TREATMENT REVIEW

HYDRASCALP WITH KERAVIVE

Connie Cooper visited the Hydrafacial flagship to try out the HydraScalp with Keravive scalp peptide treatment.

THE LOWDOWN

I recently visited the Hydrafacial flagship in Marylebone to try the recently relaunched HydraScalp with Keravive, a non-invasive treatment designed to cleanse, exfoliate, and hydrate the scalp to promote healthier-looking hair.

The relaunch introduces two newly engineered Purify and Nourish tips, improving suction, physical exfoliation, and serum delivery for different scalp curvatures and hair densities.

Hydrascalp is ideal for patients experiencing poor scalp health, product buildup, flaking, or early hair thinning.

THE EXPERIENCE

It is always a lovely treat to visit the Hydrafacial flagship and I was especially excited this time to try the new and improved scalp treatment.

I tend to experience a dry scalp, alongside excess oil production, so I was very intrigued to find out more about how the HydraScalp treatment could benefit my scalp and hair health.

Before the treatment, I completed a pretreatment consent form which advised me to avoid retinol and acids for the week leading up to my appointment, as well as arriving with clean hair.

The lovely Mandy was my therapist, and we began the treatment by discussing my hair and scalp concerns before she talked me through the protocol.

Mandy explained that the treatment would deep-clean, exfoliate, and hydrate my scalp, which, alongside the aftercare, would help support a healthier scalp environment.

The first step was purifying, using the familiar vortex technology to remove dead skin, excess oil, and product build-up.

Besides cleaning and exfoliating, the vortex technology stimulates local microcirculation and blood flow to the hair.

This step is particularly relaxing; the noninvasive HydraScalp treatment is completely painless, feeling more like a soothing massage than an extraction treatment. Next up was nourishing – and this is where the Keravive peptide complex came in.

The peptide complex combines synthetic growth factors and skin proteins in a proprietary blend, alongside supporting ingredients including panthenol, arginine and niacinamide.

The treatment finished with a head massage and red light therapy to soothe inflammation, accelerate serum penetration, and support scalp circulation.

At around 45 minutes, the treatment was easy to fit into my day, with no downtime required, so I could leave the appointment with fresh, clean-feeling hair.

Mandy gave me the Peptide Complex Spray for at-home daily use designed to preserve and extend the treatment results.

Alongside the aftercare advice, Mandy recommended waiting at least four to six hours, and ideally 12 to 24 hours before washing my hair, avoiding workouts, saunas, hot yoga, and steam rooms for the rest of the day to prevent excessive sweating.

THE VERDICT

The treatment was relaxing from start to finish and my scalp felt noticeably fresher and cleaner afterwards. The nourishing step left my hair feeling soft and lightweight, and the combination of the head massage and red light therapy was a calming end to the session. Mandy explained the treatment in great detail, demonstrating that scalp treatments don’t necessarily need to feel clinical or intensive to be effective.

The peptide spray was a great addition to the treatment, and I have enjoyed being able to continue the routine at home, which also allows patients to maintain the results between treatments.

Going into this I knew that one treatment wasn’t going to dramatically change my hair, however, I was very happy with the immediate results as a much needed scalp reset, which helped my dryness.

Mandy recommended that patients have a course of three treatments, with occasional follow up treatments to maintain the results.

BUSINESS BENEFITS

For clinics, HydraScalp could offer a way to broaden their treatment menu into the growing interest in scalp health. The treatment can be incorporated into an existing clinic setting, positioned as a standalone treatment, or as part of a wider hair and scalp-care programme.

There is also an opportunity to build a longer-term treatment journey through a recommended course of treatments and ongoing maintenance appointments.

The accompanying at-home Peptide Complex Spray provides an additional touchpoint between appointments and supports continuity of care.

For aesthetic practitioners already offering Hydrafacial, HydraScalp could also provide a natural extension to an established treatment offering, allowing clinics to introduce a new protocol to their existing patient base without moving too far outside their current expertise.

Existing patients attending for facial treatments may be interested in scalp health, while patients presenting with hair and scalp concerns could potentially be introduced to complementary skin or aesthetic services where appropriate.