15 Scalp Treatments to Soothe Your Flakiest Hair Issues
Because healthy hair starts at the scalp.
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With colder weather comes dry, itchy skin — and we're not talking about just your face and body. Like the rest of your skin, your scalp is delicate and can end up dry and flaky for a variety of reasons, including the dry air from yohttps://www.bestproducts.com/b...ur heaters at home while you try to stay warm.
So, what can be done to fix the flakiness? Dive head-first into a scalp treatment, of course.
What to Look for in a Scalp Treatment
There are scalp scrubs, shampoos, conditioners, and the list can go on and on — so what makes one scalp treatment the best one to use for your crusted crown? According to certified trichologist and founder of Advanced Trichology William Gaunitz, the efficacy of your scalp-treating products all comes down to the ingredients in them. "Products including sea salt, castor oil, anti-inflammatory herbs, or coconut oil would be ideal," he says.
Best Scalp Treatments
- Best Shampoo: Yes to Naturals Tea Tree & Sage Oil Scalp Relief Shampoo
- Best Kit: NIOXIN Scalp Recovery Kit by Nioxin
- Best Mask: Philip Kingsley Stimulating Scalp Mask
- Best Scalp Oil: Rene Furterer Complexe 5 Regenerating Plant Extract Pre-Shampoo
- Best Salt Scrub: Christophe Robin Cleansing Purifying Scrub With Sea Salt
- Expert-Approved: NutraM Hair Regrowth Serum
- Best for Irritation: Living Proof Restore Dry Scalp Treatment
- pH Balancer: Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Happi Scalp Scrub
- Luxury Pick: Oribe Serene Scalp Soothing Leave-On Treatment
- Best for In-Between Washes: Omorovicza Scalp Reviver
- Best Scalp Foam: Bumble and bumble Bb. Scalp Detox
- Best Budget Buy: Head and Shoulders Scalp Elixir Treatment
- Best for Sensitive Scalps: amika Reset Exfoliating Jelly Scalp Scrub
- Best Rinse-Off Scalp Serum: Sunday Riley Clean Rinse Clarifying Scalp Serum
- Best Leave-In Scalp Serum: Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Tea Tree Scalp Treatment Serum
Below, take a deeper look into our go-to scalp treatments for a flake-free look and feel all winter long (and beyond).
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