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.

PATTERN by Tracee Ellis RossDeep Scalp Detox 2-in-1 Hair Serum Cleanser

ITEM: 2712032

Size: 4 oz / 118.3 ml

45 Reviews

$40.00

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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

$36.00

Gets rid of the product build up and dead skin cells. Makes my scalp feel super clean and fresh! ...Best scalp scrub ever!...This salt scrub is exactly what my scalp needed it's really great for removing build up an cleansing the scalp leaving my hair hair feeling clean an fresh washes out really well no shampoo needed afterwards

What it is: A vegan scalp scrub that removes impurities while nourishing the scalp ecosystem to promote healthier hair.

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

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

$84.00

The best thing I have ever used on oily hair with build up. I have never left a sephora review, its so expensive but so worth it 😭. ...The smell is really good and it really helps the scalp! You’ll have fresh hair after using it! Must have!!!

What it is: A relaxing gel scrub with sweet orange peel that thoroughly cleanses the scalp while calming and hydrating.

Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, and Curly

Hair Texture: Fine and Medium

Key Benefits:
- Hydrates
- Combats Oiliness
- Relieves Dry Scalp

Formulation: Scrub

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Sweet Orange Peel: Adds shines to hair.
- Jojoba: Cleanses scalp and supports hair strength.
- Madecassoside: Contains soothing properties.

What Else You Need to Know: This scrub leaves the scalp free to breathe and leaves hair looking shinier, voluminous, and lightweight.

$47.50

Gets rid of build up instantly, will be purchasing the full size. ...The shampoo helped with dandruff from product build up. Great to try before deciding to get the larger shampoo bottle.

What it is: A kit of deluxe mini-size Scalp Revival™ essentials that helps nourish, soothe, and hydrate an itchy and flaky scalp.

Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Oiliness
- Flaky, Dry Scalp

Key Benefits:
- Increases scalp hydration and restores vital moisture post exfoliation
- Soothes, nourishes, and removes impurities from scalp
- Clean and naturally derived, formulated 6-free™ and made with Briogeo’s proprietary NOVA Complex®, which purifies, nourishes, and refreshes

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Binchotan Charcoal: Removes impurities from the scalp and draws out impurities

Living ProofScalp Care Exfoliator

ITEM: 2791366

Size: 3.4 oz/ 100 ml

96 Reviews

$51.50

This scalp exfoliator is a game-changer for anyone struggling with scalp build-up and dandruff. ...This really helps take all the build up out and my scalp feels healthier. Gifted by living proof

What it is: A skincare-inspired, pre-shampoo scalp treatment formulated to gently exfoliate and visibly reduce dry-scalp flaking, excess oil, and buildup.

Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

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

Key Benefits:
- Removes dry-scalp flaking
- Reduces excess oil over time
- Maintains healthy scalp environment

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Gly-Acid Blend: A proprietary blend of glycolic acid, BHAs, and PHAs exfoliate and cleanse.
- Botanical Extracts & Humectants: Soothe irritated scalp and complement exfoliating gly-acid blend.
- Pentavitin™ Smart Moisturizing Technolog

OribeSerene Scalp Exfoliating Scrub

ITEM: 2438208

Size: 4.2 oz/ 125 mL

14 Reviews

$65.00

Great for product build up in thick hair...and I have always had a problem with product build up on my scalp as it is so difficult to really scrub. ...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.

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

$38.00

Great product for my dry scalp during the winter months! I like that is doesn’t flake or leave build up, but I do wish it was just a bit more moisturizing...It’s also non-greasy, and doesn’t cause build up. After the serum dries out, I use my favorite oils (rosemary, castor oil) to seal in the moisture.

What it is: A tingly, hydrating scalp serum for all hair types that soothes roots and gives the scalp a sense of relief from tight styles.

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Texture: Coily, Curly, and Wavy

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

$45.00

Amazing for scalp build-up!...I would highly recommend this for anyone suffering with scalp build up....use for a healthy scalp!...This scalp clarifying treatment is the perfect pre-shampoo product to remove scalp build-up, dryness, and flakiness.

What it is: The pre-shampoo scalp treatment that gently clears dirt, excess oil, and product buildup, and rebalances the microbiome for a fresh, clean scalp.

Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

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

Key Benefits:
- Refreshes scalp and soothes dryness
- Removes excess oil and product from scalp and roots
- Balances scalp pH and won’t disrupt scalp’s microbiome

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Proprietary Rootbiomic Ferment: Promotes anchored roots, balanced scalp, and visibly stronger, healthier hair.
- 9% Clarifying AHA Blend (Glycolic + Lactic Acid): Exfoliates and

$53.00

less dirt and product build up...this product didn’t necessarily wow me, but i was impressed with how easy it was to use and apply. my scalp did feel cleaner and i was able to go a few more days without washing it than normal because it was less oily and dirty....I love this scalp foam! I have oily hair so the build up in my hair is crazy!

What it is: An icy-cool-foam scalp formula with salicylic acid to invigorate the scalp and remove product buildup, excess oil, and dead skin cells.

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Scalp Buildup
- Damage, Split Ends, and Breakage

Key Benefits:
- Color-safe
- Thoroughly cleanses the scalp
- Removes unwanted oil

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid: Removes pore-clogging debris and dead skin cells.
- Micellar Water: Gently cleanses the scalp.
- Panthenol: Prevents drying.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, phthalates, and mineral oil. It is also cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Impurities and build

$67.50

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

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“My scalp has been very dry and itchy due to my purple shampoo as it’s very drying”
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“Living in a dry climate my scalp grew thicker and flaky so I wanted something different and instantly gratifying”
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“I have tried so many different treatments for my dry scalp, and this is honestly the only thing that a) actually works and b) is safe to use multiple times a week. about once a week i do my full head and maybe once or twice throughout the week if I feel any dry spots, it's so easy to just dab on a bit wherever it's needed. it truly is a game-changing product for those with dry scalps”
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“I recently received a bottle of Briogeo Scalp Revival™ Charcoal + Tea Tree Scalp Treatment complimentary from Brigeo in exchange for my honest review, and I love how this amazing, vegan product leaves my hair amd scalp feeling”
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“I suffer from a dry and flaky scalp that’s also sensitive. I’ve used this twice this week and my scalp feels clean and not flaky”

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