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Brand comparison · Beauty Comparison

Head & Shoulders vs Dove Shampoos: Ingredients Compared (2026)

Head & Shoulders vs Dove shampoos, compared by full ingredient list: 0% of Head & Shoulders's 15 and 0% of Dove's 2 are fragrance-free, and the cleanest list of the two brands belongs to Head & Shoulders Pure Intense Anti-Dandruff Soothing Itchy Shampoo. Compared November 6, 2026.

The catch: Dove uses essential oils far more often (0% free vs 33%), so check that line if it matters to you.

Brand against brand, flag by flag

Share of shampoos that are…Head & Shoulders (15)Dove (2)Ahead
Fragrance-free0%0%Tie
No essential oils33%0%Head & Shoulders
No labelled fragrance allergens7%0%Head & Shoulders
No drying alcohol100%100%Tie
Sulfate-free7%0%Head & Shoulders
Silicone-free20%0%Head & Shoulders
Paraben-free100%100%Tie
No MI/MCI100%100%Tie

The best of each brand

Each brand's two strongest lists by our ingredient rules.

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Amazon UK prices as of 6 November 2026, 06:08 GMT; Amazon sets the final price at checkout.

Which brand suits your need

Every shampoo from both brands

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ProductFragranceEssential oilsLabelled fragrance allergensDrying alcoholSulfatesSiliconesBuy
Head & Shoulders Pure Intense Anti-Dandruff Soothing Itchy ShampooAmazon
Head & Shoulders Bare Anti-Dandruff ShampooAmazon
Head & Shoulders Cooling Itch Rescue Anti Dandruff ShampooAmazon
Head & Shoulders Anti-Dandruff Shampoo Pro-Expert 7 Hair Fall PumpAmazon
Head & Shoulders Citrus Fresh Anti-Dandruff ShampooAmazon
Head & Shoulders Supreme Repair ShampooAmazon
Head & Shoulders Shampoo Classic CleanAmazon
Head & Shoulders Advanced Oil Control Anti Dandruff ShampooAmazon
Head & Shoulders Anti-Dandruff Shampoo Classic CleanAmazon
Head & Shoulders DermaXPro Soothing Comfort Anti Dandruff ShampooAmazon
Head & Shoulders Anti-Dandruff Shampoo Pro-Expert 7Amazon
Head & Shoulders Oil Control Anti-Dandruff Citrus ShampooAmazon
Head & Shoulders Classic Clean ShampooAmazon
Head & Shoulders Anti-Dandruff Shampoo Pro-Expert 7 Persistent Dandruff Control . Fights 7 Scalp IssuesAmazon
Head & Shoulders Menthol Fresh Anti-Dandruff ShampooAmazon
Dove Scalp + Hair Therapy Soothing Hydration ShampooAmazon
Dove Scalp + Hair Therapy Density & Growth ShampooAmazon

Frequently asked questions

Is Head & Shoulders or Dove better for sensitive skin?

Neither brand has a shampoo that passes our sensitive-skin rules in our library; see each product's flags above.

Which shampoos are fragrance-free, Head & Shoulders or Dove?

0 of 15 Head & Shoulders and 0 of 2 Dove shampoos list no parfum or fragrance, going by their full ingredient lists checked November 6, 2026.

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