Fight Flakes – Dandruff Treatment Options

For Active or
All-Natural Guys

Formulated with 11 botanical ingredients to target sweat-induced dandruff, this shampoo is formulated with aloe and tea tree oil to help control dandruff. But this is the gentlest of the bottles here, so it may not be strong enough for more serious cases of flaking. But if you just have mild dryness, or want something you can use daily, this will leave your hair feeling clean and cared for without stripping it.

Tea tree oil shampoo,
$27.95 / $25.15 by Kick

Best for Coarse
and Thinning Hair

Apple cider vinegar balances the pH of your scalp’s skin and can unclog hair follicles that have been blocked by dried skin cells, which is why it’s great for anyone thinning up top. This option from SheaMoisture combines vinegar with vitamin B3 and shea butter for a moisturizing shampoo that’s also great for coarse and curly hair to help it grow strong.

Anti-dandruff shampoo,
$13.99 / $10.49 by SheaMoisture

The Non-Shampoo
Treatment

If your scalp is more irritated, red and flaking (possibly from mild psoriasis), you may need a topical treatment like this one from Aesop. It’s a tad pricey and requires you to apply it before getting into the shower, but because it sits directly on the skin for 15 minutes, it seeps in and really works fast. Testers reported a noticeable reduction in flaking, shedding and irritation within a few days. This is also good for guys who don’t want to constantly shampoo. Just rinse it out with water in the shower.

Sage & Cedar scalp treatment,
$37 by Aesop