Healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp

Until recently, the scalp conversation was pretty much limited to dandruff (and even then, this wasn’t something that was talked about all that often). But this unique spot is in the midst of a Renaissance of sorts, especially now that we’re making the connection between our scalp and the state of our hair. Obviously this makes complete sense since this is where hair growth takes place, and an out-of-balance scalp can lead to thinning, hair loss and lackluster locks.

Amongst the newest additions to this growing beauty segment is René Furterer’s Curbicia Purifying Clay Shampoo—and while it may look like a treatment mask at first glance, it’s not. Designed for oily scalps, this one-step deep-cleansing shampoo and scalp mask helps purify the scalp and help minimize oil production over time—which means you just might be able to go longer between washing. It contains rhassoul mineral clay to absorb oil on the spot, curbicia extract to keep oil glands in check and a blend of refreshing essential oils that purify the hair and scalp while giving volume and shine a boost. All you have to do is massage it into your roots, leave it on for two to five minutes, add water to create lather and rinse once or twice a week for light, bouncy, less-greasy tresses.