Shampoos For Scalp Build Up

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Are you tired of dealing with pesky scalp build-up that leaves your hair feeling weighed down and lackluster? Look no further! Our collection of shampoos for scalp build-up is here to rescue your locks and restore their natural radiance. Whether you're struggling with product residue, excess oil, or just need a deep cleanse, we have the perfect scalp shampoo to meet your needs. Say goodbye to dull, lifeless hair and hello to a refreshed and revitalized scalp. Explore our range of scalp build-up shampoos and get ready to unleash your hair's full potential.

MoroccanoilMini Scalp Balancing Shampoo

ITEM: 2797835

Size: 2.4 oz / 70 ml

378 Reviews

$19.00

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My scalp did have a lot of build up and was irritated before I used this shampoo and conditioner. ...Great Shampoo!...It worked very well to combat my dry scalp, flakes, and build up – rather than drying it out and causing irritation.

What it is: A sulfate-free shampoo with salicylic acid and niacinamide to improve scalp hydration and visibly reduce flakes, oiliness, and itchiness.

Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

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

Key Benefits:
- Hydrates the scalp and soothes discomfort
- Visibly reduces flakes, oiliness, and redness
- Cleanses without stripping natural oils

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Argan Oil: Is an antioxidant-rich, natural oil that nourishes the hair and scalp.
- Salicylic Acid: Is a gentle exfoliant that visibly reduces flakes and prevents oil buildup.
- Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): Calms scalp

$51.00

Scalp Clean and Refreshed!...I have a dry scalp that just holds on to build-up. The built in massager truly helped stimulate my scalp. ...I love a good detoxing shampoo. I get build up sometimes on my scalp and being able to use a shampoo that has a built in brush is so convenient.

What it is: A color-safe, clarifying shampoo with a bouncy, jelly-like texture infused with nourishing vitamin E capsules and glycolic acid to remove buildup and exfoliate the scalp.

Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Flaky, Dry Scalp
- Oily Scalp
- Scalp Buildup

Key Benefits:
- Detoxifies and exfoliates scalp
- Removes excess oil and product buildup
- Color-safe and non-stripping hydrating formula

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Lotus: An antioxidant that nourishes and softens hair while balancing the scalp.
- Vitamin E Capsules: Quick-dissolving beads that release moisture for lasting hydration.
- Glycolic Acid:

JVNThe Essential Dry Shampoo

ITEM: 2882462

Size: 5.2 oz/204 ml

113 Reviews

$38.00

I tend to get pretty bad product build-up, especially when using a dry shampoo. But JVN’s dry shampoo has not been giving me more product buildup. ...No cast, no build up- just refreshed hair. Even after a work out.

What it is: A micellar-powered dry shampoo that instantly absorbs oil, adds lift, and refreshes the scalp without grit, buildup, or powdery residue.

Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Hold and Style Extending
- Oily Scalp
- Volumizing

Key Benefits:
- Lightweight, oil-absorbing, residue-free refresh
- Scalp-loving, vitamin-rich care
- Adds lift, extends style without buildup

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Micellar-Powered Solution: Gentle, no-rinse cleansing without stripping the scalp.
- Mediterranean Algae: Helps to regulate oil production over time.

$60.00

the best for troubled scalps!...I have a lot of problems with my scalp: I believe it is eczema. This shampoo works wonders. ...I have fine curly/wavy hair and this shampoo makes my hair soft, fuller and the best part is there is no build up.

Which hair type is it good for?
✔ Straight
✔ Wavy
✔ Curly
✔ Coiled
✔ Tightly Coiled

What it is:
A gentle cleansing shampoo for itchy, sensitive scalp.

Key benefits:
- Cleanses and moisturizes scalp
- Calms irritation and soothes itching

If you want to know more…
This silicone-free, hypoallergenic shampoo cleanses and soothes the scalp to reduce itchiness while giving hair a light, airy feel.

$57.00

I have super fine thin hair that gets oily super quickly (basically the day after I wash it) so this has been helping so much to reduce that oil build up! It's a gel texture that lathers up nicely and leaves my hair feeling super clean! ...Replaced My Everyday Shampoo...This shampoo helps to exfoliate the my scalp and remove all the build up throughout the time i don’t wash my hair with the shampoo.

What it is: A lightweight gel shampoo that purifies the scalp and hair fiber from residue, sweat, and oil for a fresher and cleaner feel.

Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Scalp Buildup
- Oily Scalp

Key Benefits:
- Clarifying
- Reduces oil
- Increases volume at the root

Highlighted Ingredients:
- AHA: Purifies scalp.

What Else You Need to Know: Your scalp is skin, but more complex. Sebum oxidation and micro-cracks on the scalp’s surface can create numerous issues.

$53.00

I love this scalp foam! I have oily hair so the build up in my hair is crazy! ...This bumble and bumble product was so amazing for cleansing my scalp!! After a few days of not washing, dry shampoo, oils, and other products tend to build up on my scalp making it hard for my shampoo and conditioner to do it’s job.

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

DavinesSOLU Clarifying Shampoo

ITEM: 2815736

Size: 8.45 oz/ 250 ml

34 Reviews

$47.50

This shampoo cleans my scalp and hair well. It lathers well. ...This shampoo feels so good and gentle on mg scalp and hair.

What it is: A clarifying shampoo that cleanses the hair, removing residue and buildup from styling products—ideal to use before perming or straightening treatments.

Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Oily Scalp
- Scalp Buildup
- Shine

Key Benefits:
- Deeply cleanses, removing buildup/residues of styling products
- Leaves scalp and hair refreshed
- Is powered by natural, active ingredients

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Buckwheat Extract: Is rich in essential amino acids and antioxidants.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan.

What Else You Need to Know: This active, clarifying sha

JVNThe Essential Dry Shampoo

ITEM: 2876969

Size: 5.2 oz/204ml

113 Reviews

$40.50

Best dry shampoo!...This dry shampoo is one of the best I’ve tried! Smells amazing and leaves my scalp feeling refreshed...BEST dry shampoo...I had given up on dry shampoos due to being messy or irritating my scalp - enter JVN dry shampoo!

What it is: A micellar-powered dry shampoo that quickly absorbs oil, adds lift, and refreshes the scalp without grit, buildup, or powdery residue.

Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Hold & Style Extending
- Oily Scalp
- Volumizing

Key Benefits:
- A lightweight, oil-absorbing, residue-free refresh
- Scalp-loving, vitamin-rich care

JVNThe Mini Essential Dry Shampoo

ITEM: 2882454

Size: 1.7 oz/67ml

113 Reviews

$19.00

I was recommended this dry shampoo by a Sephora employee as she mentioned it’s designed for people with fine hair and oily scalps.

What it is: A micellar-powered dry shampoo that quickly absorbs oil, adds lift, and refreshes the scalp without grit, buildup, or powdery residue.

Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Hold & Style Extending
- Oily Scalp
- Volumizing

Key Benefits:
- A lightweight, oil-absorbing, residue-free refresh
- Scalp-loving, vitamin-rich care
- Adds lift and extends style without buildup

MoroccanoilScalp Balancing Shampoo

ITEM: 2797819

Size: 8.5 oz / 250 ml

378 Reviews

$40.50

Great shampoo set...This shampoo and conditioner set is really good. I noticed less build up in my scalp with every use. ...If you have a dry scalp or deal with build up, this is a great shampoo for you!

What it is: A sulfate-free shampoo with salicylic acid and niacinamide to improve scalp hydration and visibly reduce flakes, oiliness, and itchiness.

Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

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

Key Benefits:
- Hydrates the scalp and soothes discomfort
- Visibly reduces flakes, oiliness, and redness
- Cleanses without stripping natural oils

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Argan Oil: Is an antioxidant-rich, natural oil that nourishes the hair and scalp.
- Salicylic Acid: Is a gentle exfoliant that visibly reduces flakes and prevents oil buildup.
- Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): Calms scalp

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“I’ve tried many other products that have claimed to help dry itchy scalps n nothing has worked except this (and so quickly too) I only use the shampoo on my scalp itself, and use another shampoo for the rest of hair (mainly cuz this is so expensive”
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“This product was life changing for me. I had flakes on my scalp, sometimes i had dry scalp and sometimes i had oily scalp because i used unsuitable products,but this product healed my scalp and now i have healthy and normal hair and scalp”
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“Sweat and oil just disappear the second this shampoo touches the scalp. Its not great for anything special like volumizing or moisturizing but it is fantastic for just getting your hair and scalp squeaky clean”
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