The 19 Best Scalp Products For Itchy Braids

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

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

Nioxin Scalp Purifying Exfoliator

Refresh your scalp by removing flakes and buildup with a deep cleansing, salon-grade exfoliant.

$27

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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