A flaky scalp is a common problem that can be challenging to treat. While there are many products on the market that claim to help, we've found some of the best conditioners for flaky scalps. Here are our favorites.
$34.00
Left my hair feeling super soft. I have dry, flaky scalp that sometimes hurts. The minty feeling on my scalp felt good. ...After shampoing twice, I now rub this conditioner into my scalp and hair and let it sit for at least 5 mins before rinsing. ...The missing link in your healthy scalp routine
What it is:
A lightweight conditioner that detangles and adds shine, even to graying, curly, and coarsely textured hair.
What it is formulated to do:
This deeply moisturizing formula leaves hair and scalp healthy and hydrated without weighing hair down. Appropriate for all hair types, it helps reduce itching and dryness while supporting natural scalp circulation to help foster healthy, flake-free hair growth.
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates
What else you need to know:
PureScience formulas lock in nature's best using certified organic ingredients without parabens, fragrance, or colorants. This product is cruelty-free and dermatologist tested.
ITEM: 2608727
Size: 8.4 oz / 250 mL
$38.00
Perfect for my dry sensitive scalp...I’ve used it a few times now and after the first use, my scalp was less flaky. I suffer from an extremely dry scalp as well as a pretty severe fragrance allergy, so it’s tough to find products that work and moisturize enough to avoid flakes. ...Great for dry scalps!...This conditioner is so hydrating, and makes my scalp and hair feel soft.
What it is: A hydrating cream conditioner to repair the scalp and hydrate 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 build-up, 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: Vitamins B3 and B5 helps strengthen the scalp's protective barrier.
- Celery Seed Extract: Helps relieve a dr
$23.00
It did leave my hair very soft but definitely did nothing for my oily scalp. I bet it works great for people with actual dry scalps. ...A little goes a long way. I tend to have dry scalp after shower and even air drying and this keeps my scalp flake free.
What it is: A creamy, restorative conditioner that strengthens dull, coarse, brittle, or very dry, color-treated hair and renews shine.
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Texture: Coily, Curly, Straight, and Wavy
Hair Concerns:
- Damage, Split Ends, and Breakage
- Shine
- Color Safe
$175.50
Awesome conditioner for dry colored treated hair...The condition of my scalp and hair before using is dry, flaky, color is dull, hair breakage and thinning. ...good conditioner...I usually have dry and damaged hair and this product left my hair smooth and silky. My scalp can sometimes have dry flakes and I noticed a huge difference in the hydration of my hair.
What it is: A creamy, restorative conditioner that strengthens dull, coarse, brittle, or very dry, color-treated hair and renews shine.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Shine
- Color Safe
Key Benefits:
- Strengthens hair
- Renews softness, manageability, and shine
- Provides extraordinary color protection
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Keravis: Strengthens hair.
- Golden Marula Oil: Supports scalp health and keeps hair soft, supple, and moisturized.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents
$34.00
It made my scalp itchy, which produced more white flakes, which made me feel as though my head was dirty :/ Just my two cents but the charcoal shampoo worked best for me to keep my scalp hydrated and clean....Highly recommend for anyone with a dry flaky scalp.
What it is: A bestselling, lightweight, leave-in conditioning spray that detangles and moisturizes hair while reducing frizz for up to 48 hours.
Key Benefits:
- Moisturizing formula locks in hydration and locks out frizz-inducing humidity
- Nourishing oils help seal cuticles for sleek, smooth hair
- Innovative formula keeps hair smooth and frizz-free for days
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Rosehip Oil: Provides essential fatty acids that lock in moisture and prevent frizz.
- Argan Oil: Conditions hair and helps minimize dryness and frizz.
- Coconut Oil: Seals in moisture and helps protect against breakage and heat.
What Else You Need to Know: This leave-in conditioning spray is the first step to soft, frizz-free
$41.00
It also rinses out easily, doesn't build up on my scalp and cause itching. Most conditioners cause itchy scalp for me but this one doesn't. ...Candy for hair AND ithcy scalp !...Candy for hair and itchy scalp ! Pure Candy ! That means that's the best conditioner on earth, promised !
What it is: A nourishing, smoothie-inspired conditioner with vitamins, minerals, and nutrients to quench parched, dull strands and support healthy hair.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Shine
- Color Safe
Key Benefits:
- Conditions and nourishes hair
- Enriched with vitamins and minerals to support healthy hair and scalp
- Clean and naturally derived, formulated 6-Free™
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Banana: Contains potassium and antioxidants to nurture and protect hair.
- Coconut: Rich in fatty acids and vitamin E to provide essential hydration.
$153.00
I also love that it hydrated my very dry scalp and helped with the itchiness that comes with a dry scalp. ...I have enjoyed Bumble and Bumble in previous months and years. The shampoo and conditioner work well for my fine, thin, and denim oily scalp/hair.
What it is: A lightweight, frizz-reducing conditioner that helps balance scalp moisture and nurtures hair and scalp.
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine and Medium
Hair Concerns:
- Shine
- Color Safe
- Flaky/Dry Scalp
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Royal Sugar Kelp
- Pacific Sea Kelp
- Green Microalgae
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, phthalates, and mineral oil. It is also cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This is a mindfully crafted evolution of Bumble and bumble’s original Seaweed Conditioner formula. It is infused with a nutrient-rich trio of royal sugar kelp, Pacific sea kelp, and green microalgae and le
ITEM: 2634806
Size: 6.8 oz / 200 mL
$68.50
At first I thought this was just a regular conditioner but it’s so much more!! It’s a detangling and soothing conditioner for sensitive scalp and sensitized hair. ...Going on my hair the conditioner was lightweight. My scalps tends to be sensitive and this conditioner did not irritate it at all.
What it is: A daily anti-dandruff night serum that hydrates and soothes sensitive scalp overnight formulated with Salicylic Acid to help eliminate the symptoms of dandruff.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Oiliness
- Flaky, Dry Scalp
Key Benefits:
- Hydrates and strengthens hair
- Softens strands and soothes the scalp
$71.00
Good for sensitive scalps and oily hair...I switched to this combo and my hair and scalp are a lot more clean and happy....I have a naturally very sensitive, oily and flaky scalp. This is literally the only shampoo and conditioner duo that has ever strengthened my hair & made it shiny without making it oily!!
What it is: A juice-and-smoothie-inspired shampoo and conditioner duo packed with vitamins and minerals to support healthy hair and scalp, plus a unique papaya enzyme known to help balance oil production.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Oiliness
- Shine
- Color Safe
Key Benefits:
- Cleanses and conditions hair with vitamins and minerals
- Helps balance oil production with papaya enzymes
- Clean and naturally derived, formulated 6-Free™, and made with Briogeo’s proprietary NOVA Complex®, which supports healthy hair
$58.50
The white cream was slick and easily twisted my hair to the style I wanted and it dried nicely without any white flakes. Great product!...Smells great, feels good once dry. Doesn’t seem to flake. Wouldn’t consider it a hold/freeze product.
What it is: A conditioning styler that strengthens, elongates, and defines coily hair, creating consistent curl clumps from root to tip—without the shrinkage.
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Texture: Curly and Coily
Hair Concerns:
- Curl Enhancing
- Frizz
- Dryness