My treatment started with a one-on-one consultation and detailed scalp analysis with a certified Beijing 101 consultant, Jorine, in a private room. After understanding my lifestyle habits and scalp condition, she was able to customise the most suitable treatment for my hair issues. Thereafter, Jorine performed a scan of my scalp, enabling us to take a closer look. She explained that even though my hair is dry, my hair follicles are clogged with a thick layer of sebum that blocks hair from growing properly. My scalp was also a little sensitive (this was a condition that I wasn’t aware of).

According to her diagnosis, the reasons for my oily scalp and hair loss problems were lack of sleep (I wake up every three to four hours for feeding), coupled with the effects of hormonal changes that are associated with pregnancy.

Jorine advised me that the treatment to counter these issues, would consist of a water mask for detoxification, followed by a herbal wash, and an acupressure massage to relieve tension and boost circulation.

After the consultation, I was ushered into a private booth to start my treatment. The first step involved a customised mask to detox the scalp. Mine consisted of a water-based formulation with a unique blend of Chinese herbs to wash out the oils that were clogging my hair follicles. Jorine applied the mask in sections, massaging it in to increase blood circulation, which she explained was for encouraging healthy hair growth.

20 minutes later, I was ushered into the washing area for a deep cleanse and herbal wash using Beijing 101’s in-house products. As my scalp was oily, Jorine shampooed twice. She also massaged my head and neck to boost circulation.

Next came the herbal wash which included a gentle rinsing of my hair using a warm herbal mixture that was specially concocted with TCM herbs such as Long Dan, to nourish and strengthen my hair and scalp. The heat also helped to open up the pores for better scalp stimulation. I enjoyed the experience as it didn’t irritate my scalp at all, in fact, it felt really good!

I was initially worried that the herbal scent would be too strong, but was pleasantly surprised that it turned out smelling really fragrant!

Back at my seat, a herbal heat pack was placed on my shoulder – it comprised of Ai Cao (argy wormwood) and sea salt and was great for the relief of tension, as well as the relaxing of the shoulder muscles. During this time, Jorine partially blow-dried my hair and then meticulously massaged a herbal tonic into my scalp, section by section. As she explained how the herbal concoction helped to strengthen my hair follicles and reduce hair loss, she allowed me to sniff the tonic so as to aid with my understanding of the process.

Next up was a 15-minute massage – I was given four options to choose from: Overall Wellbeing, Tension, Stress and Sleeping Disorder. I took Jorine’s recommendation and chose the Tension massage (which focused on the head and shoulders). It was a relaxing acupressure massage which promised to help improve my sleep quality, as well as relieve tension and headaches. I enjoyed the massage a lot as Jorine targeted the right spots with just the right amount of strength. After the massage, a second round of tonic was applied for enhanced efficacy, before my hair was completely blow-dried.

After the treatment was complete, I returned to the consultation room where Jorine performed another scan of my scalp. While there wasn’t an extreme difference before and after the treatment (Jorine explained that more rounds of treatment were usually needed), there was definitely an improvement. The Advanced Meridian Scalp Detox Treatment had helped to remove the thick layer of oil on my scalp, allowing me to see my hair follicles more clearly. My scalp was looked much cleaner than before.

In addition to hair treatments, I learnt that Beijing 101 also offers TCM consultation (available by request). A certified TCM physician meticulously went through the issues I highlighted and was pretty accurate in her diagnosis after listening to my pulse. She prescribed me with medication tailored to my needs.

Having this TCM add-on gives Beijing 101 an edge, as it helps customers like me to better understand my health and what my body needs. The right TCM medications can help to boost blood circulation, which is essential for healthier hair and scalp.

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