If your hair is feeling gunky, weighed down, too stiff, or you don't think the product is working as it should be, then you likely used too much.
To give your hair volume, the product should be light on your follicles. And the more you add, the heavier your hair will be, making it fall flat. No matter your hair length, start with a golf ball-sized amount. Generally, less is more for that weightless lift.
Your hair feels waxy/product-y, even after you shower
You know what your hair should feel like when it's clean - it should feel light, bouncy, and, well, clean. What's a good way to really describe clean hair other than clean? Regardless, hair with buildup doesn't feel like that. It feels waxy and weighted down.
The process is simple: you just spray on dry shampoo and then massage it into your hair, before brushing out any excess product. This will help to remove oils, dirt, and other impurities from your hair while also giving it more volume and texture.
Regular shampoos are formulated to remove dirt and excess oil from your hair, but clarifying or anti-residue shampoos are specifically made to remove product buildup to help revive dull, flat hair. These shampoos are designed to exfoliate the scalp and provide a deeper clean than your everyday shampoo.
Product build-up can happen over a period of time, and it happens when all the serums, sprays, creams, oils, dry shampoos – and everything in between – you're using leave behind a non-soluble, sticky residue on both hair strands and the scalp. Most products don't leave huge traces behind so product build-up takes time.
Applying products directly to the roots can stimulate the sebaceous glands and lead to increased sebum production, resulting in greasier hair.
Signs and Symptoms of Over-Conditioned Hair
However, product build-up is possible on any hair type. You'll notice your hair becoming unmanageable, soft, limp, or flat.
Signs Your Hair Is Overly Moisturized
Your hair is limp and falls flat. Your hair is dull and flat-looking. Your hair feels spongy and mushy when wet and feels too soft and fluffy when dry. Your hair has low elasticity — stretches when wet but doesn't bounce back when released.
Signs of dehydrated hair include frizziness, rough texture, dull color, dry hair and split ends. If you notice these symptoms, try increasing the hydration in your hair by using hydrating hair products, avoiding hot styling tools, and limiting washing.
Clarify hair with apple cider vinegar
Mix a few tablespoons with warm water, apply to your hair after shampooing and conditioning, and let it sit for a little while before rinsing out. Use this as a once-a-week detoxifier for softer, shinier, healthier looking hair.
White Piedra. This is an infection of the hair shaft which is caused by a fungus variety known as Trichosporon, which is found in soil and dirty water. It is not considered to be wildly contagious but can spread within contaminated environments.
One major sign is a change in the look and texture of your hair as it may start to look dry, dull, and brittle. Your hair may feel more coarse and struggle to hold a curl when dealing with protein overload. Too much protein may also cause split ends and breakage, leaving hair to shed more.
Using a clarifying shampoo once a month is a good ongoing remove build-up. Apple Cider vinegar – Mix 2 tablespoons of vinegar to a cup of water, or about ¼ cup to 2-3 cups of warm water for a larger batch. Use the vinegar mix instead of your shampoo and rub gently into your scalp and through your hair.
High-density hair
The scalp is typically hard to see, even when the hair is parted. This hair type tends to be thick and full, which might make styling and maintenance a bit more challenging.
1️⃣ Rinse off all the excess product and start over! (wet refresh!) 2️⃣ Style with lightweight products. 3️⃣ Dry as usual, boom 💥
Removes Major Buildup
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