Scrubs for the scalp: top 10 best products

Hair health starts with scalp care – a simple truth that everyone should remember. The best scalp scrubs that will give you the cleanest, shiny and, most importantly, healthy hair are in the inform.com.de selection.

Scalp care is a step that many people skip, but in vain. If you regularly use dry shampoos, styling mousses, fixing sprays and any other leave-in hair products, deep cleansing of the scalp should be an important step in your beauty routine. Scrubs are perfect for this. These products gently remove dead cells and cleanse the surface of the scalp from various contaminants: sweat, grease and residues of styling products.

Regularly using head scrubs (once or twice a week), you will quickly make your hair healthier, shiny and well-groomed, relieve it of dullness, dryness, dandruff and even hair loss. Due to head massage, blood circulation is accelerated, hair is strengthened, and their growth is activated. 

You can make such a cleanser at home (recipes – here) or find a ready-made solution in the line of your favorite brand. We have compiled ten of the best scalp scrubs that will give you healthy hair. In addition, they are insanely pleasant to use and smell delicious.

R+Co, Crown Scalp Scrub

R+Co's Detox Scalp Scrub contains a host of beneficial natural ingredients such as Ecuadorian Ivory Palm Seed Powder to exfoliate the scalp, Kaolin Clay to absorb excess oil, and Argan Oil to nourish and hydrate hair. In addition, it has a bright aroma that will invigorate you during your morning shower. Volume 162 ml, estimated price $38.

Oribe, Serene Scalp Exfoliating Scrub

Believe me, this scrub for sensitive scalp is worth every penny. Oribe knows his stuff when it comes to really healthy and “happy" hair. Powerful formula contains AHAs to dissolve dead skin cells and deeply cleanse hair follicles, plus gentle exfoliating beads to remove impurities. Plant extracts, in turn, provide antioxidant protection and soothe the scalp. Volume 125 ml, estimated price $52.

Ouai, Scalp & Body Scrub

Ouai's rose and white musk exfoliating scrub is a product you want to cover yourself from head to toe. The good news is that you can do it: it is designed for the scalp and body. Formulated with sugar granules and balancing coconut-based probiotics to gently exfoliate and support the skin's natural microbiome. It can be mixed with a drop of shampoo to enhance the cleansing effect. Volume 250 g, estimated price $38.

Drunk Elephant, T.L.C. Happi Scalp Scrub

The Drunk Elephant hair care line was developed in collaboration with celebrity hairdresser Chris McMillan (a close friend of Jennifer Aniston ), so you can be sure that this product was created with great love and care. Happi Scalp uses two forms of exfoliation: chemical exfoliation with a mixture of AHAs and BHAs, and physical exfoliation with biodegradable cellulose beads. Plus, it contains a blend of six antioxidant plant oils that nourish and hydrate the scalp. Volume 180 ml, estimated price $36.

Davines, Only Sea Salt Scrub Cleanser

Solu Sea Salt Purifying Scrub Paste deeply refreshes the scalp, removing impurities and accumulated pollutants. Sugar beet (beet) extract, thanks to its gentle foam, softens and moisturizes the hair, and red scrubbing balls derived from jojoba provide gentle scrubbing of the scalp. The tool gives the hair a long-lasting feeling of cleanliness and energy. Super thing for those who quickly get dirty scalp. Volume 250 ml, estimated price $25.

Briogeo, Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro—exfoliating Shampoo

A scalp scrub with moisturizing ingredients is a salvation if you have dry hair, otherwise you risk aggravating their condition. Briogeo Scrub Shampoo is formulated with coconut oil to boost moisture levels and micro-exfoliants to gently remove impurities and dandruff. Peppermint, spearmint and tea tree oils relieve itching and irritation. The charcoal in the composition works just like your favorite clay face mask, only it cleans the pores on the head. Volume 236 ml, estimated price $42.

Goop, G.Tox Himalayan Salt Scalp Scrub Shampoo

Another 2 in 1 find is the Goop Himalayan Salt Scrub Shampoo. It is also suitable for those with very dry hair as moringa and rosehip oils provide deep hydration. It has a more mousse, creamy texture than others, which naturally makes the scrub softer and more gentle. The scent (all derived from essential oils) is also delicious, an invigorating combination of rosemary with herbs, oranges and fresh mint. Volume 200 ml, estimated price $42.

Eco, Volumizing Sugar Scalp Scrub

The Ikoo Delicate Sugar Scrub for the scalp is responsible not only for cleansing, but also for volume – its components eliminate excess oil at the roots, thereby helping the hair to stay voluminous longer. The composition contains sucrose crystals and Moroccan volcanic clay Ghassoul (it is she who adsorbs sebum and saturates the hair with useful minerals). Curls become airy and easy to style. Volume 250 ml, estimated price $15.

Christophe Robin, Cleansing Purifying Scrub With Sea Salt

The legendary Christophe Robin Cleansing Head Scrub was originally developed to remove chemicals after professional salon hair coloring. Now it is very popular in the home care of ordinary girls due to the fact that it leaves the roots incredibly clean, and the hair – light and full of life. Use it twice a week. Volume 75 ml, estimated price $19.

Omorovicza, Revitalizing Scalp Mask

This is a pre-shampoo mask that cleanses the scalp with therapeutic Hungarian mud that dissolves all types of impurities and effectively removes toxins. The applicator nozzle makes it easier to apply the product to the roots, which owners of thicker hair types will undoubtedly appreciate. Simply apply it to damp roots, leave on for 10-15 minutes and then rinse. Result? Soft, silky and shiny hair and perfectly hydrated scalp. Volume 200 ml, estimated price $79.