How to treat dry scalp?
Itching, irritation, bleeding, and dandruff... No one is immune to these scalp proble...
Expert advice | 16 September 2026
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Written by Karine Sevigny
15 September 2026
Healthy hair starts with good scalp health! Itching, excessive sebum production, oily or dry dandruff… But how to remedy the situation? In this article, we will present the best treatments to address your scalp problems, across all categories!
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An itchy scalp is an unbalanced scalp! Often dry and sensitive, a scalp in this state can be caused by an accumulation of external and environmental aggressions. For reference, the following list enumerates the vast majority of them:
To stop the itching, it is essential to choose soothing products that will rebalance the scalp’s epidermis and provide it with the missing elements for its overall health. Here are some of the hair care products our experts recommend for this purpose:
Price: $49.95 / 50 ml
The regenerating Velour Night Reset Serum by Medavita is an exceptional soothing treatment for sensitive skin! Thanks to its soothing, anti-irritant, and anti-redness action, the serum leaves the skin calmer and instantly more comfortable. Moisturizing, the serum is applied to the scalp as well as the facial skin to provide a soothing effect, reduce redness, itching, and inflammation, and increase overall comfort. It’s a favorite within our team!
Price: $36.90 / 200 ml
The intense soothing treatment Scalp Advanced Anti-Discomfort by L’Oréal Professionnel is a lightweight gel that offers 83% soothing in a single use. On the delicate scalp prone to irritation, redness, itching, and inflammation, it calms and soothes the skin instantly without weighing down the hair fiber.
Price: $21.90 / 300 ml – $46.90 / 1000 ml
The Lavender Mint shampoo by Tea Tree is formulated with lavender and mint which, in addition to providing a soothing effect for the sensitive and irritated scalp, will give you a relaxing aromatherapy experience. It is also ideal for moisturizing dry hair and is safe for colored hair!
Price: $59 / 100 ml
Made with hyaluronic acid and vitamin B3, the balancing treatment for the microbiome Scalp Care Dry Scalp Treatment by Living Proof is a leave-in treatment that provides instant relief to the irritated scalp and sustained hydration. Daily use helps rebalance the natural ecosystem of the scalp for lasting relief from usual discomforts.
Just like itching, dandruff is caused by a multitude of factors including lack of hydration, dryness, and intolerance to certain hair products. Conversely, humidity or excessive hydration promotes the development of fungi (yeasts) which can also explain the formation of dandruff.
To limit the appearance of dandruff, we recommend first and foremost to use a shampoo designed to address this issue. It will gently cleanse the scalp while effectively dislodging the dandruff accumulated on the surface. The shampoos presented below will help balance the scalp’s epidermis to limit the presence and appearance of new dandruff:
Price: $67 / 250 ml
The balancing Serene Scalp shampoo by Oribe eradicates dandruff once and for all! Formulated with salicylic acid, it relieves and prevents dandruff while soothing the dry, itchy, and irritated scalp. It results in healthy and hydrated hair without any trace of dandruff.
Price: $27.92 / 300 ml
This shampoo combines Octopirox with rosemary extract to deeply cleanse the scalp, control excess oil, and help keep flakes from coming back. With its pH-balanced formula and fresh, soothing rosemary scent, it turns every wash into a simple, enjoyable ritual, even for everyday use.
Price: $41 / 250 ml
The anti-dandruff Puroxine shampoo by Medavita combats dandruff from the first use! Its triple action formula also eliminates itching and redness of the scalp and leaves hair soft. Ultra-effective for all types of dandruff, it strengthens the scalp’s defense system to prevent its formation.
Like the two issues listed above, excessive sebum production is caused by a malfunction of the sebaceous glands. Produced in too great a quantity, sebum generally covers the hair roots. Sometimes, the overproduction is so intense that the sebum even covers the lengths, giving the appearance of wet hair that is actually completely dry.
To rebalance the sebum production of the scalp, there are several simple tips to adopt during your maintenance routine. Here are a few examples:
In this sense, the treatments that address this issue will generally be categorized as purifying or clarifying. Here are some of our favorite products to control sebum overproduction:
Price: $95 / 90 ml
The universal defense serum Potentialiste by Kérastase is designed to promote the health of the roots and scalp! Infused with ingredients that support the microbiome, it provides an immediate refreshing effect and combats scalp imbalances including sebum overproduction. Its balancing, protective, fortifying power, as well as its leave-in application and quick absorption make it a must-have!
Price: Starting at $26.90
Leaving hair light and clean, the Scalp Sync ritual by Biolage is aimed at oily hair. Composed of a purifying concentrate, a shampoo, a conditioner, and a balancing serum, the routine ‹eliminates up to 100% of residues, accumulations, and excess sebum, from the first use, without stripping or drying out the hair.
Price: $40 / 150ml – $84 / 600 ml
The lightweight normalizing shampoo Curbicia by René Furterer purifies the oily scalp and allows for spacing out the frequency of shampoos. Its lightweight formula is packed with natural ingredients with purifying and cleansing properties for a deep yet gentle wash. A bonus, the hair is enveloped in an incomparable fresh scent!
Price: $25.90 / 250 ml – $54.90 / 1000 ml
Low price can sometimes mean low results… In this case, it’s completely the opposite! The clarifying Hair Cleansing Cream by Redken dislodges impurities from the scalp as effectively as its competitors, but at a fraction of the price! Our experts all agree that it works wonders for treating excess sebum.
* Prices and availability of products are subject to change without notice.
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