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If you notice flakes in your hair or it's simply looking drab, chances are there's something making its home on your head that you definitely don't want there. Depending on your own pH levels, it could be the oil from clogged follicles creating dandruff, but even if you consider your scalp on the normal-to-dry side, product buildup can still linger on the scalp long after you've showered with shampoo and conditioner.
If you'd like to say a final farewell to product buildup, dead skin cells, and excess sebum, using a purifying scalp scrub once a week can exfoliate away dirt and flakes and leave your hair feeling cleaner than you've ever imagined. Beyond scrubs, other treatments like serums and oils can also help fortify follicles so hair grows back in healthier and stronger, plus treat the protective cuticle layer that locks in moisture and keeps hair looking shiny, too.
Check out the best hair-care products at Sephora that tackle everything from itchiness to dullness ahead, and give your scalp the special treat it's not-so-secretly seeking.