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Must-have treatments for soothing a dry, itchy scalp

Ditch the itch (for good)

By Tiarne Blackwell

Content Producer / May 15 2024

Dealing with dryness and irritation on your head can be a real nuisance, but don't worry – you're certainly not alone. There's potentially a slew of reasons behind that unwelcome itching. Yet, sometimes the culprit is as simple as a dry scalp.

The key to finding the right solution lies in understanding the root cause of your scalp's dryness and tailoring the treatment accordingly. Dry scalp issues can stem from a plethora of factors like harsh shampoos, fragrance sensitivity, environmental humidity levels, shower habits, medications, hormones, or even the natural process of ageing.

A dry scalp, scalp treatments are a good place to start your journey. Below, we've put together an edit of superior treatments that'll have you feeling confident and flake-free once again.

2024's Top 3 Best Dry Scalp Treatments
1. Davroe Scalp Remedy Lotion Spray, $23.96, Oz Hair & Beauty
2. The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA Serum For Scalp, $24, Sephora
3. Moroccanoil Dry Scalp Treatment, $46.99, Oz Hair & Beauty

The Best Dry Scalp Treatment Of 2024

Davroe Scalp Remedy Lotion Spray

from $23.96 at Oz Hair & Beauty

This gentle, nutrient-rich spray is infused with the natural plant extracts of aloe vera and Kakadu plump to clear dandruff and soothe an irritated scalp. Meanwhile, rice and quinoa proteins work extremely hard to protect and replenish essential moisture. Basically, this product is a jack of all trades.

Key features:

Infused with aloe vera, Kakadu plum, and rice and quinoa proteins
Clears dandruff
Soothes an irritated scalp
Moisture replenishing

Available at:

$23.96 from Oz Hair & Beauty
$29.95 from Adore Beauty

The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA Serum For Scalp

from $24 at Sephora

Hair serums can treat a variety of hair concerns, but they can also really benefit the scalp. This milky serum combines ingredients that mimic the function of natural moisturising factors, as well as hyaluronic acid and squalane that are naturally produced within the skin. To put it simply, it's designed to support scalp hydration and help ease discomfort caused by dryness.

Key features:

Infused with hyaluronic acid and squalane
Ingredients mimic the function of natural moisturising factors
Supports scalp hydration

Available at:

$24 from Sephora
$24.40 from The Iconic
$24.40 from Priceline

Moroccanoil Dry Scalp Treatment

from $46.99 at Oz Hair & Beauty

If the name didn't give it away, Moroccanoil's Dry Scalp Treatment is a professional scalp treatment designed to...you guessed it, soothe and moisturise the scalp. It also helps relieve irritation, improve circulation and treat the hair follicles at the root, encouraging shiny, lustrous hair that looks and feels healthier. Added bonus? It's fragrance with the Moroccanoil signature scent (a blend of spicy amber and warm florals), so that you can walk around feeling and smelling your very best.

Key features:

Soothes and moisturises dry scalp
Enhances shine
Promotes lustrous and healthy hair

Available at:

$46.99 from Oz Hair & Beauty
$47 from Sephora
$47 from Adore Beauty

Aveda Invati Advanced Scalp Revitalizer

from $84 at Oz Hair & Beauty

If you’re looking for a dry, flaky scalp treatment that takes a gentler, more holistic approach to treating dandruff and dry scalps, this cruelty-free, vegan formula has been designed to soothe and leave your entire head (AKA your hair and scalp) beaming with health. It contains natural ingredients like ginseng and certified organic turmeric to gently (but firmly) treat those flaky locks.

Key features:

Infused with ginseng and turmeric
Cruelty-free and vegan
Soothes and gently cleanses a flaky scalp

Available at:

$84 (usually $105) from Oz Hair & Beauty
$105 from Adore Beauty

Alterna Renewing Scalp Care Hemp Leave-On Treatment

from $32.18 at Oz Hair & Beauty

The Alterna Renewing Scalp Care Hemp Leave-On Treatment has some seriously fab reviews from fellow dry scalp sufferers, with one even saying it's like giving yourself a DIY salon visit. But what exactly does it do, you ask? Well, enriched with the nourishing properties of hemp oil, it works to revitalise hair and soothe the scalp, while providing essential moisture and nutrients to promote strong, healthy hair.

Key features:

Infused with nourishing hemp oil
Revitalises damaged hair
Soothes dry scalp

Available at:

$32.18 (usually $49.50) from Oz Hair & Beauty
$34.65 (usually $49.50) from Adore Beauty
$50 from Sephora

Main image credit: @hoskelsa

Are you fighting a losing battle against your sensitive scalp? Check out these leading products that'll give you the healthiest head of your life.

Tiarne Blackwell

Tiarne is BEAUTYcrew's Content Producer. Between crafting narratives about all things beauty, you might catch her indulging in an endless stream of TikTok videos and obsessing over her dog. Her words have also appeared across other mastheads such as Better Homes & Gardens, New Idea, Now To Love, Bounty Parents and more.