak hair that quickly falls out, and not to mention dandruff which can take over your life, leaving you embarrassed on different occasions.
Like the delicate orchid plant, which requires the right moisture, soil pH, and nutrients to grow and flourish, our hair is very demanding. It needs the right conditions to grow and can be a real tough cookie to crack. Sadly in the quest to make our hair look beautiful, we expose it to an onslaught of chemicals. Everyday use of hair dyes, mousse, sprays, shampoos, and conditioners only makes the matter worse.
And it’s not your fault! The flashy advertisement and glossy models lure you in the promise of thicker, fuller and shinier hair. Most of us switch from one product to another only to be left in more hair misery!
A scalp detox is like doing a deep cleanse. It helps remove toxins and gunk from the scalp, unclogs the hair follicles, and balances our natural oils and scalp pH. Detoxing your scalp will rejuvenate and renew the hair follicles and create a perfect environment for hair growth.
Why detox your Scalp and Hair?
Gets rid of toxin build-up to promote healthy new growth
Improves scalp circulation, bringing nutrients and oxygen to roots of the hair
It helps regenerate hair cells
Unclogs hair follicles so hair can grow without any hindrance
Gets rid of dryness, flakiness and scalp irritation
Helps with scalp acne
Most importantly improves the health of your scalp, which is the bedrock of your hair follicles.
Here are 3 Ways To Detox Your Scalp
1.Cucumber and Lime Scalp Detox: helps with itchy, flaky scalp
Cucumber contains anti-inflammatory and anti-itching properties, which reduce redness and irritation. Cucumber is also naturally hydrating and moisturising for your scalp and hair.
Lime juice works to remove oil, dirt and product build-up while offering a citrusy tingly feel. You can expect a clean, moisturised scalp and soft, silky hair after using the cucumber and lime detox.
You will need:
1 cup cucumber
1 teaspoon lime juice
3 drops rosemary essential oil (optional, helps stimulate growth)
Blend the cucumber to a fine paste. Mix in lime juice, and your detox scalp is ready to use.
2. Baking Soda Cleansing Mask: naturally exfoliates the scalp and helps with dandruff.
Baking soda or Sodium bicarbonate is a great cleanser. That is why it has hundreds of beauty uses – from toothpaste to shampoo, you can use baking soda in many different ways.
When massaged into the scalp, baking soda exfoliates the scalp to remove any impurities. It also acts as a natural antibacterial and antifungal and helps to alleviate dandruff.
You will need:
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 cup plain water
1 teaspoon cinnamon powder (optional, stimulates growth)
5 drops lavender essential oil (optional, balances scalp oils)
1-2 teaspoon almond oil (optional, use for dry scalp)
Mix all the ingredients well. You can pour the mixture into a squeeze bottle for easy application.
3. Clay Scalp Detox: pulls out scalp toxins; also works as a natural shampoo for greasy hair
If you are tired of your greasy hair and scalp, then this is for you. It can work as a natural shampoo cum detox treatment. Clays such as rhassoul or bentonite have this unique ability to extract impurities from your scalp, as well as absorb excess dirt and oil. Besides, these clays are rich in minerals such as silica, iron, magnesium, sodium and potassium. They help repair and renew scalp skin and nourish the hair roots to grow strong, shiny hair.
To prepare this mask, you will need:
1/3 cup rhassoul clay (use this clay for normal to dry hair)
1/3 cup bentonite clay (use this clay for oily hair)
enough water or herbal tea* to make a smooth paste
Mix all the ingredients to make a yoghurt-like paste. Use your hands/brush to apply clay mask to your scalp and hair. Cover your scalp and hair thoroughly with the clay. Allow the mask to soak in for 10-15 minutes. Rinse out with water.
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