A healthy scalp is vital. Dry damaged hair, hair loss, or brittle, breakable hair – all these problems can be traced back to the health of your scalp. People spend a lot of time taking care of their skin and hair, but few make the same effort for the skin on the scalp, which is crucial for healthy hair growth.

Poised at the top of your head, your scalp is front and center when it comes to sun damage. Over the years, unrelenting UV rays penetrate your scalp, causing damage and affecting its ability to grow hair.

Follicles are the living, functioning portion of your hair. Cells of protein create the root of your hair, deep at the bottom of the follicle. Blood vessels supply the nutrients to the root that help each hair grow and push outward, giving you your head of hair. Healthy skin on your scalp means that this process can continue and grow new hairs as others fall out.

It’s clear to see the effects of age and sun damage on our faces and other parts of our bodies, usually in the form of lines and wrinkles. The scalp ages somewhat differently, losing its ability to maintain and nourish healthy follicles. While follicles naturally diminish as we age, sun damage accelerates the process.

This means that to have a thick, healthy head of hair, we need to take care of our scalp. Scalp treatments are designed to do just that. They restore moisture to dry, damaged skin, helping your scalp maintain healthy hair follicles. They balance the natural oils that the scalp uses to keep hair soft and protected, and they infuse vital nutrients that care for your skin.

Massaging in scalp treatments is also important, because it helps improve circulation that delivers oxygen and nutrients to the follicles and washes away toxins. A great scalp massage feels wonderful, and it’s an important part of your scalp treatment. If you’re having trouble with dry, brittle hair, or if you are experiencing hair loss, care for your scalp may help.

Add a scalp treatment to your cut or grooming services on your visit to The Ultimate Barber. Our professional barbers have the tools and techniques to keep your hair and scalp as healthy as possible. Find us at 2712 Jefferson Davis Highway in Alexandria, call 571-483-0032, or book your appointment online. To book and manage appointments from your mobile device, download our free Ultimate Barber mobile app on iTunes,  Google Play, or Amazon.