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Itchy head need shampoo recommended action please

74 replies

cheeseisthebest · 14/02/2023 20:57

My head is so dry and itchy, its not nits! I've been using tresemme shampoo and conditioner and I think it's stripping my hair. Whats a good, gentle shampoo and conditioner please?

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plumduck · 14/02/2023 21:00

Do you have flakes?

plumduck · 14/02/2023 21:01

If you have flakes you need the vichy dercos shampoo

Theraffarian · 14/02/2023 21:02

Head and shoulders do one for itchy scalps , I ended up using it after not getting on with a gruum solid shampoo bar , don’t need to have dandruff to use it , it just seems to rebalance things.

girlmumma2019 · 14/02/2023 21:09

The body shop ginger shampoo, I go between that and head and shoulders itchy scalp shampoo and they are the only ones that work for me.

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cheeseisthebest · 14/02/2023 21:09

I do not know why the word action is in there!

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cheeseisthebest · 14/02/2023 21:10

No not got flakes.

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ABlindAssassin · 14/02/2023 21:12

Philip Kingsley itchy scalp shampoo

cakeandteajustforme · 14/02/2023 21:12

Nizoral. Was recommended by dermatologist. It's amazing. For context on my scalp - if I scratch it I'll always get a buildup of white gunk under my nails, so very prone to dry scalp.

FeelinSpendy · 14/02/2023 21:12

The Body Shop ginger shampoo is fantastic for soothing an itchy scalp.

Christmascracker0 · 14/02/2023 21:14

I love the Aveeno shampoos for soothing my scalp. I’m using the pink Maui shampoo now which is also really nice!

RosesAndHellebores · 14/02/2023 21:14

I had a flaky itchy scalp for nearly two years after using a John Frieda Shampoo. I tried things recommended by the pharmacist, body shop ginger stuff, betnovate liquid, H&Sh's. Eventually I found the Head & Shoulders stuff for very very dry and itchy scalp. Shampoo, Conditioner and balm stuff in a smaller container. Pale blue/green packing. Cleared up after two go's.

Novita · 14/02/2023 21:21

Change to different shampoo. I was using Tigi all the time and slowly my head got itchier and itchier. I changed to cheap supermarket shampoo and itchiness went away. Maybe I had gotten allergic to tigi.

Pigtailsandall · 14/02/2023 21:38

Capasal. It's a medicated salicylic acid shampoo from the pharmacy. You need something that has proper qualities, not just clever branding

pursudebyablackdog · 14/02/2023 21:45

Original mint source.

OffYouPopNow · 14/02/2023 21:48

As I am -dry and itchy shampoo.

I’ve spent £££’s over the last 3 year trying to resolve my itching. I’ve tried everything from T-gel, Nizorel ,body shop ginger, Teatree, salicylic acid, head and shoulders…… so, so many shampoos.

drumroll · 14/02/2023 21:49

I have the exact same issue with the same brand . Itchy scalp and hair not as healthy looking . I also noticed my hair gets very greasy quickly after using Tressemme ! Won't be using it again .

Warriormum1 · 14/02/2023 21:50

plumduck · 14/02/2023 21:01

If you have flakes you need the vichy dercos shampoo

I second Vichy Dercos! Only thing that works for me.

Soggyhouse · 14/02/2023 21:53

After 3 years of an itchy scalp and trying everything I was recommended I've now been using wella sensocalm for 3 months with no issues. Im a new woman!

Georgie8 · 14/02/2023 21:53

Tried Philip Kingsley and others to no avail. Abroad with very limited choice, so used Head and Shoulders Coconut shampoo -Game Changer!! Don’t use anything else now and also don’t need to use conditioner every wash. Saving several hundred pounds a year!

RogueV · 14/02/2023 21:58

Nizoral
Neutrogena T Gel
Alphosyl -
To get rid

Vosene original as every day

The Philip Kingsley one is £££ and shit.

Ifulikepinacoladas · 14/02/2023 21:59

girlmumma2019 · 14/02/2023 21:09

The body shop ginger shampoo, I go between that and head and shoulders itchy scalp shampoo and they are the only ones that work for me.

Yes to The Body Shop ginger range, it's the only thing that doesn't make DD itch.

FindingMeno · 14/02/2023 21:59

Ditch anything with sls.

Snoopystick · 14/02/2023 22:03

Tresemme did this to my scalp too, I mentioned it to my hairdresser and she said it’s very ‘strong’ - think she meant chemical heavy. I think pretty much any other shampoo would be better. Agree with a previous poster about the ginger body shop shampoo - it’s lovely and smells gorgeous

Ireallydohope · 15/02/2023 04:56

Redken in the dark blue bottle

TigerMog · 15/02/2023 06:57

I've just bought Aveeno apple cider shampoo for this

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B08W6BXJYV?ref=ppxpt22mobbbprod_image