Save this story Save Story Save this story By now, we know that scalp care is haircare. As excepted, then, the days I let my routine slip and I don’t tend to my scalp are when my hair will look dull, dry, flaky, and overall just “meh.” Before I reach for a serum or some sort of scalp mask , I look to the one product that really is the foundation of my hair routine: a good scalp shampoo
Over time, I’ve learned that picking a shampoo for your scalp really depends on what you’re looking to treat. Is your scalp super oily? Are you dealing with dandruff? Have you gone too product heavy and need a detox? Or perhaps you’re scalp has been close to one too many hot tool, and could use some soothing ASAP? For every scalp concern, we tapped the experts to break down the best shampoos for the scalp that they’d actually recommend. Read on below and get ready to click *add to cart.*
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What do dermatologists recommend for scalp?
Dermatologists always recommend a good shampoo for the scalp to give it a thorough cleanse. But which one depends on your specific needs and how well your skin will tolerate certain ingredients. “I wouldn't choose a shampoo simply because it says, ‘ sulfate-free ,’” adds Dr. King. “The important question is whether the overall surfactant system effectively cleans without irritating your particular scalp.”
“Shampoos with effective surfactants are best for cleaning the scalp,” says Dr. King. Some of those surfactants she says to look for include sulfates like sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) and sodium laureth sulfate (SLES), but you can look for gentler ones like sodium methyl cocoyl taurate.
Dr. Erickson says that if you’re dealing with a dry scalp , you’ll want to skip harsher surfactants like sulfates, and fragrance to minimize irritation. Instead, look for hydrating, barrier repairing ingredients like ceramides, niacinamide, glycerin, and panthenol to pair with gentle surfactants or exfoliators.
When we test and review a product, we take a holistic approach to deliver well-rounded product recommendations. First, we lean on Vogue ’s vast network of experts—from board-certified dermatologists to celebrity hairstylists—to gain professional acumen on the industry’s standout products, ones these specialists would actually use on their clients. We pair their expertise with our editorial best practices to curate the thoughtful edits you read on our site.
As it relates to scalp shampoos, we selected the best based on the following characteristics: ingredients, lather, and the hair-care concerns they address. To do this, we paired our own personal tests of each formula with expert guidance and reviewer insights to determine which we would recommend to you.
Corrine Erickson , MD, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Georgia Skin Specialists Hadley King , MD, board-certified dermatologist based in New York City Sharif Poston , celebrity hairstylist Arbana Dollani , celebrity hairstylist Owen Gould , celebrity hairstylist Discover More Beauty Recommendations From Vogue Shopping The Best Eyebrow Pencils for Older Women Create Natural-Looking Volume and Fullness
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