These Scalp Oils and Serums Will Improve the Health of Your Hair
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Tired of hair that looks anything but healthy? It's time to get to the root of the problem, and we mean that quite literally: Approaching your hair care from the scalp down can lead to the best-looking (and feeling) strands of your life. While implementing a scalp massage into your shower routine can help stimulate blood flow, adding a scalp oil or serum will do even more good. Before picking just any product for the job, consider choosing one of these top-rated formulas, below.
Top Picks
Scalp Oil for Sensitive Skin: Briogeo "B.Well" 100mg CBD + Arnica Flower Soothing Skin & Scalp Oil
Scalp Oil for Growing Out Long Hair: Mielle Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oil
Scalp Oil for Detoxifying: Amika Reset Charcoal Detoxifying Scalp Cleansing Oil
Itch-Soothing Scalp Oil: Pacifica Scalp Love Rosemary Mint Serum
Vitamin-Rich Scalp Serum: Virtue Topical Scalp Supplement Serum
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Briogeo
Made with CBD and arnica flower extract, this scalp oil is gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin. It's fragrance free and works wonders for dry, irritated dermis, whether on your scalp or body.
Shop Now: Briogeo "B.Well" 100mg CBD + Arnica Flower Soothing Skin & Scalp Oil, $48, sephora.com.
The Mane Choice
This oil is particularly great for those looking to achieve thicker, fuller hair. The top-rated formula is jam-packed with vitamins that make strands look their best.
Shop Now: The Mane Choice The Alpha Multi-Vitamin Scalp Growth Oil, $11.99, ulta.com.
Mielle
You might not think that a scalp oil could do anything for your ends, but this one is specifically designed to help people grow and retain their length. It's formulated with a variety of essential oils renowned for smoothing and preventing split ends. The result? Longer, stronger hair.
Shop Now: Mielle Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oil, $9.99, target.com.
Fable & Mane
Designed to be used prior to shampooing and conditioning, this oil improves scalp circulation, restores damaged strands, and strengthens from roots to tips.
Shop Now: Fable & Mane HoliRoots Pre-wash Hair Treatment Oil, $34, sephora.com.
SheaMoisture
If you're dealing with any damage or discomfort, this nourishing, tea tree oil-infused product hydrates the scalp and soothes hair when it's worn in protective styles.
Shop Now: SheaMoisture Wig & Weave Tea Tree & Borage Seed Oil Scalp Soother, $11.99, ulta.com.
Amika
The more products you layer into your hair, the more they can build up on your scalp. Don't worry—this charcoal-infused cleansing oil works to cut through that excess, making hair feel cleaner and fresher than ever.
Shop Now: Amika Reset Charcoal Detoxifying Scalp Cleansing Oil, $25, sephora.com.
Pacifica
There's a reason why rosemary and mint are popular ingredients in scalp products: they boost circulation and are known to reduce itching. This particular version also touts thyme extract and witch hazel to slough away dead skin cells and build-up while simultaneously soothing.
Shop Now: Pacifica Scalp Love Rosemary Mint Serum, $11, ulta.com.
Kérastase
This scalp and hair serum is infused with strengthening ceramides, antioxidant-rich green tea extract, and UV filters to hydrate and calm the scalp. Depending on your goal, you can either apply it directly to your crown or focus on your ends.
Shop Now: Kérastase Initialiste Advanced Scalp & Hair Serum, $53, sephora.com.
Virtue
This isn't your typical scalp serum. Rather, it's a topical vitamin designed to help balance your scalp's delicate ecosystem. Rich in keratin and B vitamins, the nightly products works to soothe the scalp and strengthen strands from the root.
Shop Now: Virtue Topical Scalp Supplement, $54, ulta.com.
Sunday Riley
Craving a deeper clean? This clarifying scalp treatment serum exfoliates at the roots, effectively boosting circulation and promoting growth.
Shop Now: Sunday Riley Clean Rinse Clarifying Scalp Treatment Serum, $48, ulta.com.
