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Best shampoo to remove build up

20 replies

hopeishere · 12/03/2020 19:10

I've got product / conditioner build up on my hair - tried Vosene but it's not working. Any other suggestions?

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Chesterfuckingdrorrs · 12/03/2020 19:18

Fairy liquid! I use it if I have awful product build up, it's works a charm but is drying so I usually follow with a decent conditioner.

PanamaPattie · 12/03/2020 20:26

Neutrogena anti residue shampoo. Use it once a week.

TroysMammy · 12/03/2020 20:29

I used bicarbonate of soda dissolved in warm water when I switched from liquid shampoo to SLS free shampoo bar. However I imagine it would strip out dye.

McDougal · 12/03/2020 20:30

I've recently been sent OGX Apple cider vinegar shampoo and conditioner to review and they're both fantastic for removing build up. I go through a lot of dry shampoo and it has no problems shifting it.

paperpens · 12/03/2020 20:36

Fairy Liquid
And it leaves my hair really soft and shiny
I've also recently started using baby shampoo along with normal conditioner to avoid excessive build up. I have fine hair but it's really thick.

Plump82 · 12/03/2020 20:40

Bicarb of soda. Make sure you condition well after as it is drying. I've also just bought a head and shoulders miscellor water shampoo and its great!

ww123 · 12/03/2020 21:04

Paul Mitchell Shampoo 3. As with all shampoos of this type, it can be quite drying, so extra conditioning required.
I use it about every two months to 'strip' product build up.
Love the smell too.

Bippertyboo2 · 13/03/2020 14:11

I've had great results with Mane 'n' Tail Gentle Clarifying shampoo, I don't need to use conditioner after it and it leaves my hair really soft. Even better, it's cruelty free

Geppili · 13/03/2020 14:58

Neutrogena every time.

Wolfgirrl · 13/03/2020 15:00

Yep fairy liquid, or any dish soap. Leaves my hair feeling like light silk! Works better then any other clarifying shampoo I've used.

MellowMelly · 13/03/2020 15:24

Baby shampoo. I only realised by accident when I grabbed it to wash my hair as it was the nearest shampoo in reach. My hair was amazing afterwards!

superisha · 13/03/2020 15:29

And if you have newly coloured hair, is fairy liquid still okay to use?

CallaLilli · 13/03/2020 16:19

Baby shampoo has very mild cleansing agents so it isn't really removing residue, despite your hair feeling softer afterwards. Boots used to do a decent clarifying shampoo for about £4 or you could try a cider vinegar rinse after shampooing - 1 part ACV to 2 parts water.

Bloodhoundgang · 13/03/2020 20:36

Boots clarifying shampoo. It's fantastic. I'd be inclined to try fairy liquid if you can't find it.

NotExactlyHappyToHelp · 13/03/2020 20:55

Klorane mint shampoo. Takes away all residue and smells like a mojito.

mommybear1 · 13/03/2020 21:20

@superisha no I've been advised by my hairdresser that baby shampoo is colour stripping so I would not recommend it on newly coloured hair

Girlintheframe · 13/03/2020 21:54

Paul Mitchel Clarifying shampoo. Reasonably priced, lathers well and doesn't leave my hair feeling 'squeaky' which I hate

Ponks · 13/03/2020 22:33

I use Tresemme deep cleansing shampoo or Bumble and Bumble Sunday shampoo. The latter is brilliant but £££

Nyctophyllia · 15/03/2020 08:19

Another vote for washing up liquid, its amazing

Icecreamdiva · 15/03/2020 14:01

Decades ago a hairdresser recommended mixing your normal shampoo 50/50 with vodka to remove product build up. I didn’t drink at the time so bought a bottle especially.

I can testify that works very well indeed. I don’t need to do it very often so that original bottle is still going strong. It lives in the bathroom which has provoked some comments over the years and it has so far seen me through 3 house moves.

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