The scalp is a delicate and complex ecosystem, often exposed to various factors that can disrupt its balance: harsh hair products, conditions, chronic stress, pollution… All of these can cause real discomfort in a woman's daily life. That’s why La Bonne Brosse is committed to helping you find the hair care routine that best suits your needs.
1. How do I know if my scalp is healthy?
A healthy scalp is recognized by the absence of redness, irritation, and itching. It should be well-hydrated, without excess oil, to maintain optimal balance. A good indicator of your scalp’s health is the appearance of your hair: if it’s more voluminous, shiny, and full of vitality, it means your scalp is in great shape.
To maintain this balance, use appropriate hair care products that soothe, hydrate, and protect, while avoiding product overload that could harm its health.
2. Does stress affect the health of my scalp?
Absolutely. Stress can lead to an overproduction of sebum or, conversely, dryness of the scalp, causing issues such as dandruff, irritation, and hair loss. Stress disrupts blood circulation in the scalp, weakening hair follicles and compromising hair growth.
To keep your scalp balanced, it’s important to incorporate relaxation moments into your hair care routine. This can include scalp massages with a boar and nylon bristle brush or soothing baths. Additionally, using gentle and hydrating care products is recommended to soothe the scalp and strengthen the hair, while minimizing the negative effects of stress on their overall health.
3. How to treat a dry and irritated scalp?
To take care of your scalp and regain optimal comfort, it's essential to choose appropriate treatments rich in skincare ingredients. Deep hydration is key to soothing irritation and strengthening the skin's barrier. By incorporating ingredients like hyaluronic acid into your hair care routine, you enhance hydration, as this active ingredient can absorb and retain a large amount of water, ensuring long-lasting moisture.
The scalp, often neglected, deserves special attention, especially since hair is made up of 60% water. Hydrating treatments are therefore essential to maintain their health and shine. A tip to boost the effectiveness of your hair care routine? A gentle scalp massage before shampooing. This stimulates microcirculation, promotes the absorption of active ingredients, and immediately soothes feelings of tightness.
For those looking for a complete solution, our Cair Fortifying Serum is the ideal product. Enriched with hyaluronic acid, it provides intense hydration, promotes cellular cohesion, and helps maintain the firmness of the scalp while strengthening your hair. Add it to your hair care routine for a soothed scalp and revitalized hair.
4. How to tell if it's temporary hair loss or alopecia?
Hair loss can occur for various reasons, and it's crucial to distinguish temporary loss from more serious alopecia.
Factors such as seasonal changes, stress, hormonal imbalances, or even nutritional deficiencies can trigger temporary hair loss. This type of loss, often referred to as telogen effluvium, is usually reversible. Hair generally regrows after a few weeks to a few months once the underlying cause is identified and treated.
On the other hand, alopecia is characterized by more significant, persistent, and often localized hair loss, which may appear as thinning areas or patches. The most common forms of alopecia include androgenetic alopecia, which is often hereditary, and alopecia areata, which results from an autoimmune reaction. In these cases, hair loss can be permanent if not treated promptly.
If you notice thinning areas, prolonged hair loss, or changes in your hair's texture, it's essential to consult a specialist, such as a dermatologist or trichologist. These professionals can conduct a thorough evaluation, possibly accompanied by blood tests, to determine the cause of your hair loss and recommend appropriate treatments, whether they be topical solutions, medical therapies, or lifestyle changes.
5. How to differentiate psoriasis from dandruff?
Dandruff and scalp psoriasis are two distinct conditions, but they can sometimes be confusing due to their similar symptoms. Here are some key points to help distinguish between the two.
Dandruff appears as small white or yellowish flakes that fall off easily. It is usually accompanied by mild itching, which tends to disappear quickly with the use of appropriate treatments, such as a sulfate-free shampoo or a boar bristle hairbrush. While dandruff is often harmless, regular maintenance is necessary to prevent its recurrence.
On the other hand, scalp psoriasis manifests as thick, red patches covered with silver scales. The itching is typically more intense, and the skin may show signs of irritation. In this case, it is recommended to consult a dermatologist for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that often requires a more comprehensive therapeutic approach, which may include topical treatments, phototherapy, or systemic medications depending on the severity of the condition.
If you're unsure about your condition or if your symptoms persist, it's always best to consult a healthcare professional to receive the proper diagnosis and treatment.
6. What are the best products to eliminate dandruff?
To effectively eliminate dandruff while being gentle on your scalp, it's essential to choose sulfate-free products. Sulfate-free formulas are particularly suitable as they deeply cleanse without causing irritation, helping to rebalance the scalp and prevent further issues.
Our sulfate-free shampoo leaves no residue that could suffocate the hair or scalp. The result? Your hair regains its long-term health and beauty, while becoming lighter and shinier than ever. Thanks to a high concentration of active waters, such as rice water (40%), organic grape water, bamboo water, and fermented raspberry water, this shampoo hydrates, soothes, and deeply nourishes. It also strengthens the hair fiber, bringing strength and vitality to your hair.
Enriched with hyaluronic acid, this product helps retain moisture at the core of the hair fiber, preventing dehydration. Additionally, plant proteins, a natural alternative to keratin, penetrate deeply into the fiber to repair damage caused by external aggressions, ensuring long-lasting strength.
If you're looking for a natural and effective solution against dandruff, our sulfate-free shampoo is the ideal choice. Its powerful active-rich formula ensures intense hydration and complete care for dandruff-free hair that is stronger and visibly more radiant.
7. What are the effects of product buildup on the scalp?
Excessive buildup of hair products can clog follicles, leading to dandruff and thinning hair. It is crucial to adopt a simplified hair care routine that minimizes the number of products while ensuring deep cleansing and care. A healthy routine helps remove residue, leaving your hair light, shiny, and revitalized.
The Cair hair routine, based on three essential steps: Massage, Cleanse and Protect, offers a simple and natural solution to purify your scalp. This comprehensive approach relies on three exceptional products: a fortifying serum, a sulfate-free shampoo, and a detangling spray, suitable for all hair types. By incorporating these steps into your hair care ritual, you will quickly regain hair density, shine, and a healthy scalp.
Cair formulas are developed with powerful active ingredients that work synergistically for impressive clinical results, both in hair quality and scalp microbiome regeneration. Thanks to ingredients derived from biofermentation, rich in nutrients, vitamins, and beneficial bacteria, this routine protects the natural balance of the scalp.
8. How to reduce excess sebum on the scalp?
To regulate an oily scalp without drying it out, it is essential to use products that absorb excess sebum while maintaining natural hydration. A daily brushing ritual, combined with a lightweight, non-aggressive serum treatment, is key to maintaining a healthy and balanced scalp.
Cair fortifying serum is an excellent solution. Thanks to a synergy between lactic acid and phytic acid, it gently exfoliates to remove impurities without irritating the scalp. The real secret lies in our PreBiome Complex, which preserves the microbiome’s balance, ensuring a healthy scalp environment and protecting against hair loss. A balanced microbiome is essential for maintaining long-term bacterial balance.
In addition, daily brushing with a nylon or a boar bristle hairbrush, from roots to tips, helps distribute sebum throughout the hair. This simple gesture nourishes and hydrates the lengths while bringing natural shine to your hair. For perfectly balanced and vibrant hair, integrate our fortifying serum into your hair care routine.
9. How to stimulate hair growth through the scalp?
To encourage hair growth, it is recommended to adopt a regular massage routine using a stimulating serum combined with a detangling and massaging hairbrush. This ritual helps improve blood circulation, thereby stimulating hair follicles for thicker and denser hair.
Hydration of the scalp also plays a crucial role in hair growth. With 35% rice water, our fortifying serum hydrates, remineralizes, and restores strength and vitality to your scalp, creating an optimal environment for hair regrowth. The caffeinated complex in our formula stimulates and energizes the follicles, while improving microcirculation and protecting your hair's health.
Additionally, daily brushing with our Vegan Brush No. 04 allows for a deep massage, further promoting scalp stimulation. This simple yet effective gesture provides true relief while activating blood circulation, nourishing the hair bulb for stronger strands and overall healthier hair. To optimize regrowth and strengthen your hair, incorporate this ritual with our stimulating serum into your hair routine.
10. What tools to use for scalp massages?
Our nylon and boar bristle hairbrushes are specially designed to meet your scalp’s needs. They gently stimulate blood circulation while providing an unparalleled sense of well-being, enhancing the absorption of hair care products. For a deep, revitalizing massage, the Miracle Detangling & Massaging Hairbrush stands out due to the quality of its nylon bristles, offering both flexibility and effectiveness.
The result? Soothing daily massages that encourage hair regrowth and improve blood circulation, resulting in more voluminous hair and a better-nourished hair bulb.
This detangling hairbrush is designed to suit all hair types. It’s the ideal tool for daily brushing, whether during your morning ritual or in the evening before bed, and perfect for scalp massages at any time. However, it’s recommended to use this vegan brush on dry or slightly damp hair, such as after shampooing or other treatments.
For sensitive scalps, we suggest using our No.03 boar bristle hairbrush, specially designed to provide gentle care and hydration.
