Dandruff

I Tested Olaplex's New Scalp Treatment For 2 Weeks, and My Dandruff Disappeared

Mar 3, 2025

I Tested Olaplex's New Scalp Treatment For 2 Weeks, and My Dandruff Disappeared

It's easy to forget that your scalp is an extension of your skin — that is, until it's covered in dandruff, you can't stop itching it, and you're forced to wear a hat to cover up how angry it is (yep, that's me).

9 Dandruff Shampoos to Alleviate Flakes, Itchiness, and Dryness

Nov 27, 2024

9 Dandruff Shampoos to Alleviate Flakes, Itchiness, and Dryness

Dandruff can be annoying, no matter how severe or mild, but luckily there are a host of effective dandruff shampoos on the market to make itchy flakes a problem of the past.

Your Ultimate Guide to Dealing With Dandruff, According to the Pros

Aug 9, 2024

Your Ultimate Guide to Dealing With Dandruff, According to the Pros

Growing up, many of us might have believed that an itchy, flaky scalp meant we weren't clean.

Dandruff Affects 13 Million Americans — Here's How to Treat It

Jul 23, 2024

Dandruff Affects 13 Million Americans — Here's How to Treat It

Why is it that something so natural, so commonplace, like a simple skin condition is still so embarrassing?

This Charcoal Shampoo Cured My Itchy, Painful Scalp

Jul 15, 2024

This Charcoal Shampoo Cured My Itchy, Painful Scalp

For a long time, I prided myself on being a drugstore shampoo girl.

What Is Scalp Malassezia? Exploring the Fungal World of the Scalp Microbiome

Nov 14, 2022

What Is Scalp Malassezia? Exploring the Fungal World of the Scalp Microbiome

It might start with a small bump or a dry patch on an otherwise healthy scalp.

What Salicylic Acid Can Do For Your Scalp

Jun 21, 2022

What Salicylic Acid Can Do For Your Scalp

Salicylic acid is a beta-hydroxy acid most commonly used to unclog pores

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This Shampoo Fights Flakes and Feels Like a Spa Treatment All at Once

Mar 8, 2022

This Shampoo Fights Flakes and Feels Like a Spa Treatment All at Once

I'm prone to a dry, itchy scalp, especially in the colder months.

Can Stress Lead to Dandruff? The Answer Might Surprise You

May 25, 2020

Can Stress Lead to Dandruff? The Answer Might Surprise You

Stress can cause your body to react in a lot of unexpected ways, and believe it or not, it can even affect the health of your scalp.

The 1 Product That Finally Cured My Flaky Scalp — For Good

Aug 12, 2018

The 1 Product That Finally Cured My Flaky Scalp — For Good

There are not enough Justin Bieber posters in this world to convince me to upload a zoomed-in photo of my scalp — how am I to know just how much grisly content you can stomach?

This Deliciously Minty Exfoliating Shampoo Cured Winter Flakes

Feb 20, 2018

This Deliciously Minty Exfoliating Shampoo Cured Winter Flakes

If you're someone who's blessed with natural glossy hair that falls perfectly silky and frizz-free postwashing, I say, "Congratulations .

How I Made My Winter Scalp Issues Come to an End

Feb 4, 2014

How I Made My Winter Scalp Issues Come to an End

While I love my large, over-the-top Afro, lurking underneath all those kinks and coils is a dry, itchy scalp.