If you have flaky, itchy scalp, you may be wondering what the cause is and how to fix it. There are a number of factors that can cause this problem, including dryness, sensitivity, and over- or under-washing. One thing is for sure: You don't want to continue to deal with flakes if you can help it. Here are some shampoos that will help keep your healthy.
ITEM: 1895580
Size: 8 oz/ 236 mL
$42.00
From the first time I used this product, I noticed a reduction in dandruff flakes and greasiness. I used to use Head...My partner and I both love this shampoo, as I have a dandruff/flaky scalp and he has psoriasis. ...Way better than drug store dandruff shampoos...Perfect for Dry/Flaky Scalp and/or Psoriasis
What it is: A charcoal-infused scrub shampoo for all that gently exfoliates, moisturizes, and soothes the scalp to support overall hair health.
Key Benefits:
- Gently exfoliates away dead skin, buildup, and flakiness
- Cleanses without stripping hair of essential moisture
- Intensely cleans congested hair follicles
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Binchotan Charcoal: Helps detoxify the scalp and hair by absorbing impurities and buildup.
- Coconut Oil: Moisturizes the scalp to help balance oil production.
- Microcrystalline Cellulose: Gently exfoliates buildup and flakes on scalp.
What Else You Need to Know: This weekly scalp scrub is powered by a plant-based, dissolvable exfoliant that detoxifies and removes flake
$40.00
rejuvenate my scalp...I really love this scrub I use it for both my scalp and body and for my scalp it really works wonders because I have a really dry and flaky scalp and I love to use it before washing my hair and it cleans all the dry skin from my scalp before I wash it....The invigorating scent of coconut, orange blossom, and jasmine is the perfect pick-me-up, and the scrub's ability to balance and calm my scalp has been a total game-changer. Whether you're dealing with flaky scalp, dry skin, or just need a little R&R, this scrub is an absolute must-try!
What it is:A St. Barts-scented deep-cleansing sugar scrub that exfoliates product buildup from your scalp while visibly smoothing out and nourishing dry skin.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Sugar Crystals: Gently exfoliate the scalp and body while supporting microcirculation.
- Panthenol and Glycerin: Improve skin moisture.
- Coconut Oil: Fatty acid that nourishes the scalp and body.
Fragrance Description: Fly a-OUAI to St. Barts with this scent that has notes of dragon fruit, orange blossom, tuberose, and Baltic amber. Use to prep skin for a real beach day, a spray tan, or just to transport yourself out of your shower for a minute.
$42.00
Great against a flaky scalp...I have always had a flaky scalp, and there is not much I can do to address it. ...no more flakes!...I was recently gifted a bottle of Scalp Revival™ MegaStrength+ Dandruff Relief Shampoo complimentary from Briogeo in exchange for my honest review, and after just a few days, my scalp feels better than it has in months, and there are no more dandruff flakes on my shoulders.
What it is: A maximum-strength, clean, anti-dandruff shampoo that targets scalp flaking and irritation—without stripping hair of vital moisture.
Key Benefits:
- Soothes scalp itching, irritation, redness, and flaking associated with dandruff
- Gently cleanses the scalp without stripping hair of vital moisture
- Leaves hair and scalp feeling clean and refreshed
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid (BHA) 3%: Medicated active relieves dandruff and psoriasis symptoms.
- Lactic Acid (AHA): Clears excess oil, product buildup, and dirt while hydrating the scalp.
- Binchotan Charcoal: Helps detoxify the scalp and hair by absorbing impurities and buildup.
What Else You Need to Know: This award-winning sham
$44.00
Works great for itchy flaky scalp...This shampoo does not! It works great making my hair clean and airy while also soothing my scalp. ...Great for a flaky scalp...Overall it is a great gentle shampoo option that focuses on scalp health.
What it is: A physician-formulated, hydrating scalp shampoo with natural ingredients to deeply cleanse and optimize pH levels without stripping the scalp; clinically proven to visibly improve hair health, volume, and texture.(1)
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Thinning
- Color Safe
- Flaky and Dry Scalp
$20.00
This shampoo really helped my dandruff and build up. It’s super refreshing on the scalp and helped me with my dry and flaky scalp. ...Love this shampoo!...It helped me go longer between washes while keeping dandruff flakes at bay.
What it is: A gentle shampoo that addresses the recurrence of dandruff symptoms like flakes, itchiness, and irritation, without stripping the hair of moisture.
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Dandruff
- Dryness
- Flaky, Dry Scalp
Key Benefits:
- Provides relief to the scalp
- Balances the scalp
- Contains 3 percent salicylic acid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- 3% Salicylic Acid: Alleviates itchiness and soothes redness to promote overall scalp health.
- Clary Sage Oil: Soothes the scalp.
- Zinc PCA: Absorbs excess sebum to leave scalp and hair feeling fresh.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of paraben
ITEM: 2608719
Size: 8.4 oz / 250 mL
$28.00
Perfect for dry, itchy scalps...I bought this for my dry, itchy, flaky scalp. It works and also helps with dryness too. ...This is my favorite shampoo!!! I am suffering from hair loss and used to have a dry, itchy, flaky scalp that seemed to not resolve with anything I used.
What it is: A balancing, cleansing shampoo that removes scalp buildup and hydrates hair.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Anti-Aging
- Dryness
- Thinning
Key Benefits:
- Helps to deeply cleanse the scalp, while infusing hair with hydration and vitality
- Helps remove buildup, minimize irritation, and relieve a dry, itchy scalp
- Color-safe and keratin-safe
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid (Seven Molecular Weights): Delivers multilevel hydration to the scalp and hair.
- Niacinamide and Panthenol: Vitamin B3 and B5 helps strengthen the scalp's protective barrier.
- Plant Surfactants: Gentle, non-st
$44.00
Great cleansing, sulfate-free lathering shampoo...I have been looking for a sulfate-free shampoo that is gentle enough to use on my hair, but that will thoroughly clean my scalp. ...great shampoo...I also typically use anti dandruff shampoo (nizoral) because my scalp gets so dry and itchy.
What it is: A gentle sulfate-free, keratin-safe, shampoo that nourishes, smooths, and reduces frizz to leave hair easily manageable and soft with enhanced shine.
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Concerns:
- Frizz
- Dryness
- Straightening/Smoothing
$28.00
It significantly reduced my dandruffs and my scalp feels really clean after using it!...My dry scalp, and a combination of product residue, create dandruff.
What it is: A clarifying shampoo with microfine exfoliating particles to intensely cleanse the scalp from dirt and buildup.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Curl Enhancing
- Flaky and Dry Scalp
Key Benefits:
- Purifies Scalp
- Treats Itchy, Flaky Scalp
- Removes Dead Skin Cells
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Apple Cider Vinegar: Helps melt dirt and buildup, clarify the hair, and enhance shine.
- Perlite: Exfoliates the skin without leaving residue.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, and sulfates SLS & SLES. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
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ITEM: 2007177
Size: 2 oz/ 59 mL
$15.00
The redness was almost completely gone and my skin was drastically less flaky. I would recommend this to anyone battling a skin condition or with a dry/flaky scalp....I was having issues with a very scratchy/flaky scalp a few days after my usual routine so i decided to try the mini of this product.
What it is: An exfoliating, sulfate-free scrub that lifts away impurities and buildup while balancing and soothing an itchy, irritated scalp (whether oily or dry).
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Oiliness
- Flaky, Dry Scalp
Key Benefits:
- Detoxifies and removes buildup, oil, and impurities
- Hydrates, balances, and soothes an itchy, irritated, and flaky scalp
- Clean and naturally derived, formulated 6-free™, and made with a proprietary NOVA Complex® that purifies, nourishes, and refreshes
Formulation: Scrub
$39.00
Loving this for my dry flaky scalp. It made my hair feel and look refreshed and didn’t cause more flakes or dryness. ...I have oily, flaky scalp and I absolutely loved this product right after the first use!
What it is: A color-safe shampoo and clay-mask hybrid with kaolin and bentonite clays and lactic acid that preps hair for any style by washing away buildup.
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Oiliness
- Shine
- Flaky and Dry Scalp
Key Benefits:
- Cares for the scalp
- Thoroughly cleanses
- Absorbs oil
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Kaolin and Bentonite Clay: Purify the scalp and absorb oils.
- Coconut-Derived Surfactants: Provide a sulfate alternative that cleanse without stripping color.
- Lactic Acid: Provides gentle exfoliation and dissolves product buildup.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parab