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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

49 Reviews

$42.00

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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

$36.50

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.

$67.50

Great for dry flaky scalp. Minty scalp feeling....I use this after the K18 peptide shampoo for an extra cleanse since I have dry flaky scalp and use gel a few times a week so I always feel that my scalp needs some extra TLC.

What it is: A micro-exfoliating treatment for sensitive scalps prone to dandruff.

Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick

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

Key Benefits:
- Eliminates loose dandruff flakes
- Purifies the scalp
- Soothes scalp dryness

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid: Quickly peels dead cells and loose dandruff flakes away.
- Apricot and Argan Shell Powder: Loosens clumps of dead cells on the scalp.
- Menthol: Reinforces the fresh sensation perceived during the application.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens.

What Else You Need to Know: This scrub has a sensorial

Living ProofScalp Care Exfoliator

ITEM: 2791366

Size: 3.4 oz/ 100 ml

112 Reviews

$59.00

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

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

KérastaseSymbiose Soothing Night Serum

ITEM: 2662195

Size: 3.04 oz / 90 mL

88 Reviews

$89.00

i get really bad flare ups of psoriasis sometimes and even with the shampoo and scrub from this line my scalp can burn and itch BUT THISSSS immediately soothes my scalp and reduces inflammation. literally a miracle!!! ...Beat serum for dandruff!! Made my scalp so soft and clean! Also smells very good 👍🏼

What it is: An intensive night serum for sensitive scalps prone to dandruff.

Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick

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

Key Benefits:
- Removes loose dandruff flakes
- Creates shiner and smoother hair
- Reinforces and strengthens hair

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid: Instantly peels dead cells and loose dandruff flakes away.
- Bifidus: Supports beneficial scalp bacteria for a healthy scalp.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and sulfates SLS & SLES.

What Else You Need to Know: This serum eliminates loose dandruff flakes with its eight-hour continuou

OribeSerene Scalp Exfoliating Scrub

ITEM: 2438208

Size: 4.2 oz/ 125 mL

16 Reviews

$67.00

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

$95.00

Dry, Itchy, Flakey Scalp? This is for YOU!...I usually apply a few drops directly to my scalp on damp hair and it doesn't create any build up. ...Potentialiste Hydrating & Soothing Scalp Serum...Hydrates Hair Revitalizes my Aging Hair and Rebalances my Scalp and my relieves my itchy Scalp

What it is: A lightweight serum that hydrates and soothes the scalp while protecting the scalp barrier from external stressors.

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

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

$40.50

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

$95.00

It’s very luxurious feeling and is so reliving to my scalp. I have curly hair and so I use a lot of product and deal with build up....This has been providing so much moisture and relief in-between washes without the heavy product build up

What it is: A scalp serum that moisturizes dry scalp for immediate comfort, leaving the scalp healthy and refreshed.

Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Flaky and Dry Scalp

Key Benefits:
- Provides immediate scalp hydration and nourishment
- Hydrates and moisturizes dry scalp to reduce discomfort
- Protects and balances scalp moisture

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Plant-Based Proteins: Nourishes hair with essential nutriments and helps retain moisture.
- Niacinamide: Locks in hydration for long-lasting hair strength.

What Else You Need to Know: This lightweight, fast absorbing scalp serum hydrat

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Shampoos For Scalp Build Up
“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”
Scalp Cleansers
“I love how gentle this cleanser is. I have used Inkeylist glycolic & salicylic solution for scalp and thats a game changer but i love this cleanser equally now”
Scalp Shampoos
“i literally live by this shampoo. my hair/scalp is oily since i wash my hair everyday, yes i know this is bad lol. but i cant stand the feeling of dirty hair. but this helps reduce the oiliness”
Clean Scalp Shampoo
“[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] I can’t rave about this product enough! This is a DEEP clean scalp detox for sure. Got rid of any and all buildup I had leaving me feeling brand new”
Itchy Scalp Treatment
“Good for irritated scalp and dandruff prone skin, not oily, great scent”
Flaky Scalp Treatment
“Living in a dry climate my scalp grew thicker and flaky so I wanted something different and instantly gratifying”
Scalp Facial
“So so good. I use on my oily scalp before washing my hair, it lets me get a few extra days between washes”
Tea Tree Scalp Treatment
“Ive had some hair issues so the fact that this has tea tree oil was part of what made me want to try it”
Scalp Scrub For Dry Flaky Scalp
“I use this as my usual shampoo. I have a dry, flaky scalp during the winter and this really just works perfectly for me”
Glycolic Acid For Scalp
“So so good. I use on my oily scalp before washing my hair, it lets me get a few extra days between washes”

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