Pantene Relaxed & Natural Anti-Dandruff Shampoo Review

This shampoo is formulated with a mix of vitamins and essential oils and is pH-balanced to keep hair soft and manageable.   I use this shampoo periodically to stay one step ahead of troublesome dandruff.

Like any dandruff shampoo, the solution works best the longer you use.  I didn't find that it eliminated the dandruff completely, but it does help me to control it when I have flare-ups.  The shampoo is fragrant, doesn't have a medicinal smell, and lathers up reasonably well.  There is no tingling when I massage the foam into my scalp, but that doesn't seem to hinder its effectiveness.  When I wash out the suds, my hair doesn't exactly feel silky or look shiny, but it does feel soft and manageable. 

There is no companion "anti-dandruff conditioner" to use in concert with the shampoo, so the choice is to either use my regular conditioner or go without.  I choose to use my regular moisturizing conditioner; concentrating on the ends and avoiding the scalp area that I just diligently cleansed. 

Overall, I think that this is the best anti-dandruff shampoo I've ever used on my relaxed hair.  Itching and flaking are controlled and my hair doesn't end up feeling stripped and brittle.  It's not perfect, but it's a big improvement over standard dandruff formulations.  The product is widely available at drugstore and discount retailers and it is sold in the same price range as its competitors.