My scalp and I have been through quite the journey over the past year. While I’ve spent tons of time (and money) pampering my strands with hair masks and color-protecting shampoos, I admittedly always put scalp care on the backburner. Then, I discovered the skinification of hair trend, and it all changed. I started regularly exfoliating my scalp and nourishing my sometimes-dry crown, and I noticed a significant change. My strands felt healthier and stronger, and looked shinier.
Scalp care is a lot like skin care (and it’s just as important)! Like choosing a face wash and serum to target your specific skin concerns, you can tailor your scalp care routine to deal with any scalp-related woes you’re experiencing.
These 10 scalp care products can help refresh your mane whether you’re dealing with dandruff, dryness, or dull, lifeless strands. Read on to find out which formula is right for you.
If you’re dealing with dryness:
Scrub Apaisant Deep Clean Fusio Dose Scrub
A calming gel scalp scrub to cleanse the scalp
Hydrate Conditioner
A hydrating, softening conditioner for medium to thick dry, color-treated hair.
Pureology Hydrate Shampoo
There are two issues that can strip the moisture from your scalp: over-shampooing or choosing the wrong shampoo formula. A sulfate-free product like Pureology Hydrate Shampoo can cleanse and hydrate your mane from root to tip without stripping your hair and scalp of natural oils. Follow your shampoo with the Hydrate Conditioner.
Scalp Care Calming Lotion
A leave-in scalp lotion for dry scalps.
Mizani Scalp Care Calming Lotion
This formula is made with soothing ingredients like aloe vera, avocado oil, and eucalyptus to soothe dry, itchy scalps. It’s also great for keeping protective hairstyles such as braids moisturized.
Scrub Apaisant Deep Clean Fusio Dose Scrub
A calming gel scalp scrub to cleanse the scalp
Kérastase Scrub Apaisant Deep Clean Fusio Dose Scrub
Even the driest, most sensitive scalp will benefit from this soothing, hydrating scrub. Massage a walnut-sized amount of product onto your scalp to exfoliate, stimulate, and soothe your scalp while removing pollution particles and build-up.
If dandruff is taking over your mane:
R.A.W. Scalp Care Shampoo
An anti-dandruff shampoo with salicylic acid
Biolage R.A.W Scalp Care Shampoo
Not only is this dandruff-fighting shampoo made with naturally-derived ingredients (for all of our green girls out there), but the exfoliating formula prevents dandruff from recurring. In short, you can say goodbye to those pesky flakes for good.
Scalp Care Shampoo
An anti-dandruff shampoo for dry scalps.
Scalp Care Conditioner
An anti-dandruff conditioner for dry scalps.
Mizani Scalp Care Shampoo
Those with curly or natural hair types should reach for this nourishing formula. One percent of pyrithione zinc helps prevent the recurrence of scalp flaking, scaling, and itching associated with dandruff.
If you have product build-up:
Detox Hair Cleansing Cream Shampoo
A must-have clarifying cream shampoo that removes buildup and residue.
Redken Detox Hair Cleansing Cream Shampoo
Give your mane the ultimate reset with this detoxifying clarifying shampoo. This formula can remove product build-up, excess oil, and pollution particles in one use, leaving your scalp and strands squeaky clean.
Scrub Energisant Deep Cleaning Fusio Dose Scrub
An energizing sea salt scalp scrub to remove impurities
Kérastase Scrub Energisant Deep Cleaning Fusio Dose Scrub
This invigorating scalp scrub gives greasy, oil-prone roots the deep clean they desperately need. The formula cleanses and purifies the scalp, getting rid of impurities and build-up for a fresh, clean feeling.
Kérastase Chronologiste Gommage Exfoliating Pre-Shampoo
We know adding an extra step to your shower routine sounds cumbersome, but hear us out. A revitalizing and exfoliating pre-shampoo treatment like Kérastase Chronologiste Gommage Exfoliating Pre-Shampoo can help you get rid of excess gunk on your hair and scalp before your shampoo takes care of the rest. Thank us later!
If you have weakened or thinning hair:
Resistance Sérum Extentioniste Scalp & Hair Serum
A strengthening scalp serum that creates visibly stronger hair from the root.
Kérastase Resistance Serum Extentioniste Scalp & Hair Serum
Add Kérastase Resistance Serum Extentioniste Scalp & Hair Serum to your routine if growing a longer, stronger mane is your ultimate goal. This leave-in hair serum aids in keeping your hair healthy during the grow-out process, stimulating and protecting the scalp to make sure your lengths are long and strong.
Specifique Intensive Scalp & Thinning Hair Treatment
An intensive scalp and hair treatment for thinning hair.
Kérastase Specifique Intensive Scalp & Thinning Hair Treatment
This intensive scalp and hair treatment helps get to the root cause of hair thinning. Apply the product directly to your scalp to improve thinning hair's appearance while adding shine, boosting volume, and stimulating healthy hair growth.
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Scrub Apaisant Deep Clean Fusio Dose Scrub
A calming gel scalp scrub to cleanse the scalp
Hydrate Conditioner
A hydrating, softening conditioner for medium to thick dry, color-treated hair.
Scalp Care Calming Lotion
A leave-in scalp lotion for dry scalps.
Scrub Apaisant Deep Clean Fusio Dose Scrub
A calming gel scalp scrub to cleanse the scalp
R.A.W. Scalp Care Shampoo
An anti-dandruff shampoo with salicylic acid
Scalp Care Shampoo
An anti-dandruff shampoo for dry scalps.
Scalp Care Conditioner
An anti-dandruff conditioner for dry scalps.
Detox Hair Cleansing Cream Shampoo
A must-have clarifying cream shampoo that removes buildup and residue.
Scrub Energisant Deep Cleaning Fusio Dose Scrub
An energizing sea salt scalp scrub to remove impurities
Resistance Sérum Extentioniste Scalp & Hair Serum
A strengthening scalp serum that creates visibly stronger hair from the root.
Specifique Intensive Scalp & Thinning Hair Treatment
An intensive scalp and hair treatment for thinning hair.
