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Best Dandruff Shampoo No. 2: Redken Dandruff Control Shampoo, $19
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.3*

Why it's great: If you're dealing with dandruff, you don't want to wait around for a month for a treatment to start kicking in. Readers say this product "works super fast." Reviewers noticed a difference "within the first use." One user decided to "give it a try" after "trying so many products that just did not work." Fortunately, Redken came through. "It has a clean smell, makes [my] hair so soft, and (the best part) it really works on dandruff!"

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Best Dandruff Shampoo No. 1: Nizoral A-D Anti-Dandruff Shampoo, $14.69

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 10*

Why it's great: One reviewer said she heard about this dandruff shampoo from her doctor, which is always a good sign. "It definitely works," she adds. "No flakes or itching after one use." Another reviewer referred to it as a tried-and-true longtime favorite.

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Dandruff. It's one of those beauty ailments that no one really talks about, but it's one that almost all of us will experience at some point in our lives. And since we're no strangers to dishing on the ugly side of beauty (we've tackled ingrown toenails and gross ingredients in skin cream), we're going to get into the nitty-gritty (flaky-scaly?) of what causes dandruff and how TotalBeauty.com users address theirs with the 13 best dandruff shampoos.

What causes dandruff?

Dandruff starts with sebum, a natural oil produced by the body that (when produced in normal qualities) makes the hair and skin supple and creates a protective barrier around your 'dermis. But, when overproduced, sebum can create issues like acne and, you guessed it, dandruff.

How to get rid of dandruff?

To combat the white flaky foes and soothe redness and irritation, you can follow an anti-dandruff routine. Besides avoiding too-hot water, heat styling tools and too much product, you can manage your flaky little secret by switching to these best anti-dandruff shampoos our readers and editors say really work.

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