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Scalp Care 101: The Tips & Products You Need To Build The Ultimate Scalp Routine

Scalp Care 101: The Tips & Products You Need To Build The Ultimate Scalp Routine

Your guide to personalized TLC specific to your scalp’s needs.

Here at Hair.com, we’ve talked a lot about the skinification of hair (aka, mimicking skin care practices in your hair care routine). If you’ve been following along, you already know the importance of caring for your scalp—and we’re here to share everything you need to know about how to upgrade your scalp care routine (and achieve a healthier mane).

Before you kick off your scalp care routine, it’s essential to evaluate the current state of your scalp. Are you dealing with dryness? Looking to combat dandruff? Concerned about hair thinning? Before you build a product line-up for your scalp, we recommend seeing a salon professional, who can evaluate your scalp and help you create a routine specific to your concerns.

Looking to make your hair care routine more scalp-centric? We’re here to help! Whether you’re simply looking to pay more mind to your scalp or target specific scalp woes, keep scrolling for the tips and products you need to know about to care for your scalp the right way.

What The Pros Say:

  1. Kick off your routine with a pre-shampoo treatment.
  2. Exfoliate your scalp once or twice a week.
  3. Give yourself an at-home scalp massage.
  4. Use hydrating hair products to prevent dryness and flakes.
  5. Pick up UV-protecting products to shield your scalp from the sun.
  6. Avoid tight hairstyles.

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Kérastase

Specifique Bain Divalent Shampoo

A balancing shampoo for oily hair and roots

One size only for Specifique Bain Divalent Shampoo

8.45 fl oz

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Kérastase

Specifique Argile Équilibrante Cleansing Clay

A purifying cleansing clay for oily hair and roots

One size only for Specifique Argile Équilibrante Cleansing Clay

8.45 fl oz

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Kérastase

Specifique Potentialiste Serum

A protective serum for unbalanced scalps

One size only for Specifique Potentialiste Serum

3.1 fl oz

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Kérastase

Scrub Energisant Deep Cleaning Fusio Dose Scrub

An energizing sea salt scalp scrub to remove impurities

One size only for Scrub Energisant Deep Cleaning Fusio Dose Scrub

8.5 fl oz

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Kérastase

Scrub Apaisant Deep Clean Fusio Dose Scrub

A calming gel scalp scrub to cleanse the scalp

One size only for Scrub Apaisant Deep Clean Fusio Dose Scrub

8.5 fl oz

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Biolage Professional

Hydra Source Shampoo

A gentle, moisturizing shampoo for dry hair.

Select a Size for Hydra Source Shampoo

1.7 fl oz13.5 fl oz33.8 fl oz

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Biolage Professional

Hydra Source Conditioner

A moisturizing conditioner for dry hair.

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1.7 fl oz9.5 fl oz16.9 fl oz

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Mizani

Scalp Care Shampoo

An anti-dandruff shampoo for dry scalps.

One size only for Scalp Care Shampoo

16.9 fl oz

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Mizani

Scalp Care Conditioner

An anti-dandruff conditioner for dry scalps.

One size only for Scalp Care Conditioner

16.9 fl oz

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Biolage Professional

Scalp Sync Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

An anti-dandruff shampoo for proper scalp care.

Select a Size for Scalp Sync Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

13.5 fl oz33.8 fl oz

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Biolage Professional

Scalp Sync Mint Conditioner

A soothing, nourishing conditioner for scalp care.

Select a Size for Scalp Sync Mint Conditioner

13.5 fl oz33.8 fl oz

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Kérastase

Initialiste Advanced Scalp & Hair Serum

A specialized scalp and hair treatment that will leave hair looking shinier and feeling thicker.

One size only for Initialiste Advanced Scalp & Hair Serum

2 fl oz

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Pureology

Hydrate Shampoo

A deeply hydrating, color-preserving shampoo for normal to thick dry, color-treated hair.

Select a Size for Hydrate Shampoo

1.7 fl oz9 fl oz33.8 fl oz

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Watch an expert demonstrate how to manage an oily scalp and dry ends.

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Biolage Professional

Hydra Source Deep Treatment Pack Multi Use Hair Mask

A vegan, moisturizing deep treatment hair mask for dry, dull or damaged hair.

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3.4 fl oz10.1 fl oz

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