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Start Quiz NowIs your hair care really working – or not even reaching your hair?
The hair porosity water test helps you find out what your hair needs in 2 minutes.
How it works:
- Take a clean, dry hair strand
(important: no styling products, no oil, no conditioner)
- Fill a glass with lukewarm water
Place the hair strand in the water
Wait 2–3 minutes and observe what happens
How it works:
- Take a clean, dry hair strand
(important: no styling products, no oil, no conditioner)
- Fill a glass with lukewarm water
Place the hair strand in the water
Wait 2–3 minutes and observe what happens
How to interpret your result
Floats on top → Low porosity
Your hair is more closed off.
✔️ Recommendation: Care Kit / Repair Kit
- lightweight textures
- repairing without weighing down
- ideal for dull, hard-to-penetrate hair
Floats in the middle → Medium porosity
Your hair is balanced.
✔️ Recommendation: Growth Kit
- maintains moisture balance
- strengthens hair structure
- perfect for prevention & more volume
Sinks → High porosity
Your hair loses moisture quickly.
✔️ Recommendation: Repair Kit or Hair Mask + Hair Growth Booster
- intensive regeneration
- sealing care
- ideal for breakage, frizz & hormonal hair loss
Experience real changes in just 3-6 months
The hair growth booster works gradually. Daily intake supplies hair follicles with essential nutrients, reduces hair loss, and stimulates natural hair growth.
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Month 1-2
The scalp receives essential nutrients, activating hair follicles. Early changes: less hair loss and stronger roots.
Month 3-4
Hair appears denser, stronger, and healthier. Split ends and breakage decrease, hair is easier to style, and shows new shine.
Month 5-6
The hair growth booster reaches full effect: visibly fuller, stronger hair, reduced hair loss, and a stable hair structure for long-term healthy growth.
Real results
No chemicals
Gentle on the scalp
Research-backed
Your most asked questions about our products
1. Does it help with thinning or falling hair?
2. Can men also use ShinyHair products?
3. Do I need to use the entire routine to see results?
4. Are your products vegan and cruelty-free?
5. Are ShinyHair products safe for colored hair?
6. How long until I see results?
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The shine your hair deserves
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Contact us nowShampoo for dry scalp: Intense hydration and barrier protection
Dry scalp is often the result of disrupted sebum production or external factors that strip the protective barrier of essential moisture. The consequences are
- an uncomfortable tightness,
- fine dry flakes
- and often associated itching.
A shampoo for dry scalp must go beyond mere cleansing. It needs to replenish the skin’s moisture reserves and stabilize this barrier.
ShinyHair uses a synergistic formula that gently removes residue from the hair while enveloping the scalp in a protective film. The goal is to
- promote the skin’s natural elasticity
- and minimize transepidermal moisture loss long-term.
Relief for tightness: How shampoo combats dry scalp
When the natural lipid barrier is weakened, moisture can evaporate freely from deeper skin layers. A shampoo for dry scalp aims to stop this process and intensely nourish the skin without weighing down the hair with heavy residue.
- Active moisture binding: Botanical ingredients direct moisture into the epidermis and lock it in long-term, restoring the osmotic balance of skin cells.
- Soothing irritation: An effective shampoo for dry, itchy scalp contains anti-inflammatory plant-based components. These break the irritation-reaction cycle and provide immediate relief to the tissue.
- Gentle cleansing matrix: Avoiding drying alcohols and harsh surfactants ensures the skin’s natural oil film is preserved. Cleansing is based on mild agents that support, rather than destabilize, the barrier function.
Tailored care for dry scalp
Depending on needs and care requirements, the ShinyHair range offers different application formats to support the scalp’s barrier function and stabilize the skin surface.
The classic liquid cleanse
A liquid shampoo for dry scalp is characterized by its optimal spreadability, ensuring all areas of the scalp are evenly reached. The shampoo formula envelops the hair fiber with a hydrating protective film and contributes to soothing the scalp surface during cleansing.
The solid alternative for intensive care
The solid shampoo acts as a concentrate of nourishing ingredients. Using the shampoo bar gently stimulates microcirculation while the lipid-rich formula helps supply dry areas with targeted nutrients. This format is highly efficient and ideal for a focused, resource-friendly care routine.
Moisture as the foundation for strong hair
A shampoo for dry scalp is an essential part of ShinyHair’s holistic care concept. Only an optimally hydrated scalp has the necessary elasticity to support the natural function of hair follicles.
A moisture deficit can negatively affect the hair root environment and weaken the hair structure from the start. Regular use of the coordinated cleansing and care products creates a balanced environment for further products such as
- the conditioner,
- the hair growth booster
- or a hair mask.
This ensures hair can regrow under optimal conditions, gaining smoothness and natural shine from the roots.
FAQ
Which shampoo is most effective for dry, itchy scalp?
An effective product should use hydrating, botanical ingredients and consistently avoid aggressive sulfates (such as SLS). The goal is to stabilize the skin’s natural acid mantle, soothe irritation through targeted hydration, and strengthen the skin barrier long-term. A gentle cleansing matrix is key to calming the scalp.
How often should you use shampoo for dry scalp?
For a typically dry scalp, it’s best to wash hair no more than two to three times a week to avoid overstressing the natural lipid layer. Using a mild shampoo ensures that essential moisture is added, not removed, during each cleanse, optimally supporting the skin’s regeneration.
Does shampoo for dry scalp cause greasy hair?
No. A high-quality system primarily hydrates the epidermis and uses light, plant-based lipids that don’t weigh down the hair. Hair retains its natural lightness and volume while the scalp stays elastic and soothed. The formula is designed to cleanse without residue, leaving only a well-cared-for feeling.