ELLE.IN 1 24 JULY
BUZZWORD
Nourish and nurture
your scalp back to
health with a ‘haircial’ROOT
CAUSE
“S
calp care is the new
skincare,” is something
we’ve heard quite often,
in the last few months.
We all follow elaborate
skincare routines, use moisturisers
and get clean ups, but for our scalp,
an occasional hair spa, shampoo and
conditioning should suffice. Right?
Wrong. “Being exposed to dirt, sweat
and humidity causes a lot of trauma
to our scalps. Our natural tendency
is to do a million spa hair treatments,
but our scalps need specialised care
too,” says Delhi-based dermatologist,
Dr Kiran Kaur Sethi.
Here’s what you need to know to
build your own scalp care routine:
LEARN TO TELL
“Dandruff, early hair thinning or
unremitting hair fall are signs of
an unhealthy scalp. To identify the
cause, make sure you consult an
expert who can help you treat it,”
suggests Dr Sethi.TREAT IT RIGHT
Based on Japanese traditions and
ayurvedic treatments, a haircial is like
a facial for your scalp. It deep cleanses
the scalp, which in turn helps with
healthier hair growth. “During the
haircial we also infuse vitamins and
pollution-eradicating actives. The
treatment reduces dandruff, excessive
oiliness, pollution-related scalp
damage and is side effect free.” Some
of the highlights of this treatment
(`16,500 for four sessions) are that
it deep conditions and nourishes
your scalp, making it healthier and
ultimately boosting hair growth.CRYSTAL COMB
Restore scalp health, with
a gua sha comb. “It helps
increase lymphatic drainage
while reducing inflammation.
Start with using it a few times
a week, then transition to
daily,” suggests Dr Sethi.- Kérastase Initialiste Advanced Scalp
and Hair Concentrate, `4,400 - Kama Ayurveda Extra Virgin
Organic Coconut Oil,650 3. Hayo’u Beauty Restorer™ Comb,3,456 approx
321GO OLD SCHOOL
Don’t forget, the OG haircial: the at-
home oil massage. Dr Sethi too, is a
fan. “Make sure you use pure coconut
or sesame oil, and add actives, like
bhringraj. Once a week, massage your
scalp and apply the oil till the ends.
Leave it on for an hour and wash it
off.” If you have a sensitive scalp, stop
using your shampoo and conditioner
for two weeks to you give your head a
chance to reset. Photograph: Morten Qvale Studio, Inputs by: Drishti Kapadia