No matter your cause of dandruff or chronic scalp conditions such as psoriasis, choosing an effective shampoo is paramount to getting rid of build-up and leaving hair feeling nourished and strengthened. Look for products containing soothing ingredients such as chamomile and aloe vera which can soothe, nourish and strengthen hair follicles.
Clarifying Shampoo
Clarifying shampoos are similar to regular cleansers in that they use water and soap-like ingredients, with an increased concentration of heavy surfactants which dissolve product buildup and excess oil from hair follicles. Their formula may contain chlorides or bromides for deeper cleansing effects or benzoyl salicylate and cetyl fatty alcohol for milder cleansing effects.
Hairstylist Ebony Knight of K18 highly recommends this salon-grade clarifying shampoo to anyone experiencing product buildup from hairsprays, gels, mousses or mineral deposits from hard water or chlorine from swimming pools. With its gentle lather and chelation technology that remove impurities from both your scalp and hair including toxins, metals or pollutants.
As with any shampoo, clarifying shampoo should only be used once or twice weekly; overuse can cause your scalp to become dry and flaky. To protect color-treated locks from this overzealous treatment, look for sulfate-free clarifying shampoos designed specifically for color treated hair.
Dandruff Control Shampoo
Anti-dandruff shampoo can help stop the formation of pesky flakes on your scalp and keep them at bay. Most anti-dandruff formulas feature ingredients like selenium sulfide, pyrithione zinc, salicylic acid coal tar or ketoconazole in order to effectively treat and manage itchy scalp conditions while cleaning your hair and scalp thoroughly.
Nizoral offers a dandruff-fighting shampoo containing 1% ketoconazole – an antifungal ingredient found in prescription-grade antidandruff medication – to combat both dandruff and scalp dermatitis. Other active ingredients, like peppermint oil and menthol, help soothe itchy flakes away while leaving your scalp feeling fresh and revitalized.
Neutrogena offers another effective dandruff cleanser, using 0.5% coal tar to relieve itching and flaking while cleansing your hair. Use it a few times each week if your locks have bleached or tinted parts and always ensure to rinse well afterwards; ZPT, an antimicrobial agent found in this shampoo helps heal your scalp by inhibiting yeast growth and excess oil production on its own.
Oil Control Shampoo
This gentle formula offers deep cleans without stripping oily hair and scalp of their natural oils, thanks to a unique blend of green marine algae, sugar-derived prebiotics, and traditional harsh surfactants (which may be too drying for some scalps) formulated from nature’s goodness – leaving behind soft locks that look healthy and shiny! A quarter-sized amount creates an indulgent lather that feels luxurious when massaged into the scalp while leaving locks feeling soft, smooth, and vibrantly healthy!
Its formulation includes antioxidants to provide protection from environmental pollution and oxidative stress, while apricot seeds exfoliate scalp skin to reduce buildup for a refreshed, softer look. Furthermore, the fully recyclable packaging makes this an attractive sustainable beauty option.
Nourishing Shampoo
Nourishing Shampoo is a luxurious plant-powered hair cleanser designed to gently yet thoroughly remove impurities from strands without stripping away their natural oils. Free from sulfates, parabens, silicones and PEGs while boasting powerfully moisturizing ingredients like pomegranate, argan and sweet almond oils that provide deep hydration for each strand of hair.
This hydrating shampoo for dry hair takes nourishment seriously and contains essential vitamins and antioxidants to hydrate the scalp and restore softness. Formulated with Lecithin – a naturally-occurring emollient known to soften both skin and hair – for maximum softening power, this formula is sure to meet even the harshest of dryness conditions.
Coffee extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Rosemary Leaves, Aloe Vera and Sweet Almond Protein combine to calm and refresh your scalp while leaving hair silky soft, manageable and manageable. Simply apply a quarter-sized amount onto wet hair and scalp; leave for several moments for its luxurious lather to develop before rinsing thoroughly and following with Grown Alchemist Nourishing Conditioner afterwards for best results! Suitable for all hair types and textures including dehydrated scalps with dry or coarse textures; vegan.
