Many of us take meticulous care of the skin on our face using a deliberate assortment of serums, essences, moisturizers, and sun protection. But what about the skin on the rest of your body? Lately, we’ve seen more and more body formulas include ingredients that were once mostly found in products meant for your face. In that same vein, it’s (finally) time to pay closer attention to your scalp, which is also skin, after all! And the healthier it is, the likelier your hair is to look and feel its best, too. Whether to soothe an irritated scalp, maintain its overall health, address flakes, or strengthen your strands, add one of these 9 scalp serums to your haircare regimen today. No rinsing required!

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The Scalp Serum, Nécessaire

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This hydrating, strengthening formula combines biomimetic peptides, several molecular weights of hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide to support hair growth and health. What makes it a must-have: the fact that it’s suitable for everyone, is super lightweight (it feels almost like water), isn’t sticky at all, and doesn’t leave any residue behind.

Price: $78

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Serene Scalp Soothing Leave-On Treatment, Oribe

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This pretty pink tube houses a gel formula that includes BHA, peppermint oil and extract, as well as a special complex to help soothe and protect your scalp while banishing flakes. It instantly feels cool when applied, aiming to restore moisture and balance to your skin without weighing down your strands or leaving them feeling greasy.

Price: $60

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InstaCure Tension Reliever Scalp Ease Serum​, Matrix

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If you’re partial to tight hairstyles, but your scalp isn’t such a fan, this serum is bound to become your new BFF: it has a soothing, cooling effect that provides immediate relief and helps fight dryness to boot. We enjoy its milky texture, lovely scent, and easy-to-handle applicator.

Price: $24.50

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Genesis Anti-Breakage Fortifying Serum, Kérastase

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If your hair has been particularly brittle and prone to breakage lately, reach for this treatment, which contains aminexil, edelweiss cells, and ginger root, and helps strengthen the scalp to reduce hair fall. Its gel texture goes on like a charm without leaving any stickiness or residue behind.

Price: $85

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Redensifying Scalp Serum, Kerasilk

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This Kerasilk scalp serum is just the ticket when your hair needs a pick-me-up. A few daily spritzes followed by a thorough scalp massage allow the biomimetic silk, ectoin, and t-flavonone in its formula to stimulate your scalp and promote fuller locks while fighting hair loss. Easy-peasy!

Price: $58

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Hair Rituel Soothing Rebalancing Cure, Sisley-Paris

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If your scalp feels irritated and uncomfortable, a few droppers of this lightweight serum can help it feel better almost instantly. Its mix of essential oils and plant-based extracts, as well as piroctone olamine, alpha-bisabolol, and pro-vitamin B5, are the key to its efficaciousness, eventually imparting your hair with strength, softness, shine, and volume.

Price: $190

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TONUCIA Natural Filler Concentrated Youth Serum, René Furterer

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This lightweight gel’s formula contains hyaluronic acid, orange essential oil, and lemon balm extract to help rehydrate your scalp, protect its collagen, strengthen your mane, and promote its fullness. We love its pleasant-yet-subtle scent and particularly enjoyable texture.

Price: $44

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Abeille Royale Scalp & Hair Youth Oil-in-Serum, Guerlain

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This oil-in-serum is surprisingly light and fluid upon application and its delicate honey scent is highly addictive. Thanks to a potent formula containing different kinds of honey and royal jelly, it gives your scalp the ultimate care with the goal of strengthening your locks and giving them back their shine and vitality.

Price: $194

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Creastim Reactiv Strengthening Lotion, Ducray

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Fatigue, stress, or simply the change of seasons: so many factors can contribute to a variation in hair density. Luckily, you can count on this non-sticky (and extremely fluid) scalp serum that combines a tetrapeptide, creatine, and a vitamin B complex to help preserve your volume and promote hair growth.

Price: $85

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