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Anybody else get buildup on her scalp?

busymomkt — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:55:03 GMT

I love WEN. I use SAM religiously, but I do notice that I get a waxy buildup on my scalp that I can scratch off with my nails. (gross, I know). WEN is great for my hair and it is so healthy, but what about this buildup? Anyone else experience this? I do use A LOT when I am cleansing and really massage my scalp good. I also rinse for a few minutes. Should I try tea tree?

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Arlosmom — Sat, 21 Nov 2015 19:47:32 GMT

I get the builup on my scalp also. I use different conditioners besides SAM. I tend not to use a lot, since I have very short hair. I have been using WEN for less than a year. I like the results, but am concerned about the residue.

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jaxs mom — Sat, 21 Nov 2015 19:59:15 GMT

No I've never gotten that and I've been using Wen for more than 3 years.

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Rachb — Sat, 21 Nov 2015 20:36:47 GMT

Yes, I get it. I use Aveda Invati (an exfoliating shampoo) every few shampoos. Or my new found love, Theorie shamp/cond.

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KJPA — Sat, 21 Nov 2015 20:48:29 GMT

No. I'm a long time Wen user and I've never experienced any buildup. I don't use any other products except occasionally Nick Chavez hairspray and soft flocker.

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segrl21 — Sat, 21 Nov 2015 20:55:06 GMT

Had a hairdresser give me a great tip for my oily scalp. She said to 'warm' up the scalp with a hairdryer before you wash it. So when I have extra gunk on my scalp use hairdryer on dry scalp then use clarifying shampoo afterwards. Only do it as needed but it works. It lifts those flakes off before you shampoo and helps loosens the gunk.

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sonechko — Sat, 21 Nov 2015 20:54:40 GMT

No, I am using WEN exclusively and no shampoo for over a year, only WEN, and my scalp is the cleanest it had ever been. I use most of WEN formulas, but not SAM though.

I used to have some residue under my nails when I used shampoos in the past.

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snappyfrappy — Sat, 21 Nov 2015 21:04:42 GMT

Yes. I've been using WEN exclusively for close to 5 years. My scalp itches, mostly on top and in the night. There is always white "stuff" under my finger nails. POM makes my hair greasy, so I don't use it. Have a large supply of seasonals and oils and mousse, etc.

snappy

Re: Anybody else get buildup on her scalp?

Tigriss — Sat, 21 Nov 2015 21:39:23 GMT

You aren't rinsing well enough. Take a cheap clarifying shampoo and wash, rinse and repeat, and then condition with WEN and make sure you rinse well, very well!

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SurferWife — Sat, 21 Nov 2015 21:52:59 GMT

I am a 3-year exclusive WEN girl and have never experienced build-up, ever.

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sailor_moon — Sat, 21 Nov 2015 23:42:14 GMT

@Arlosmom wrote:
I get the builup on my scalp also. I use different conditioners besides SAM. I tend not to use a lot, since I have very short hair. I have been using WEN for less than a year. I like the results, but am concerned about the residue.

you know you don't need to resurrect a thread about Wen and scalp build up, from 2011, when there's always a thread about the subject matter that coincides with a visit from Chaz and team Wen. The lastest thread on build up was in September of this year.

About the residue, if your scalp is oily, it could be sebum build up. Oilier scalps are more likely to have build up, dandruff, hair loss, and other scalp issues compared to drier scalps.

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Tinkrbl44 — Sun, 22 Nov 2015 00:01:26 GMT

Well, if you're getting a "buildup", it's pretty obvious that you aren't rinsing properly.

Don't like SAM, but I have about 8 different types of Wen in my shower and never have this problem.

(Don't know if this makes any difference, but I dilute my Wen with water by about 50% so it works into my hair rather quickly and rinses out really fast. Just my preference.)

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kcladyz — Sun, 22 Nov 2015 01:35:04 GMT

Since many say they do not have build up I suspect you are not rinsing your hair enough. I would use a clarifying shampoo once and massage your scalp with it then use wen as a conditioner then go back to your normal routene.

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sonechko — Sun, 22 Nov 2015 01:36:55 GMT

@Arlosmom wrote:
I get the builup on my scalp also. I use different conditioners besides SAM. I tend not to use a lot, since I have very short hair. I have been using WEN for less than a year. I like the results, but am concerned about the residue.

So you've decided to post on the thread from 03-31-2011 TODAY? Why?

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shoekitty — Sun, 22 Nov 2015 02:35:01 GMT

I always wash my hair in the kitchen sink. I have to be careful to rinse well, especially around the front hair line. I have also heard some WEN users use a strong cheap shampoo every couple months to completely get rid of any build up from conditioners, shampoos, etc. Otherwise, if I rinse well I have never had a build up.

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baby 2 — Sun, 22 Nov 2015 11:09:12 GMT

@Arlosmom wrote:
I get the builup on my scalp also. I use different conditioners besides SAM. I tend not to use a lot, since I have very short hair. I have been using WEN for less than a year. I like the results, but am concerned about the residue.

You just registered and you went and dug up a thread from 2011? Very strange! LOL

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winamac1 — Sun, 22 Nov 2015 12:21:28 GMT

@busymomkt wrote:
I love WEN. I use SAM religiously, but I do notice that I get a waxy buildup on my scalp that I can scratch off with my nails. (gross, I know). WEN is great for my hair and it is so healthy, but what about this buildup? Anyone else experience this? I do use A LOT when I am cleansing and really massage my scalp good. I also rinse for a few minutes. Should I try tea tree?

That's why my derm told me that I shouldn't use it. I have eczema and went into her for some help, and she scratched the film off of my scalp and told me..."no more". It was putting a film on my scalp. I'm one of the few who can't use it due to dermatitis and skin issues. There was a thick build up unfortunately.

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UMDTerpFan — Sun, 22 Nov 2015 15:45:13 GMT

@winamac1 wrote:
@busymomkt wrote:
I love WEN. I use SAM religiously, but I do notice that I get a waxy buildup on my scalp that I can scratch off with my nails. (gross, I know). WEN is great for my hair and it is so healthy, but what about this buildup? Anyone else experience this? I do use A LOT when I am cleansing and really massage my scalp good. I also rinse for a few minutes. Should I try tea tree?
That's why my derm told me that I shouldn't use it. I have eczema and went into her for some help, and she scratched the film off of my scalp and told me..."no more". It was putting a film on my scalp. I'm one of the few who can't use it due to dermatitis and skin issues. There was a thick build up unfortunately.

@winamac1, did your derm tell you anything to use to get rid of the buildup but was gentle on hair? I'm looking for something to get rid of buildup on both hair and scalp but that doesn't strip color so would appreciate any recommendations your derm may have given you. TIA

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Quinny — Sun, 22 Nov 2015 21:09:32 GMT

If you are using the Wen, STOP! Some people are more inclined to scalp build up than others. I gave the Wen more than a fair try and I got so much scalp build up that I eventually got an almost acne like condition on the front of my scalp.

I found a shampoo by naturalhaircare.com That is called SCALP SHAMPOO. It is all natural and has a pretty strong "herbally" smell. Don't worry that smell will wash out. It is paraben-free, sulfate free and safe for color treated hair. I started using it and within 3 weeks the build up was gone, my scalp felt clean and my hair was in better shape than it has ever been. They also have conditioners, but they aren't necessary for the shampoo to work. I got scalp build up occasionally before Wen, when I would use too many styling products. After I started using the Wen, the build-up worsened and didn't go away.

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winamac1 — Sun, 22 Nov 2015 23:33:07 GMT

@UMDTerpFan wrote:
@winamac1 wrote:
@busymomkt wrote:
I love WEN. I use SAM religiously, but I do notice that I get a waxy buildup on my scalp that I can scratch off with my nails. (gross, I know). WEN is great for my hair and it is so healthy, but what about this buildup? Anyone else experience this? I do use A LOT when I am cleansing and really massage my scalp good. I also rinse for a few minutes. Should I try tea tree?
That's why my derm told me that I shouldn't use it. I have eczema and went into her for some help, and she scratched the film off of my scalp and told me..."no more". It was putting a film on my scalp. I'm one of the few who can't use it due to dermatitis and skin issues. There was a thick build up unfortunately.
@winamac1, did your derm tell you anything to use to get rid of the buildup but was gentle on hair? I'm looking for something to get rid of buildup on both hair and scalp but that doesn't strip color so would appreciate any recommendations your derm may have given you. TIA

Hi. Yes, she told me to use Neutrogena shampoo with salicylic acid in it to remove the build up. I hope that helps.

I have color-treated hair too. It comes in a failry small bottle--maybe 4 or 5 ounces, and I got it at Walmart.

Here's what I used:

https://jet.com/product/detail/f22f81fe38ba409cb9c69edcf9e0fee9?jcmp=pla:ggl:brands_jd_health_beauty_a3ersonal_care_hair_care_shampoo_conditioner_a3_other:na:na:na:na:na:2&code=PLA15&k_clickid=132dcd1b-cd50-41e2-9da1-033760f7797b&gclid=CNLUnqWYpckCFQanaQodLmwFXQ