The Best New Scalp-Care Launches to Try Right Now

If your skin-care routine stops at your hairline, it might be time to rethink your approach. The latest crop of scalp-care products goes beyond simple cleansing, offering targeted treatments that detoxify, strengthen and even stimulate hair growth. Whether you’re dealing with dryness, buildup or thinning, these innovative formulas are making it easier than ever to give your scalp the attention it deserves.

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Act+Acre Clarifying Hard Water Scalp Treatment ($38 for 4)

Just add water to activate this powder-to-paste treatment, which is applied directly to the scalp and ends. It’s designed to deeply clarify and reset, especially for those dealing with hard water buildup.

• BUY ON SEPHORA – $34
• BUY ON ACT + ACRE – $34

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Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Treatment Spray ($76)

This weightless spray works double duty: It supports a fuller, thicker look while helping to balance the scalp and minimize hair fall caused by breakage.

• BUY ON SEPHORA – $76
• BUY ON DERMSTORE – $76

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Kérastase Gloss Absolu High-Shine Anti-Frizz Shampoo ($42)

More than just a shine-booster, this high-performing shampoo gently clears scalp buildup while delivering hydration and frizz control that lasts for up to four days.

 

• BUY NOW – $42

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The Rootist BioBrew Fermented Leave-in Hair Serum for Damage Repair ($48)

Designed for use on the scalp (for hydration and restoration) and through the lengths (for heat protection and damage repair) this spray-on really does check all of the scalp-care boxes.

• BUY ON SEPHORA – $48
• BUY ON AMAZON – $48

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Kat Burki Bio-Ferment Scalp & Hair Treatment ($90)

Formulated to target every phase of the hair-growth cycle, this lightweight serum promotes stronger, healthier strands by enhancing blood flow and nutrient delivery to the follicles.

• BUY NOW – $90

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Arey to the Root Serum ($55)

This volume-boosting serum addresses signs of aging hair, including graying and thinning. Now with a new nozzle for better absorption, it helps to slow and even repigment gray strands.

 

• BUY NOW – $55

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Augustinus Bader x La Bonne Brosse N.04 The Miracle Detangling Scalp Brush ($178)

Augustinus Bader’s first brush launch, this luxe collaboration with French brand La Bonne Brosse gently detangles with minimal breakage while stimulating the scalp to support hair health.

• BUY ON AUGUSTINUS BADER – $178
• BUY ON NORDSTROM – $178

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Aveda Botanical Repair Bond-Building Pre-Shampoo Treatment ($56)

In just  five to 10 minutes, this plant-powered pre-shampoo treatment uses triple-action strengthening technology to reinforce bonds, leaving hair three times stronger and more resilient.

• BUY NOW – $56

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Kristin Ess+ Peptide Restore Strengthening Shampoo ($17)

From Kristin Ess’ new salon-grade line (available at Target), this shampoo blends a bond-building molecular complex with glycerin and hyaluronic acid to revive dry, damaged hair wash after wash.

• BUY NOW – $17