GUIDE TO SCALP SERUMS

There’s a lot of buzz around scalp serums right now as we plan to give our hair care routine a spring refresh - so what’s the deal with these haircare heroes?

Here’s everything you need to know about scalp serums - including who they’re suitable for, how to use them, and how they work.

What are scalp serums?

Scalp serums are specialised formulations created to nurture and improve the health of your scalp, rather than just focusing on your hair’s roots and lengths. They’re an essential part of a fully-rounded hair care routine, and ensure your scalp’s getting cared for as well as your hair.

Unlike hair serums, which smooth frizzy strands and add shine, scalp serums are designed to be lightweight, fast-absorbing treatments that deliver active ingredients directly to the scalp.

By targeting the skin closest to your hair’s roots, scalp serums help address common issues such as hair loss. They are often formulated to reinforce the scalp’s natural barrier, protect against environmental stressors, and promote circulation in the area.

How do scalp serums work?

Scalp serums work through a multi-step process that targets the scalp’s health at its core.

When applied directly to the scalp, their lightweight formulas are quickly absorbed by the skin, ensuring that the active ingredients penetrate deep into the dermal layers.

How to apply scalp serums

Applying a scalp serum correctly is key to unlocking its full benefits. Some retailers recommend applying scalp serum after washing and lightly towel drying your hair, but we recommend using our PROfiller+ Scalp Serum at night to give the serum time to absorb into your scalp while you sleep. Our scalp serum can be used on damp or dry hair.

Part your hair in sections to expose as much of your scalp as possible. Dispense a small amount of the serum onto your fingertips, and gently massage the serum into your roots using circular motions, focusing on areas where you experience thinning. Gently massage in for 1-2 minutes to stimulate the scalp and maximise absorption.

Should I use a scalp serum?

Deciding whether to incorporate a scalp serum into your routine depends on your individual scalp and hair care needs.

If you have concerns about hair thinning or breakage, you might find that regular application of a scalp serum for thin hair improves circulation around your hair’s follicles, enhancing nutrient delivery and promoting better growth conditions.

On the other hand, if you have an extremely oily scalp or specific medical conditions, you might want to consult with a dermatologist before adding any new product to your routine.

Do scalp serums help with hair loss?

That depends on the scalp serum you use, and what the retailer’s claims are. If you’re after a scalp serum to help with hair loss, our Profiller+ Scalp Serum specifically targets visible hair loss.

Our clinical trial demonstrated a 30% increase in visible hair growth in just 4 weeks.

Benefits of scalp serums

There are numerous benefits to using a scalp serum - here are just a few of them.

• They’re simple and quick to apply - and can easily be added to your bedtime routine
• Most scalp serums can be applied on wet or dry hair - but check with the product retailer before application
• Scalp serums directly nourish and care for the scalp, which is essential for maintaining a healthy barrier and preventing dryness, irritation, or flakiness
• Improved blood flow caused by massaging around the hair follicles ensures that essential nutrients and are delivered efficiently, which can promote stronger, more resilient hair growth

Scalp serums for fine, thin hair

Our scalp serum for fine hair is designed to be used with the whole PROfiller+ range as a densifying solution for thin hair.

It's powered with advanced innovative ingredients:

• Capixyl - Scientifically engineered to enhance hair growth and strength
• Baicapil - Innovatively formulated to help prolong your hair’s life cycle
• Hyaluronic Acid - Recognised for hydrating the scalp
• Biotin - Known to improve hair strength and resilience
• Caffeine - Traditionally recognised for protecting the scalp from environmental stressors
• Rosemary Essence - To promote a sense of calm and overall wellbeing

Our innovative scalp solution helps stimulate the scalp for improved visible hair growth and increases hair density for fuller, thicker and healthier looking hair.