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People tend to forget about their scalp and how their hair plays a big part in framing their face. A good hair-do makes a huge difference to your appearance and does wonders for your confidence. Your scalp has all your hair follicles — which means the key to optimal hair health is the condition of your scalp. While some may battle with an oily scalp, a dry scalp is more common than you think.
Itching, flaking and irritation are signs that you have dry skin and that too little of the oil is keeping your skin moisturised. As such, your scalp can also dry out and suffer the same symptoms. A common issue that plagues many individuals, a dry scalp can be frustrating and severely affect your quality of life, especially when the unsightly powered particles collect on the top of your head or clothes.
Your hair has natural oils and washing your hair every day can strip your scalp off these essential oils that keep it hydrated and promotes optimal hair growth. With time, you can dry out your hair to a point where it becomes brittle and breaks. [1]
Depending on your hair type, you should look at washing it a few times a week if you have fine hair and once a week for coarser hair types. If you have trouble identifying your hair type, check in with your stylist or dermatologist, where they can give you a proper assessment.
As we age, the condition of our skin may change and will be able to retain less moisture. As such, we may experience dry scalp.
Gels, creams and balms can build up on your scalp and form tiny flakes and itching. [2] For example, overusing your dry shampoo. Other products may also contain ingredients that can cause a contact dermatitis rash from irritation or allergies.
It is important to note that a dry scalp should not be confused with other forms of skin conditions like dandruff, which also manifests as a red, oily and scaly scalp. Dandruff affects approximately 50% of the general adult population worldwide. [3]
Psoriasis, another skin condition, can also cause the skin to turn scaly. Conditions like these would require a different type of treatment and possibly prescription medication for proper management.
When tackling dry scalp, one can look at:
Ultimately, the recommended treatment for your scalp is entirely dependent on what is causing the dryness in the first place. However, if not a medical issue, some non-invasive treatments could help improve your scalp’s condition.
Oftentimes, home remedies and salves do not address the root of the problem. Scalp treatments are an effective way of effectively unclogging hair follicles from oil, dirt and dead skin that has built up. By cleaning the build-up, it resets the natural sebum secretion cycle to help achieve normal oil secretion.
The massage portion of the treatment can help improve blood circulation to the scalp and provide nutrients that create an optimal environment for good scalp health. Proper exfoliation helps get rid of the layer of the dead skin cells that causes dandruff, leaving a fresh layer of healthy skin.
This treatment is also great for early prevention. If problems like dry scalp and oily scalp persist, it may lead to damaged hair follicles and eventually, hair loss. This treatment would help promote the healthy growth of strong hair.
In partnership with celebrity Korean dermatologist Dr Kwon Han Jin, Cambridge Therapeutics has created a customised, medical solution to tackle this problem — the infusion of oxygen to encourage active repair of damaged cells within the skin layers of the scalp.
This is a six-step treatment that helps provide optimal scalp health.
The treatment begins with an in-depth analysis of the scalp using a hair scope to determine the main problems your scalp suffers from — an oily, sensitive or dry scalp. This would also determine the type of serum used further on in the treatment.
The scalp is first cleansed of impurities using the Venus Glow Scalp Detoxifying device. This ensures that any dirt or pollutants are removed from the surface of the scalp so that the serum is better absorbed.
Each pore is deep cleansed with water jets and gently vacuumed to remove oil and impurities. The water jet and vacuum action help massage the scalp to improve circulation and blood flow in the capillaries beneath the scalp.
Based on the scalp analysis, either the INOPEP or BIOSCALP serum would be used to address your problems.
After the use of the serum, the highly concentrated oxygen is used to further infuse the products and improve blood circulation. This helps stabilise the cellular environment for the systems within the serums to take effect and increases the flow of oxygen to further accelerate the recovery process.
Using patented pulsed radiofrequency, energy is delivered to the hair follicle growth factors and scalp. The energy waveform provides biostimulation to the scalp and follicle cells to promote circulation, regulate hair growth and reduce inflammation.
The wavelengths of the laser allow for the mitochondria, the powerhouses of the cell that produces energy in the form of ATP that is present in every cell in our body, to begin production of ATP. It is used to increase the rate of cellular division and increase the rate at which conditions are taken back under control. It can stimulate growth factors present in the hair follicles
We will give your hair a light blow-dry and styling and you’re good to go!
If you’ve been dealing with scalp issues, there are more solutions beyond just your at-home or over-the-counter remedies. For effective measures, you may consider trying out the treatment to take care of your scalp quality because deep cleansing and moisturising are very important and necessary, akin to the skin on your face. If in doubt, book a consultation with our friendly team for a proper scalp analysis to figure out what treatment would suit you best.
For many men, confidence is our #1 asset, and just the thought of balding and having our scalp pointed out by others is heart-wrenching.
No man in the world has ever excitedly exclaimed:
“Yes, I’m going bald! The time has finally come. This is what I’ve been looking forward to my whole life!”
It is mainly vanity, but let’s just admit that having a full head of hair makes up a significant part of who we are.
While it is a known fact that hair loss is part and parcel of life, it does not have to leave us defeated so early on. Hair production slows down as we age but for some, hair loss comes when they are in the prime years of their life!
Before you start pulling your hair and stressing out about going for hair replacement therapy, you might want to consider doing a test to figure out if your hair loss is part of regular shedding or it is a cause for concern.
Take about 60 strands of hair between your fingers and pull it a little, then run your fingers through and observe the number of hairs on your hand. Typically, you will see anywhere between 5 to 10 strands of hair. If you see more than 15, you could be losing more hair than normal. And that is an early warning sign.
Before showering and shampooing your hair, use a comb and comb through from the back of your head to the front of your scalp. Do this while leaning over a light-coloured surface so you can see the number of strands of hair, just like in the other test. It is normal if you see about 10 strands.
If the results of these two little tests are worrying you, here are some things you need to know about the early signs of balding and how to prevent your hair loss.
Take a good look at your dad, your grandfathers, and your uncle. If you see some of them trying to cover up their bald spots, well, we have got some news for you. These patterns of baldness in your family may be a good indicator of what your future holds for you.
However, unlike them, you have a few solutions at your disposal RIGHT NOW, which we will get to in a minute.
A receding hairline begins on top of the frontal line above your forehead and works its way backward. This is probably the most obvious indicator that you are in your early stages of Male Pattern Balding (MPB).
Thinning in the crown region is the “bald spot” you normally see at the top of the head. It is another typical sign of MPB.
The hair on your pillow and in clogged shower drains – every day, we lose between 50 to 100 strands of hair. Although we do not recommend spending your day counting and keeping score of every hair that drops, a significant increase in your hair falling should raise a warning flag for you.
While this is not a cause of MPB, it has some links with hair loss. Usually, an itchy scalp is caused by clogged follicles due to excess sebum production or a dry scalp.
The itchiness might tempt you to scratch. And by scratching, you might damage your hair follicles, leading to hair loss. Although it does not directly cause balding, it could make your situation even worse.
1. Cut out the bad habits
Smoking, drugs, and alcohol all tend to aggravate hair loss as they cause the body’s immune system to undergo undue stress, to the point it starts to attack the hair follicles. Such substances may seem to be calming, restricts blood flow and reduces blood circulation to the follicles.
2. Be mindful of the shampoo
Not shampooing their hair is a common bad habit among men because they can be lazy. It can lead to bacteria forming on the scalp and excess sebum build-up.
Be careful of over-shampooing too. It could strip away the much-needed natural moisture from the scalp.
3. Eat a well-balanced diet
“You should consume a diet rich in oils, protein, and nutrients to nourish your body and scalp." says dermatologist Dr. Michelle Green.
The human body needs protein to rebuild and regenerate, so be mindful of your protein consumption.
4. Try not to wear caps
The common myth is that caps and hats strain the hair follicles. Not true. What is a fact is that dirty hats can lead to scalp infections. And perspiring in it without airing your head could cause bacteria colonies to grow, which in turn accelerates hair loss. The solution would wither be to make sure they are washed and aired properly or rotate them frequently.
5. Look into Glow + Genosys Hair Loss Treatment
Cambridge Therapeutics new scalp treatment comprises of a 3 extremely effective technologies in the market as a solution to reduce hair loss, combat hair thinning, and promote a healthier scalp. It begins with the Venus Glow that gently sucks up oil, dirt, debris & other impurities using 2 ultra-fine jet streams to deeply cleanse the clogged pores. The doctor will then administer the patented Genosys HR3 Matrix to provide supplements to the hair follicles with the use of micro-needling to aid the absorption of product. The treatment ends with the SMARTLUX Hair Laser Treatment to soothe and calm the scalp which also helps with the efficiency of intracellular nutrient acquisition.
Some of the benefits of the Genosys + Glow Hair Loss Treatment are:
The key ingredients are hair growth factor for cellular regeneration which help to reactivate passive hair follicles from the resting phase to the growing phase. We have Sophora Japonica which repairs and strengthens the skin barrier, improves hair vitality, stimulates the hair follicles, and prevents the recurrence of dandruff. Hexapeptide-33 helps in healing wounds that could have been caused by scratching the scalp while Copper Tri-peptide boosts the cell production and hair regrowth.
This treatment is recommended at an initial interval of twice a week while the maintenance is once a month.
6. Supplement your diet
Collagen, Vitamin B, Iron, Biotin, Zinc are common supplements to take for hair loss issues. A 2-year-long study also found that supplementation and saw palmetto could increase hair growth in men with male pattern baldness. In the end, 38% of those who took saw palmetto had an improvement in their hair loss. [1]
Do not let hair loss hold you back from achieving more in your life. It is never too late to get help. If you still find yourself in a bit of a hairy situation, visit Cambridge Therapeutics. We are confident in helping you get back in style!
Enjoy your first trial of our Glow + Genosys Hair Loss Treatment at $88. For our latest promotions, visit our Glow + Genosys page here.