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Is dandruff shampoo bad for my hair?

In this article you will learn that dandruff shampoo is not harmful to your hair; instead, it helps prevent damage caused by dandruff. Research indicates that dandruff can lead to surface damage and a weaker protein structure in hair, while scratching exacerbates cuticle damage and dullness. Dermatologists recommend using dandruff shampoo like Head & Shoulders every time you wash your hair to manage this chronic condition effectively, as it combines advanced scalp care with beauty shampoo ingredients.

Let’s bust a myth: Dandruff shampoo is not bad for your hair. In fact, research has found that having dandruff is bad for your hair.

So, if you don’t regularly or even occasionally help your scalp fight against dandruff, your hair could suffer.

Hair that grows from a dandruff-affected scalp has more surface damage and a weaker protein structure. Increased scratching due to dandruff can also increase hair cuticle damage and dullness.

Essentially, as it works to eliminate dandruff, Head & Shoulders keeps your hair looking beautiful by helping prevent dandruff-related damage.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I USE DANDRUFF SHAMPOO?

For maximum dandruff control, you should use dandruff shampoo every time you wash your hair.

That’s because dermatologists agree that dandruff is a chronic condition, which, without treatment, will return. So if you are asking yourself, “Should I use dandruff shampoo every day?” rest assured that Head & Shoulders shampoo eliminates dandruff and is also gentle on your hair.

Some people think only harsh products can combat dandruff, but nothing is further from the truth. We’ve spent 50 years perfecting Head & Shoulders for everyday use.

Head & Shoulders combines advanced scalp care with the best ingredients of beauty shampoos: cleansers, conditioners and delightful fragrances. That’s why Head & Shoulders is the #1 selling shampoo in the world.*

* P&G Calculation based on Nielsen sales information 2022.