11 Best Korean Hair Products, Recommended by K-Beauty Experts

As someone whose hair is a bit high maintenance (high porosity, oily scalp, dry ends, breakage, and split ends here and there), the best Korean hair products are a game-changer. It takes a special hair care routine with the right shampoos, conditioner, hair serums, oils, treatments, and leave-in masks to keep my strands strong and my scalp thoroughly cleansed. But after trying some of the best-selling hair products that K-beauty has to offer, I’m not surprised that everyone is starting to pay attention to how Koreans are taking care of their hair.

Similar to its approach with skin care, Korean beauty hair products are designed to prioritize long-term hair and scalp care over quick styling fixes. According to Sarah Chung Park, founder and CEO of Landing International, a business platform bringing K-beauty brands to the US, K-beauty hair formulas focus on both nourishing the scalp’s overall health while also rebuilding protein in strands to treat damage from the inside out.

So, if you’re looking to give your hair some TLC, below are some of the best Korean hair care products that experts recommend. From dry scalps to thinning hair, we’ve got every hair concern and want covered.

Best Overall: Dr. Groot Scalp Revitalizing Solution Miracle in Shower Treatment

• What we love: Lightweight, gently exfoliates scalp, gets rid of oiliness, hair feels stronger and softer
• What could improve: The slight medicinal citrus smell may be unpleasant for some

This in-shower scalp treatment really does it all. It’s a lightweight liquid meant to be used two to three times a week that you apply on the scalp and massage in before rinsing out to reveal really healthy strands. My thick, dry hair feels clean but still hydrated, super soft, and—most importantly for my oily skin—free of buildup and excess oil. It’s especially great in the summer when I have to wash my hair every day to keep my oily scalp from looking so shiny; now I feel like I’m not drying out my strands every time I wash. It’s so good that I personally don’t mind the faint smell of medicinal citrus.

Best for Fine Hair: Dr. Forhair Bio-3 Folligen Biotin Shampoo

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Dr. Forhair Bio-3 Folligen Biotin Shampoo

• What we love: Strengthens hair, improves scalp health, boosts volume
• What could improve: Reviews say that the smell can be off-putting.

With fine hair, you want something that will give your roots some lift. This Korean shampoo does that while also encouraging healthy hair growth thanks to nourishing ingredients such as biotin and ceramides. “I love this biotin shampoo because it gives my hair instant volume, strengthens it from the roots, and improves my scalp health,” says Park. “This is the best for people who want more hair growth and volume.”

Best for Dry Scalp: Hair+ Protein Bond Water Essence

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Hair+ Protein Bond Water Essence

• What we love: Lightweight spray, sulfate-free
• What could improve: Reviewers say that the smell can be off-putting.

Packed with protein, this water hair essence works to treat damage on your scalp and hair. You can apply on either damp hair for treatment or dry hair to boost hydration in crispy strands, and you’ll notice that your hair will feel softer and healthier overall. “It’s an easy-to-use, lightweight spray that instantly makes my hair feel stronger, smoother, and more hydrated without any stickiness,” says Park.

Best for Dandruff: Dr. Forhair Salt Scaler

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• What we love: Deeply cleanses, gentle on scalp, refreshes hair and scalp
• What could improve: Reviewers say that it might be too drying