If you have a sensitive scalp, you may be wondering if it's possible to find a hair product that will work for you. The good news is that there are lots of options out there that won't make your scalp burn or itch. Here are some of the best hair products for sensitive scalps.
$52.00
I have fine straight hair and a sensitive scalp that gets dry and itchy as well as scalp buildup from dry shampoo and other hair products. ...This product is amazing! I love how lightweight this feels on my hair and how amazing it makes my scalp feel!
What it is: A soothing, weightless oil serum to nourish dry scalps, this serum is enriched with vitamin C rich amla, an ancient Indian super berry for a healthy-looking, balanced scalp.
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Concerns:
- Flaky/Dry Scalp
- Color Safe
- Scalp Buildup
$89.00
Great for dry scalp...Great for dry scalp! I was worried it was going to do the opposite and make my hair greasy like other products I’ve tried before, but it didn’t. ...No more itchy SCALP!!!...I can now go on 2-3 days without washing my hair! This product is a must if you have never ending itchy scalp due to dry weather and sensitive scalp!
What it is: A lightweight serum that hydrates and soothes the scalp while protecting the scalp barrier from external stressors.
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Concerns:
- Flaky/Dry Scalp
- Dryness
- Oiliness
$80.00
This hair tonic has worked really well so far. I got a haircut a month ago and it was too short, so I immediately started using products to keep hair strong and grow out. ...This is nice as a leave in before adding styling products, adds enough moisture to my hair so it doesn't look too dry.
What it is: A leave-in treatment, infused with Japanese-sourced rice water, that strengthens and prevents breakage for healthy, nourished hair.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine and Medium
Hair Concerns:
- Shine
- Volumizing
- Damage, Split Ends, and Breakage
Key Benefits:
- Hair is shown to be up to 10 times stronger after one use
- Restores damaged hair and protects against future breakage
- Leaves strands smooth, shiny, and healthy
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Rice Water: Rich in amino acids and nutrients that restore elasticity and strength.
- Ceramides: Lock in moisture, hydrating and strengthening strands.
$38.00
Not too much for the sensitive scalp! Just LOVE!...Wake up hair follicles!...I'm an avid hair oil/scalp serum user (especially with my protective hair styles) and this product caught me by surprise.
What it is: A tingly, hydrating scalp serum for all hair types that soothes roots and gives the scalp a sense of relief from tight styles.
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Texture: Coily, Curly, and Wavy
Hair Concerns:
- Color Safe
- Flaky and Dry Scalp
- Dryness
$66.50
This scrub was great it helped my hair and scalp to fell clean and itch free. I have sensitive skin and it didn't irritate me at all....By design it removes dead skin cells and build-up while purifying and soothing sensitive scalps. A plant derived treatment for your hair that works like a charm.
What it is: A micro-exfoliating treatment for sensitive scalps prone to dandruff.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Color-Safe
- Flaky and Dry Scalp
Key Benefits:
- Eliminates loose dandruff flakes
- Purifies the scalp
- Soothes scalp dryness
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid: Quickly peels dead cells and loose dandruff flakes away.
- Apricot and Argan Shell Powder: Loosens clumps of dead cells on the scalp.
- Menthol: Reinforces the fresh sensation perceived during the application.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens.
What Else You Need to Know: This scrub has a sensorial
$89.00
Scalp Conditioner...I received this product to test and review. I was initially confused on how to use the product; wet or dry hair. ...As someone who has struggled with dandruff and dry scalp issues for years, finding the right product has been a challenge.
What it is: An intensive night serum for sensitive scalps prone to dandruff.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Color-Safe
- Flaky and Dry Scalp
Key Benefits:
- Removes loose dandruff flakes
- Creates shiner and smoother hair
- Reinforces and strengthens hair
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid: Instantly peels dead cells and loose dandruff flakes away.
- Bifidus: Supports beneficial scalp bacteria for a healthy scalp.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and sulfates SLS & SLES.
What Else You Need to Know: This serum eliminates loose dandruff flakes with its eight-hour continuou
$53.00
As a longtime fan and user of Bumble and Bumble, I was excited to try their Sunday Scalp Reset Foam. My scalp is prone to oiliness and that combined with wearing it up so often has caused my scalp to be super sensitive. ...This product really cleansed the excess oils and products I use on my hair, my scalp is also really flaky so this helped clear it before I actually washed my hair.
What it is: An icy-cool-foam scalp formula with salicylic acid to invigorate the scalp and remove product buildup, excess oil, and dead skin cells.
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Scalp Buildup
- Damage, Split Ends, and Breakage
Key Benefits:
- Color-safe
- Thoroughly cleanses the scalp
- Removes unwanted oil
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid: Removes pore-clogging debris and dead skin cells.
- Micellar Water: Gently cleanses the scalp.
- Panthenol: Prevents drying.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, phthalates, and mineral oil. It is also cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Impurities and build
ITEM: 2712032
Size: 4 oz / 118.3 ml
$39.00
Great for product build up...I use dry shampoo regularly, along with other styling products on my fine, 3a curly hair and this treatment keeps my scalp clean and happy and the extra volume is an added benefit!...Soothed my sensitive scalp...As shown in the photo taken a few days later, my scalp and hair are flake-free and not irritated anymore.
What it is: A two-in-one serum that naturally purges impurities from the scalp without stripping your hair's natural oils.
Hair Texture: Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Flaky / Dry Scalp
- Oily Scalp
- Scalp Build Up
Key Benefits:
- Naturally purges dirt from scalp
- Hair is left soft and refreshed
- Restores scalp health
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Australian Tea Tree Oil, pH-balancing Pink Clay, and Lemon Peel Oil: Purge dirt, dead skin, and lingering product.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone
$99.00
I received a few sample packets for free to review this product and I was very pleasantly surprised with how shinier and healthier my hair looks now. ...It's like the exact amount my hair needs! I find it so hard to seek out products for my fine wavy hair, so Shu Uemura really stepped in and nailed it with this hair mask.
What it is: A lightweight hair mask with Japanese-sourced Depsea Water that intensely conditions while providing lightweight, long-lasting volume to fine hair.
Hair Type: Fine
Hair Texture: Coily, Curly, Straight, and Wavy
Hair Concerns:
- Shine
- Volumizing
$51.50
But this product is really great I feel like it cleansed my scalp thoroughly and that my hair looks good as a result. ...Your scalps new BFF...Amazing product! Cleans scalp so throughly & easily! You notice an immediate difference ❤️
What it is: A skincare-inspired, pre-shampoo scalp treatment formulated to gently exfoliate and visibly reduce dry-scalp flaking, excess oil, and buildup.
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Oily Scalp
- Flaky, Dry Scalp
- Scalp Build Up
Key Benefits:
- Removes dry-scalp flaking
- Reduces excess oil over time
- Maintains healthy scalp environment
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Gly-Acid Blend: A proprietary blend of glycolic acid, BHAs, and PHAs exfoliate and cleanse.
- Botanical Extracts & Humectants: Soothe irritated scalp and complement exfoliating gly-acid blend.
- Pentavitin™ Smart Moisturizing Technolog