Solutions for Dry Scalp, Dandruff, Dry Hair, Damage, Volume, Oily, and Frizz
- Emily Henderson
- Oct 6, 2024
- 7 min read
Updated: Feb 13
Ever wonder what product is right for you when your having specific issues? Whether your struggling with dry scalp, dandruff, dry hair, damage, volume, oily hair or frizz concerns here's a breakdown of some of my top Innersense product recommendations based on your hair concerns. For more in depth information on each concern and how to address them see my article on Hair Foundations and Concerns.
Concerns Addressed:

Scalp Concern: Dry Scalp
You have dry scalp if you are experiencing small white flakes that fall off your head onto your clothing with or without itchiness. This is commonly caused by a change in seasons, cold dry air specifically, or a reaction to an ingredient in a product.
Shampoos/Conditioners for Dry Scalp Concerns
Clarity Hairbath and Conditioner - hypoallergenic and fragrance free with a gentle cleanse. Good for those with really sensitive scalps. Formulated without essential oils or other irritants. Conditioner contains colloidal oatmeal to calm and soothe skin, manuka honey that has anti-bacterial and anti-biotic properties, and apricot kernel oil that also soothes and moisturizes and is packed with anti-oxidants. Best for fine to medium hair.
Color Awakening Hairbath and Color Radiance Conditioner - gentle cleansing shampoo with nourishing and moisture boosting ingredients such as coconut, shea butter, and pumpkin seed oil. Conditioner contains avocado oil to deliver nourishing fats and moisture and shea butter to soothe the scalp. Best for fine to medium hair.
Hydrating Cream Hairbath - a richer hydration, yet gentle cleanse coming from the shampoo and both contain Tamanu Oil that helps to soothe and nourish the scalp through a high concentration of lipids and anti-oxidants without weighing down the hair. Best for coarse hair or very thirsty hair.
Treatments For Dry Scalp Concerns
Hydrating Hair Mask - protects against dryness through shea butter that soothes the scalp, jojoba seed oil that is rich in vitamins and minerals, and tamanu oil that helps to soothe and nourish the scalp. Rich and hydrating but won't weigh down hair.
Harmonic Treatment Oil - Use before shampooing to replenish moisture, soothe dryness, and deliver essential vitamins to the scalp. Formulated with tamanu oil, evening primrose, and jojoba, all of which are quickly absorbed into the skin.
Hair Renew Scalp Oil - a lightweight, daily oil serum specifically for dry scalps, it supplies the scalp with essential nutrition. Sesame and sunflower seed oils feed the scalp and hair follicles with omega fatty acids to repair the skin's moisture barrier and calm itchiness. Pomegranate seed oil promotes a healthy scalp with a rich supply of anti-oxidants and soothing moisture.
True Enlightenment Scalp Scrub - gently buffs away dead skin, buildup and impurities while revitalizing the scalp through apple extract and peppermint oil.
Scalp Concern: Dandruff
You have dandruff if you are experiencing inflammation, redness, large white to yellowish to greenish flakes that are oily and scaly as a result of excess skin cells being triggered to grow. Dandruff may contain bacteria and fungus that feeds off the oil and cause the inflammation trigger. You can read more here.
Shampoos/Conditioners For Dandruff
Pure Harmony Hairbath and Pure Inspiration Conditioner - a deeper cleansing and detoxifying shampoo that is ideal for oily scalps paired with it's accompanying conditioner that contains green tea to add natural anti-oxidants, aloe that soothes the scalp, and rice bran and avocado oils to moisturize and protect the hair and scalp. Best for fine to medium hair.
Clarity Hairbath and Conditioner - hypoallergenic and fragrance free with a gentle cleanse. Good for those with really sensitive scalps. Formulated without essential oils or other irritants. Conditioner contains colloidal oatmeal to calm and soothe skin, manuka honey that has anti-bacterial and anti-biotic properties, and apricot kernel oil that also soothes and moisturizes and is packed with anti-oxidants. Best for fine to medium hair.
Treatments For Dandruff
Detox Hair Mask - a clarifying mask to detoxify the scalp and hair through charcoal that draws out impurities, kaolin clay that absorbs excess oil, and certified organic white vinegar that dissolves build up, leaves scalp feeling refreshed and hair feeling light and fluffy.
True Enlightenment Scalp Scrub - gently buffs away dead skin, buildup and impurities while revitalizing the scalp through apple extract and peppermint oil.
Hair Concern: Strand Dryness/Damage
Shampoos/Conditioners for Hair Strand Dryness or Damage
Color Awakening Hairbath and Color Radiance Conditioner - gentle cleansing shampoo with nourishing and moisture boosting ingredients such as coconut, shea butter, and pumpkin seed oil. Conditioner contains avocado oil to deliver nourishing fats and moisture and shea butter. Best for fine to medium hair.
Hydrating Cream Hairbath and Conditioner - a richer hydration, yet gentle cleanse coming from the shampoo with shea butter, monoi oil, avocado oil, and tamanu oil to quench parched strands and leave hair with bounce and shine. The conditioner aids in restoring hydration, health, and strengthen hair and improve elasticity through rice, quinoa, and flax seed.
Treatments for Hair Strand Dryness or Damage
Hydrating Hair Mask - Restores integrity, softness and hydration to dry, damaged, or coarse hair through shea butter, tamanu oil, jojoba oil to fight frizz, smooth ends, replenish hydration, and protect against moissture loss, breakage, and environmental stressors.
Styling Products for Hair Strand Dryness or Damage
I Create Shine - a shine enhancing serum that contains lightweight oils such as sesame, macadamia, and cranberry seed to provide shine, sheild from damage, and improve hydration.
Hair Concern: Lacks Volume
Shampoo and Conditioner for hair that lacks volume:
Pure Harmony Hairbath and Pure Inspiration Conditioner - a deep cleansing shampoo for fine to medium hair that is formulated for weightless bounce, shine, and strength.
Clarity Hairbath and Conditioner - a hypoallergenic set that leaves hair clean and lightweight without irritating the scalp and contains. Ideal for all hair types and sensitive scalps.
Treatments for hair that lacks volume:
Detox Hair Mask - a clarifying mask to detoxify the scalp and hair through charcoal that draws out impurities, kaolin clay that absorbs excess oil, and certified organic white vinegar that dissolves build up, leaves scalp feeling refreshed and hair feeling light and fluffy.
Styling Products for hair that lacks volume:
I Create Volume - a clear styling lotion that enhances volume and body by pumping up the roots. It features aloe vera and honey to boost hair manageability and shine, as well as rice amino acids to fortify the strands.
I Create Waves - This is a pink himalayan salt spray that adds texture and volume to the hair, while also supplying rich minerals to the hair and aloe vera for moisture and hold. Don't be fooled that it's only for wavy hair. A texture spray like this one sprayed at the roots can do a lot for volume.
Refresh Dry Shampoo - a foam to powder dry shampoo that uses tapioca starch to absorb excess oil and witch hazel to prevent a powdery residue along with quinoa and organic honey for body, shine, and balanced hydration. Dry shampoo should be used on clean dry hair to enhance volume and prevent excess oil from weighing down the hair before it happens.
Hair Concern: Oily/Greasy
Shampoo and Conditioner for hair that is oily/greasy:
Pure Harmony Hairbath and Pure Inspiration Conditioner - a deep cleansing shampoo for fine to medium hair that is formulated for weightless bounce, shine, and strength.
Clarity Hairbath and Conditioner - a hypoallergenic set that leaves hair clean and lightweight without irritating the scalp and contains. Ideal for all hair types and sensitive scalps.
Treatments for hair that is oily/greasy:
Detox Hair Mask - a clarifying mask to detoxify the scalp and hair through charcoal that draws out impurities, kaolin clay that absorbs excess oil, and certified organic white vinegar that dissolves build up, leaves scalp feeling refreshed and hair feeling light and fluffy.
Styling Products for hair that is oily/greasy:
Refresh Dry Shampoo - a foam to powder dry shampoo that uses tapioca starch to absorb excess oil and witch hazel to prevent a powdery residue along with quinoa and organic honey for body, shine, and balanced hydration. Dry shampoo should be used on clean dry hair to enhance volume and prevent excess oil from weighing down the hair before it happens.
Hair Concern: Frizz
Shampoo and Conditioner for frizzy hair:
Hydrating Cream Hairbath and Hydrating Cream Conditioner - a rich and creamy shampoo that restores hydration and softness to dry, coarse, damaged or thirsty hair and a conditioner that is indulgently rich with nourishing emollients such as shea butter and coconut that help to repair damage, control frizz, and rice, quinoa and flax seed that strenghten strands and improve elasticity to reduce breakage and split ends. Best for coarse hair or really thirsty, dry hair.
Color Awakening Hairbath and Color Radiance Conditioner - gentle cleansing shampoo with nourishing and moisture boosting ingredients such as coconut, shea butter, and pumpkin seed oil. Conditioner contains avocado oil to deliver nourishing fats and moisture and shea butter. Best for fine to medium hair.
Treatments/Leave Ins for frizzy hair:
Hydrating Hair Mask - Restores integrity, softness and hydration to dry, damaged, or coarse hair through shea butter, tamanu oil, jojoba oil to fight frizz, smooth ends, replenish hydration, and protect against moissture loss, breakage, and environmental stressors.
Detox Hair Mask - a clarifying mask to detoxify the scalp and hair through charcoal that draws out impurities, kaolin clay that absorbs excess oil, and certified organic white vinegar that dissolves build up, leaves scalp feeling refreshed and hair feeling light and fluffy.
Sweet Spirit Leave In Conditioner - a lightweight leave in conditioner that detangles and hydrates while softening hair with aloe vera, tamanu oil, rosemary oil, and h oney to prevent moisture loss throughout the day and add shine.
Styling Products for frizzy hair:
Quiet Calm Curl Control - a nourishing styling cream to hydrate, shape, and define curls from root to tip. Shea butter provides hydration to enhance coils, elminate frizz, and leave strands soft to the touch while rooibos tea and rice bran supply strands with anti-oxidants to replenish strength, moisture, and luster.
Serenity Smoothing Cream - a versatile lotion for smooth frizz free hair that is amazing for blowouts thanks to mango seed butter that tames flyaways and reduces frizz without adding weight. Baobab and Frangipani help minimize moisture loss and protect against heat styling and environmental exposure. Can be used on wet or dry hair.
I Create Shine - a shine enhancing serum that contains lightweight oils such as sesame, macadamia, and cranberry seed to provide shine, sheild from damage, and improve hydration which reduces frizz.