The Only Anti-Dandruff Shampoos You'll Ever Need

There are certain things that creep up when you’re least expecting or wanting them to. There are also those things that always fall into place, exactly how you’d like them to. This is, of course, about the former because how often does the latter happen, anyway!

That poignant beginning aside, this piece is about dandruff, and more importantly, the shampoos that could help you fight it. Because if you have hair, you’re going to have some amount of dandruff sometime or the other. We don’t make the rules. That’s just how the universe has ordained things, unfortunately.

What causes dandruff?

Those white flakes on your scalp that soon start falling on your shoulders and the clothes you’re wearing? Here are the causes for their existence:

Excess Oil Production

The most common cause of dandruff, this combined with sensitivity to a yeast (malassezia) which lives commonly on your scalp, is what leads to dandruff in most cases

Poor Hair Hygiene

If you aren’t washing your hair enough, all that oil, sweat and dirt also causes dandruff

Diet and Lifestyle

Lack of adequate amounts of zinc, vitamin B and essential fatty acids can cause dandruff issues

Dry Skin

If you’re scalp is too dry, it’s fertile ground for dandruff to pop up

Skin Conditions

From fungal infections to eczema and psoriasis, everything can cause dandruff either as a symptom or side-effect

Hair Products

If you’ve been using a gel or cream which large amount of alcohol, it could cause dandruff issues too

How to treat dandruff

First things first, fix your diet and lifestyle. Eat right, fix your stress levels and ensure adequate hair hygiene. And if suffering from any ailment, obviously finish your treatment. All this will be enough to ensure your dandruff issues are prevented in the near future.

As for the dandruff living on your scalp, that requires a shampoo that’s designed to address it, and potent enough to work well. For that we’ve curated our picks of the best anti-dandruff shampoos available, each of which are fabulous. Plus, these are all at specific price points to suit every kind of budget, so you won’t have to fret about spending too much (or too little) on a shampoo either.

In terms of usage, use them everyday to rid yourself of dandruff. And going forward, you could also use them for every alternate wash as a preventative measure, should you wish to employ one.

Anti-Dandruff Shampoos We Recommend:

Bare Anatomy Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

₹249 (100 ml)

OUAI Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

₹4,350 (300 ml)

Forest Essentials Bhringraj & Shikakai Hair Cleanser

₹550 (50 ml)

L'Oreal Professionnel Scalp Advanced Anti-Dandruff Dermo-Clarifier Shampoo

₹990 (300 ml)

Kerastase Symbiose Purete Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

₹2,950 (250 ml)

Bioderma Anti Dandruff Intense Shampoo

₹1,768 (125 ml)

L'Occitane Anti Dandruff Shampoo

₹2,250 (300 ml)