5 TIPS TO REMOVE SCALP BUILD UP | DERMATOLOGIST @DrDrayzday

5 TIPS TO REMOVE SCALP BUILD UP | DERMATOLOGIST @DrDrayzday on how to get rid of scalp build up. Products and tips to remove build up from the scalp and dandruff. #skincare #skincaretips #dermatologist

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0:00 What causes scalp build up?
4:17 Shampoo more frequently to remove and prevent scalp build up
5:09 Exfoliating the scalp to remove scalp build up
7:52 Clarifying shampoo to remove scalp build up
10:26 Avoid the causes of scalp build up
12:02 Medicated shampoos for scalp build up

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[narwhallllll]

Honestly, SO many people need to hear this, especially all the infrequent-shampooing cultists. Yes, we get it, you can go months without shampooing. But some of us do need to shampoo every other day, if not everyday, and it’s n o t wrong. Let’s all just do what works best for ourselves.

[Vidhyamalhotra]

In the previous year, I tested three different well-known hair growth serums. The one that worked the most effectively for me and gave me real result is littlleexttrra reactivate hair growth serum. In just four months, it made a significant difference. I began seeing baby hairs after twelve weeks, and by the 16th week, they were distinctly visible and started to cover the empty area on my scalp.

[emkn]

I absolutely LOVE using a shampoo brush. I could never get my scalp clean enough without one, even though I always need to double cleanse my scalp. Oily skin + hard water = constant buildup. PS, oiling the lengths of hair before using a clarifying shampoo for the scalp can reduce potential damage to the hair.

[wespine]

I’ve never loved you more! I’ve been a licensed cosmetologist ( hairstylist) and esthetician for 17 years. In 2005 or 2006 there was a curly girl book about curly hair that was a huge hit. The book condemned shampooing all together and said to only use conditioner instead when washing and you’d have beautiful, frizz free curls. Hair would have less frizz bc it was oily, layered in product buildup etc. Scalps were very red and irritated, lots of breakouts and dry patches. I know all my good life long female friends got it in their head from this book that shampoo was bad. So sad. Shampoo people! You’ll feel great! Promise.

[debatrayeesinha]

Another good salicylic acid shampoo is the Nizoral Psoriasis Salicylic 3%. It's mild, fragrance-free, lathers well, and doesn't leave the hair dry. I accidentally discovered this while trying to get Neutrogena Tsal which was out of stock everywhere. I ended up getting this and I am fond of it.

[emdoubleyew]

Wish this came out a year ago, lol. my mom is disabled and I took over helping her shower when she moved. She had so much scalp build up that wasn’t taken care of, I felt so bad for her. A good apple cider scalp scrub once a week for a few weeks, a clarifying shampoo as well as patiently combing her hair to lift the dead cells and oil gently- it was a tedious and long process but it made my mom feel human again. Saving this in case it happens again!

[misssoandso]

Maybe an unpopular opinion, but if you have waist length hair or long hair in general, try washing your hair in your sink (easiest with larger sink). I found that I can rinse out my shampoo from my scalp and hair a lot better, I can use cold water without freezing my body, and I save tons of water every wash!

[kathystclair]

I have an oily scalp. I was washing every day and saw too many youtubers saying it was not good to wash your hair every day. So, when I had a visit to my dermatologist, she asked how often I washed my hair. I told her what I had been trying. She saw sebum buildup and told me if you have an oily scalp you have to wash your hair every day! I've gone every other day and that's all I can bear.

[Looksthatkale]

Yes! As someone with curly hair I grew up being told by everyone not to wash my hair more than once a week, but tbh I shampoo almost daily now and my hair and scalp are so much healthier.

[sovrappensiero]

A related topic - scalp sensitivity. It’s physically painful to scrub my scalp. I think I deal with hypersensitivity in general (e.g., I’m “hyper-ticklish”). The sensitivity can be exacerbated by Malassezia growth, I think - years ago switching to Nizoral shampoo 2x/week and that helped calm the sensitivity a little bit. It’s certainly a struggle to balance scalp health with fine, fragile, curly hair.

[hridaybro]

Inspired by a suggestion about reaactivate hair serum of liitllextra, I started using it. After finishing four bottles, I’m experiencing new hair growth.

[avon]

In Japan there are “head spa”’s where the whole point is to clean the scalp. They use a magnifying camera to show before and after.

[faithhancock]

There's ALOT of hate for sulfates in the natural hair community that is unjustified. I have sebhorric dermatitis on my scalp, so I need sulfates in my wash routine in order to prevent flare ups. Follow up with a good deep conditioner and my scalp has never been better.

[carolynking]

Found a scalp scrubber for $1.25 at Dollar Tree…works great. Also, I’ll put shampoo on my finger tips and rub it through out my scalp while my hair is dry. Then add water to my hair and use the scrubber followed with a rinse. Helps concentrate shampoo at the scalp. Color my roots every 6 weeks for years now. Shampoo everyday…no way I can not wash my hair after working out.

[moniquelindholm]

As a hairstylist I appreciate this. So many people are not washing their hair enough. So gross!

[CinnamonTrollU]

Ugh, my husband and I miss neutrogena's discontinued clarifying shampoo SO much! I started having so many buildup issues once I couldn't find it anywhere. :( It's the worst when your favorite products get discontinued (or re-formulated!)

[alyshal]

Yes! Great topic! I use a SA shampoo about once a week. Also, make sure to brush my hair with wet brush which the bristles get to scalp, my other brush never got to the scalp. I never knew this until my head got itchy. Honestly, it was when you said long ago to wash scalp, not so much the hair that really helped me. 💕💙 you have helped me in so many areas of my life. Thank you as always.

[matteavanzee]

I also miss the Neutrogena Anti-Residue. It was so effective and worked well for my extremely dry, curly hair.

[MichelleA]

Definitely needed this video. I have scalp issues and its nice to know how best to deal with it. Thanks Dr Dray. 🌺 Love your tennis dress btw. 💗

[matthewirwin]

I use the salicylic acid in squalane from The Ordinary on my scalp 30min before I shampoo and it works wonders for itchy scalp.