Dandruff.. exfoliating shampoo??

[Rebeccat1994]

Looking for suggestions of products to help with dandruff, have thought about trying Briogeo exfoliating shampoo but it’s really expensive, and the negative reviews steer me away 😞

[CakesCakes]

@Rebeccat1994 I can relate! Here are some recommendations that worked great for me. I try to rotate them so that my scalp/hair doesn’t get use to any one product. 

Nioxon Scalp Recovery cleanser -I buy this one from Ulta. It’s pricey but it is the most effective for me. My dandruff and itchy dry scalp went away completely and I finally feel confident about my hair! It is sold in different sizes so you can try the smaller size and see if it works for you. 

I also use the Neutrogena T-Gel shampoo. It especially helped with my itchy scalp. I use this one less often though because I’m not a fan of the smell it has. It’s hard to describe-it smells like a type of cleaner and the smell lingers all day. Target also sells their own version of it but that one doesn’t work as well for my dandruff compared the Neutrogena. 

I hope that one of those 2 work for you! 

[bombeshell]

So my husband has a really dry scalp that was confused with dandruff forever. I had him use the briogeo scrub and it helped so much. I use it too and it keeps my scalp from breaking out.

If you have true dandruff, I'd go with the head and shoulders option before going to the $50 hair scrub route. 

[sprocketta]

@Rebeccat1994  It's true, dandruff and dry scalp are not the same thing.  I'm going to make a drugstore recommendation here because I was tempted to buy Brigeo and opted not to.  Head and Shoulders makes a formula for dandruff and dry scalp together.  The regular Head and Shoulders didn't stop it, but the dry scalp formula did.  I'd try that before going to something more expensive.

[TrysBeautyItems]

@Rebeccat1994dry scalp or dandruff, they aren't the same. Head and Shoulders is for dandruff, not dry scalp. Neutrogena t/gel is made for multiple issues and does work well. You could also dry brush the scalp first, to loosen up the flakes, before washing.

[melissabt]

@Rebeccat1994,

I also recommend the IGK Low Key Cleansing Walnut Scalp Scrub! I noticed that my shampoo was not cleansing my scalp enough and this really helped extend the life of my blow out and I also noticed less flakes.

https://www.sephora.com/product/low-key-cleansing-walnut-scalp-scrub-P421942?icid2=products%20grid:p...

[FatCatFashion]

To get things under control I recommend the Neutrogena t/sal shampoo as it worked really well for me. You should only need one bottle. This product goes a long way.. good for immediate relief and results!

For upkeep after, I will use  Aveda's scalp benefits shampoo after 3 shampoos or so. Like a once every two weeks thing to keep the scalp buildup down. 

If you are tight on budget, I'd say go with head and shoulders. I don't like their stuff but it does work for some folks. My scalp is just hella sensitive.