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The Best Treatment for Dry Scalp and Hair – 10 Products that Work!

By Jacqueline Samaroo

Are you trying to get rid of the annoying (and often recurring) symptoms of dry scalp? There is good news! Your perfect treatment for dry scalp awaits! You don’t have to put up with the itching, dry hair, irritation, and (ugh!) flakes.

There are plenty of over-the-counter treatments for dry scalp to give you the relief you are looking for.

Here are 10 dry scalp hair products that are designed to get rid of dry scalp symptoms. And, they actually do more than that! They go the extra mile, leaving you with healthier and healthier-looking hair.

Not sure if what you are experiencing is dandruff or dry scalp? That’s OK – the symptoms of dry scalp and dandruff are quite similar. Check out 8 Common Causes of Dry Scalp Plus Easy Ways to Tell It’s Not Dandruff.

If you prefer DIY dry scalp home remedies, we’ve got you covered, too! See Best Treatment for Dry Scalp – 5 DIY Remedies.

And, be sure to read How to Treat Dry Scalp – 6 Simple and Effective Lifestyle Changes for other ways to keep dry scalp away for good. 

10 Best Treatments for Dry Scalp and Hair

1.      Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Tea Tree Cooling Hydration Scalp Mask

What’s in it: Charcoal, tea tree oil, aloe vera, and hyaluronic acid

Charcoal cleanses your scalp while both aloe vera and hyaluronic acid draw moisture into the skin. Tea tree oil works to lock in the moisture and also gives a cooling effect that helps to soothe the irritation and itching of dry scalp.

Here’s a shoutout to another vegan, dry scalp hair product from Briogeo:

2.   Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Peppermint Oil Cooling Jelly Conditioner

Contains many of the same awesome ingredients found in the hydration scalp mask, above. Also, gets a boost from peppermint oil and menthol to counter the itchiness with their cooling effects (ah, sweet relief!)

 

 

 

 

3.      Dove DermaCare Scalp Dryness & Itch Relief Conditioner

What’s in it: Pyrithione zinc

With pyrithione zinc as the active ingredient, this treatment for dry scalp also serves as a dandruff treatment. Pyrithione zinc is proven to inhibit the growth of fungi, limiting the appearance of flakes that are a common symptom of dandruff.

Pyrithione zinc (and shea butter) can be found in Dove’s DermaCare dry scalp moisturizing shampoo, too!

 

4.      Kérastase Relaxing Scrub: Soothing Scrub for Dry Scalp

What’s in it: Jojoba oil, sweet orange peel powder, madecassoside, and vitamin B5

Its jojoba oil and powdered sweet orange peel provide exfoliating treatment for dry scalp patches. This soothing scrub also reduces dry scalp’s itching and irritation, thanks to the madecassoside in its formula.

While those other ingredients are hard at work, vitamin B5  helps out by combatting the dryness of dry scalp and providing nourishment for healthy hair growth.

5.      Head & Shoulders Supreme Soothe & Strengthen Shampoo and Conditioner

What’s in them: Pyrithione zinc, argan oil, and rose essence

This popular brand has become almost synonymous with anti-dandruff haircare products. The Supreme Smooth & Strengthen anti-dandruff and dry scalp shampoo and conditioner set contains antimicrobial pyrithione zinc and the nourishing goodness of argan oil.

The pH-balanced formula is safe to use on color-treated and chemically treated hair. It strengthens your hair at the root while leaving it with a light and refreshing rose scent.

If you like Head & Shoulders products and you’re looking specifically for how to treat dry scalp for Black hair, well… take a look at what’s up next!

6.   Head & Shoulders Royal Oils Instant Soothe Scalp Elixir

What’s in it: Pyrithione zinc, peppermint oil, castor oil, and menthol

Formulated with the textures of Black hair in mind, this scalp elixir is a soothing blend of anti-dandruff medication and cooling, beneficial oils.

 

 

 

7.      LivSo Moisturizing Lotion for Dry Scalp

What’s in it: Ceramides, shea butter, coconut oil, willow bark extract, and aloe vera.

You’ll be loving the dry scalp relief you get from this dermatologist-created scalp lotion. What else is great about it? It’s packed with plenty of healthy hair ingredients to nourish both your scalp and your strands. For example:

• Ceramides (natural lipid fats) help lock in moisture and boost elasticity.
• Coconut oil softens and strengthens your strands while its antioxidants protect your scalp.
• Willow bark extract exfoliates your scalp, getting rid of those pesky dry scalp flakes.

Plus the formula is lightweight and absorbs readily, so there’s no need to worry about it weighing down your curls!

8.      Mizani Scalp Care Shampoo

What’s in it: Pyrithione zinc, glycerin, and peppermint oil, 

Is your hair coarse or fine? Wavy, coily, kinky, or curly? Doesn’t matter! This treatment for dry scalp works with all kinds of hair. It’s also safe to use on color-treated hair. Get anti-dandruff action from its pyrithione zinc while you enjoy the cooling sensation of its peppermint oil.

A boost of moisture also comes from the glycerin it contains. Glycerin is a proven and much-used humectant – it draws moisture into the skin, including the skin of the scalp.

Get even greater benefits from this treatment for dry scalp by using other dry scalp hair products in the Mizani Scalp Care Line. Wanna shine a light right here on the line’s scalp lotion!

9. Mizani Scalp Care Calming Scalp Lotion

What’s in it:  Aloe vera, avocado oil, and eucalyptus oil

Put a stop to the itch-scratch-flakes cycle with this calming scalp lotion from Mizani. Its specifically designed as an option for how to treat dry scalp for Black hair. The nozzle is also well-suited for getting the lotion in-between braids and other protective styles.

 

 

10.      MoroccanOil Dry Scalp Treatment

What’s in it: Argan oil, salicylic acid, and geranium oil

If you happen to be one of this brand’s many diehard fans, then you might say we saved the best for last. The salicylic acid in this treatment for dry scalp gently exfoliates flakes from your scalp. At the same time, the geranium oil gets to work soothing your scalp and helping to combat dryness.

Argan oil is perhaps its most well-known ingredient among the natural-hair crowd. We love how it’s packed full of antioxidants to both protect and nourish the scalp.

 

Has dry scalp ever been an issue for you? How do you treat it? Share!

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