The scalp-care category is booming. If you don't have a scalp serum or scalp scrub in your hair-care routine, you're missing out on so many benefits. Not only does a clean, nourished scalp mean less dandruff, itchiness and irritation, but also healthier, stronger hair, and in many cases, more hair growth. When the hair follicles get the nutrients they need and aren't bogged down by product residue and buildup, they can thrive. Nécessaire The Scalp Serum delivers the goods and then some, with a formula that's also great for sensitive scalps.
The Benefits
The star ingredient in this fragrance-free serum is 5-percent Capixyl, which is a patented complex comprising a biomimetic peptide and red clover flower extract. They work together to encourage hair growth and keep existing hair anchored to the scalp. You may have also seen this ingredient in eyelash and eyebrow serums, as well as some other hair-growth products. In a clinical perception study on more than 50 participants for 90 days, 90 percent of users saw thicker hair, 94 percent saw fuller hair, and 96 percent saw healthier hair. I will note, however, that these participants used the brand's Shampoo and Conditioner as well. This is standard protocol for most brands, as the products are developed to work in tandem for enhanced results.
That being said, you don't need the shampoo and conditioner to experience a change in your hair. It also contains 1-percent hyaluronic acid to soothe dry, sensitive spots, as well as vitamins and ApiScalp to nourish the skin barrier. Yes, the scalp is also skin! I always get dryness and itchiness around my hairline in the winter, and this serum calms it down really fast. I love how lightweight it is—it almost feels like water—and it doesn't weigh my hair down or make it greasy. It doesn't leave behind a residue either. Another noteworthy attribute is that this scalp serum has also been awarded The Seal of Acceptance by The National Eczema Association.
Key Ingredients
5% Capixyl, biotinoyl tripeptide-1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5
How to Use It
Apply it every day on damp or dry hair. Squeeze the pipette so that it's half-full, and then apply it around your hairline, down your part, or on any other areas of concern. For me, that also includes my hairline at the nape of my neck, which gets really itchy in the winter months. Massage it in using your fingers or a scalp massager brush, and then style your hair as usual. Do not rinse it out. I like that the formula doesn't leave my hair greasy, so I can actually use it in the morning and go about my day without feeling like my hair looks wet or dirty. The bottle provides enough for a 30-day supply, but it also comes in a 90-day supply (three 1 oz bottles).
