THE SCALP: ESSENTIAL FOUNDATION OF HAIR HEALTH

The quest for healthy, shiny and vigorous lengths drives many of us. To obtain it, it is common to turn to various hair care products: repair masks, nourishing oils, serums for the ends. However, despite this constant attention paid to the lengths, the hair does not systematically regain its natural vitality. The reason? We certainly neglect the fundamental element: the health of the scalp, the true foundation of the hair fibers. To take care of it, Fauve has developed a range of serums dedicated to scalp concerns.

The cosmetic industry focuses our attention mainly on the care of hair lengths. This approach, deeply rooted in our habits, leads us to accumulate products supposed to repair, nourish and protect our lengths. Our hair routine is enriched with ever more products, but paradoxically, the results are not always up to our expectations.

When our hair shows signs of fatigue - split ends, lack of shine, rough texture - our first instinct is to apply a repair treatment to the affected areas. This approach, while logical on the surface, is akin to a superficial treatment that does not address the source of the problem. Take split ends, for example: if we treat them only with repair treatments without worrying about their formation, we enter a never-ending cycle of repair rather than prevention.

Hair, once it comes out of the scalp, is an inert material. This fundamental biological reality completely changes the perspective: if our hair lacks vitality, shine or density, it is at the level of its formation that we must act. The quality of a hair is determined from its birth, in the hair follicle. This is why a global approach, starting with scalp care, is essential to obtain lasting results.

The scalp is more than just a surface on which our hair grows. Its complex structure is made up of several distinct tissue layers, each playing a crucial role in hair health:

• The epidermis , the upper surface layer, provides an essential protective function. It is constantly renewing itself, removing dead cells and debris that could clog the hair follicles. This constant regeneration maintains an environment conducive to hair growth.
• The dermis , the nerve center of the scalp, houses hair follicles and a dense network of blood vessels. This layer also contains sebaceous glands, which produce the sebum necessary for the natural protection of the hair, and nerve endings that regulate the production of this sebum.
• The hypodermis , the deepest layer, constitutes a protective cushion rich in adipose tissue. It plays a crucial role in thermoregulation and shock absorption, thus protecting deeper structures.

The scalp is home to the hair production units: the hair follicles . Hair keratin is synthesized in the hair bulb, which is located at the base of the hair follicle. Cells called keratinocytes produce this protein in large quantities in the matrix of the hair bulb. As the keratinocytes multiply, they move towards the surface, gradually becoming enriched with keratin. Upon reaching the hair shaft, these keratinized cells die and form the solid structure of the hair, composed of approximately 95% keratin.

The cyclical activity of hair follicles defining the hair growth cycle , alternating between growth phase (anagen), transition phase (catagen) and resting phase (telogen), directly determines the quality, vitality and longevity of our hair. A healthy scalp will maintain this natural balance, allowing our hair to grow in optimal conditions.

To ensure their role in hair production, hair follicles need to be richly irrigated. The scalp is in fact equipped with a particularly developed blood network, supplying oxygen and essential nutrients. Proteins, vitamins, minerals: all these elements essential to hair growth must be efficiently transported to the hair follicles via this vascularization. Optimal microcirculation thus guarantees a balanced supply of nutrients, promoting vigorous hair growth and resistant hair fibers.

Beyond its physical structure, the scalp is home to a set of living microorganisms: the microbiota . This diverse community of microorganisms , mainly bacterial and fungal, contributes essential to maintaining a healthy and balanced skin environment.

When the scalp is functioning optimally, all the elements are in place to promote good hair vitality:

• Hair growth : hair follicles, properly irrigated and nourished, can devote themselves fully to the production of new fibers.
• Strength and Density : Follicle vitality results in thicker, stronger and denser hair.
• Natural shine : The balance of sebum, regulated by a healthy scalp, gives hair a naturally healthy and shiny appearance.
• Resistance to aggression : a healthy scalp protects hair fibers from external damage (pollution, UV, chemical products, etc.).

When the scalp faces imbalances, a vicious circle begins: dull, brittle, fine or, on the contrary, heavy hair... The symptoms can be treated with hair care applied to the lengths but will reappear tirelessly. An unbalanced scalp inevitably affects the vitality of the hair.

Since scalp health is the key to beautiful hair, it is essential to pay special attention to it. This involves adopting a complete hair care routine adapted to its specific needs.

To maintain the health of your scalp, it is recommended to:

• Cleanse gently with mild, sulfate-free products
• Massage gently to stimulate blood circulation
• Apply targeted care
• Moisturize regularly to maintain natural balance
• Protect against external aggressions (pollution, UV, etc.)

To maintain the health of the scalp, targeted care is essential. At Fauve, we have developed a range of scalp serums to offer treatments that address all scalp concerns and provide an optimal environment for hair fibers full of vitality. The Soothing Serum enriched with moisturizing and soothing active ingredients nourishes in depth. The Detox Serum gently exfoliates and rebalances sebum production. Finally, the Densifying Serum stimulates microcirculation and the vitality of hair follicles, thus restoring hair density.