The applicator for applying a haircare product comprises a base 12 and spikes 14 protruding with respect to the base. At least a plurality of spikes 14 each have a cross section of elongate shape in at least one direction of extension. At least some of the spikes of said plurality of spikes are made at least partially of porous material that is able to absorb said haircare product.

A dandruff removal device includes a body having a motor configured to generate motion, and a brush head extending from the body and including a transmission to convert the motion provided by the motor into a reciprocating motion at a brush connection interface along a reciprocating motion axis, and a brush base having a plurality of teeth or bristles attached on an outer surface of the brush base, wherein the plurality of teeth or bristles are substantially aligned along a first direction, and wherein the brush base is coupled to the brush connection interface, and is configured to be moved by the brush connection interface, and responsively move the plurality of teeth or bristles in a reciprocating manner along the reciprocating motion axis, wherein the first direction is substantially parallel with the reciprocating motion axis. A corresponding method of removing dandruff is also disclosed.