11 Best Scalp Scrubs for Your Cleanest, Healthiest Hair Yet

This salon-worthy scalp scrub from renowned hairstylist Christophe Robin has a cult following for a reason. The formula works with all hair types and scalp concerns and gently sloughs away dead skin, product buildup and excess oils so the scalp feels refreshed and rebalanced. Plus, the addition of sweet almond oil nourishes and hydrates the scalp before you shampoo. 

If you're new to scalp scrubs or looking for an option that doesn't require a huge investment, this Nexxus scrub is for you. A favorite of GH Beauty Director April Franzino, the formula deeply purifies the scalp "without feeling rough or leaving any hard-to-rinse particles behind," she says. It's also infused with elastin protein to help to keep hair shiny and smooth, too. 

Add this caffeinated scrub from Frank Body to your morning shower routine to give thinning hair a boost in just minutes. Ingredients like green coffee to promote a healthy scalp and hair growth, peppermint to remove buildup and eucalyptus to reduce inflammation make this scalp treatment truly unique. Plus, users rave about how gentle the coffee granules are on the scalp. 

Bid flakes adieu with this Head & Shoulders scrubbing treatment from the gold standard anti-dandruff brand. Whether you're dealing with a flaky scalp, product buildup or dandruff, this exfoliator will help rebalance the scalp for your healthiest hair yet. It's like a two-in-one scalp treatment and buildup remover, so your scalp can get a clean start before your next styling session.

Drunk Elephant's scrub is all about getting your scalp in tip-top shape, sans harsh chemicals and with natural ingredients. A blend of AHA and BHA acids help to break down unwanted gunk while natural exfoliating beads lift them off of the scalp and sweep them away. Plus, a combo of marula and mongongo botanical oils ensures the scalp and hair are moisturized after each use. 

Curly hair often requires a ton of product which is why incorporating a scalp scrub into your routine can help to avoid any unhealthy scalp conditions from product buildup. Briogeo's exfoliating shampoo gets rid of buildup on the scalp and doubles as a shampoo, too. And since curly hair tends to be drier naturally, it's also infused with coconut oil to help nourish and soften.

If your scalp is dry, you'll want to find a scrub that imparts moisture to the hair and scalp to avoid irritation. This scrub from celebrity hairstylist Kristin Ess removes oils and dirt without stripping the scalp dry thanks to a sugar complex that keeps moisture levels balanced. Plus, it contais technology to help mend split ends and repair damage.

Drybar's sugar scrub is like a reset for imbalanced, oily hair. The powerhouse ingredient, charcoal, acts like a vacuum to remove impurities and grease from the scalp and hair. And when combined with lemon and orange extracts that boost cell turnover, you'll find that this scrub is like a reset for your scalp and strands. Bonus: It's mild enough to use a few times a week.

Thanks to alpha hydroxy acids and fruit extracts in this Oribe scalp scrub, you can kiss that itchy scalp goodbye. Since there's both physical and chemical exfoliants in this formula, you're getting double the power when removing excess sebum, product buildup and dead skin. Plus, the formula's packaging and scent is pure luxury. 

Apple cider vinegar and pink Himalayan sea salt are the stars of this dpHue scrub. ACV works to remove impurities and deeply cleanse the scalp, while the sea salt helps to sweep debris away. And since there's a built-in color-locking technology, you don't have to worry about this scrub ruining your dye job. 

If sloughing away dead skin from head-to-toe is your goal, snag this Ouai sugar scrub stat. It cleanses and gets rid of debris at the same time and gives the skin on both your scalp and body a healthy dose of probiotics to keep it balanced.