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Front label of Design Essentials® Scalp Care Anti-Itch & Tension Relief, formulated with tea tree oil, peppermint, and aloe to soothe and calm scalp irritation.
Back label of Design Essentials® Scalp Care Anti-Itch & Tension Relief, detailing ingredients and directions for reducing flaking and promoting scalp health.
Anti-Itch & Tension Relief - Hair Reference Chart

Scalp Care

Scalp Care Anti-Itch & Tension Relief

$9.99
Best for: 2A-4C Routine: Maintain

Soothe the tightness and stop the itch. This cooling scalp treatment relieves tension, dryness, and irritation without disrupting your style.

Scalp Soothing
Scalp Stimulating
Nourishing
Ideal for Protective Styles

Size:
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Front label of Design Essentials® Scalp Care Anti-Itch & Tension Relief, formulated with tea tree oil, peppermint, and aloe to soothe and calm scalp irritation.
Back label of Design Essentials® Scalp Care Anti-Itch & Tension Relief, detailing ingredients and directions for reducing flaking and promoting scalp health.
Anti-Itch & Tension Relief - Hair Reference Chart

SCALP CARE ANTI-ITCH & TENSION RELIEF OIL

Is this Right for Me?

Great for: Wavy to coily hair types from 2A to 4C

Best used for: Calming the scalp during protective styles or tension-prone looks

Leaves hair: Nourished, soothed, and balanced at the root

Key Ingredients

PEPPERMINT OIL

An aromatherapeutic scent that invigorates and calms the senses, while treating the scalp, leaving hair feeling refreshed

ALOE

Calms, nourishes, and soothes the scalp while providing lightweight hydration, prevents breakage, and reduces itch and flaking

TEA TREE OIL

Aids in reducing buildup and helps promote a healthy scalp environment

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Gossypium
Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus
Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Mentha Piperita
(Peppermint) Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree)
Leaf Oil, Leptospermum Petersonii (Lemon Tea Tree)
Extract, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Vera, Rosmarinus
Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Sesamum Indicum
(Sesame) Seed Oil

Additional Information

Overall rating: 4.7079644 / 5 from 113 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Design Essentials® Scalp Care Anti-Itch & Tension Relief offers a dermatologist-tested formula that soothes and revitalizes the scalp. It combines natural ingredients like tea tree oil, peppermint, and aloe vera to provide relief from tension, soreness, and flaking. While some customers appreciate the results and feel, others have mixed opinions on the weight and smell.

Summary topics

  • Effectiveness: 7%
  • Scalp Sensation: 18%
  • Oil Effectiveness: 15%

Review topics: ["results","weight","feeling","smells","relief","scalp","oil","use","hair","itch","braids","styles","clients"].

Review highlights

  • "It’s a light weight oil, it smells good and it does what it claims." — Anonymous
  • "Allow my scalp to feel moisturized and nourished." — Sue B.
  • "My stylist suggested this produce and I felt an improvement immediately." — Kelly N.

Reviews

The scalp care anti-itch &

"The scalp care anti-itch & tension relief feels really good to the scalp. It doesn’t clog the cuticle as well, and it treats the scalp at The same time."

— LaTangela G. (5/5)

Very good, pleasant smell not

"Very good, pleasant smell not to oily, makes your scalp tingle, that way you know it’s working"

— Valerie E. (5/5)

Integrity of Product Compromised

"I purchased the anti itch oil from an independent beauty supply store and the protective cover was not adhered properly. The store would not permit the product to be returned. I decided to go to another beauty supply store to see if the anti itch oil protective cover was adhered properly before purchasing the product because I was determined to sample the item for the first time, low and behold the same issue occurred. And I checked multiple bottle's. It appears to be a manufacturing problem."

— Ammah (1/5)

Allergic reaction relief!!!

"Trying to save money I bought box dye what a mistake…… and it left my hair dry, scratchy, irritated, and hurting. After washing and washing I couldn't find relief. I was at the point where I was like if this oil and hair mask doesn’t work I’m going to the doctor. WELL WELL WELL THIS OIL DID WONDERS!!! The immediate relief was felt was like a cool wind blowing on my scalp. I even had a few spots that were inflamed and sore. Over night it helped settle the inflamed parts of my scalp. My hair is on the thinner side but I have a lot of it so after leaving it in all night I rinsed my hair out in the morning. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS!!"

— Erin (5/5)

I love this oil it

"I love this oil it helps with tension for my braids. It also make my scalp feel refreshed"

— Georgia P. (5/5)

Perfect

"The world's best"

— Libby J. (5/5)

Helps my scalp feel relieved

"Helps my scalp feel relieved from the tightness from interlocking. Also relieved any itching I dealt with inbetween washes."

— Tashawna H. (5/5)

This oil is light weight.

"This oil is light weight. I haven’t used it enough to know what it can really do for relief and itch. However, I’m excited to find out."

— Tennille S. (4/5)

Works exactly like I knew

"Works exactly like I knew it would!!!"

— Rayfield L. (5/5)

Question

"Can I put this on my toddlers head?"

— Mari (5/5)

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