Ugh, dandruff. Those little white flakes that somehow show up right when you’re trying to look pulled together.
For me, it’s like a Qatar tradition—the moment I’m here, my scalp goes all out. And this time, there was way more hair fall than usual.
That’s when I caved and tried an anti-dandruff shampoo for the first time. Since I’ve always trusted Himalaya Herbals, I grabbed their Himalaya Anti-Dandruff Shampoo on my last trip to India and decided to try it out.
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Price of Himalaya Anti Dandruff Shampoo
₹175 for 180 ml, ₹339 for 340 ml, and ₹740 for 650 ml | Buy it from Nykaa
About the product
According to Himalaya, this shampoo:
- Gently removes dandruff with every wash
- Prevents scalp dryness
- Nourishes and strengthens hair roots
- Contains Tea Tree Oil, Aloe Vera, Chickpeas, and herbs to soothe and nourish the scalp
- Suitable for all hair types
Ingredients of Himalaya Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
Ammonium lauryl sulfate, sodium cocoyl glycinate, glycol distearate, ammonium xylenesulfonate, dimethiconol, TEA dodecylbenzenesulfonate, cocamide MEA, dimethicone, amodimethicone, laureth-23, polyquaternium-10-laureth-4, glycerin, perfume, climbazole, guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, sodium benzoate , sodium metabisulfite, disodium EDTA, methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone, xanthan gum, citric acid, cicer arietinum seed extract, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, melaleuca leucadendron cajaput oil, rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, benzyl salicylate, linalool, hexyl cinnamal, limonene
My Experience with Himalaya Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
The packaging is the signature Himalaya Herbals packaging: a clean, white bottle with a green cap. I use the 640 ml pump bottle with a sturdy green dispenser.
Honestly, I love the pump mechanism. It’s very convenient since there’s no need to lift the bottle or fiddle with flip caps, especially when your hands are wet in the shower.
The shampoo is a thick, creamy, and off-white with an absolutely divine smell. It has this fresh, green, almost herbal fragrance that I can’t get enough of. Every hair wash feels like a refreshing experience just because of that smell.
If you’re wondering, does Himalaya anti-dandruff shampoo have sulphate? Yes, it does.
Now, coming to performance, I’ve tried my fair share of anti-dandruff shampoos over the years, but none of them really delivered results. They just left my hair clean, and that’s it. But this one? It actually worked. It’s the first shampoo that made a real, noticeable difference in my hair.
Within just three washes, my dandruff was completely gone. I saw a drastic improvement from the first use, and my scalp was clear by the third or fourth wash.
Quick tip: If your dandruff is stubborn, try massaging the shampoo into your scalp and leaving it on for 2–3 minutes before rinsing. It makes a difference.
I even got my mom to try it, and she had the same result! That said, it doesn’t permanently prevent dandruff. If I skip it for a while, the flakes and dust tend to come back. But as long as I use it regularly, my scalp stays clean and flake-free.
While the shampoo doesn’t leave my hair feeling richly moisturized, it doesn’t dry out my scalp either, which is huge for me. You know the itchy feeling you get from a dry, irritated scalp? That sometimes even caused pain.
Since I started using this shampoo, that itchiness is gone for good. The tea tree oil and aloe vera in the formula seem to be doing exactly what they claim: soothing and healing the scalp.
I usually follow up with the Himalaya Anti-Hair Fall Conditioner and Hair Cream to combat any possible dryness. With this Himalaya shampoo combo, my hair feels soft, not frizzy, and manageable.
I did come across a few reviews saying this shampoo can be a bit drying on its own, and that might be true. But honestly, if I skip conditioner with any shampoo, I get frizz—so I wouldn’t count that as a downside in my case.
Another major is, you don’t need a lot of product. It lathers quite well. I have medium-length hair and just use two pumps (probably more than I need). I’m now planning to cut back to a pump and a half because the shampoo really does work.
If you ask me, is this Himalaya shampoo good for dandruff? I’d say yes. Overall, I’m really happy.
Pros
- Refreshing, pleasant fragrance that lingers after washing
- Convenient pump bottle (especially the 640 ml version)
- Affordable and easy to find online and in stores
- Effectively removes dandruff within a few washes
- Reduces scalp itchiness and irritation
- Lathers well—you need a small amount
- Free from parabens and harsh chemicals
Cons
- Dandruff may return if you stop using it regularly
- Can be slightly drying without conditioner
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Final Word
The Himalaya shampoo is the one that makes a difference for me. It not only cleared up my dandruff within a few washes but also completely took away the itchy, irritated scalp I struggled with before. That alone makes it a win in my books.
The formula is a little drying, but it isn’t a dealbreaker as long as you follow it up with a conditioner (which I highly recommend). What I love most is how fresh and clean my hair feels after every wash, with a refreshing fragrance on top of it.
Overall, this shampoo is effective, affordable, and reliable for dandruff control. It’s great and I’d definitely recommend it!
