When it comes to our haircare routine, we’ve got the standard shampoo, conditioner and weekly hair mask steps of our in-shower ritual committed to memory.
But for some reason when it comes to our scalp health we tend to rely on haphazard 30-second head massages to do the job. Unfortunately, this lackadaisical approach to the undervalued skin on our heads just isn’t going to cut it.
If you’re ready to take your haircare routine to the next level by adopting some healthy scalp care habits, then you have to try a scalp scrub.
Fantastic at exfoliating dead skin cells, removing scalp build up and excess oil, and bringing some balance back to the finely tuned scalp microbiome, a scalp scrub is a simple solution for incorporating better scalp habits into your weekly routine.
Need help finding the right scalp scrub for you? Look no further. Here, bh explores the best scalp scrubs to shop in Australia.
2024’s Top 3 Best Scalp Scrubs
- Body Blendz Scalp & Hair Scrub Shampoo, $29.95, Body Blendz
- Christophe Robin Cleansing Purifying Scrub with Sea Salt, $72, Sephora
- OUAI Scalp & Body Scrub, $73, Sephora
The best scalp scrub 2024
Body Blendz Scalp & Hair Scrub Shampoo
from $29.95 at Body Blendz
Our unofficial favourite dupe for Christophe Robin’s Cleansing Purifying Scrub with Sea Salt ($72 from Sephora), the Body Blendz Scalp & Hair Scrub Shampoo is pumped full of scalp-loving active ingredients. There’s exfoliating pink Himalayan salt, shine-enhancing peppermint oil, static and frizz-smoothing guar bean, strengthening and hair growth promoting Abyssinia oil, and hydrating shea butter, glycerin, and jojoba oil. You can cop the Body Blendz Scalp & Hair Scrub Shampoo solo or invest in the Body Blendz Hair Pro Duo, which contains the Body Blendz Scalp & Hair Scrub Shampoo and the Body Blendz Hair Treatment Mask.
Key features:
- Pink Himalayan salt detoxifies, deep cleanses, and removes dandruff and dead cell build-up
- Guar bean removes static frizz from hair
- Abyssinia oil strengthens hair and promotes thicker and stronger hair growth
- Shea butter, glycerin, and jojoba oil hydrate the scalp and hair strands
- Peppermint oil relieves dry scalp, stimulates hair growth, and enhances shine
Available at:
- $29.95 from Body Blendz (Scalp Scrub only)
- $55 (usually $59.98) from Body Blendz (Scalp Scrub & Hair Mask Duo)
Christophe Robin Cleansing Purifying Scrub with Sea Salt
from $72 at Sephora
Formulated with 100 per cent plant active ingredients like gently exfoliating sea salt crystals, balancing and hydrating natural carbohydrate complex, and calming Bisabolol, this salt scrub can be used once a week or after colouring your hair to massage, exfoliate and revitalise the scalp.
Key features:
- Emulsifies when combined with water
- Contains gently exfoliating sea salt crystals
- Natural carbohydrate complex hydrates and balances the scalp
- Bisabolol calms the scalp
- Can be used on colour treated hair
Available at:
- $72 from Sephora
- $72 from Adore Beauty
- $72 from Oz Hair & Beauty
OUAI Scalp & Body Scrub
from $73 at Sephora
This scrub performs double duty as an exfoliating scalp and body treatment. Designed to be used as a weekly detox, it contains a blend of sugar crystals and probiotics, which work together to purify and balance the skin, from head to toe.
Key features:
- Massage into scalp and body using circular motions for best results
- Contains sugar crystals and probiotics
- Exfoliates
- Balances
- Purifies
Available at:
- $73 from Sephora
georgiemane Scalp Scrub
from $24.49 at Look Fantastic
This scalp scrub helps to remove dry flakes, product build-up, and excess oil whilst also promoting hair growth by creating a healthy scalp environment.
Key features:
- Contains moisturising glycerin, argan oil, shea butter, castor seed oil, grape seed oil, avocado oil, olive oil, coconut oil, Abyssinia oil
- Removes dry flakes, dead skin, product build-up and excess oil
- Promotes hair growth
- Supports a healthy scalp
Available at:
- $24.49 from Look Fantastic
- $29.74 from Oz Hair & Beauty
- $34.99 from Priceline
Sephora Collection Cleansing Scalp Scrub
from $34 at Sephora
This cleansing scalp scrub is enriched with sea salt and apple cider vinegar to help purify the scalp and enhance shine.
Key features:
- Sea salt exfoliates
- Apple cider vinegar purifies and enhances shine
- Removes dirt, excess sebum and dead skin cells
- The jar is made of 68 per cent recycled plastic
- The formula contains 49 per cent less water than traditional formulas
Available at:
- $34 from Sephora
What is best to exfoliate the scalp?
Using a scalp scrub or a chemical exfoliant such as glycolic acid is the best way to exfoliate the scalp, removing dead skin cells and promoting a healthy scalp environment.
Do dermatologists recommend scalp scrubs?
Dermatologists recommend scalp scrubs, however they do mention that if you have a pre-existing skin condition such as eczema or psoriasis, sensitive skin or cuts and grazes on your scalp, then a scalp scrub will be too abrasive for you to use and could actually damage the skin.
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- The Best Haircare Products Under $15
Main image credit: @alessandraambrosio
Shedding the scalp makes way for a spotless, sound follicle to work productively, and thus can assist with hair development
Shedding the scalp makes way for a spotless, sound follicle to work productively, and thus can assist with hair growth
love me a scalp scrub
They look very refreshing
Christophe Robin is the only scalp scrub that works for me and I always wait for it for go on sale.
Haven’t even considered a scalp scrub before, looks lux!
I haven’t tried any of these but I use Sukin’s Scalp treatment once a month and find it good. I have sensitive skin and an itchy scalp and this helps