The Secret to Healthier Hair? Scalp Scrubs. Here’s 5 to Add to Cart
Shilpa is a Melbourne-based public policy manager by day and freelance skin care and beauty writer by night. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her drinking lots of coffee and telling everyone they need to wear SPF daily!
You’ve heard of skin care. You’ve heard of hair care. But have you heard of … scalp care?!
You read that right - scalp care, and you’re about to become obsessed with it.
Your scalp is really an extension of your skin and your hair is an extension of your scalp.
So think of scalp care as a complementary enhancing step to your current skin and hair care routine.
What does scalp care entail?
You’ve got your usual suspects: regular cleansing, good nutrition and sun protection.
Then there’s one key player that brings it all together, the mighty scalp scrub.
Regular use of a scalp scrub helps to eliminate dead skin cells and product buildup, which helps to unclog blocked pores.
Using a scalp scrub regularly (once a week) also keeps your scalp microbiome healthy. The end result? Healthy and strong hair - winning!
The secret to healthier hair lies in using a scalp scrub and if you're wondering where to start, we've got you covered.
Here’s five of our favourite scalp scrubs you need to add to cart.
1. Bondi Boost Pink Salt Scalp Scrub.
What:
Fast facts:
- Contains pink salt - a natural exfoliant that helps to remove dead skin cells, and sweet almond oil - which adds shine and softness to hair.
- Australian made, and free from sulphates, parabens and silicones.
- Suitable for all hair types and textures.
- Vegan and cruelty free.
- Promotes a healthy scalp environment.
Why we love this scalp scrub:
The Bondi Boost Pink Salt Scalp Scrub is gritty yet smooth and is the secret to achieving your hair goals.
I exercise multiple times a week and use my fair share of dry shampoo to keep my hair going through the week.
The Bondi Boost Pink Salt Scalp Scrub is the first product that has actually got rid of all of the dirt and product build up on my scalp.
Believe me when I say your hair will look and feel like you’ve just been at the salon after using this scalp scrub.
Plus it’s affordable and will last ages - a little bit of the Bondi Boost Pink Salt Scalp Scrub goes a long way.
Bonus points for the fact that it smells like summertime at the beach - the perfect way to keep your hair healthy in the colder months while also escaping the winter blues.
2. Christophe Robin Cleansing Purifying Scrub with Sea Salt.
What:
Fast facts:
- Contains sea salt to remove build up and stimulate blood flow, and chamomile, and sweet almond oil to nourish and soothe your scalp and hair.
- pH 5 to help rebalance your scalp.
- Paraben-free, silicone-free, colourant-free, and cruelty-free.
- Suitable for all hair types.
Why we love this scalp scrub:
Yes, we talk about this scalp scrub all the time. But we have a good reason - it is SO good!!
It’s guaranteed to give you a comfortable scalp and healthy hair every. single. day!
Love that for us. The secret sauce lies in the combination of sea salt, combined with chamomile and sweet almond oil.
The Christophe Robin Cleansing Purifying Scrub is suitable for all hair types, but will especially work wonders if you have an oily scalp and dry ends.
3. Sachajuan Scalp Scrub.
What:
Fast facts:
- Packed with shea butter oil to hydrate.
- Contains natural sucrose to exfoliate.
- Designed for weekly use.
- Helps soothe itchy, irritated scalps.
Why we love this scalp scrub:
The Sachajuan scalp scrub adds a touch of luxury to your scalp and hair care routine.
The exfoliating treatment has been formulated to really get rid of excess oil and leftover product - an absolute must-have if you’ve got oily hair (but also works on all hair types).
Designed to be used weekly, this scalp scrub will help to restore balance to your scalp and keep your hair healthy.
4. NAK Hair ORI Lab Refresh Scalp & Body Scrub.
What:
Fast facts:
- Helps revitalise your skin all over - from your scalp to your toes!
- Vegan.
- A scrub-to-foaming formula that is gentle on the scalp and skin.
- Contains marshmallow root extract to soothe and calm the scalp, and juniper berry oil to prove barrier protection for your skin and hair.
- Formulated with Sea Salt to exfoliate.
Why we love this scalp scrub:
A scrub for your scalp AND your body - what more could you ask for?!
The NAK Hair ORI Lab Refresh Scalp & Body Scrub is packed with sea salt to exfoliate and skin-loving ingredients to give your skin some TLC.
Ingredients like aloe vera leaf juice powder, coconut oil, pomegranate extract and marshmallow root extract.
It genuinely nourishes your skin all over, while also keeping your hair super healthy.
5. Oribe Serene Scalp Exfoliating Scalp Scrub.
What:
Fast facts:
- Packed with antioxidants.
- Suitable for people with coloured hair or those using keratin treatment.
- Vegan and cruelty-free.
- Can be used weekly.
- Contains polymer beads that break down as they scrub, and naturally-derived AHAs.
Why we love this scalp scrub:
When physical and chemical exfoliants combine, magic happens. And that’s exactly what the Oribe Serene Scalp Exfoliating Scalp Scrub is - magic in a bottle.
Not only does it completely clean your scalp, leaving it feeling clean and fresh, it also works wonders for your hair, keeping it healthy and shiny.
Works wonders for those with a flaky scalp and/or oily hair as well.
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