Anti Dandruff shampoo - recommendations please!

AppleCore

I've recently started getting dandruff, no idea why and I need to buy something to treat it.

I've got quite long hair which gets dry so would normally use a shampoo which moisturises and I'm worried that an anti dandruff shampoo might be harsh and strip my hair.

Can anyone recommend a shampoo that is effective but kind to my hair?

Thank you!

lollipopsarah

Are you rinsing thoroughly?
nowadays you can get all in one shampoos, but my son hates them, so I have to get dandrufff shampoo and a bottle of conditioner - grrrrrr
great offers in some of the cheapo shops
good luck
x

suki1964

AppleCore wrote: »

I've recently started getting dandruff, no idea why and I need to buy something to treat it.

I've got quite long hair which gets dry so would normally use a shampoo which moisturises and I'm worried that an anti dandruff shampoo might be harsh and strip my hair.

Can anyone recommend a shampoo that is effective but kind to my hair?

Thank you!

Nizoral shampoo

Use twice a week

Use normal shampoo the rest of the time

divadee

elvive have started doing an anti dandruff shampoo for coloured hair so i would think that wasnt as harsh as some of the others on the market.

glowgirl_2

Head n shoulders smooth and silky used roughly every third wash doesn't dry my curly hair or dds super straight hair:)

belfastgirl23

I've been using Aveda scalp therapy shampoo for a long time and it's perfect for my very sensitive scalp. It's not cheap but it does last a long long time.

Edited to say I would steer clear of anti-dandruff shampoos, they are incredibly harsh on your hair and can often aggravate your condition. Go for milder gentler shampoos.

I know Boots will take back face creams if you react to them - they might be the same with shampoos??

AppleCore

belfastgirl23 wrote: »

Edited to say I would steer clear of anti-dandruff shampoos, they are incredibly harsh on your hair and can often aggravate your condition. Go for milder gentler shampoos.

Thanks for all the advice, I've got a few to choose from ny the looks of it

Belfastgirl, I suspected that most anti-dandruff shampoos were quite harsh, I did try Nizoral and even just using it once a week made my fine hair feel like wire wool. Shame really as I've heard its actually very effective.

suki1964

AppleCore wrote: »

Thanks for all the advice, I've got a few to choose from ny the looks of it

Belfastgirl, I suspected that most anti-dandruff shampoos were quite harsh, I did try Nizoral and even just using it once a week made my fine hair feel like wire wool. Shame really as I've heard its actually very effective.

Yes it makes your hair feel like wire wool but that happens with treatment shampoos for dandruff rather then shampoo that flushes away shampoo build up

Nizoral works on Seborrhoeic Dermatitis - a yeast infection which gives an itchy and scabby scalp. If you have that kind of dandruff you will know about it as it forms in patches and doesnt show as the head and shoulder adverts show - small white bits along partings

If you have just white "dust" then it really usually is only a shampoo build up and a gentle shampoo with a thorough rinsing regime will work

If you have flakes because of something else ( seb derm for a starter) then you need a dedicated medicated shampoo and use as instructed

belfastgirl23

Agree with suki, in some cases you will need to use those kinds of prescription type shampoos and it's worth talking to your pharmacist just to see do they think this is the case for you. I was thinking of head and shoulders type shampoo which gave me the worst itch I've ever had

randyravingrhian

Hi there,

Just wanted suggest / recommend Soak and Float solid shampoo from Lush. I use it for dandruff / flaky scalp....its quite mild, and leaves my hair in good condition....but takes some getting used to, if you are not used to solid shampoo!
Hth!

Edited to add - bit of a warning though, it honks / is not the most pleasant smelling product!

trigger2

Oh I love the smell of Lush Soak and Float - smells like tar mmmmmm ! Thank you for reminding me about it

OP my dd has that dermatitis on her scalp and I tend to buy either T gel or Alphosyl from Boots, but tbh I haven't found anything that completely gets rid of it.

Regards

Trigger