10 Dandruff-Fighting Treatments Everyone Is Obsessed With
Thousands of 4-star ratings prove that these miracle hair concoctions live up to the hype and get rid of dandruff.
The job of a dandruff-fighting product is pretty basic: annihilate flakes without annihilating hair in the process. Sounds simple enough — but actually finding one that leaves hair flake-free and soft and shiny? Well, I looked it up and that elusive product is the literal dictionary definition of a Holy-Grail item.
Turns out, you and I aren't the only ones on an exhaustive hunt for a miracle concoction that will leave our hair looking gorgeous from scalp to ends. Just check out the thousands of reviews left everywhere from Amazon to Sephora as proof.
So, in the name better hair for everyone, we here at The Lookbook sorted through the flood of options and homed in on 10 “magical” “transformative” “life-changing” dandruff shampoos, conditioners, and intensive scalp treatments that actually live up to the hype.
Sachajuan Scalp Shampoo
Devotees love how this cult-favorite Swedish shampoo gently clears away flakes with salicylic acid and eliminates excess oil without drying scalp or strands in the process. Bonus points go to its mild scent.
Christophe Robin Cleansing Purifying Scrub with Sea Salt
This sea-salt scrub buffs away flakes and product build-up, while natural lipids like almond oil replace lost moisture. Fans especially love how it softens hair while extending the time between shampoos.
Neutrogena T/Gel Therapeutic Shampoo Original Formula
“Magic in a bottle,” is the way one reviewer describes Neutrogena’s classic shampoo, which tamps down fungal overgrowth responsible for some types of dandruff when used twice weekly.
Maple Holistics Tea Tree Oil Shampoo
An infusion of tea tree oil in this shampoo fights dandruff while its sulfate-free formulation shields colored hair from fading.
Nizoral A-D Shampoo
Over 3500 reviewers say this shampoo eliminated their dandruff, often in a single wash.
Beauty Without Cruelty Shampoo Rosemary Mint and Tea Tree
Proof that organic products can work just as well at fighting dandruff, this natural shampoo teams up rosemary, mint, and tea tree oil to fend off itchiness and flakes, and fans say it leaves hair soft and shiny.
Kiehl’s Magic Elixir Hair Restructuring Concentrate
Though not officially a dandruff-fighting product, Kiehl’s Magic Elixir does just that, according to customers who rave about the pre-shampoo treatment’s ability to calm the scalp in 10 minutes.
Oribe Serene Scalp Balancing Conditioner
The gorgeous packaging is reason enough to love Oribe’s treatment, but customers also credit the luxury conditioner with taming an itchy scalp while leaving hair soft and free of tangles.
Dove Derma Care Scalp Dryness & Itch Relief Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
This “truly amazing” scalp shampoo does exactly what it claims, according to nearly 300 customer reviews and counting, relieving dry, itchy scalps and leaving hair soft and frizz-free. Another bonus: It costs less than $5 a bottle.
Head & Shoulders Instant Relief Dandruff Shampoo
Sometimes classics are classic for a reason. Case in point: this fan-favorite shampoo. A single wash eliminates flakes while deep-cleansing strands of oil and product build-up.
