Top 10 Anti-dandruff Shampoos Available in India

Best Anti Dandruff Shampoo In India- Our Top 10!

Dandruff is perhaps the most common hair worry after hair fall. Even people who have great hair often fall prey to flaky scalp problem. Sometimes our scalp skin starts to grow at an increasing rate due to fungal growth on the scalp, faulty lifestyle or simply hereditary reasons resulting in lumps of flaky or sticky dead cells which we name as Dandruff.

But this condition can be easily treated through a proper hair cleansing routine. In this post we are going to list 10 of the Best Anti Dandruff Shampoo In India. Let’s begin..

1. Head & Shoulders Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

According to certain web surveys, Head & Shoulders is one of the best selling anti dandruff shampoo across the globe. Its milder formula containing Zinc Pyrithione or ZPTO ensures cleansed scalp without damaging the hair texture. In India Head & Shoulders shampoos are available in 8 variants. Out of which the Smooth & Silky and Cool Menthol variants are our favourites.

Head & Shoulders Anti-Dandruff Shampoos are priced at Rs.60 for 80ml, Rs.135 for 180ml, Rs.250 for 340ml and Rs.475 for 675ml buy here

2. Vichy Dercos Technique Anti – Dandruff Advanced Action Shampoo

Vichy Dercos Technique Anti Dandruff Advanced Action Shampoo is a Selenium Disulfide based shampoo with Vichy’s own Cohesyl technology. It promises to decrease the appearance of dandruff and itching from the first use itself. The hair gets back in the healthy state with regular usage.

Vichy Dercos Technique Anti – Dandruff Advanced Action Shampoo costs Rs.1600 for 200ml buy here

3. Dove Dandruff Care Shampoo

If you suffer from very mild dandruff and want some moisturizing dandruff treatment then this one can be ‘the one’ for you. Dove’s Dandruff Care Shampoo, with its patented micro-moisture serum and ZPTO, takes away the sticky dandruff and leaves behind ‘soft and smooth’ hair.

Dove Dandruff Care Shampoo is priced at Rs.78 for 80ml, Rs.135 for 190ml and Rs.290 for 340ml buy here

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4. Sebamed Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

Sebamed Anti-Dandruff Shampoo is a dermatologically tested, soap and alkali free dandruff treatment shampoo. It guarantees 50% reduction in dandruff situation within a fortnight’s regular usage. The pH balanced hair wash helps to get rid of scalp problems gently with antimicrobial properties of Piroctone Olamine.

Sebamed Anti-Dandruff Shampoo costs Rs.630 for 200ml buy here

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5. Lotus Herbals Kera-Veda Neemactiv Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

The next product on our list would be Lotus Herbals Kera-Veda Neemactiv Anti-Dandruff Shampoo. This shampoo bottles two powerful natural anti bacterials; neem and Soapnut or Reetha. This shampoo performs best on people who experience sticky dandruff due to excessively oily scalp.

Lotus Herbals Kera-Veda Neemactiv Anti-Dandruff Shampoo is priced at Rs.170 for 150ml buy here

6. Kiehl’s Scalp Purifying Dandruff Shampoo

Kiehl’s Scalp Purifying Dandruff Shampoo actively diminishes the effects of dandruff and irritated scalp like redness, itchiness and recurrence of flakiness. The scalp cells are restored to their original acid-alkali balance by the antioxidant properties of Rosemary Oil. This oil helps to rebuild their own defence barrier against fungal attacks. 

Kiehl’s Scalp Purifying Dandruff Shampoo costs Rs.1700 for 250ml

7. Fabindia Tea Tree Shampoo for Dandruff Control

Fabindia Tea Tree Shampoo for Dandruff Control contains a rich blend of Tea Tree oil and Neem to unclog pores and fight dandruff. Also included are the oils of Argan and Olive which prevent dryness and impart healthy lustre to hair.

Fabindia Tea Tree Shampoo for Dandruff Control is priced at Rs.350 for 200ml 

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8. L’Oreal Professionnel Homme Cool Clear Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

Homme Cool Clear Anti-Dandruff Shampoo comes from the Men’s range of L’Oreal Professionnel, although it works equally well for women. It not only treats dandruff but also gives volume to dull hair and prevents pre-mature greying.

L’Oreal Professionnel Homme Cool Clear Anti-Dandruff Shampoo costs Rs.525 for 250ml buy here

9. Clear Anti Dandruff Nourishing Shampoo

Like Head & Shoulders Clear is also a very popular dandruff removal shampoo in India. This shampoo contains International Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology approved Nutrium 10 technology for deep cleansing plus moisturizing action in hair and scalp. This shampoo is available in 3 variants among which Complete Active Care and Ice Cool Menthol variants are awesome.

Clear Anti Dandruff Nourishing Shampoo is priced at Rs.79 for 80ml, Rs.163 for 170ml and Rs.260 for 375ml buy here

10. Kaya Hair Essentials Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

Our final pick is the Anti-Dandruff Shampoo from Kaya Skin Clinic’s Hair Essentials collection. This is a purifying shampoo loaded with Piroctone Olamine, Seaweed Extract and Vitamin B5. It clarifies the scalp and gets rid of excess sebum through its cleansing agents. The seaweed extract and vitamin content nourishes hair and scalp.

Kaya Hair Essentials Anti Dandruff Shampoo costs Rs.390 for 200ml buy here

Note- We have excluded drugstore-only dandruff treatment shampoos like Nizoral, Selsun or Scalpe from our compilation because they have stronger formula so they need to be prescribed by dermatologists.

Do you suffer from any scalp problem? Have you any favourite dandruff shampoo? Share in the comments below.

Guest post by Sreeparna G.

Editor’s Note: That’s a great list Sreeparna! I myself am using the Matrix Scalp Pure Shampoo this summer and find that too be good too 😀

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