Top 10 Scalp Scrubs

WHAT TO LOVE
This gentle scalp exfoliator contains sugar, which helps keep your natural moisture intact while taking down dandruff and buildup. 

NOTEWORTHY INFO
This scalp scrub contains Kristin Ess's proprietary "zip-up" strengthening complex, a blend of ingredients that work together to get rid of split ends.

WHAT TO LOVE
This best-selling scalp treatment from Nexxus is infused with elastin protein and marine minerals that help give your hair a glossy, full finish.

REVIEW HIGHLIGHT
Out of the nearly 2,000 5-star reviews for Nexxus's Clean & Pure Scalp Scrub, this one caught our eye: "I use this scalp scrub about once a week, and it makes my hair feel so clean and fresh that I don’t have to wash my hair for another four days or so. I have very thick hair that’s prone to oiliness. Other hair/scalp masks never helped and just made my hair feel dirtier. This stuff does the exact opposite, though!"

WHAT TO LOVE
The Never Salty Hair & Scalp Scrub has a sugar-based formula infused with sugar crystals, apple cider vinegar, coconut, and peppermint oils.

NOTEWORTHY DETAILS
The fancy, double-tipped applicator that comes with this scalp scrub helps make your hair routine a breeze. While your hair is wet, section it, then use the applicator to dole out the product directly onto your scalp.

WHAT TO LOVE
It's hard to beat a dermatologist-tested, cruelty-free, vegan scalp exfoliator that's safe for color- and keratin-treated hair. Oribe's Serene Scalp Exfoliating Scrub is just that, with a formula centered around alpha hydroxy acids (naturally occurring sugar compounds that help peel away the surface of your skin so that new cells generate and take their place).

HAIRCARE TIP
For the best results, use this scalp treatment once a week.

WHAT TO LOVE
You can skip the shampoo when using Ceremonia's Papaya Scalp Scrub, because this product is both an exfoliator and a purifying cleanser.

NOTEWORTHY DETAILS
The three key ingredients behind this whipped shampoo scrub are Bolivian mountain salt, papaya enzymes, and prickly pear extract. Together, these ingredients help exfoliate away flakes while nourishing your strands.

WHAT TO LOVE
dpHUE's Apple Cider Vinegar Scalp Scrub is an award-winning exfoliator that combines Himalayan sea salt, avocado oil, aloe vera, and (as you might have guessed) apple cider vinegar. Known for its ability to balance skin's pH, apple cider vinegar is particularly good at breaking down oils. 

REVIEW HIGHLIGHT
"I use this scrub to naturally exfoliate dead skin and purify the scalp and help stimulate circulation for healthy hair growth. I’ve been using it once a week and notice that my hair became shinier. It is easy to apply in portions and easy to wash away. It doesn’t make hair greasy or heavy after use. I always follow up with shampoo and conditioner. I’d definitely recommend it to everyone."

WHAT TO LOVE
Christophe Robin's Purifying Scalp Scrub is akin to a detox weekend at a spa for your scalp. In addition to breaking down build-up, this product provides long-lasting hydration. Plus, this scalp treatment won allure's Best of Beauty award for Hair Splurges in 2019.

NOTEWORTHY DETAILS
If you recently colored-treated your hair, this scrub offers a great way to relieve itchiness and remove chemical residue left on the scalp.

WHAT TO LOVE
NatureLab Tokyo's Perfect Shine Clarifying Scalp Scrub takes things up a notch with the infusion of sake water. It’s rich in probiotics that help to restore and rebalance natural pH levels in the scalp. 

HAIRCARE TIP
If you have a naturally oily scalp, try mixing a dollop of this scalp scrub with your shampoo a few times a week.

WHAT TO LOVE
With its micro exfoliants and cooling sensation, this deeply nourishing shampoo scrub feels more like an indulgent self-care session than a scalp exfoliator. According to reviewers, it'll make your scalp feel ultra-clean and keep you from having to wash your hair for days. Yes, days.

NOTEWORTHY DETAILS
If you're looking for a scalp scrub for dandruff, this one's a good option; a whopping 100% of participants who tested this shampoo said it defeated the dreaded flakes and irritation on their scalps.

WHAT TO LOVE
One thing you might not have expected out of the best scalp treatment the internet has to offer? You can use it from head to toe.

NOTEWORTHY DETAILS
Ouai's Scalp & Body Scrub is formulated with gently exfoliating sugar crystals that help scrub away product buildup and dead skin. It also has conditioning coconut oil and glycerin, both of which help your hair and skin stay hydrated.