shampoos for flaky scalp

Sephora customers often prefer the following products when searching for shampoos for flaky scalp.

If you have flaky, itchy scalp, you may be wondering what the cause is and how to fix it. There are a number of factors that can cause this problem, including dryness, sensitivity, and over- or under-washing. One thing is for sure: You don't want to continue to deal with flakes if you can help it. Here are some shampoos that will help keep your healthy.

$42.00

From the first time I used this product, I noticed a reduction in dandruff flakes and greasiness. I used to use Head...My partner and I both love this shampoo, as I have a dandruff/flaky scalp and he has psoriasis. ...Way better than drug store dandruff shampoos...Perfect for Dry/Flaky Scalp and/or Psoriasis

What it is: A charcoal-infused scrub shampoo for all that gently exfoliates, moisturizes, and soothes the scalp to support overall hair health.

Key Benefits:
- Gently exfoliates away dead skin, buildup, and flakiness
- Cleanses without stripping hair of essential moisture
- Intensely cleans congested hair follicles

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Binchotan Charcoal: Helps detoxify the scalp and hair by absorbing impurities and buildup.
- Coconut Oil: Moisturizes the scalp to help balance oil production.
- Microcrystalline Cellulose: Gently exfoliates buildup and flakes on scalp.

What Else You Need to Know: This weekly scalp scrub is powered by a plant-based, dissolvable exfoliant that detoxifies and removes flake

$40.00

Overall I do love this product I have used on my body and my scalp, I do tend to get dry and flaky scalp so this did help rid the dead skin while also moisturizing my scalp Simultaneously....Where I was most impressed was using it as a scalp scrub. I deal with dry and flaky scalp and this product made such an improvement for me after just one use.

What it is:A St. Barts-scented deep-cleansing sugar scrub that exfoliates product buildup from your scalp while visibly smoothing out and nourishing dry skin.

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Sugar Crystals: Gently exfoliate the scalp and body while supporting microcirculation.
- Panthenol and Glycerin: Improve skin moisture.
- Coconut Oil: Fatty acid that nourishes the scalp and body.

Fragrance Description: Fly a-OUAI to St. Barts with this scent that has notes of dragon fruit, orange blossom, tuberose, and Baltic amber. Use to prep skin for a real beach day, a spray tan, or just to transport yourself out of your shower for a minute.

$42.00

Great against a flaky scalp...I have always had a flaky scalp, and there is not much I can do to address it. ...no more flakes!...I was recently gifted a bottle of Scalp Revival™ MegaStrength+ Dandruff Relief Shampoo complimentary from Briogeo in exchange for my honest review, and after just a few days, my scalp feels better than it has in months, and there are no more dandruff flakes on my shoulders.

What it is: A maximum-strength, clean, anti-dandruff shampoo that targets scalp flaking and irritation—without stripping hair of vital moisture.

Key Benefits:
- Soothes scalp itching, irritation, redness, and flaking associated with dandruff
- Gently cleanses the scalp without stripping hair of vital moisture
- Leaves hair and scalp feeling clean and refreshed

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid (BHA) 3%: Medicated active relieves dandruff and psoriasis symptoms.
- Lactic Acid (AHA): Clears excess oil, product buildup, and dirt while hydrating the scalp.
- Binchotan Charcoal: Helps detoxify the scalp and hair by absorbing impurities and buildup.

What Else You Need to Know: This award-winning sham

$44.00

Works great for itchy flaky scalp...This shampoo does not! It works great making my hair clean and airy while also soothing my scalp. ...Great for a flaky scalp...Overall it is a great gentle shampoo option that focuses on scalp health.

What it is: A physician-formulated, hydrating scalp shampoo with natural ingredients to deeply cleanse and optimize pH levels without stripping the scalp; clinically proven to visibly improve hair health, volume, and texture.(1)

Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Thinning
- Color Safe
- Flaky and Dry Scalp

$28.00

Perfect for dry, itchy scalps...I bought this for my dry, itchy, flaky scalp. It works and also helps with dryness too. ...This is my favorite shampoo!!! I am suffering from hair loss and used to have a dry, itchy, flaky scalp that seemed to not resolve with anything I used.

What it is: A balancing, cleansing shampoo that removes scalp buildup and hydrates hair.

Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Anti-Aging
- Dryness
- Thinning

Key Benefits:
- Helps to deeply cleanse the scalp, while infusing hair with hydration and vitality
- Helps remove buildup, minimize irritation, and relieve a dry, itchy scalp
- Color-safe and keratin-safe

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid (Seven Molecular Weights): Delivers multilevel hydration to the scalp and hair.
- Niacinamide and Panthenol: Vitamin B3 and B5 helps strengthen the scalp's protective barrier.
- Plant Surfactants: Gentle, non-st

$42.00

Great cleansing, sulfate-free lathering shampoo...I have been looking for a sulfate-free shampoo that is gentle enough to use on my hair, but that will thoroughly clean my scalp. ...great shampoo...I also typically use anti dandruff shampoo (nizoral) because my scalp gets so dry and itchy.

What it is: A gentle sulfate-free, keratin-safe, shampoo that nourishes, smooths, and reduces frizz to leave hair easily manageable and soft with enhanced shine.

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Concerns:
- Frizz
- Dryness
- Straightening/Smoothing

$29.00

It significantly reduced my dandruffs and my scalp feels really clean after using it!...My dry scalp, and a combination of product residue, create dandruff.

What it is: A clarifying shampoo with microfine exfoliating particles to intensely cleanse the scalp from dirt and buildup.

Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Curl Enhancing
- Flaky and Dry Scalp

Key Benefits:
- Purifies Scalp
- Treats Itchy, Flaky Scalp
- Removes Dead Skin Cells

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Apple Cider Vinegar: Helps melt dirt and buildup, clarify the hair, and enhance shine.
- Perlite: Exfoliates the skin without leaving residue.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, and sulfates SLS & SLES. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

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$15.00

The redness was almost completely gone and my skin was drastically less flaky. I would recommend this to anyone battling a skin condition or with a dry/flaky scalp....I was having issues with a very scratchy/flaky scalp a few days after my usual routine so i decided to try the mini of this product.

What it is: An exfoliating, sulfate-free scrub that lifts away impurities and buildup while balancing and soothing an itchy, irritated scalp (whether oily or dry).

Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Oiliness
- Flaky, Dry Scalp

Key Benefits:
- Detoxifies and removes buildup, oil, and impurities
- Hydrates, balances, and soothes an itchy, irritated, and flaky scalp
- Clean and naturally derived, formulated 6-free™, and made with a proprietary NOVA Complex® that purifies, nourishes, and refreshes

Formulation: Scrub

$39.00

Loving this for my dry flaky scalp. It made my hair feel and look refreshed and didn’t cause more flakes or dryness. ...I have oily, flaky scalp and I absolutely loved this product right after the first use!

What it is: A color-safe shampoo and clay-mask hybrid with kaolin and bentonite clays and lactic acid that preps hair for any style by washing away buildup.

Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Oiliness
- Shine
- Flaky and Dry Scalp

Key Benefits:
- Cares for the scalp
- Thoroughly cleanses
- Absorbs oil

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Kaolin and Bentonite Clay: Purify the scalp and absorb oils.
- Coconut-Derived Surfactants: Provide a sulfate alternative that cleanse without stripping color.
- Lactic Acid: Provides gentle exfoliation and dissolves product buildup.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parab

$25.00

INCREDIBLE Dry Shampoo!...As I have a really dry and flaky scalp, washing my hair too frequently will dry my hair out even more, and this dry shampoo helps me go longer in between washes! ...My new favorite dry shampoo...I think they did a fantastic job with helping my flaky scalp from feeling so dry. I love that it doesn’t leave a white cast and my hair looks and feels great.

What it is: A charcoal-infused dry shampoo that detoxifies, refreshes, and balances for optimal scalp and hair health—plus it comes in nature-friendly, aerosol-free packaging.

Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Oiliness
- Volumizing
- Flaky or Dry Scalp

Key Benefits:
- Refreshes and absorbs excess oil
- Detoxifies and draws out impurities
- Clean and naturally derived, formulated 6-Free™

Formulation: Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Binchotan Charcoal: Detoxifies the scalp and draws out impurities that clog the hair follicle or cause buildup on the scalp.

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