Men who deal with a congested-feeling scalp from styling product residue, oil buildup, or daily grime and want a scalp-focused cleanse rather than a basic everyday shampoo. Good for anyone who styles with product often and needs periodic deep cleaning rather than a gentle daily wash.

Everyday shampoos are built to clean hair strands; this one is built to clean the scalp itself, which is a different job. Product residue, sebum, and dead skin accumulate at the root over days between washes, and the charcoal and caffeine combination here is meant to lift that layer specifically.

Lather into wet hair and scalp, massage thoroughly, then rinse. Follow with a Bed Head for Men conditioner (such as Clean Up Peppermint Conditioner) if additional moisture is wanted, since this shampoo is formulated for cleansing rather than conditioning.

Pros:

• Charcoal-based deep clean genuinely targets scalp buildup rather than just hair strands
• Zinc pyrithione/zinc sulfate presence gives it a real functional basis for addressing flaking
• Straightforward one-step wash, no waiting or mask-style application

Cons:

• Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a stronger detergent than a sulfate-free daily shampoo
• Contains synthetic dyes and a preservative (methylisothiazolinone) that some sensitive-scalp users choose to avoid
• Formulated for scalp buildup specifically — not a moisturizing shampoo on its own