No matter how many masks and serums you use, your hair remains dull or quickly becomes greasy again? The problem may not only come from the lengths. In Seoul, scalp care is at the heart of hair rituals. Here are three simple actions to adopt at home.
Habit #1: Observe your scalp
In head spas, treatment begins with a diagnosis. Using a magnifying camera, the professional observes the scalp and roots.
The objective? Identify any sebum deposits, dead cells or even dry areas.
“What happens is that the dead cells and sebum remain ‘stuck’, and the scalp underneath lacks hydration, so the barrier is weakened and the scalp remains caught in a loop of imbalance,” confirms Christina Kim in Vogue magazine.
At home, without technical equipment available, greasy roots the day after shampooing, dandruff that remains stuck to the scalp or a feeling of tightness can already give indications.
The idea is above all to understand what your scalp needs before multiplying the treatments.
Habit #2: focus on hydration
A scalp can be oily and dehydrated at the same time. It’s even a fairly common situation, according to Christina Kim.
“This often means the scalp is both dehydrated and congested (like facial skin),”
she explains.
In Korean care, several products are then used successively, depending on the needs of the skin. “Scalp care is based on layered protocols, inspired by Hanbang (traditional Korean medicine) and modern scalp science,” explains the beautician.
At home, the routine is simpler: if it is dry and uncomfortable, focus on hydration. And if it is very heavy in sebum or product residue, a cleansing treatment is ideal.
The goal is simple: find a clean, comfortable and balanced scalp.
Habit #3: massaging your scalp
This is one of the essential actions of head spas. Cranial massage helps relax the scalp and promote microcirculation.
Good news: it is very easy to reproduce at home. Using your fingertips, gently massage the scalp for a few minutes, using small circular movements. No need to rub hard or scratch the skin. The gesture must remain gentle.
As Christina Kim recalls: “The goal is always to have a clear, soothed and well-irrigated scalp, which creates a better growth environment.”
Basically, the principle of head spa is quite simple: before trying to repair your lengths, it is better to start by taking care of your roots. And for that, there is no need to transform your bathroom into a Korean spa!