I have been and remain on a mission to give my hair all that it can possibly need to find its way back to its former glory. I used to have long, healthy hair, and then I went on the classic teenage rampage of trying every colour under the sun. Red was a favourite, but the hardest to strip, second place, platinum blond by peroxide. And let’s not forget the many perms! Or actually, let’s.
So here we are today, me, myself and my fragile little strands. I have been trying out some products to support my hair from the inside out. Let’s go!
Starting from the inside with hair supplements
Taking supplements is such a convenient way to give your body and hair the nutrients it might be missing. Seed and Soul’s Nutrition for Hair comes in a chic 1-month supply sachet, making it easy to store. This is an anti-hair loss product filled with natural extracts and essential nutrients such as Reishi Mushroom, Green Tea, Iron and Zinc, to mention a few. All to support healthy, growing hair from within.
If, like me, your diet isn’t top-notch, you might be missing out on those very important nutrients. Seed and Soul was created by Deborah Maguire, who has a passion for all things hair, health and nutrition, and Katie Hemming, who is one of the best when it comes to hair extensions. So two women who want nothing but for your hair to reach its full potential. I am ready to see what it does for my hair after my supply is out.
To continue to give my hair some tender love and care, I have tried Centred, Tender Love and Hair. This supplement is aimed to give strength to both hair, skin and nails. Supporting a healthy scalp microbiome and accelerated hair growth, but also supporting a healthy gut and boosting energy, amongst other things.
I forget that much of our entire health really starts in the gut, and how nice it is to be able to support that with some great vitamins and minerals, all the while giving my hair some much-needed TLC.
Now this next one was so much fun to try! I have to warn you, though, they are almost too tasty! Nourished Collagen + Hair, Skin & Nails is the most beautiful little layered gummy rainbow cake! Layered with Ovoderm Collagen, Vitamin C, Biotin, Selenium and Zinc, and all created in Britain.
Completely Sugar-Free, vegan/vegetarian and all packed carefully in plastic-free packaging. Now I am so glad I have self-restraint because they taste so good, and it is a treat each time I take one. At the end of my total serving, I am hoping to see a nice improvement in elasticity, skin brightness and softness. So exciting. And I promise to only take one per day.
Now that we have focused on the inside, let’s have a look at the outside.
Scalp care is self-care
I’m not going to lie, I have absolutely neglected my scalp. But I will stand for it no longer!
My new routine is pre-hair wash treatments. Starting the ball rolling about 20- 30 minutes before I even wash my hair. Bumi Botanicals sent me their stunning Hair Growth Oil, a lightweight and quick-absorbing Ayurvedic hair oil, making it such a lovely new routine. Almost becomes a mindfulness session at the same time, as many lovely ingredients help promote stronger and healthier hair from the scalp, plus supporting hair growth and revitalising all at once. And if, like me, you have a dry scalp and hair, it really helps to have this step before washing, like a gorgeous pre-treatment.
If you have more time, and even better, overnight kind of time, Ovviovita Olio Divina is for you. I like to use this oil when I have my everything shower, skincare, and pedicure lined up. For a good treatment, leave in for 30-60 minutes; for a better, deeper treatment, leave in overnight.
Start by gently massaging your scalp in circular motions to promote increased blood circulation, and then continue to add some through your strands to treat your entire hair before washing. And one of my favourite parts, add some to the lengths of your hair after styling to tame the frizz.
100% natural and lightweight, which is great for my fine Scandi hair. Easily applied with its spray bottle, and it smells absolutely divine. Like an aromatherapy session, all the while giving your scalp and hair the support to grow, get stronger, all the while receiving much-needed nourishment.
The perfect set for scalp and strands
The creator of Flora – Molecular Skin Therapy for Hair said it best: “Scalp care is the new haircare”. And I am truly beginning to understand that now.
I was sent two products from Flora, and both have quickly found their way into my new routine. In between my scalp oil treatment days, I would use the Flora Daily Detox Sensitive scrub. It has never occurred to me to scrub my scalp, but it makes so much sense!
The Lactic Acid helps to break down dead skin cells and remove product buildup. The Sea Salt helps to remove the dead skin cells and other impurities, and then the FP5 Biome complex helps to balance the scalp’s microbiome, which improves the scalp’s natural moisture that in turn contributes to hair strength and elasticity, and finally Beta-Glucan that protects and soothes. And I really like the clean feeling after the scrub, it’s gentle and easy to rinse out. Allowing a fresh canvas for the next step of your hair care.
Now, to really give my fine hair that extra support, Flora also sent me their Strength Mask. With a list of impressive ingredients, it supports repair from the inside, strength, fullness and shine, healing and moisture, all the while giving an overall hair health. After I have scrubbed my scalp and towel dried my hair, I take a small amount of product, a little goes a very long way, and I gently massage it into the lengths of my hair, carefully avoiding my scalp.
I then leave it in for 15 minutes before adding a little bit of water to emulsify and enhance the treatment. This is such a lovely two-step routine by Flora, really ensuring both scalp and hair get the best care possible to promote overall hair health.
I’m so ready to continue my focus on hair care, from the inside and out. Whether you are after supplements or a more hands-on kind of product, I really do recommend the above. Everyone needs and deserves a moment or two of tender love and hair care.
