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Tea tree shampoo: benefits, who it suits and how to use it

That cool, tingling, properly-clean feeling. Here is what tea tree shampoo actually does for your hair and scalp, and how to find the right one.

 What does tea tree shampoo do? 

Tea tree shampoo is a scalp-focused cleanser. It helps lift excess oil, product build-up and dead skin cells from the scalp, leaving hair feeling fresh and light. Many formulas, including Paul Mitchell's, pair tea tree oil with peppermint for a cooling tingle.

Most shampoos are designed around the hair itself. Tea tree shampoo puts the scalp first, which is why it is a favourite for anyone whose roots get greasy quickly, who uses a lot of styling product, or who simply loves that just-washed, invigorated feeling.

The benefits of tea tree shampoo

A deep scalp cleanse

A deep scalp cleanse

Helps lift excess oil at the root, so hair can stay fresher between washes.

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Lifts build-up

Can help clear residue from styling products and dry shampoo.

Cooling and refreshing

Cooling and refreshing

Peppermint brings a clean, tingling sensation many people love after the gym.

Why does tea tree shampoo tingle?

The tingle mostly comes from peppermint, which creates a cooling sensation on the skin. Tea tree oil adds its fresh, slightly herbal scent, and together they make the wash feel invigorating.

The tingle is meant to feel cool and refreshing, never hot or uncomfortable. If your scalp stings, feels sore or turns red, rinse thoroughly and stop using the product.

Tea Tree Oil

SmellFresh, herbal scent

Peppermint

SmellThe cooling tingle

Lavender

SmellA soft calming note

Why does tea tree shampoo tingle?

The Tea Tree collection

Find your Tea Tree

SpecialLavender MintLemon Sage
FEELS LIKEThe classic cool tingleSofter, more floralBright and citrusy
BEST FOROily roots, build-up, all hair typesDry or curly hairFine/Thin hair
START WITHTea Tree Special ShampooLavender Mint ShampooLemon Sage Shampoo
Sizes available75ml, 300ml, 500ml, 1000ml,75ml, 300ml, 1000ml75ml, 300ml, 1000ml

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Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Shampoo 300ml

Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Shampoo 300ml

Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Shampoo offers a deep cleansing experience enriched with tea tree oil, peppermint, and...

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Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Lavender Mint Moisturizing Shampoo 300ml

Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Lavender Mint Moisturizing Shampoo 300ml

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Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Lemon Sage Thickening Shampoo 300ml

Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Lemon Sage Thickening Shampoo 300ml

Formulated with natural tea tree oil, lemon, and sage extracts, this thickening shampoo energises the scalp while hel...

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Your Tea Tree Routine

01 - Massage into the scalp

01 - Massage into the scalp

Work the shampoo into wet roots with your fingertips for a minute or two, then rinse well.

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02 - Condition the lengths

Apply conditioner from mid-lengths to ends, keeping it away from the roots.

Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Styling Gel 150ml

03 - Finish lightweight

Choose light leave-in or styling products, so roots stay fresh between washes.

Got a sensitive scalp? 

Essential oils, including tea tree and peppermint, don't suit everyone. If your skin is sensitive, try a small amount first, and stop using any product that causes stinging, redness or soreness. For an ongoing itchy or flaky scalp, it is worth speaking to a pharmacist or GP.

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