Trust Me: These Are the 23 Best Products for a Dry, Itchy Scalp

The thing that I love most about beauty is its versatility—a colourful eye shadow that sparks joy, that transformative feeling of stepping out of a hair salon with a fresh haircut, the products we seek out when in need of comfort. But alongside the transcendental, beauty's other role is that of a problem-solver: offering practical solutions to a whole host of universal concerns. From hair-thickening solutions to spot-soothing ingredients, beauty products can tackle a multitude of worries with ease. And while I wholeheartedly believe that we should all love the skin we're in—no improvements necessary—I'd be dishonest in saying there aren't days when I look to certain products to bolster my confidence and help me feel a little better in my own skin. 

This is why today, I'm talking about the least alluring of concerns: dry, itchy scalps. 

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Anyone who is used to dealing with regular bouts of flakiness and irritation on their head will know just how frustrating it is. I've experienced dandruff on and off since I was a teenager (yes, acne and a flaky scalp—I am truly blessed) and know firsthand how incredibly annoying that prickly scalp feeling is. However, over the last few months, there has been an influx of new hair treatments landing on my doorstep with the sole focus of improving scalp health and keeping irritation at bay. And ever since Margot Robbie's hairstylist recommended a new scalp serum to me, I've made it my mission to hunt out all of the products that will genuinely combat a dry, itchy head.

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It's important to note here that even if you're lucky enough to have never experienced dandruff or irritation, scalp health is well worth taking notice of. Experts agree that having a clean, healthy scalp is key to promoting cell turnover and optimising hair growth—particularly useful if you're dealing with hair loss or thinning strands. By exfoliating your scalp specifically, you remove any potential follicle-clogging skin cells and boost blood flow to your head, so both your strands and scalp should be healthier than before. It's a win-win.

Ahead, keep scrolling for the best scalp hair treatments to nourish dryness, soothe itchiness, banish flakiness and generally get your head feeling a whole lot healthier than it did before.

Shop the best scalp hair treatments: 

1. Straand The Crown Fix Soothing and Protecting Serum 

2. Philip Kingsley Flaky Itchy Scalp Toner

3. Hello Klean Clarifying Scalp Soak

4. Aveeno Haircare Clarify and Shine+ Apple Cider Vinegar Shampoo

5. Head Shoulders Deep Cleanse Itch Prevention Anti Dandruff Shampoo

6. Gallinée Scalp and Hair Serum

7. Ameliorate Clarifying Scalp Exfoliant

8. Aveda Invati Advanced Scalp Revitalizer

9. Living Proof Restore Dry Scalp Treatment

10. Frank Body Exfoliating Scalp Serum

11. Vita Coco Scalp Coconut Guava Hair Scrub

12. Christophe Robin Cleansing Purifying Scrub with Sea Salt

13. Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Tea Tree Cooling Hydration Scalp Mask for Dry, Itchy Scalp

14. Amika Reset Exfoliating Jelly Shampoo

15. Aesop Sage Cedar Scalp Treatment

16. Coola Classic SPF30 Organic Scalp Hair Mist

17. JVN Hair Complete Pre-Wash Scalp Oil

18. Ouai Scalp Body Scrub

19. R+Co Acid Wash: ACV Cleansing Rinse

20. Centred. En-Root Scalp Treatment

21. Pacifica Scalp Love Rosemary Mint Serum

22. Fable Mane Saha Scalp Amla Soothing Serum

23. Bouclème Scalp Exfoliating Shampoo

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