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How do I apply the hair tonic correctly?

The word ‘hair tonic’ is somewhat misleading as far as the application is concerned.The hair tonic is not applied on or into the hair, but on the scalp and the hairline, in contrast to common shampoos, hair treatments, etc. The application of the hair tonic can be a little more complicated. Hair tonic is, like water, very thin, and therefore has the risk of being wasted on hair.

The hair does not take any damage, but also no advantage. A tip for this is to wash or at least moisten the hair before. Wet hair does not absorb the hair tonic as well, so that more of it reaches the scalp.

Therefore, hair tonic is often sold in bottles with pipettes or as a spray bottle. This ensures easy and targeted application of the hair tonic to the scalp. At best, the hair is parted for this purpose and the parting is moved following the parting until the whole head is rounded once. After applying the hair tonic to the scalp, it should be massaged in carefully. Depending on the product, an application time between a few minutes and several hours is recommended.

What results can be expected?

Hair tonic can achieve different results, depending on the product and the occasion of the application. In most cases, hair tonic is made from natural healing substances, such as nettle or birch, and has a calming effect on the scalp and promotes the blood circulation of the scalp. However, it can also be used for everyday care of the hair and scalp.

There are two types of hair tonic – medicinal hair tonic and cosmetic hair tonic. The medicinal hair tonic usually has a special reason for use, which includes hair loss, dry & itchy scalp or psoriasis. Cosmetic hair tonic is applied with the purpose of better styling and a well-groomed appearance of the hair. Both types of hair tonic have a specific effect on hair and scalp due to their different ingredients and, if the products are chosen correctly, they achieve a successful effect.