Soothe scalp issues from dandruff, oil, and build-up with game-changing products

An excess of oil (or not enough), the dreaded dandruff, and product build-up can all sabotage luscious locks.

Get a headstart with these game-changing products.

Philip Kingsley Overnight Scalp Barrier Serum, €31.45 Bedhead affects us all but what if you could give your scalp some extra TLC while getting your beauty sleep?

This serum promises to tackle dryness and oiliness, and help balance the scalp’s microflora. Apply a few drops at night before bed and wash out in the morning. Order at philipkingsley.co.uk.

Hair Proud Revive and Repair Shampoo and Conditioner, €9.95 each Oily scalp sufferers know the struggle of trying to find products gentle enough for daily use.

Hair Proud’s shampoo cleans without stripping the scalp. The conditioner contains hydrolysed wheat protein and niacinamide, which works to rebalance and promote healthy hair growth from the scalp and boost moisture.

Available from iamproud.com and Dunnes Stores, they’re vegan-friendly and animal-friendly (as the brand is cruelty-free), not to mention pocket-friendly at less than a tenner each.

Moxi Loves Dry Shampoo Sheets, €3.99 for 20 Dry shampoo is a life-saver but carrying around an aerosol isn’t always practical. These innovative dry shampoo sheets are an excellent alternative, perfect to pop in your handbag or for travel.

The brainchild of Irish entrepreneur Pamela Laird, they contain natural rice powder to absorb oil without spraying or messy residue.

They also help tame frizz and static, and are biodegradable. Pick them up in Boots stores nationwide.

Grow Gorgeous Intense Thickening Hair & Scalp Mask, €30 Scalp health is vital for long locks and this mask contains stimulating caffeine with biotin and niacinamide to boost your roots.

The gentle formula is paraben-free and also contains smoothing shea butter and coconut oil for soft, touchable tresses. See growgorgeous.co.uk

Lee Stafford Scalp Massager Brush, €7.99 Massaging your scalp can help stimulate circulation and promote hair follicle growth.

Get your scrub on with this Barbiecore hot pink brush, which has soft silicone tips that remove dead skin without irritating your scalp.

Its ergonomically designed handle even makes it easier to grip when wet. Available from boots.ie.

Christophe Robin Cleansing Purifying Scrub with Sea Salt, €41 This is the holy grail for both flaky and oily scalps. Used weekly, this bestselling scrub cleans your scalp of build-up and tackles flaking and itchiness, leaving hair feeling squeaky clean.

Using natural sea salt as an exfoliator, it cleanses, removes impurities and restores balance to the scalp. Get it at lookfantastic.ie.

Jane Darcy Luxury Silk Pillowcase, €60 Sweet dreams are made of this... laying your tired head down on a 100pc mulberry pillowcase which will soothe your hair, scalp and face, and is less likely to absorb overnight products from your hair compared to cotton.

Choose from champagne and ivory on janedarcy.ie, then wait for it to arrive in its gorgeous gift box.