Need recs for dandruff shampoo for tween

[94bruin]

My 12 year old has been having more dandruff / oily hair recently. I don't know if it's because we've been in the sun a lot this summer and her skin is flaking off or if it's because of hormones. Poor girl - she's definitely distressed about it. Any recommendations for dandruff control shampoo? She switches between Costco/Kirkland shampoo and Tea Tree shampoo from Trader Joes. She and I would appreciate any recommendations.

[ang79]

My girls (8 and 10) sometimes get dandruff and they use regular Head and Shoulders as needed (usually they use for about a week or two to get it under control, then go back to their normal Honest Shampoo).

[Mikey0709]

We use head and shoulders too - and just for oily hair (not even dandruff).

[MaiseyDog]

DD1 (12 yo) has been using Head and Shoulders but recently switched to Dove Dandruff shampoo and really likes it. It seems to be working really well and is a little less "old person shampoo" as she says https://www.dove.com/us/en/hair-care/solutions-for-dandruff.html

[calebsmama03]

Head and shoulders "oil control" shampoo https://www.walmart.com/ip/Head-and-Shoulders-Instant-Oil-Control-2-in-1-Anti-Dandruff-Shampoo-Conditioner-12-8-Fl-Oz/40694210

DD has also been using the Loreal clay line for oily scalp but I don't think it works any better than the H&S but it's more $$ and a much stronger perfume to it. Going back to H&S. Also a light conditioner will help replace the oils lost to shampoo and prevent the scalp from working overtime to compensate. Our hairstylist just shared this one when I asked (I'd been having her just use conditioner from her ears down) so I can't say how well it works since we just started.

[squimp]

We started alternating Head and Shoulders with this Tresemme deep cleansing shampoo. Seemed to work well when this issue was a problem.

https://www.amazon.com/TRESemmé-Purify-Replenish-Shampoo-Cleansing/dp/B012U0UNFO/

[Corie]

I wonder if using a shampoo scalp brush in the shower would help.

https://www.amazon.com/Scalpmaster-SC20-Shampoo-Brush-Purple/dp/B000NJG82W/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1499812860&sr=8-3&keywords=shampoo%2Bscalp%2Bbrush&th=1

[azzeps]

I've found that the thing that works best for me is the Neutrogena T-gel with coal tar shampoo. Definitely feels like old person shampoo. Or even dog shampoo. But it works. [emoji53]

[MMMommy]

DD1 has been using Nizoral shampoo and Selsun Blue. Both seem to have improved her dandruff issue.

[marymoo86]

Using a dandruff shampoo on treats the symptom but not the underlying issue. Is there a fungal/yeast problem? Dandruff can also be a sign of system imbalance or food sensitivity.

ACV rinse is a good nonharse alternative to the shampoos.

Coconut oil is good for scalp issues as well so maybe an oil treatment would help. Tea tree, lavender EOs are good to add a drop or two in the coconut oil to boost activity. Again though this is just a bandaid solution until you address the root cause.

[Kindra178]

Using a dandruff shampoo on treats the symptom but not the underlying issue. Is there a fungal/yeast problem? Dandruff can also be a sign of system imbalance or food sensitivity.

ACV rinse is a good nonharse alternative to the shampoos.

Coconut oil is good for scalp issues as well so maybe an oil treatment would help. Tea tree, lavender EOs are good to add a drop or two in the coconut oil to boost activity. Again though this is just a bandaid solution until you address the root cause.

Didn't I read here that tea tree and lavender should be avoided due to natural estrogens?

I think I read this study here, years ago.

https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/lavender-tea-tree-oils-may-cause-breast-growth-boys

[94bruin]

Thanks for all the replies. I bought some Dove shampoo to start with. If that doesn't help, we'll escalate to the other suggestions.

[FLsuccess]

Thanks for all the replies. I bought some Dove shampoo to start with. If that doesn't help, we'll escalate to the other suggestions.

Hi try Axxx brand . Their scalp shampoo n herbal shampoo compromise each other. I interchange both. Reduce Hsir lose n my scalp not so oily anymore