Q&A for How to Remove Hair Build up Naturally

Sebum is the natural oil produced by your scalp to moisturize your hair. If you aren't washing frequently enough or your scalp is overproducing the oil, it can build up and make hair look greasy.

Certain ingredients used in styling products aren't water soluble, so over time, they leave residue behind on the hair that can make it dull and prone to static. This residue is product buildup.

Conditioner isn't usually "clarifying" because it's designed to add moisture, not remove dirt or impurities. My favorite clarifying shampoo is Davines SOLU. Neutrogena also makes a good and affordable clarifying shampoo.

A clarifying shampoo works well for removing styling product buildup. You can also use a vinegar rinse—just add a tablespoon or two to a cup of water and massage it into your hair.

It depends. Permanent dyes penetrate inside your hair shaft and should not cause buildup, but some natural dyes such as henna can build up on your hair. Removing it can be tough, but try massaging coconut or olive oil throughout your hair before shampooing. Repeat every few days until color is gone.

Yes, the baking soda and water method should be applied to the hair before shampooing.

Yes. The general approach listed here is to use a very basic solution (like baking soda) and/or a very acidic solution (like apple cider vinegar or lemon juice). The extreme pH of these hair treatments enables the chemicals to dissolve and rinse out.

Lots of people do the baking soda and then apple cider vinegar as their regular routine and never use shampoo. It's called "no poo" and there are many websites on this. Apple cider is chemical-free, easier on the nose, and leaves your hair soft and shiny.

Yes, you can. But double the amount, because bottled juice is not as potent as fresh juice.

Yes, it has. Lots of hair stylists recommend it, as it helps clean up product build up in hair naturally.

I've found a little bit of baking soda, 1/2 tsp or so, mixed with your favorite shampoo. Rinse, shampoo again and condition.

You can use any of the above that you feel comfortable with, and yes, you can use the same shampoo.

Try Selsun Blue. It's a shampoo made to get rid of dandruff, but it will remove build up on your scalp as well.

If you don't shampoo your hair regularly, dead skin cells accumulate on your scalp. Allergies or sensitivities to hair products also may cause dandruff.

If your hair is colored blonde or another light shade, you could try the lemon method and "chelate" your hair, as it's very effective at removing buildup and brightening blonde. If the hair color is darker, try an apple cider vinegar rinse. If neither of these methods appeal to you, there are several ''detoxifying'' or ''clarifying'' shampoos on the market, which will help remove conditioner build up from the hair shaft.

No. It's not the right acidity, and a lot of other ingredients are in many ready-made juices.

Avoid silicones in your shampoos and conditioners if you can, as it will create product buildup and can be damaging in the long-term. To prevent/remove buildup, use a naturally based shampoo/conditioner and a clarifying shampoo at least once a week.

Yes, it doesn't matter what color your hair is. You may still use the vinegar rinse on your hair. As long as you follow the directions that are listed in the article above, you should be able to use the rinse on any color hair.

Yes, you may use the vinegar rinse on permed hair. As long as you are following the directions and doing everything correctly, there should be no problem and it will work the same as natural hair.

It will remove mineral buildup on hair, but not product or silicone buildup.