My labradoodle puppy and I have a lot in common. We both love long walks and even longer naps, endless snacks, and the occasional good scratch. However, he’s more of the full body variety whereas lately, mine has been to help my itchy scalp. What causes an itchy scalp? Between Dubai’s hard water (I’ll get a filter, eventually), constantly switching between hot outdoor desert temps and freezing cold indoor aircon, or my own natural biochemistry, the possibilities are aplenty. One thing I do know is that it’s annoying AF.
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To remedy my hairy situation, I headed down to the new Myriam K Paris Salon in Citywalk, Dubai, founded by Myriam Keramane to find out what exactly what was going on. Within the dreamiest, pinkest salon I’ve ever seen, Myriam herself brought me to her cozy green scalp analysing haven. She applied a special hi-res camera to my scalp and confirmed my suspicions. My itchy scalp was full of dry skin, dandruff, suffocating silicones, and blocked hair follicles (at least there was no lice!).
This 100% explains the hair loss and lack of hair growth I’ve recently experienced as well as my constant poking, prodding, and full-out scratching of my enflamed scalp.
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Myriam told me not to worry as she had the perfect haircare routine to soothe my itchy scalp, allow my follicles to breathe, and get my hair on the right track. Me being me, decided to share my secret recipe with you. After all, what’s the fun of keeping the juice to myself?
Step 1: Specifique Detoxifying Hair Oil
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How to use it: Once a week, apply the oil directly to your itchy scalp as a pre-shampoo treatment. Massage it all over the scalp or use it as a spot treatment.
What it does: Made of essential oils, this scalp treatment works as a hair wash prep to dissolve impurities on the scalp. It’s great for anyone suffering from dandruff, hair loss, psoriasis, and irritation.
Step 2: Specifique Anti-Hair Loss Shampoo
Price: Dhs94.50, myriamkparis.me
How to use it: Three times per week gently massage this itchy scalp shampoo in circular motions all over the head. Let the shampoo sit on your scalp for a few extra minutes to dissolve impurities.
What it does: This calming shampoo contains a patented formula as well as a host of plant extracts like tea tree oil to promote hair growth and keep hair bulbs rooted in the follicles. Continual use results in less hair breakage.
Step 3: La Sof De L’Or Hair Mask for Dry Hair
Price: Dhs220, myriamkparis.me
How to use it: Use it on bottom one-third of hair after shampooing.
What it does: With ingredients like keratin and the Immortelle flower, this intensive and nourishing hair mask softens, revitalises, and renews hair. While it doesn’t treat an itchy scalp, it’s important to always moisturise hair with conditioner after shampooing.
Step 4: Love Gummies
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Price: Dhs168, myriamkparis.me
How to use it: Eat your way to a healthier scalp by popping two gummies in your mouth once a day.
What it does: These vegan and cruelty-free hair treats are formulated with essential nutrients like vitamins A and D as well as biotin for optimal scalp and hair health. P.S.- No need to worry about your waistline. Each gummy contains only nine calories.