Did you know our scalp has around 1,50,000 hair follicles! Excessive exposure to pollution, dust and dirt can cause scalp irritation and wreak havoc on your hair. Pollutants enter the skin barrier and produce free radicals which further aggravate your scalp, leading to inflammation, dehydration and ageing. But fret not, Monisha Bhatia, Head of Education, Kerastase India, tells you how to detox pollution from your scalp.

The scalp skin is more delicate as it has a higher number of sebaceous glands, sweat glands, and hair follicles and a lower barrier function compared to the skin on the rest of the body. This makes scalp care essential. And Kérastase truly believes – beautiful hair begins with a healthy scalp…

Just as one follows a specific regime and uses specific products to address skin issues, so too should one use specific targeted solutions to remedy scalp concerns. A highly trained Kérastase expert at the salon will help diagnose your hair and scalp concerns and recommend the right mix of home-care products as well as in-salon Rituals.

Which is why regular visits to a salon – at least once a fortnight is a must. I recommend the Fusio-Scrub Instant Detox in salon service by Kérastase – it incorporates the cleansing properties of scrubs with the healing effects of essential oils to exfoliate, freeing the scalp from deeply encrusted impurities and dead cells, revealing a fresh new surface for radiant hair to take root. The result is not only a balanced scalp that feels great, but totally revived hair that flaunts a renewed shine and beautiful bounce.

To ensure a healthy scalp one must definitely use a good shampoo as per scalp type to purify & rebalance the scalp. Kérastase Specifique has a wide range of silicon-free scalp specific shampoos – for various concerns Oily/Dry/Sensitive/Hair loss/ Thinning to deep cleanse your scalp. Post shampoo, it is essential to rebalance the scalp. The Masque Hydra Apaisant by Kérastase is designed specifically for the scalp. It soothes & hydrates sensitive/dry/itchy scalp restoring the oil/moisture balance.

Apart from using the suitable shampoo and masque, your hair needs protection against the pollutants in the winter air which cause static and fly-aways. Kérastase Elixir Ultime Oil helps fight frizz and leaves hair nourished and shiny.

Finally, when out in harsh hot weather, wearing a scarf or sun hat is always helpful as sun protection is necessary!