Neutrogena Scalp Therapy Anti-Dandruff Shampoo Extra Strength, with 3% salicylic acid, Fragrance Free, 12 fl oz

I've purchased quite a few times. My scalp is sooooooo sensitive to whatever is in every shampoo I've tried. This shampoo has been the best. I get itchy scabs on my scalp, usually. But this shampoo has changed my hair game. Usually have dandruff and super itchy scalp. Not anymore. Wonderful purchase and my hair stylist approved!

Helped my dry itchy scalp

I’ve just started using this shampoo, so I can’t speak to long-term dandruff results yet, but it’s very effective at removing buildup during washing. The texture is similar to a typical shampoo and it lathers nicely. The scent is very neutral, which I don’t mind at all.After washing, my scalp feels clean and refreshed, but the shampoo does leave my hair feeling squeaky and a little stripped. I have thick, straight hair that leans dry, so following up with a good conditioner is a must.The packaging is straightforward and easy to dispense, though the bottle is a bit wider than most shampoos and takes up extra space in the shower. Overall, it’s a solid option if you want a no-frills, fragrance-free shampoo, especially if you pair it with conditioner to balance out the dryness.

I always need to switch up my hair care products unfortunately because my hair gets used to them, I am very much enjoying this new addition into my hair care routine. It really does strip the excess oil.

Ok so all my life I’ve had a VERY oily scalp (oily as in by day 2 my hair looks like it would be on day 5 of no wash, especially because I work out a lot). I would also develop these irritated pores on the lower back part of my head and if I picked them I would literally rip off some dandruff. Thankfully it was never severe but definitely more common than I would like. I recently cut my hair very short to the point where I can see my scalp (I’ve always had my hair very long) and I could see the redness much more clearer compared to before which lead me to taking better care of my scalp.After doing research, everything lead to switching to a shampoo with salicylic acid hence my purchase. Already I can say I have ZERO itching, my redness has improved a lot (and I’m only one use in), my hair is softer, there is no smell which in my opinion is good because any fragrances can cause further irritation but it also does not smell weird or bad, and so far no oiliness!I was skeptic at first reading some of the reviews so I’d like to address some concerns from potential buyers;Remember that everyone is different and what might work for some doesn’t work for others and that’s ok. Just gotta find what works best for you and your scalp. Don’t be afraid to reach out to a dermatologist because it might also be some other underlying issues. There were some reviews stating it doesn’t lather which I will disagree on. It ABSOLUTELY lathers. The problem is we have very oily scalps so I recommend shampooing twice every time you wash your hair. Once to get the first layer of oil out, rinse out, then use a tiny bit more and I promise you it WILL lather. Take your time scrubbing it in all the way to your scalp. In my opinion, it lathers wayyy more than any traditional shampoo I’ve ever used. Because it’s meant for oily scalps it may dry out your ends so regardless of short or long hair, try your best to use conditioner on your ends ONLY, not your scalp. And after your shower, apply some sort of hydrating oil/serum into ur ends as well (me personally, I use coconut milk serum/oil).All I can say is I highly recommend anyone with similar issues as me to give this one a try and see if it works. For the price, it’s worth it there’s much more expensive shampoos out there for less than the amount this comes in. I’m going to try and stick to washing my hair 2-3 times MAX a week using this shampoo!

i got this because of the anti-dandruff claim. in that regard, i see no effect at all.if we set that aside and just evaluate this product as a plain shampoo, i'd say it's a very pleasant, light, non-oily/non-greasy, easy to use shampoo. it also rinses out thoroughly and leaves my hair clean and quite managable.would i purchase it again? no; i need an effective anti-dandruff shampoo.do i regret this purchase? not at all! as i've said, i really like this product as a pleasant, lightweight shampoo.so the 3 stars are in consideration of the ineffectiveness regarding dandruff. if there were no anti-dandruff claims or factors, and i were rating it just as a daily shampoo --i'd give it 4 to 4.5 stars.

I have a highly sensitive scalp and bad dandruff issues. I spent decades looking for the right shampoo to use. I've tried everything from bigger name brands designed only for dandruff to more holistic natural shampoos. Nothing works like this stuff has. I still get itchy from time to time but I think that has more to do with environmental allergies getting onto my scalp than this stuff. It is a bit drying on my hair. Having to use thisy hair is either very frizzy and dry or extremely oily if I didn't shampoo every other day. But it keeps the dandruff down and the severe itching gone so I don't care if my hair isn't social media worthy. I use conditioner from another brand that's for dandruff too and that sometimes helps how drying this stuff is. But some days my hair gets out of control.

I have dandruff and itchy scalp having tried too many shampoos to count. I tried this after using another neutrogena product, and after a couple of months my hair is better than it’s been in a long time. It has kind of a Neutral smell and makes abundant lather. My hair feels clean with no itch after use.