12 Dandruff Shampoos That Will Soothe Your Scalp in No Time
These medicated and scalp-soothing shampoos will never flake on you.
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You lather. You rinse. And, sometimes, you repeat. But like a pimple appearing out of thin air, dandruff can happen for seemingly no apparent reason at all—even if you’ve studied up on all the causes of dandruff. (Spoiler alert: There’s a lot!) The good news is that a flaky scalp isn’t an impossible-to-treat hair issue, and more brands than you’d think have gotten into the dandruff haircare game. Ahead, our go-to shampoos that fight flakes, calm down scalp itch, and leave your hair looking that much better.
Head & Shoulders Royal Oils Moisture Boost Shampoo with Coconut Oil
Head & Shoulders Royal Oils Moisture Boost Shampoo with Coconut Oil
Head & Shoulders got a makeover, and so did its classic formula. Not only does this dandruff shampoo smell superb, but it's formulated to complement natural, relaxed, and coily hair.
Innersense Organic Beauty Hydrating Cream Hairbath Shampoo
Innersense Organic Beauty Hydrating Cream Hairbath Shampoo
If you prefer your shampoos on the cleaner side—even when it comes to scalp-care—pick up this ultra-creamy formula from Innersense. It uses sage and tamanu essential oils to keep the irritating flakes away.
L'Oréal Paris EverFresh Antidandruff Shampoo
L'Oréal Paris EverFresh Antidandruff Shampoo
This drugstore formula combines zinc with a sulfate-free formula so it’s easy on all hair types, including color-treated hair.
Leonor Greyl Bain Traitant Propolis Anti-dandruff Shampoo
Leonor Greyl Bain Traitant Propolis Anti-dandruff Shampoo
Dandruff shampoos can feel extremely drying and harsh, but not this silicone-free pick from Leonor Greyl. It includes two cult-famous skin-soothers: oat amino acids and chamomile extract.
Oribe Serene Scalp Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
Oribe Serene Scalp Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
Salicylic acid exfoliates the scalp to control and prevent flakes, while a cocktail of nourishing extracts revives hair in this fancy formula.
Nizoral A-D Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
Nizoral A-D Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
This affordable shampoo contains ketoconazole, which is clinically proven to fight dandruff-causing yeast. Plus, it boasts over 3,000 five-star reviews on Amazon.
Christophe Robin Purifying Shampoo for Oily or Flaky Scalp
Christophe Robin Purifying Shampoo for Oily or Flaky Scalp
This balancing formula from the most in-demand colorist in Paris is also safe for color-treated hair (obviously).
PHILLIP B Anti-Flake Relief II Shampoo
PHILLIP B Anti-Flake Relief II Shampoo
Leave this zinc-based shampoo on hair for two or three minutes to reap the full benefits before chasing with your favorite conditioner.
Sachajuan Scalp Shampoo
Sachajuan Scalp Shampoo
Ingredients include salicylic acid to take care of flakes, while menthol and ginger extract leave your scalp feeling totally refreshed.
Dove Beauty Derma Care Scalp Dryness & Itch Relief Anti Dandruff Shampoo
Dove Beauty Derma Care Scalp Dryness & Itch Relief Anti Dandruff Shampoo
This yummy-smelling drugstore formula targets flakes while leaving you with frizz-free and hydrated hair.
You’ll fall in love with the eucalyptus scent just as much as the dandruff-fighting powers of the pyrithione zinc and tea tree oil.
Prose makes custom-blended haircare products depending on your head's exact needs. For flakes, they include gentle ingredients like kale and peppermint (for oil production), jujube bark extract (for dandruff control and cleansing), and even CBD (to soothe).
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