While many of us put time and effort into our skincare routine, scalp care can easily be forgotten. We asked leading hair and scalp experts for their tips for a healthier scalp, which in turn will result in thicker, stronger hair.
"The scalp is the flowerbed for hair and needs delicate care", scalp expert Keiran Tudor, co-founder of leading scalp care brand Centred, explains. When the scalp isn't balanced, we'll see signs of dryness or excess oil and, in more extreme cases, hair loss. "The scalp produces an antimicrobial and antioxidant substance called sebum, which acts as a skin barrier to keep moisture in and pollutants out and keeps the skin and hair healthy and supple," Deborah Maguire, a trichologist, co-owner of Love Hair salon and co-founder of Seed & Soul, told us. "Underproduction of Sebum is usually a sign of dehydration, resulting in dry, flaky skin."
