"Your scalp is your hair's support system; it's the bedrock of your hair follicles", explains trichologist Anabel Kingsley. But with busy lifestyles, it's no surprise that most of us adopt the wash-and-go routine and ignore scalp treatments completely.
However, consider this: the skin on our scalp is an extension of our face, with even more oil glands (an average of 120,000), yet it gets way less of our attention. "Unlike the skin on our face and body, we don't really see our scalp, though it will benefit from the same amount of care," says Kingsley.
Diligent cleansing is the first step, as a build-up of sebum, product and dead skin can cause itching, dandruff and even impede hair growth. Kingsley recommends spending a minute massaging shampoo into your scalp, then letting the suds run through the lengths as you rinse off.
Next to kind-to-skin shampoos, the scalp-care market is bigger than ever with leading skincare brands such as The Inkey List and Sunday Riley getting in on the action, incorporating familiar ingredients such as glycolic acid and niacinamide into their latest scalp treatments.
From serums that curb excess oil to a potent vitamin C treatment promising swishier, shinier hair, we've rounded up the best scalp products that are worth a spot in your shower.
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Scalp treatment – The shampoo
Aveeno Daily Moisture+ Oat Milk Blend Shampoo
What is it?
A mild shampoo made with scalp-soothing ingredients.
What it does:
If easily-irritated skin is your bugbear, chances are you'll have heard of (and even used) Aveeno's excellent range for sensitive skin and body.
Now, the brand has applied its sensitive skin expertise to its haircare line. With colloidal oat as the main ingredient, the Aveeno shampoos not only get rid of daily grime, they also treat flaky scalps and soothe itchiness without completely stripping the hair.
If you enjoy a regular wash, this will do the job without leaving your strands feeling parched.
2
Scalp treatment – The mask
Grow Gorgeous Sensitive Ceramide Rich Hair and Scalp Mask
What is it?
A gentle, fragrance-free hair mask that provides much-needed relief when the scalp feels particularly irritated or sensitive.
What it does:
This is to your scalp what basic moisturisers (think Cerave and La Roche-Posay) are to your face. A mild, no-nonsense treatment that simply cocoons your skin with soothing ingredients and barrier-strengthening ceramides.
Omega-rich oat lipids condition hair, cica extracts soothe redness, while olive-derived ceramides reduce itching and dryness. There are hair-strengthening amino acids too.
Apply directly to dry scalp, massage in and leave on overnight. Rinse off in the morning with a gentle shampoo.
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Scalp treatment – The exfoliating serum
Sunday Riley Clean Rinse Clarifying Scalp Serum
What is it?
A rinse-off, pre-shampoo serum to eliminate product build-up, excess oils, and pollutants.
What it does?
It looks like molten gold and feels luxe when you use it. The formula is loaded with powerful ingredients that promise to reset your scalp.
Glycolic acid takes care of flakes and dead skin, salicylic acid tackles spot-causing excess oil, and niacinamide fortifies the skin barrier for better hair growth.
If you've ever experienced those pesky scalp pimples, it's worth incorporating this into your hair routine.
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Scalp treatment – The physical scrub
Scalp Exfoliating Shampoo
What is it?
A rinse-off physical scrub with castor beads.
What it does:
Stubborn product build-up and excess sebum don't stand a chance against this gritty scrub. But while harsh particles can damage hair at the roots, the castor beads here are forgiving even on delicate strands. Plus, the zesty scent of grapefruit and spearmint is invigorating!
5
Scalp treatment – The vitamin C powerhouse
Philip Kingsley Vitamin C Jelly Detoxifying Hair and Scalp Treatment
What is it?
A powder formula packed with vitamin C to protect hair and scalp from environmental pollutants while simultaneously softening parched strands.
What it does:
Fine, limp hair will love this weightless formula. It gives the scalp a refreshing deep clean without any hard-to-remove grainy particles.
Thanks to hydrating panthenol (a humectant that draws in and holds moisture), hair feels extra soft and light, while antioxidant vitamin C keeps strands shiny and healthy.
Using the bottle provided, mix a sachet of powder with water to form a jelly. Apply onto wet scalp as a pre-shampoo treatment and leave on for 5 minutes before shampooing and conditioning as usual. Use every 3-5 washes.
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Scalp treatment – The leave-in treatment
Aveda Pramasana Protective Scalp Concentrate
What is it?
A leave-in lightweight serum that protects against pollutants and rebalances oily scalps.
What it does:
If your scalp tends to get greasy quickly or feels itchy when you've skipped a wash, this nourishing serum could be the answer.
It contains probiotics to keep the scalp's unique microflora in balance, thus soothing itchiness and minimising dandruff. Seaweed extract keeps oiliness at bay, while the antioxidant properties of tamanu oil protects the scalp from external aggressors.
Apply directly onto a clean scalp and massage in to cover the entire head. This clever serum won't stain pillowcases or weigh down fine hair.
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Scalp treatment – The dry shampoo
Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Biotin Dry Shampoo, £21.25
Beauty Bay
What is it?
A dry shampoo with scalp benefits.
What it does:
A weekly hair washer? Kingsley recommends using a dry shampoo with added scalp-care benefits in between washes to keep your scalp health in check. This one, by Briogeo, uses charcoal to draw impurities, and witch hazel to soothe itching and regulate sebum production. Ideal for oily scalps and all hair textures from straight to coily.
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