| Cures for hair product build up |
| Hair product buildup is inevitable for high-maintenance hairstyles today; gels, spritzes, sprays and even conditioners and shampoos themselves can wreak havoc on the health of your hair. While you can use a specialty hair product to help eliminate some of the buildup in your hair, there are a variety of options when it comes to giving your hair a thorough cleaning. |
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Alternate hair-cleaning products |
| If your hair’s buildup is due to your shampoo or conditioner, try alternating shampoos every couple of weeks to see if that makes a difference. Sometimes your current hair product will leave a film or residue that cannot be removed without changing the products you use from time to time.
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| Anti-residue, therapeutic, detoxification shampoos |
| There are specialty shampoos and hair cleansers that purport to remove build up from your hair; eliminating traces of residual buildup from both your scalp and from your hair itself. Be sure to read the fine print, however, as some specialized hair cleaners, while effective, may cause a reaction with your hair’s coloring. |
| Baking soda with water, baking soda mixed with shampoo |
| Baking soda is widely stated to remove excess hair product buildup -- some recipes call for mixing baking soda with your shampoo whereas others require only a mixture of water and baking soda itself to clean your hair. Many websites point out that the baking soda recipe is especially effective for removing traces of hair spray from your hair.
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| Vinegar and water |
| There are different recipes for different needs and tastes, but distilled white vinegar and even apple cider vinegar can be used to help remove hair product buildup. Recipes generally call for four parts water to one part vinegar, and after cleaning, you just need to wash and rinse your hair as you normally would to restore its shine and clean feeling. |
| Something that is important to note here is that some hair product cleansing remedies may have unintended effects on your hair, especially hair that has been colored or has highlights. While many websites that share hair-cleansing recipes also list possible caveats, each individual’s hair may react differently. It is highly advisable that you test a potential remedy out on a small portion of your hair before applying any treatments to avoid discoloration.
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| Even if you are a complete “naturalist” regarding the styling, and cleaning, of your hair -- hair product buildup is something that you will likely have to deal with. Fortunately, however, there are plenty of remedies, both natural and commercial, that will help you to remove your hair product build up and restore your hair’s shine and clean feeling all day long.
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