Psst! Did you know your scalp needs skin care too? These 5 products will keep yours flake-free and healthy

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The scalp is easily the most overlooked part of most people’s skin care routine. If you stick to a strict 10-step process for your face and slather your arms and legs in expensive moisturizer, why not apply that same TLC to your scalp?

From itchiness and flakiness, scalp care might not be the sexiest part of your body care routine, but if you want healthy, shiny hair, it’s arguably the most important. Keep scrolling to shop five scalp care products that are worth adding to your routine.

1. Michiru Scalp Tonic Hair Treatment, $14.99

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Michiru’s scalp tonic is our favorite wallet-friendly product for a dry scalp. Packed with vitamin B and niacinamide, apply this tonic on clean, damp hair directly on the scalp and massage it through. It’s extremely lightweight and moisturizing, so you end up with nourished locks.

2. Gisou Honey Infused Scalp Treatment Serum, $48

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Suitable for all hair types, this honey-infused scalp serum is a leave-on product that’s meant to be applied at night on dry hair. This high-quality serum soothes an irritated scalp and quickly balances the microbiome to give you healthier-looking hair.

3. selfmade True Grit Resilience Scrub, $34

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selfmade’s gentle scrub is a real multitasker in the shower — it can be used on your scalp, face and body. The scrub uses both physical and chemical exfoliants to fight off build-up and ingrown hairs while leaving your stands shiny and clean. Use it before you shampoo and condition.

4. Ouai Scalp Serum, $52

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Ouai describes this product as a “skin inspired serum [that] helps balance and hydrate your scalp to create an ideal environment for hair to thrive.” If you’re after thicker hair, this serum is for you! This daily serum can be applied to your scalp with wet or dry hair and isn’t meant to be washed out — how easy is that?

5. Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Tea Tree Cooling Hydration Mask, $34

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This cooling scalp mask is ideal for those with an itchy, dry scalp. Packed with soothing tea tree, peppermint and spearmint oils, this mask works to detox and nourish your scalp. According to the brand, it’s “clinically shown to reduce up to 89% of dry scalp flaking after one use.”

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