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Over the past month or so, I've had some flaking towards the front of my scalp/hairline.  I don't think it's dandruff - it doesn't itch, doesn't flake off onto my clothes, and isn't all over my head.  Could this just be dry scalp?  Or maybe even product build up?  I don't use much product in my hair at all, but could using the same shampoo all the time cause this?


Can someone help me figure out what's going on w/me head and recommend anything I can do or a product I can try to get rid of these pesky flakes?  TIA!



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have you tried a clarifying shampoo? If it is product buildup, using one about once a week should keep it away

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ttara123 wrote:

have you tried a clarifying shampoo? If it is product buildup, using one about once a week should keep it away

Nope, never tried one - can you recommend one?

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shopchicago33 wrote:

ttara123 wrote:

have you tried a clarifying shampoo? If it is product buildup, using one about once a week should keep it away

Nope, never tried one - can you recommend one?


I actually don't use the same clarifying brand consistantly... I haven't noticed much difference between the brands I've tried, so I just buy whatever's on sale.

Maybe someone else can recommend one?

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I buy clarifying shampoo at Sally Beauty Supply, I use it about once a week in lieu of my reg. shampoo to rid of build up.  I don't use a specific one either, just whatever is on sale.

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Definitely sounds like product build-up.

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I swear by this stuff!!


 


Neutrogena Shampoo - Shampoo, Anti-Residue Formula - 6 fl oz



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I swear by Paul Mitchell Tea Tree shampoo.  It totally rocks and it makes your scalp tingle.

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Farrah wrote:

I swear by Paul Mitchell Tea Tree shampoo.  It totally rocks and it makes your scalp tingle.

Farrah - how often do you use this?

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I second this product. It's cheap and works well.


-gd


 


 


bluediamond wrote:






I swear by this stuff!!


 


Neutrogena Shampoo - Shampoo, Anti-Residue Formula - 6 fl oz





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shopchicago33 wrote:


Farrah wrote:

I swear by Paul Mitchell Tea Tree shampoo.  It totally rocks and it makes your scalp tingle.

Farrah - how often do you use this?

When the problem initially started I would wash my hair with it everytime I washed it, but I would wash it once with the tea tree and then once with my regular shampoo.   Once the problem was corralled I cute down to once a week.  HTH!

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sounds like product buildup to me too.


get yourself a good gentle clarifying shampoo.  if going to ulta or another B&M store, ask the SA for a non-stripping one.  some clarifying are extremely harsh, esp. to color treated hair.  i remember you saying you got some lowlights recently and i would hate to see those fade on you!



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bex wrote:


sounds like product buildup to me too.


get yourself a good gentle clarifying shampoo.  if going to ulta or another B&M store, ask the SA for a non-stripping one.  some clarifying are extremely harsh, esp. to color treated hair.  i remember you saying you got some lowlights recently and i would hate to see those fade on you!



Yep, I have highlights & lowlights - can you recommend a gentle one bex?

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I'd be interested in a rec, too.


Farrah - you have colored hair and the tea tree oil shampoo doesn't hurt, does it? I've been reading up on tea tree oil being good for your scalp health and I have such dry skin everywhere, I could use it!



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blubirde wrote:


I'd be interested in a rec, too.


Farrah - you have colored hair and the tea tree oil shampoo doesn't hurt, does it? I've been reading up on tea tree oil being good for your scalp health and I have such dry skin everywhere, I could use it!





Not at all.  My mom is a stylist so I get all of my product info from her.  (Which is nice becauser she has no agenda when she gives me my details.)



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shopchicago33 wrote:


bex wrote:


sounds like product buildup to me too.


get yourself a good gentle clarifying shampoo.  if going to ulta or another B&M store, ask the SA for a non-stripping one.  some clarifying are extremely harsh, esp. to color treated hair.  i remember you saying you got some lowlights recently and i would hate to see those fade on you!



Yep, I have highlights & lowlights - can you recommend a gentle one bex?

The PM tea tree oil one that Farrah recommended is a good one.  People who only carry a few items from the PM line usually carry the tea tree products.  I would recommend pretty much any professional brand over drugstore.  usually your drugstore brands have some harsher ingrediants in them which can be distressing to your color. 

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Farrah wrote:

shopchicago33 wrote:


Farrah wrote:

I swear by Paul Mitchell Tea Tree shampoo.  It totally rocks and it makes your scalp tingle.

Farrah - how often do you use this?

When the problem initially started I would wash my hair with it everytime I washed it, but I would wash it once with the tea tree and then once with my regular shampoo.   Once the problem was corralled I cute down to once a week.  HTH!




I was having some scalp issues and started using the Tea Tree based on a recommendation. I use it everyday but now realize that maybe I should cut back.


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