What does hair health care include?

If divided by function level, the current formal hair health care programs actually cover the three core dimensions of scalp, hair shaft, and hair follicles. There are corresponding options from daily home care that costs a few yuan to professional programs in theaters that cost thousands of dollars. It is not as simple as applying conditioner and going to a theater for a massage as everyone thinks.

Last week, I just went with my best friend who had so much dandruff that it started to snow. She bought a strong anti-dandruff shampoo and used it for two months. The dandruff did not go away, but her scalp became dry and red and itchy. I went to the hospital to do a high-definition scalp test first, and it was found that Malassezia was excessive and added to the old scalp. I used salicylic acid scalp keratin regulation and 15 minutes of red and blue light anti-inflammatory. After three consecutive treatments, the dandruff was almost gone. This is a typical scalp care project, such as scalp oil control, anti-inflammatory soothing, and barrier repair. However, there are always two voices in the industry about scalp exfoliation. One side says that frequent exfoliation will destroy the sebum membrane of the scalp, making it more sensitive the more you wash it. The other side says that accumulation of old dead skin cells will block the hair follicles, which will lead to acne and hair loss. After meeting so many customers, I feel that there is no need to argue about right and wrong. It is perfectly fine for oily skin to use a mild amino acid exfoliating gel once a week, and it will not hurt if dry skin and sensitive skin just skip this step.

In addition to conditioning at the scalp level, the first hair care items that most people come into contact with are actually those that act on the hair shaft. The conditioners, hair masks, and hair care oils that are usually used are the most basic household products. The small molecule protein filling and hair cuticle sealing care in the hospital also fall into this category. I dye my hair two or three times a year, and the ends of my hair are always prone to split ends. I do a small molecule protein filling every half month. After persisting for more than half a year, the ends of my hair feel much smoother, and the number of split ends is reduced by 70 to 80%. Speaking of which, by the way, many people can't distinguish between protein filling and protein correction, thinking that they are both for hair care. In fact, if the latter is mainly for straightening effect, most of them add low-concentration formaldehyde to make the hair straight. It is essentially a semi-permanent perm, not counting maintenance items. Previously, a customer bought dozens of pieces of protein correction cream online and applied it at home. After using it, one-third of his hair was broken. It was really a big gimmick.

As for the deepest hair follicle maintenance, most of them are aimed at people who need to prevent hair loss. Nowadays, the most common ones include hospital-based mesodermal nutrient solution introduction, micro-needle introduction of minoxidil, and home-use low-energy laser caps. These are also quite controversial. Many people say that they have spent thousands and have no effect. Some people have used it for half a year and their hair seams are really narrow. There are two of them around me. An extreme example is a young man who suffered from androgenetic alopecia for 3 years and the hair follicles have not completely closed. He persisted in doing mesoderm for 5 months and many small hairs grew on his forehead. The other suffered from seborrheic alopecia for almost 10 years and the hair follicles have shrunk to the point where they are no longer visible. He spent more than 20,000 yuan and got no response at all. To put it bluntly, it still depends on the survival status of the hair follicles. It is useless to spend more money if it is not correct.

Actually speaking, hair care is not as mysterious as everyone thinks. Wash your hair and don’t scratch your scalp with your nails, don’t blow dry your hair at a temperature exceeding 60 degrees, and don’t tie your hair too tightly to cause scalp pain. These daily habits are actually the most cost-effective basic care items. After all, no matter what kind of care, it is better to lay a good foundation for your hair in advance.