Prakash Kumar Prakash Kumar Asked 6 months ago

Is head and shoulders good for dandruff?

I've been dealing with dandruff for a while now, and it's quite embarrassing. My cousin recommended Head & Shoulders shampoo. Is it actually effective for dandruff, or just a temporary fix?

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Sanjay Kapoor Sanjay Kapoor Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

My hair is mostly gone now, but when I had some, Head & Shoulders was my go-to for dandruff! It works for basic itching, but don't expect it to grow your hair back or work miracles if the flakes are severe.

Aditya Patil Aditya Patil Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Actually yaar, it works really well for mild dandruff. I use the cool menthol one and it gives a nice fresh feeling, but sometimes it makes the hair a bit dry, so do use a good conditioner.

Karan Johar Karan Johar Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Listen, dont stress too much about dandruff, almost everyone has it! Just grab a bottle of Head & Shoulders and use it twice a week, it really clears it up without any fuss.

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Deepika Shah Deepika Shah Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

It works fine for me, but honestly, my dandruff increases when I eat too much oily food and street chats! Along with using this shampoo, cutting down on fried food really helped my scalp feel cleaner.

Shrikant Vyas Shrikant Vyas Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

While using this shampoo helps externally, keeping a clean vegetarian diet with lots of flaxseeds and water is very important for scalp health. A dry scalp often needs internal hydration along with external washing.

Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

It contains active ingredients that control mild dandruff, which is why it is so popular. However, if your dandruff is due to severe seborrheic dermatitis, OTC shampoos might not be enough. It is always safer to consult a dermatologist for a medicated option.

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Karthik Raja Karthik Raja Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

My mother always tells me to apply lemon and curd, but honestly, only Head & Shoulders has kept my dandruff under control. If your scalp is too sensitive, though, please ask a skin doctor before trying different shampoo brands.

Megha Chawla Megha Chawla Joined May 2026 6 months ago

It did reduce my dandruff, but did anyone else feel that their hair became very dry and frizzy after using it? I am a bit scared that it might cause hair fall, please let me know.

Shruti Deshmukh Shruti Deshmukh Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Haan na, it is quite good for daily use. My husband also uses it whenever his dandruff increases in winter. Just make sure you wash it off properly with warm water.

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