Natural hair care is all the rage. We are increasingly seeing the benefits and possibilities of natural hair dye and prefer to use products from nature to care for our hair. You can think of shea butter or olive oil, but algae also seem to work wonders for your hair. Algae? Yes, algae.
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Algae treatments are officially a thing
Before you think of a green slimy goo on your head when you think of an algae mask; that’s not it. The algae are simply processed in a hair mask – that of Green Heads is a must — detoxifying and strengthening both hair and scalp. What exactly do those algae do?
Algae as all-rounders
‘Algae are rich in nutrients and antioxidants. Seaweed, for example, is one of the superfoods of 2023 for a reason. Nutrients such as vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C and niacin, but also minerals such as iron, iodine and calcium, algae benefit your overall health and hair. Algae helps to keep your hair strong, healthy and hydrated in the long term.’ explains Heleen from nature hairdresser Saucha Kapper out. Also, algae helps prevent hair loss and for those prone to dandruff; algae are a good anti-irritant that helps soothe the scalp and reduce flaking. In addition — yes, there are just a lot of benefits — algae can be beneficial for removing product buildup and shampoo residue in the hair, as well as excess sebum that keeps your hair greasy.
The red algae Bio-Restorer in particular works like magic against damaged hair, says Heleen. ‘It forms a kind of protective coating around the hair. This red algae is therefore also super effective for chemically damaged hair due to coloring, for example.’
That is how it works
So, do you have damaged hair, does your hair stay greasy, does your blonde hair keep a dull and yellowish glow or do you have an itchy scalp? Then an algae mask is for you! Many natural hairdressers offer the algae treatment as an addition, applying it to the hair and scalp after a thorough washing and drying with a towel. Your hair is then wrapped in a towel for about 20 minutes before your hairdresser washes it out with natural conditioner and a massage. The result? Smooth and soft hair, which naturally stays clean much longer. It is recommended to have the treatment done every four to six weeks to refresh the hair and scalp, build-up of shampoo and other hair products to remove and maintain a natural shine.
