Nothing ruins braids quicker than an itchy scalp. You’ve sat in the chair for hours, shelled out hundreds of dollars, and all of a sudden, your scalp has never felt itchier. Even reaching for a hair oil doesn’t give you relief. Instead, it deceitfully seals in the dryness on your burning scalp even more.
But, luckily, there are still solutions to your increasingly violent head pats. Whether you’re being more intentional with your pre-braid wash day, using a salon-grade scalp serum instead of oil, or even making the switch to non-toxic braiding hair, braids prove you can’t avoid a scalp care routine—and if you do, pay the price per itch.
Below, ESSENCE rounded up the best itchy scalp products for braids.
Innersense True Enlightenment Scalp Scrub
If you’re looking for more natural scalp care ingredients, this peppermint scrub uses mineral-rich Hawaiian Red Salt to buff away dead skin, buildup, and impurities from itchy scalps.
$42
ulta.com
Nioxin Scalp Recovery System Scalp Soothing Serum
Does your scalp feel itchy and flaky? This salon-grade serum is specially formulated to combat dandruff after just a single use.
$40
ulta.com
Nioxin Scalp Purifying Exfoliator
Refresh your scalp by removing flakes and buildup with a deep cleansing, salon-grade exfoliant.
$27
ulta.com
Biolage Scalp Sync Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
One of the easiest times to wash your scalp is while wearing braids. This shampoo is formulated specifically for scalp care, eliminating dandruff, build-up, and irritation while restoring hydration.
$26
ulta.com
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA for Scalp
This affordable scalp serum is lightweight, milky, and full of hyaluronic acid to draw moisture to your scalp and seal it in.
$15
sephora.com
Dosso Beauty Hypoallergenic Braiding Hair
This braiding hair is free from detectable heavy metals and proven to be one of the safest on the market for scalp health, especially for dry, sensitive scalps.
$30
dossobeauty.com
Rebundle Braid Better Braiding Hair
Itchy scalp? Your scalp care routine may not be the issue. This itch-free braiding hair is developed from banana fiber for a scalp-safe, cleaner alternative to kanekalon hair.
$39
rebundle.co
Cécred Scalp Refreshing Spray
This no-rinse spray, developed by Beyoncé, has a target nozzle for your entire scalp or just itchy problem areas prone to buildup.
$18
ulta.com
PATTERN by Tracee Ellis Ross Scalp Serum
Invigorating and cool, this is the scalp serum Tracee Ellis Ross formulated to give your scalp relief while wearing braids.
$29
sephora.com
Design Essentials Scalp Care Anti-Itch & Tension Relief
Itchiness and tension are the two caveats for braids. But, they don’t have to be. This serum targets both with tea tree and aloe vera to cool and stimulate the scalp while promoting hair growth.
$10
ulta.com
Mielle Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oil
This biotin-infused rosemary mint oil is one of the most viral hair oils for a healthy, itch-free scalp.
$11
ulta.com
Carol’s Daughter Scalp Detox Cleansing Nectar
Every scalp deserves a detox before, after, or even while you’re wearing braids. This foaming serum lifts buildup from the scalp without stripping it of its healthy oils.
$13
Walmart
Carol’s Daughter Scalp Balancing Serum
Like skincare for your scalp, this balancing serum is lightweight, oil-free, and enriched with skincare ingredients like niacinamide and hyaluronic acid for daily hydration.
$13
Walmart
Carol’s Daughter Scalp & Edge Cleansing Oil
Refresh your scalp without rinsing with this cleansing oil, formulated with nettle leaf, soursop, and lavender for a more comfortable style.
$13
Walmart
Biolage Scalp Sync Purifying Concentrate
This scalp concentrate removes buildup and excess oil from the scalp with a fermented tea blend and filtered glycolic acid gentle enough for sensitive scalps.
$27
ulta.com
Dr. Barbara Sturm Balancing Scalp Serum
From anti-itching purslane extract to an ingredient complex soothing irritation, this serum targets the scalps prone to dryness while wearing braids.
$100
saksfifthavenue.com
The Nue Co. Supa Thick
Thin braids? This scalp serum targets breakage and hair loss for the women susceptible to hair damage after wearing braids.
$45
thenueco.com
Rene Furterer Paris Head Spa Complexe 5 Stimulating Plant Concentrate
A warming pre-shampoo for braid prep, this concentrate deeply cleanses, restores, and purifies the scalp for more balance after your appointment.
$58
dermstore.com
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