Making the scalp healthy

MANILA, Philippines - Have you ever wondered why your head sometimes feels itchy? Do you know what causes dandruff? All these are signs of an unhealthy scalp. 

Judy Ho, country director of Vigen Scalp Clinic in Annapolis, Greenhills, says the buildup of chemicals, hair products and pollutants on the scalp clogs the pores on the skin of the head, preventing it from breathing naturally. 

“Unless you remove this buildup from your scalp, your head will always feel itchy and dandruff will continue to be a problem,” says Ho. 

Hair products, while they may improve the appearance of the hair, leave residues on the scalp. Most hair products in the market nowadays are made of chemicals, which is bad for the body. All kinds of shampoo, conditioner, hair color, styling gel and mousse, and hair wax leave deposits on the scalp that prevent pores from breathing well. 

Likewise, the environment people work and live in leaves residue on the scalp. Air pollution brings with it dirt and smoke, which leaves deposits on the head. Cigarettes also leave a film of grime not just on the hair but also on the scalp. Daily activities leave perspiration on the scalp, which, if not cleansed off at the end of the day, could inflame the skin on the head.

Vigen Scalp Clinic offers a variety of treatments that safely cleanses the scalp to make it healthy and stimulate air growth. 

Ho says all guests at the clinic are given a scalp check. Using a special microscopic camera, therapists are able to see the real condition of the scalp. The accumulation of residue and debris irritates the skin causing the scalp to redden. The roots of the hair strand are covered by a layer of film, which is the sign of chemical residue.

In some cases, this irritation causes hair loss. The scalp check not only determines the condition of the scalp but also tells whether you are suffering from hair loss. 

Ho says it is important to remove this film of residue on the scalp to bring it back to health. While a single session easily removes scalp buildup and improves the condition of the hair, she explains that regular visits will ensure a healthy scalp and beautiful hair.

Ho says that while you can get this same treatment from a salon, the Vigen Scalp Clinic uses imported organic hair products that will be matched to your needs. Compared to synthetically made hair products, organic ones are best for the body.

The basic Scalp Healing Care Program is a 14-step process that lasts for about an hour. Apart from intensive scalp scaling, the patented ION deep cleansing, the application of a scalp healing and regenerating solution, and an infrared scalp therapy, the program comes with a relaxation component similar to what you get at a spa.

A highlight of all programs is the Water Acupuncture, which is used to massage your scalp and stimulate it to health. While a therapist treats your scalp, you get a pressurized leg massage, aromatherapy to cheer you up, and a hot shoulder compress relaxes to relax you. 

There is a different program for those needing preventive treatment for hair loss, and another one that promotes hair growth with the application of imported specialized treatment that encourages hair growth. 

The Vigen Scalp Clinic uses equipment specially imported from Korea, which is not available locally in other salons or clinics. It also has organic shampoos and conditioners, and hair growth formulas that you can use on a daily basis.

Ho suggests that guests with serious scalp problems avail themselves of treatments from two to three times a week. This will see to it that their scalp problems are addressed properly.

After a single session, many guests say that their head feels lighter and no longer itchy, while their hair receives an extra shine and softness comparable to expensive salon treatments. 

Vigen Scalp Clinic is located at G/F, Richbelt Terraces, 19 Annapolis St., Greenhills, San Juan (beside Foot Zone & Maging Sing). The Scalp Check hotline are 0917-86-SCALP (72257) and (02) 217-9045.