I had terrible dandruff for years – nothing worked until a $6 drugstore product, it’s been great for me for 10 years
AN itchy and flaky scalp brought nothing but frustration to one woman until she found a budget-friendly buy.
She said prescription-strength shampoos weren’t as effective as the drugstore haircare product for treating her dandruff.
The beauty enthusiast revealed how she transformed her hair and scalp in response to a post on Reddit.
“I had terrible dandruff for years,” she said, writing under the handle Telemere125.
“I swapped between various medicated shampoos every couple of months because one would work for a while, then sort of wear off.
“I even tried prescription-strength ones. None worked for more than a few months.”
She confessed to not having high expectations when she tried Head & Shoulders 2-in-1 Dandruff Shampoo + Conditioner with Almond Oil.
“It did not leave my hair with the same feeling as other shampoos, nor what I expected a shampoo to do”,” she said.
“My hair and scalp were very moisturized, to the point that I was afraid it would look oily.
“I already have oily hair, so I expected it to be doubly so.
“After just a couple weeks of use, all my scalp itching stopped and all the dandruff went away.
“I’ve never had to switch and that was about 10 years ago.”
She reassured dandruff sufferers they should use a moisturizing shampoo to keep flakes at bay.
Many people upvoted the post and other responses agreed that moisturizing products help treat dryness and itching.
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Head & Shoulders Dry Scalp Care 2-in-1 Dandruff Shampoo + Conditioner with Almond Oil costs $5.99 at Target.
According to the brand, their zinc pyrithione formula relieves irritation, controls oiliness, and removes visible flakes.
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Head & Shoulders Dry Scalp Care 2-in-1 Dandruff Shampoo + Conditioner with Almond Oil, $5.99, Target
They recommend wetting the hair before massaging the product onto the scalp and rinsing it out.
The best dandruff control is achieved by using the shampoo twice a week.
Target customers have given it a whopping 4.4-star rating out of a possible 5 and penned honest reviews.
“Works like a charm! Hair smells great afterward and has a shiny, soft consistency,” one person said.
“I don’t need to use hair oils after using this product which is a major plus.”
Another shopper said the shampoo has become a staple in their haircare routine.
“When I say that my scalp was dry and hurting from the cold Wisconsin air,” they said.
“This shampoo and conditioner DELIVERED! Seriously!
“I have type 4 hair and I have never experienced a product that the moment I applied it to my roots my scalp and hair was automatically transformed and the dryness went away.”
What causes dandruff?
According to Medical News Today, dandruff is common from the teen years up to midlife with symptoms including flakes of skin and itching.
Weather, stress levels, medical conditions, and certain hair products may increase the chances of developing dandruff.
Alongside using hair products designed to target dandruff, managing stress and brushing the hair often may help to manage the condition at home.
Dietary supplements such as zinc, B vitamins, and omega-6 may also be beneficial.