Scalp Build Up Treatments

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Are you tired of dealing with a flaky, itchy scalp? Say goodbye to scalp build-up and hello to healthy, rejuvenated hair with our collection of shampoos for itchy scalp. Whether you're struggling with product residue, excess oil, or dryness, these targeted treatments are designed to gently exfoliate and cleanse your scalp, leaving it refreshed and balanced. Discover a range of formulas that help remove impurities and promote a healthier scalp environment, so you can enjoy luscious locks that are free from build-up.

MizaniWonder Crown Clarifying Scalp Treatment

ITEM: 2432169

Size: 6.8 oz/ 200mL

959 Reviews

$26.00

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What it is: A wash-out, clarifying scalp treatment that lathers into a rich foam, to refresh, remove build up, and rebalance the scalp before shampooing or in-between protective styles.


Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily


Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick


Hair Concerns:

- Oiliness

- Flaky, Dry Scalp


Key Benefits:

- Gently removes scalp build-up

- Helps visibly improve dandruff and inflammation

- Preps the scalp for styling

$28.00

I use it in between wash days and it helps with the build up...After using this product for a while it has made my hair feel less itchy and has also stopped the build up by a lot!

What it is: A tingly, cooling, dewy-textured serum that is gentle enough for the delicate skin on your scalp and is like a reboot juice for the skin on your head.

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Concerns:
- Scalp Build Up
- Flaky/Dry Scalp
- Dandruff

OribeSerene Scalp Exfoliating Scrub

ITEM: 2438208

Size: 4.2 oz/ 125 mL

14 Reviews

$52.00

The only issue I have with it is that I have to use quite a bit if I have a lot of build up and it’s expensive..But I only use it once or twice a week so it does last a few months. ...and I have always had a problem with product build up on my scalp as it is so difficult to really scrub. ...Great for product build up in thick hair

What it is: A purifying scalp scrub that gently exfoliates to remove excess oil, product buildup, and impurities while soothing the scalp and nourishing hair.

Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Color Safe
- Flaky, Dry Scalp

Key Benefits:
- Removes excess oil and buildup
- Cleanses pores
- Visibly soothes, balances, and energizes the scalp

$50.00

This treatment removes any build up from the scalp leaving it so clean and leaving my hair looking very fresh. gifted by virtue labs...Removes build up...This does a great job of removing all the product build up I have from taking off my protective style.

What it is: A light, dual-action whipped cream that detoxifies the scalp of buildup and impurities while providing residue-free hair conditioning and scalp balancing.

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Concerns:
- Scalp Buildup
- Flaky/Dry Scalp
- Dryness

$38.00

I was pretty skeptical if this would work. My scalp would become pretty itchy and dry about 2-3 days after I would wash my hair, I think from sweat from working out and product build-up. ...I’ve been dealing with extremely bad flaking all over my scalp to where my whole head looked white! I looked up treatments to help and read about this one.

Which hair texture is it good for?
✔ Straight
✔ Wavy
✔ Curly
✔ Coily

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Flaky/Dry Scalp
- Dryness

What it is:
A leave-in scalp treatment that delivers rich hydration and lasting relief from dry scalp flaking, itching, and irritation.

$29.00

Nice scalp cleanser...It is good for oily scalp that has build up to naturally purge the dirt. ...Great for product build up...The Deep Scalp Detox from Pattern Beauty is great for a weekly refresh for my scalp!

What it is: A two-in-one serum that naturally purges impurities from the scalp without stripping your hair's natural oils.

Hair Texture: Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Flaky / Dry Scalp
- Oily Scalp
- Scalp Build Up

Key Benefits:
- Naturally purges dirt from scalp
- Hair is left soft and refreshed
- Restores scalp health

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Australian Tea Tree Oil, pH-balancing Pink Clay, and Lemon Peel Oil: Purge dirt, dead skin, and lingering product.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone

$90.00

Because I wash infrequently, I get occasional scalp irritation and a build-up of natural oils. ...This is the only treatment you will need on your scalp! My scalp feels so clean and fresh, I never realized how much build up I had until using this !

What it is: A treatment that renews and balances the scalp, clearing blocked follicles, and strengthening and revitalizing strands at the root.

Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Shine
- Thinning
- Damage, Split Ends, and Breakage

Key Benefits:
- Helps to improve scalp health while strengthening and reinvigorating the hair follicles at the root to support natural growth and renewal
- Supports natural regrowth in weak or thinning hair and boosts thickness for fuller, healthier strands
- Helps reduce shedding, volumizes existing strands, and anchors strands to the scalp to reduce breakage and support the prevention of hair loss

$42.00

I love this product! I suffer from scalp build up and this product helps refresh the hair. ...Less flakey scalp...It helps with reducing the scalp build up and I definitely has less flaky scalp now.

What it is: This weekly scalp treatment is formulated with vegan silk protein that gently removes buildup while providing a semi-permeable moisture barrier, and protecting it from harmful environmental pollutants. It also removes excess oils and rebalances the scalp to promote healthy hair growth.

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Concerns:
- Flaky/Dry Scalp
- Shine
-Oily Scalp

$16.00

Not a bad product, but I couldn’t get the full benefits for 2 reasons… 1-I love to shower at night, so I was not able to wash in the morning and left me with a weird build up. 2- because it left a weird film, I couldn’t go my normal 4-5 days between showers....This hair scalp treatment was sent as a sample to try out and was very happy to get it as I usually like to do scalp treatments after I’ve had a protective hairstyle in for a series of some months and need a scalp massage/treatment.

What it is: An overnight treatment that stimulates the scalp and follicles, combating hair fall and supporting hair growth for thicker-looking strands.

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Concerns:
- Thinning

$16.00

This is super easy to use and while the smell isn't my fave, it's not terrible. with continued use, it helps with winter dry scalp build up! I would say it helps with light to medium flakes - if you have heavy flakage, you need something more intense...great treatment...I really loved this treatment. It truly got the build up out of my scalp and treated it with out stripping my hair.

What it is: An exfoliating, pre-wash treatment with Salicylic Acid for flaky, itchy-feeling scalps. Clinically proven to visibly reduce flakes after one use.


Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick


Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily


Hair Concerns: Oiliness, Flaky & Dry Scalp


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“I use this product once a week as a pre-shampoo to help exfoliate my scalp and lift the build-up. This scalp scrub thoroughly cleanses my scalp and also saves my shampoo because I only need to shampoo once instead of twice”
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“I paired this with Briogeo's "Scalp Revival Charcoal + Tea Tree Scalp Treatment Serum" and its the first time in years my flakes have decreased, my scalp doesn't feel dirty nor does it crumble when I scratch it (ick”
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“I've been struggling with a dry flaky scalp for a while, but this product has significantly lessoned my symptoms and I will definitely be repurchasing”
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“I love this shampoo to detox my scalp and hair. I use a ton of gels and creams and sometimes regular shampoo doesn’t always get off everything, so I detox once a month with this shampoo it’s great for really detoxing all that build up”
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“The redness was almost completely gone and my skin was drastically less flaky. I would recommend this to anyone battling a skin condition or with a dry/flaky scalp”

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