Head & Shoulders Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 650ml

Description

What it does

Dandruff is not a dryness problem, it is a scalp problem. Head & Shoulders works on the cause rather than the symptom: zinc pyrithione reduces the microbe activity that drives flaking, so the scalp stops shedding and stops itching. Visible flakes clear with regular use, and the relief holds as long as you keep washing with it.

This is the 650ml Thailand import, the large family size. At a normal wash routine it lasts a single user roughly four to five months, which makes it far better value per wash than the 200ml and 400ml bottles sold locally.

Who it suits

Anyone dealing with visible white flakes, a scalp that itches through the day, or the tight feeling that follows a hot dusty commute. It is safe for daily use, safe for colour-treated hair, and works for men and women equally. If your scalp is oily by the second day, this is a good everyday wash.

How to use

Apply to wet hair and work into the scalp rather than the lengths, because the scalp is where dandruff lives. Leave it for one to two minutes so the active ingredient has time to act, then rinse well. Use it three to four times a week until flaking clears, then twice a week to keep it away.

Follow with a conditioner on the mid-lengths and ends if your hair runs dry. Do not condition the scalp.

Key ingredients

Zinc pyrithione is the active. It is one of the few anti-dandruff ingredients with decades of clinical use behind it, and it is what separates a medicated wash from a shampoo that simply smells clean.

Good to know

Imported stock, so batch coding and bottle design may differ slightly from locally distributed units. If flaking is heavy, greasy and yellow rather than dry and white, or if the scalp is inflamed and sore, see a dermatologist before starting any new product.