The Aveda Pramāsana Scalp Care line is designed to cleanse the scalp like skin, shampoo actually cleans the hair and not the scalp, as it is skin. When I heard about the Pramāsana Scalp Care line I had to give it a try because as well all know I have dry skin and on the scalp it’s actually eczema. So is the Pramāsana Scalp Care a line you should invest in? Let’s find out!
Aveda Pramāsana Purifying Scalp Cleanser
Size: 5 oz.
Claims: Cleanses & Purifies the Scalp | Exfoliates the Scalp | Balances the Scalp | Protects the Scalp | Preserves the Scalp
Price: $35.00
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The Aveda Pramāsana Purifying Scalp Cleanser has salicylic acid made from babassu oil and wintergreen to exfoliate the scalp and help balance sebum levels. You use the Purifying Scalp Cleanser by applying a thin layer to a wet or dry scalp, massaging it in, rinsing it out, and then following with shampoo. I have used several kinds of pre-shampoo products, most aimed at helping the dandruff on my scalp, and so far this is the best one that I’ve tried. My scalp felt very clean before the shampoo and the amount of dandruff that my scalp produced over the next few days was far less than normal.
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Aveda Pramāsana Protective Scalp Concentrate
Size: 2.5 oz.
Claims: Balance Sebum Levels | Penetrates the Scalp to Nourish | Protects from Pollution and Free Radicals | Soothes the Scalp | Maintains Purity at Root of Hair
Price: $45.00
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The Aveda Pramāsana Protective Scalp Concentrate is a serum that contains seaweed extract to control sebum levels, lactobacillus to help the scalp’s natural barrier, and anti-oxidant tamanu oil to protect the scalp. These ingredients go beneath the scalp’s surface to help preserve and protect it. This is done by applying the lightweight serum to the scalp in 5 sections with the dropper, massaging it in, and then NOT rinsing it out.
The dropper gave me a little bit of trouble at first because I couldn’t tell how much I was putting in each section. However, I found that the best way for me to apply the Protective Scalp Concentrate was to drop a bit of the product onto my fingertips and then apply to the scalp and massage in. I also found that I have to apply this out of the shower as I have a natural instinct to try to rinse it out. As for how it performed, my scalp has felt healthier since I’ve started using it, however, I can’t tell if it’s protecting it from anything or not. I guess I’d have to ask my most recent hair dresser…one of my Cosmetology school classmates (haha).
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Aveda Pramāsana Scalp Care: Final Thoughts
Should you purchase the Aveda Pramāsana Scalp Care products? That depends on how your scalp is. If you have a relatively “normal” scalp that doesn’t give you a lot of trouble then you probably don’t need these products. However, if you’re someone that uses a lot of hair products, sweats a lot, or has dandruff then you may want to look into getting one or both of these products. I actually stopped using the Purifying Scalp Cleanser after using it twice and I HAD to go back to using it because my dandruff picked up but my scalp just didn’t feel as clean without it. I have used clarifying shampoos in the past comparing the two it’s like the clarifying shampoo was a waste of money for getting built-up product on my scalp compared to what the Aveda Pramāsana Scalp Products can do!
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Sounds like a great product that will help you take care of you scalp. It’s perfrct for those who color their hair often since dye causes a lot of issues with our scalp.
What a fascinating product. I have never tried anything by Aveda before, might have to pick it up, my scalp is so dry!
That is a great scalp treatment and it is an area that is seldom treated. Maybe treating the scalp is the key to great hair.
This is great for dry scalp or those that feel like their scalp needs a little more attention. It’s good to know that there’s a reliable product like this for people to use.
Aveda Pramāsana Scalp Care looks like a good product for those with sensitive scalps.
My sister has this kind of condition; I plan on sharing this post with her.
Now, this is a product I could use. My scalp is so sensitive I really have to be careful with what I use. This sounds like something that’s at least worth trying for me!
I didn’t know shampoos only cleanses the hair and not the scalp. I will be looking into Aveda Pramasana scalp care for sure, thank you!
I didn’t either until I learned it in Cosmetology school (and then promptly forgot it ha!). One of my instructors actually told me it when I was complaining about the eczema in my scalp. She said that shampoos like T-Gel and Head & Shoulders only clean the hair and actually dry out the scalp, they’re really only meant for light cases of dandruff. She usually recommends hot oil treatments and Sea Breeze to clients with eczema as it’s a SKIN issue and not a hair issue.
Aveda has some amazing products! I haven’t tried this one yet, but it seems that it is just the perfect time to try something new.
I have to admit that I’ve never tried any of these scalp products from Aveda before. They sound fab though, and I’d love to give them a try as my scalp could use a little TLC right now!!
Louise x
This is really interesting as I am looking for something to help with my dry scalp. I find that anti-dandruff shampoos leave my hair dry and straw like but a good shampoo leaves me with a flaky scalp. I will look out for these!
This sounds like it would be a great product for those with dandruff or an oily scalp. Aveda is a great brand!
I love Aveda products. I’ve never used this product but it seems like a great scalp product. Definitely a must have.
I color my hair and it tends to become dry! I’ve never tried any kind of product that will help nourish my scalp though. It does make sense since having a healthy scalp makes it easier to take care of our hair.
These sound great. In a humid country i get so annoyed with build up. This will probably do wonders. What a great review and thanks for recommending them.
With all the yucky things happening to our hair over the summer, this looks like a great product to avoid scalp damage too! I definitely want to try it out.
It is so important to take care of the scalp! I have this problem especially in the winter time, with a dry scalp.
This sounds like a great product, and one I’m very interested in personally as well. I have very dry skin, and my scalp always feels dry. I don’t have dandruff though, and dandruff shampoos just dry it out more. I will be looking into this. Thank you.
As one who sweats a lot during workouts, I guess I would find the product of use and the scalp cleanser does sound perfect.
I need to look into this stuff for sure! My wife has a scalp condition where it gets really dry and itchy…only thing that ever really helps is salt water. Maybe this stuff can help balance it.
I love Aveda products… I bet these would feel great on your scalp during the summer heat and humidity.
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