Did you know your scalp as a skin barrier too? Welcome to the skinification of hair, where caring for your scalp means stronger, shinier strands and calmer roots, starting with balance from within.
Did you know your scalp as a skin barrier too? Welcome to the skinification of hair, where caring for your scalp means stronger, shinier strands and calmer roots, starting with balance from within.
Why is it important to take care of your scalp?
Think of your scalp as the garden bed of your hair. If the soil’s off balance, nothing thrives. Your scalp’s microbiome is a community of bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms working together to keep that balance in check.
The scalp is skin too, and it deserves the same thoughtful care - gentle cleansing, and protection that help it flourish. Scalp microbiome care keeps that ecosystem healthy so your hair can grow stronger, shinier and more resilient with each season.
As cooler weather moves in, your scalp faces fresh challenges: dry air, higher heat exposure and more frequent hot showers. This mix can compromise the scalp’s barrier, leading to tightness, flakes orexcess oil as it tries to compensate. The trick is knowing when your scalp needs support, not just shampoo.
Scalp microbiome care: balance over build-up
A healthy scalp care routine starts with balance. Over-cleansing or layering too many products can disrupt your microbiome, while ignoring build-up can suffocate roots. The sweet spot lies in maintaining clarity without stripping. If you’re unsure where to start, Noli’s diagnosis will tell you exactly what your scalp needs and how often. It should never feel tight, sore, or greasy within a day of washing.
A scalp scrub or exfoliating shampoo can be a real reset. The goal: lift away oil and dead skin cells, let your roots breathe, and bring back that light, fresh feeling. Not sure if your scalp needs it? Start with our hair diagnosis to find out what your roots are really asking for.Find you match, start yout free hair analysis.
When your scalp feels reactive, tight or flaky, it’s time for soothing ingredients that work with your microbiome rather than masking the problem. Think of it as skincare logic, applied higher up. Look for calming, formulas that hydrate while restoring comfort.
The aim is to help change into irritated scalps breathe again, rebalancing the barrier so it can protect itself. This is where science meets simplicity: gentle cleansing, targeted care, and ingredients your scalp recognises.
Once your scalp is cleansed and calm, focus on fortifying those roots. Consistent nourishment helps prevent seasonal shedding from turning into long-term thinning. This step matters most in autumn, when natural hair turnover peaks. As Claudia Mattia, Scientific Comms Lead at Noli, explains:
“Seasonal hair shedding is a normal and self-limited process that many people experience, often in the months following seasonal transitions. It is part of the hair’s natural renewal cycle and usually resolves on its own, with full regrowth and no visible thinning. Hair loss linked to stress, hormonal shifts or internal imbalance tends to be persistent and may lead to noticeable thinning or changes in scalp condition. One key difference is in the pattern and duration: whileseasonal shedding is temporary and evenly distributed, pathological loss often shows progressive thinning or specific patterns.”
The best scalp routine doesn’t overcomplicate things. Aim for two simple steps:
one with a gentle, scalp caring shampoo and every now and then a scrub (again need to follow frequency direction depending on product)
hair root strengthening treatment that helps promotes a healthy hair growth
Because ultimately, healthy hair begins where it grows. Protect your scalp barrier the way you protect your skin’s, and your hair will thank you long after the Pumpkin Spice Latte is off the menu.
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