When bad hair days start to outnumber good ones, it can be tempting to tackle the problem with layer upon layer of product. But there’s one pesky problem that can’t be fixed by packing more into your hair routine: buildup.
Ready to set your hair free from the bounds of product buildup? Healthy hair begins with a healthy scalp, and when it comes to scalp care, less truly is more. Keep reading to discover the causes of buildup, signs your hair is suffering from it, and how to detoxify your roots for a fresh start!
What causes hair buildup?
Hair buildup is exactly what it sounds like: lingering residue from the many things your roots come into contact with day to day. This might include the skin oils your scalp naturally produces, but buildup can also accumulate from:
- Haircare products made with fillers like heavy waxes, gels, and oils
- Dead skin cells that haven’t been exfoliated
- Minerals from hard water, often from your shower
- Sunscreen, sweat, dust, and other environmental pollutants
It’s important to remember that buildup isn’t your fault. Much of this “junk” isn’t noticeable at first, and after accumulating for a few days or weeks, it's actually quite difficult to wash away with a normal haircare routine!
Signs of hair buildup
Struggling to diagnose hair buildup? Look for these signs:
- Lack of shine and ongoing dullness, no matter how many times you shampoo
- Unusual flatness, lack of volume, and difficulty maintaining natural curls and waves
- Greasiness and waxiness at the scalp, but dryness and breakage throughout the strands
Even if you don’t notice these exact signs, if your hair simply feels heavier than usual, it might be time to hit the scalp reset button.
Why removing hair buildup matters
The good news about buildup is that it can be remedied quite quickly with near-immediate benefits.
On the hair health front, detoxifying your scalp can relieve itchiness, calm irritation, and encourage growth. By unclogging pores and washing away dead skin cells, clarifying treatments keep everything clean, fresh, and bacteria-free, laying the foundation for beautiful, healthy strands to grow and flow freely.
On the cosmetic front, removing buildup is essential for maintaining control over your hair’s appearance. When your scalp is free from residue, you’ll have a much easier time maintaining moisture, boosting volume, nurturing your natural texture, preventing breakage, and encouraging shine—all the ingredients for lasting hair confidence.
How to remove hair buildup
As pioneers in the clean beauty space, we’re proud to say our signature Re Neu collection is formulated specifically to clarify and detoxify. We believe that the best foundation for beautiful hair is fresh, clean skin, starting at the scalp and roots!
To break up with buildup once and for all, step one is simple: use Re Neu Clarifying Shampoo once a week, or whenever you’re in need of a deep clean. This best-seller is formulated with peppermint oil, lavender oil, and coconut to refresh, revitalize, and nourish, ensuring a gentle, not-too-harsh cleaning experience that never strips the scalp’s natural oils.
The result? Enhanced body, stronger shine, and lasting hydration. It also works for all hair and scalp types, including oily skin and fine strands.
After letting Re Neu Shampoo work its magic, follow up with Re Neu Conditioner to continue smoothing and soothing your strands. With a lightweight formula, your hair will feel fresh, flowing, and fabulously voluminous.
Between wash days, use our talc-free Re Neu Dry Shampoo to zap away daily buildup. The fast-absorbing formula freshens odors and impurities while adding root lift and promoting a velvety-soft finish.
If you applied multiple layers of Re Neu Dry Shampoo since your last shower, use Re Neu Clarifying Shampoo next wash day to give your hair a clean slate!
Break up with buildup: the clean beauty promise
Ready to kiss buildup goodbye once and for all? There’s an even better way to reduce residue: switching to a clean beauty haircare routine.
Because drugstore products typically contain harsh sulfates, synthetic fragrances, and toxic chemicals, they can actually counteract the benefits you're trying to achieve. Too often, they don't rinse completely clean from your hair and scalp, locking in layers that can clog follicles and weigh down strands.
Our clean beauty formulas, however, are designed to break down in the shower and wash away completely, leaving your strands truly clean, all the way to the root level. By using only clean products, you can reduce overall buildup, thereby reducing how often you need to detox!
Happy detox season, everyone!
Let us know how your clarifying session goes with a tag on Instagram (@neumabeauty) and TikTok (@neumabeauty).
See you there!
