Confirmed: The Secret to Expensive-Looking, Glossy Winter Hair Is This Unsung Shower Step

I’ll be honest, there’s not much I won’t try in the pursuit of glossy hair. Hydrating hair masks, temporary in-shower glazes, and a trove of serums and oils are in constant rotation to maintain the shine and softness of my mane. But while it’s helpful to treat your strands with ultra-hydrating products for that healthy sheen, the one thing most shoppers overlook is where those shiny locks are growing from—and that, my friend, would be your scalp.

Our scalps can be scary terrains in winter due to a buildup of dandruff (which is very common and happens to almost everyone!). Dandruff, or the white flaky bits that litter your roots like snow, is a natural occurrence when your scalp is irritated by dry weather, agitating products (temporary hair dye is a common offender), or skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. Many people deal with these pesky flakes every once in a while, which is why beauty editors always keep dandruff shampoo stocked in their showers—even if they don’t openly advertise it. But after testing a new shampoo and conditioner duo from Briogeo that treated my scalp like skincare and blasted dandruff into oblivion, I’m ready to shout it from the rooftops.