Trying to work out the mystery of why your hair is dull and dry! well look no further I think I know the culprit.
PRODUCT BUILDUP.
Even when you think your shampoo is removing any excess products over the years there is always a little left behind and this builds into a lot.
Products such as styling gel, hair spray, mousse, wax and even some shampoos and conditioners can leave a residue that over time builds up. This can then weigh your hair down making it appear dull and dry.
Not only this, but product build-up can also stunt your hairs growth due to it damaging your hair by clogging up your follicles, so it’s important to remove product build-up, but how?
Its easy to remove product build-up when you have know-how. It’s easy to remove by understanding why your hair is suffering from buildup, try a clarifying shampoo, try some natural product solutions such as apple cider rinse or a baking soda mix and even lemon juice & lime.
You can even look at what tips we advise to follow to prevent buildup from happening so often.
So follow our guide below which are some simple steps to help you learn how to remove build up in your hair with ease.
Signs Of Product Build Up In Your Hair
Before we move onto our simple steps to help you remove product buildup let’s actually look at what the main signs are that you are suffering from buildup, therefore you will know what to keep an eye out for.
Hair is Flat –
Hair is Dry –
- Dry Hair is a result of harsh ingredients
Lacks Definition –
- For curly hair, product buildup will cause lack of definition
Dull Color –
- Lack of color
- Losing color quicker than usual
Suffering From Dandruff –
- Build up will cause the scalp to dry and cause dandruff
How to Remove Buildup In Your Hair
Take a look at our suggestions below on how to remove product build-up from your hair with simple steps you can carry out at home in your normal haircare routine.
1. Try Clarifying Shampoo
Clarifying shampoo is a great solution to remove product build-up but what is it and how does it work?
Clarifying shampoo simple clarifies your hair by removing any oils and product builds up to detox your hair. We have tried out many different clarifying shampoos on our favourite always fall back to Cocochoco Professional Clarifying Shampoo. It’s great value for money but with a top-quality shampoo.
Although regular shampoos are formulated to wash your hair and remove dirt from your hair, clarifying shampoo is specifically made to formulate product build-up. Be sure to use this shampoo at least once a month, once a week if you can use it in your weekly haircare routine.
2. Make An Apple Cider Rinse
Yes, you have read it correctly, APPLE CIDER, it really does work wonders as a natural solution to remove residue left on your hair from any type of hair product.
This is a popular home remedy, which is easy to make. Simply combine one part apple cider vinegar and one part water, easy right? All you need to do is use it as a rinse in the process of washing your hair.
Once you have shampooed your hair apply the mixture with a spray bottle or even just pour it directly onto your hair. Be sure to cover the whole of your head of hair before washing off.
Leave the solution on for a minute or two, and then rinse thoroughly. This rinse will help to detangle your hair and will leave it smooth and shiny.
The only problem you should avoid using this rinse on is colored hair this will strip the color from your hair in a flash. There are plenty of home remedies you can use that will keep your hair color intact.
3. Baking Soda Solution
Baking soda is used for many different things, but it’s a great option for a baking soda solution to add to your hair. Mix a tablespoon of baking soda into a handful of shampoo and then wash your hair as usual. This will help to remove any excess product build-up from your hair.
4. Lemon and Lime Juice Mix
This is also an easy remedy you can create at home, simply mix lemon, lime and water and cove your hair in it as this will help draw out any impurities from your hair. Once you have used your mix on your hair, just shampoo and rinse, be sure to use a generous amount of conditioner to prevent dryness.
How To Prevent Build Up From Coming Back So Quick
Now you have used your home remedy method to remove the product build-up, let’s look at how we can prevent the product build-up from happening again going forwards.
Use Fewer Products – Using less product will obviously cause less build-up, just think about whether you really need to use that product on your hair.
Wash Hair Thoroughly – Products tend to stay around your scalp so be sure to work the shampoo out of the ends of your rather than just the scalp like we would normally do.
Avoid as many hairsprays – Hairspray is one of the hardest products to wash out so try and use an alternative product such as mousse or oils.
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Conclusion
Although styling products are essential in most haircare routines whether it’s the shampoo to wash your hair or hairspray to keep your hairstyle in place. But overuse of products will result in product buildup which can damage your hair.
Now you have the knowledge on what to look for when searching to see if you are suffering from buildup, how to help remove buildup and also how to prevent buildup in the future.
Hopefully, you know how enough knowledge to keep your hair free of product buildup leaving your hair healthy and full of life.
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