To show off shiny, strengthened and better quality hair, you have to know how to take care of it correctly based on the particular needs of each one. Proper hygiene, the use of suitable hair products and, if necessary, resorting to medical hair treatments It is essential to achieve hair in the best conditions. In this sense, one of the stages in the hair care routine involves the use of exfoliants for the scalp, but, Is hair exfoliation beneficial for hair?

At blog de Hospital Capilar, a clinic specialized in hair grafting in Madrid, Murcia and Pontevedra, we tell you if hair exfoliation is beneficial or if, on the contrary, it is better not to resort to it.

What does hair exfoliation consist of?

Hair exfoliation, also known as peeling, is the process of removing dead cells from the scalp with the aim of deep clean the skin, unclog the pores and accelerate the cell renewal of the epidermis. To do this, hair scrubs are used in shampoo or pre-shampoo format whose formula is designed with active ingredients such as salicylic acid or grain-shaped particles to achieve deep cleaning.

Scalp hair exfoliation: yes or no?

At first we can ask ourselves if capillary exfoliation is beneficial or if, on the contrary, it is better not to carry it out since it may seem like a somewhat "aggressive" process with the scalp.

The truth is that hair exfoliation is beneficial and has multiple advantages for hair health, as long as it is done properly. It is necessary to space out hair exfoliations, otherwise the scalp could become irritated. The ideal is to use hair scrubs at home once a week, although depending on the hair type and of the particular necessities it will be necessary to wait more or less time.

In short, hair exfoliation is beneficial as long as it is done correctly and, if we incorporate it into a good hair care routine, we will notice that the hair acquires vitality. Here we tell you the benefits of using exfoliants on the scalp. 

unclogging pores

Hair exfoliation is beneficial mainly because it cleanses the scalp in depth. In this way, the pores are unblocked, promoting the correct functioning of the hair follicles.

Cleaner hair

As a result of using hair scrubs, hair lasts much longer clean. This is why oilier hair will especially notice the effects of hair exfoliation.

balanced pH

The use of hair scrubs also contributes to the correct maintenance of the pH of the scalp.

prevent dandruff

Dead skin and oil accumulates on the scalp, generating hair problems such as dandruff o seborrheic dermatitis, among others. A correct capillary exfoliation helps to eliminate this type of particles.

Reduces sebum

As we mentioned before, hair scrubs are the perfect ally for oily hair as they remove excess sebum from the scalp.

How is a hair exfoliation performed?

A hair exfoliation can be done by a professional in a beauty salon or by ourselves at home. In the latter case, it is usual to previously moisten the hair to facilitate the application of the product. Then, the exfoliant is gently massaged throughout the scalp for a few minutes and, finally, the hair is washed as usual.

Other hair treatments to achieve healthy hair

Incorporating hair scrubs into our home hair care routine is beneficial, but there are times when this alone is not enough. Problems as common as hair loss, lack of vitality or loss of density may require medical treatment after capillary diagnosis.

En Hospital Capilar In addition to the FUE hair implant, we offer non-surgical hair treatments to promote hair quality and stop hair loss.

HRT or Hair Redensification Treatment

El HRT It is pharmacomesotherapy adapted to each patient. It consists of the subdermal infiltration of drugs and vitamins in the scalp, managing to stop hair loss and promoting hair growth.

CRT or Capillary Regeneration Treatment

El CRT It is one of the most demanded medical hair treatments today. Thanks to the infiltration in the scalp of the rich growth factors contained in the plasma, which is obtained from the patient's blood, promotes capillary regeneration. In this way, stronger hair with more vitality is achieved.