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.

BREAD BEAUTY SUPPLYScalp-Serum: AHA + Green Tea Exfoliating Treatment

ITEM: 2503845

Size: 1.7 oz/ 50 mL

73 Reviews

$38.00

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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

15 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.

$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

$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

$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

$17.00

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


MoroccanoilOily Scalp Treatment

ITEM: 2030450

Size: 1.5 oz/ 45 mL

404 Reviews

$40.00

This oily scapl treatment from Moroccan oil is so nice and really helps get rid of oils that build up on my scalp. ...Since my scalp is oily I tend to use a lot of dry shampoo which tends to build up so using a treatment to get rid of this build up I believe has helped in the last few weeks!

What it is: A five-minute pre-shampoo serum to visibly purify, revitalize, and rebalance an oily scalp.

Hair Type: Fine and Medium

Hair Texture:Coily, Curly, Straight, and Wavy

Hair Concerns:
- Scalp Buildup
- Oily Scalp

$16.00

It’s definitely a must have to deal with scalp build up....My scalp has so much build up after just one day. This scalp exfoliator helps with my build up and continues to work

What it is: A 10-minute treatment that gently exfoliates the scalp to remove product buildup, supports healthy hair growth, and plumps roots from the first use.

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Flaky/Dry Scalp

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“I really love this scrub I use it for both my scalp and body and for my scalp it really works wonders because I have a really dry and flaky scalp and I love to use it before washing my hair and it cleans all the dry skin from my scalp before I wash it”
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