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You certainly dontneedto use a scalp serum to have happy, healthy hair.

Best scalp serums 2025

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Hydrating 3-in-1 Hair and Scalp Serum, mainly because its active ingredients justworkplain and simple.

Instead, they help soften your scalp and lock in moisture.

This serum has been a life-changing experience, our tester said.

Balance It All Hydrating Scalp Serum in branded blue bottle with pipette

[Im] realizing there is something to help [my scalp and hair].

They added that, thanks to the large dropper, utility was as easy as can be.

Massaging it in was so pleasantmy scalp feels squeaky clean and healthy.

Balance It All Hydrating Scalp Serum applied onto scalp

This serum is such a treat, I wrote in my review.

Since using this, I dont deal with creeping itchiness between hair washes.

Its quick-absorbing, not at all greasy, and wonderfully cooling.

Tea Tree & Rosemary Scalp Serum in branded clear bottle with white applicator

Oh, and it smells lovely.

a red, itchy rash) if you have sensitive skin.

I love this product, one Sephora reviewer wrote.

Tea Tree & Rosemary Scalp Serum branded label

Another was pleased to notice that it left their scalp feeling cleanbut not itchy.

Yes, like, our tester wrote.

I liked the applicator and consistency of this scalp serum.

Microbiome Cooling Scalp Serum in branded gray bottle with white cap

It was easy to apply and it absorbed very quickly.

They noted that it didnt drip down their hairline or stain their pillowcases eithernow theres a win.

Meanwhile, other moisturizers and soothing ingredients will help tackle any dryness or irritation.

Microbiome Cooling Scalp Serum with pipette on tan background

This allows the active ingredients to penetrate effectively, Dr. Spizuoco says.

However you apply it, Dr. Fowler says to verify you massage it thoroughly into the skin.

When in doubt, check the label.

Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner in branded clear bottle with applicator cap

You should also look for ingredients thatll curb dehydration in the future, like panthenol (a.k.a.

vitamin B5), which strengthens the skin barrier and prevents water loss.

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Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toners in different sizes on gray background

Nutritive Nutri-Supplement Scalp Serum in branded gradient orange bottle with white pipette

Nutritive Nutri-Supplement Scalp Serum held by model

Guava & Ginger Carrot Oil Spot Treatment Serum in clear bottle with white pipette

Guava & Ginger Carrot Oil Spot Treatment Serum in clear bottle with white pipette

Restoring Serum in dark taupe branded tube with cap

Restoring Serum in branded white tube with applicator cap

Scalp Solutions Overnight Scalp Renewal Serum in branded mint bottle with pipette

Scalp Solutions Overnight Scalp Renewal Serum applied to scalp of model