The scalp requires the same proper care as the skin.
Shampooing alone does not cleanse deep enough to rid the scalp of build up from styling products, sebum, pollution and sweat. Overtime, this build up can clog hair tollicles causing irritation and may eventually lead to hair loss. It is critical to detoxity the scalp and remove impurities for overall hair health.
Which products should I use?I
It’s a hard question to answer, because it’s like asking if you should only use a face wash or a face lotion or an exfoliating scrub. You have a scalp, follicles, AND hair—so ideally, you want to be using all of these hair treatments in concert with one another at different times throughout the week:
- At least 2-3 times per week: Follicle drops
- About once a week: Scalp Mask
- Only once a week: Hair Mask
They’re all pH balancing pre-shampoo oils, each with very different ingredients that help holistically address everything that’s going on up there. For instance, hair grows from the scalp, so how you treat your scalp will also show up in your strands.
But you might have a more pressing concern in one area or the other. Because you’re likely only going to start with one Najeau product, which base treatment should you try first?
Which Pre-Shampoo Treatment to Start With
Luckily, your hair and scalp tell you what they needs! All of our products hep building a foundation for healthy growth, glossy hair, and pH balance, but here’s where to start, according to your top hair concern:
- If you want to prevent breakage and split ends → Hair Mask
- If your hair is falling out from the root → Scalp Mask & Follicle Drops
- If you want to stimulate new hair growth →Scalp Mask & Follicle Drops
- If you have scalp inflammation and flakiness → Scalp Mask
- If you want to be preventative regarding hair loss as the result of aging → Scalp Mask & Follicle Drops
- If your scalp feels dry and tight → Follicle Drops
- If your scalp feels funky and you need a reset → Scalp Mask
- If you want really shiny, soft, and silky hair → Hair Mask
- If you’re low maintenance and want a weekly treatment for scalp health → Scalp Mask
- If you’re low maintenance and want a weekly treatment for your hair texture → Hair Mask
- If you want to stay on top of scalp and hair health throughout the week → Follicle Drops
After you’ve identified the targeted treatment you want to start with, you can build the rest of your routine from there.
Building Your Basic Najeau Hair Routine
Whichever pre-shampoo treatment you start with, here’s how to incorporate it into your basic scalp & hair routine.
Let’s begin with the simple steps:
- STEP 1: Pre-treat your hair or scalp with your choice of a Najeau oil and add any customizations (optional). Massage, cap and relax.
- STEP 2: Shampoo
- STEP 3: Condition
- STEP 4: Dry with the Najeau Hair Towel (white side)
- STEP 5: Apply your leave-ins and serums
- STEP 6: Set with the Najeau Hair Towel (green side)
Next, because your hair needs change throughout the seasons and different life events, all of our hair treatments are fully customizable based on what your hair and scalp needs, when. You can build on your basic routine by blending in Cooling Drops or Warming Drops to your Scalp Mask, and mixing in the Hair Guard or Conditioner to your Hair Mask.
Takeaway
Ideally, you want to make sure all aspects of your hair and scalp are healthy—with no flaking, inflammation, greasiness, or slowed growth at your scalp, and hair strands that are shiny and strong without split ends and breakage. We recommend using all 3 of our pre shampoo oil treatments, but starting with the one that best suits your immediate concerns and building from there. Mastering your own hair and scalp health is a beautiful process, and we’re excited to be with you as you perfect your unique hair ritual!
For optimal results, use once a week. Always use clean, dry hands when removing oil from the container. And remember to patch test first!
