Head & Shoulders Bare Review 2024: This Shampoo Really Works

I’ve had dandruff for decades, and it comes and goes depending on the season (and hormonal influences for some reason). My shower is basically a big treasure trove of shampoos that promise to prevent dandruff, soothe itchiness, and provide a sense of calm. And some worked, but they never worked perfectly. For some, my wavy hair remained dull and frizzy. Others found an unpleasant odor. So when I started testing, my expectations weren’t that high. Head & Shoulders BARE Pure Clean Shampoo. Yes, it won the 2024 Best of Beauty Award and impressed testers with its ability to soothe dry, sensitive scalps. And yes, it has a surprisingly short ingredient list. However, I have been burned by high promises in the past.

But the truth is that Head & Shoulders BARE Pure Clean Shampoo lives up to its hype. First of all, I love that it creates a very thick and foamy lather that allows me to thoroughly massage my scalp. I also liked the warm scent, which reminded me of coconut water. My hair smells great and my husband commented on the scent.

But what impressed me most was the shampoo’s ability to soothe my always itchy scalp and free my shoulders from the obvious dandruff dust. Head & Shoulders Bare Pure Clean Shampoo contains 1% Zinc Pyrithione, a medicated ingredient that targets dandruff-causing fungi (which are naturally present on your scalp, thank you very much).

This minimal formula combines active ingredients with gentle plant-based surfactants to gently but thoroughly clean hair from the roots. Contains no sulfates, silicones or dyes. It also contains fragrance, which is a potential irritant, but isn’t particularly concerning in a rinse-off product like shampoo.

Eventually, it became a mainstay in my laundry routine. I use it every few days to control flakes and am relieved to have finally solved this particular head-scratching problem. Sound appealing? Head &Shoulders BARE Pure Clean Shampoo is available for $20 (2 bottles). Amazon— Go out and rub it.