Get Rid Of Scalp Build Up!

[@zby7592]

The troubles of hard water are so real thank you for talking about it I don't see enough people working hard water into their suggestions for hair and skin troubles. Moving to a city with hard water mixed with me using a 'natural soap' type shampoo has completely destroyed my scalp and hair. My skin and hair have never looked this way in my life before moving here. A hard water clarifying shampoo has been doing wonders for me now as well as going back to towel drying my hair to help get as much water off of it.

[@UniqueGeekFreak]

Yes I learnt that hard water does not go well with Aleppo soap which I use as natural schampoo , the soap bar. I get sticky hair residue and my hair is in knots My scalp started for the first time in my life start yo get itchy and I have flakes coming off that area. All due to the hard water it seems, because I read upon it as you did :)

[@x-starlight-x]

I know this is a long time ago but have you got any recommendations for a good hard water clarifying shampoo

[@Lashlove16]

I have been using 3-4 spoons of organic apple cider vinegar with the mother weekly on my scalp with half a cup of water before shampooing for 10 min …. No more flakes and I noticed less hair fall out

[@ritawilliams2359]

I’m going to do this before I get my braids next month.

[@jros9312]

I’m doing this for my 8 year old. She has scalp issues for some weird reason.

[@Als1822]

you massage it onto your scalp and leave it for 10 min?

[@Pk50505]

Been doing this for YEARS and it’s the only thing that has ever helped! Good to it’s becoming popular!

[@animesvt1234]

I have been doing this for my dandruff, it always reduces them!

[@LizbetPCB]

I love T-Sal. I use it 2-4x a month. It’s a reset for my scalp and hair. Thanks, Doc !

[@triciat6143]

I do too! That’s exactly what I was going to say! It really does work but don’t use it more than that because it’ll be too harsh on your hair.

[@Charlie66276]

You can use it twice a week

[@Honey-Bee-25]

Does it help remove minerals from hard water too? Or do you still have to alternate between a chelating or clarifying shampoo?

[@LizbetPCB]

@@Honey-Bee-25 Luckily,I don’t need a chelating shampoo. But T-Sal exfoliates my scalp skin.

[@Honey-Bee-25]

@@LizbetPCB thank you!

[@samiram9483]

I directly use salicylic acid (meant for face) directly on my scalp. I let it sit one hour before I wash my hair. It's effective, my scalp is way less oily throughout the week.

[@rainingskittles6975]

Is this Everytime you wash, or once a week that you are doing this? specific brand you are using? Thank you.

[@21972012145525]

Why not use a sa shampoo?

[@00calimon]

1 hour seems a bit too long to leave a medicated, let alone any shampoo, in your scalp& hair.

[@rainierday8155]

I've tried so many things, but have finally found a routine that works. Dove anti-dandruff twice a week has made my scalp so much better! My hair still gets oily after two days, but no itchiness and no flakes. Head and shoulders also worked somewhat before this, but dove seems to suit my hair and scalp much better.

[@A_124-q3f]

Do you double shampoo on wash days?

[@rainierday8155]

@A_124-q3f yes, i do. I've noticed it keeps my scalp really healthy.

[@shellym79]

My dermatologist told me to wash my hair several times a day and leave the dandruff shampoo on for 20 minutes. I'm not joking. I'm not exaggerating. I didn't misunderstand...I never went back. First of all who can wash their hair several times a day? Like, I have to work. Anyway I have to wash every single day and I still have dandruff and itchy scalp. But it's much worse if I don't wash daily. Doctors were no help. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@laurel259]

Washing several times a day is crazy, but you ARE supposed to leave dandruff shampoo on for at least 5 minutes for the full effect. 20 is just a tad excessive though 😂.

[@arxsyn]

Nizoral is the best to anti fungal anti dandruff treatment i have ever used. Use as directed on scalp. While you're waiting on the treatment to stay in your head, shampoo your actual hair strands as normal This is the only product that has ever worked for me. No more flakes! My dandruff was absolutely terrible and out of control. I would have flakes accumulating around the house and my things. It really was that bad.

[@candeebabee]

I have to do it as well. Morning and night If I go to the gym or swimming I need to wash my hair. My hair is longer than 3 feet and I use salicylic acid shampoo. I am outside a lot sweating wearing hats. I wash my hats and use minimal haircare only what I absolutely need to. You are not alone. How's your scalp? Mine is doing so much better.

[@xiaomo4556]

Have you tried shampooing your hair twice? Leave the dandruff shampoo for 2-5 min on the last shampooing

[@CMLX12]

Nizoral did not work for my son bit what did was Herbal Essence new shampoos that font have all the bad stuff, it's the Eucalyptus one that is made for dandruff.

[@lindacaswell9650]

This happens to me every winter when the air is dry. Even tho I run a humidifier it doesn't help. So I use similar to what Dr Dray recommended. T Gel for dry itchy scalp with coal tar. But I buy Wal-Mart brand Equate which works just as well but less expensive. Use it x2 a wk, in between my regular shampoo. Works great!

[@laurenfarrell4588]

Nizoral anti dandruff shampoo is really helping my scalp!!!

[@mohammadakhlaqullah7414]

What about flakes

[@ingrid2543]

I bought a filter to attach to the shower head, we have hard water. Otherwise my hair would feel like straw from the water.

[@krow1503]

what filter?

[@Angie_Hendrix]

Is it okay to use a clarifying shampoo for first shampoo then use dandruff shampoo afterward? Is stacking different shampoos like this defeating the first ones purpose? Thank you Dr Dray !

[@thecustomcocomo9567]

Use clarifying shampoo 1-2 times a week after you have controlled your dandruff using a proper dandruff shampoo. In simple words, use good dandruff shampoo once a week after controlling buildup and maintain hair health using clarifying shampoo on regular days.

[@kaursingh577]

I have regular breakouts and flares on my scalp which hurt like crazy but the only shampoo that does wonders for my scalp acne is Insight Rebalancing Shampoo. I bought a lot of expensive hair products but none work better than this one. I'm already on my third bottle.

[@rosamoreno4794]

Plumbers hate installing soft water, they say it messes up the pipes even more than hard water. Said they are not worth it. In Vegas we have hard water. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@Kiterpuss]

This is only true if you have unlined pipes and you never used a protective product in your pipes. Unlined pipes will have issues with hard water too.

[@sonjaforrester9255]

​@@Kiterpusshow do you protect your pipes?

[@21972012145525]

I would die if I had to shower with hard water

[@missb3964]

Do you have recommendations for kids with thick hair? Like preteen age. Just afraid this might get into their eyes and burn.

[@am1156]

Just let them hold a thick towel over their eyes while you work on their hair. I used to be so terrified of water as a child that I screamed out of fear when my mum washed my hair, even at 7 or 8. Putting a towel over my eyes, protecting my nose so that I could breathe, did the trick. When you are done just make sure you wash their forehead and face so there is no shampoo residue left.

[@jrecio325]

Dove shampoo and conditioner works good. Even if you get some hair fall from drandruff removal you get a huge boost in hair growth after or during sometimes.

[@vetmamacita]

What if you use hair color? I imagine TSal would strip out the color too.

[@veronichelle]

Yep, TSal or other clarifying shampoos are not colour-safe. Another reason why you shouldn't use it more than once every 1-2 weeks

[@irisn668]

The K18 PEPTIDE PREP detox shampoo is a clarifying shampoo that has salicylic acid and claims to remove mineral buildup from hard water also. It is advertised as color safe but it's a bit pricy

[@ellieem4716]

I have a water softener and NATURALLY verrrry dry scalp and hair - since puberty! I have lots of thick, coarse, dry, frizzy, wavy and curly super dry and puffy hair. I do everything I can between eating right, taking vitamins, drinking plenty of water, using excellent, highly rated and highly recommended hair products for my hair type. I wash about every 5 days, but by then my scalp has dry flake build up. The medicated shampoos have helped little in the past but are horrific on my already horrific hair. I'm at a total loss on what to do!!! I have tried the organic vinegar and a few scalp oils as well - all to no avail 😢 💔

[@DRV970]

I thought you washed ur hair daily? Also what kind of shampoo should I use daily if my scalp get itchy and inflamed with hair loss ??

[@ritawilliams2359]

Black people don’t . I wash my hair once a week…

[@itssoysauceegg]

@@ritawilliams2359that’s gross to be frank and probably would smell bad

[@andreamiller3578]

I wash my hair once a week. I have long hair and don't use a lot of products. My hair really doesn't need to be washed more often and doing so would damage it.

[@spydula1]

Try Salicylic Acid shampoo, pyrthione zinc shampoo (head & shoulders), ketoconazole shampoo (Nizoral), or selenium sulphide shampoo (Selsun Blue).

[@21972012145525]

She does wash daily

[@thuanny2667]

could i use a hair exfoliation rather than a clarifying shampoo?

[@RWolf215]

Does it help to use silicone-free hair products?

[@jonirischx8925]

Can you use enzyme powder exfoliants on your scalp to get rid of the buildup, or does this damage the hair as well?

[@SarahHeartzUnicorns]

I have a stubborn patch of mild dandruff above one ear. I started using a little spray bottle with isopropyl alcohol on it and that helps the flakes flake away easily. I feel it works for me but do you think this is a good idea?

[@yerb1969]

Could be fungus. You should check out her vid about Nizoral shampoo. Could be worth a try

[@21972012145525]

You should just wash it with some anti dandruff shampoo while it the shower. Let it sit before rinsing

[@ernie8401]

Nizoral changed my life. No more itchy flaky scalp

[@giulitorelli]

I swear that using a clarifying shampoo once a week has helped my hair grow a lot

[@ANewEvilRising]

Grow hair? What specific product did you buy and what store?

[@KittyGoNightly]

Could you use that TSal for dry scalp?

[@21972012145525]

Yes you can try

[@arletbode4847]

Can’t tell if it’s dandruff or a flakey scalp 😭

[@Jaykae_t]

Same here I think it depends if the flakes are yellow or white

[@kittymama45]

You'll know it's dandruff because your scalp will be unbearably itchy.

[@_justinnn3]

@@kittymama45mine it’s that itchy or a little bit but everyone I’m done showering my scalp is literally white and called like the next day mostly white stuff I use Hawthorne shampoo but the dry scalp doesn’t go away I’ve had it for like 1 year

[@djlubovich8328]

​@_justinnn3 have you found a solution yet? I am experiencing exactly what you described. It is so disheartening to see the white, flaky scalp immediately after washing/drying!

[@monaonassis6346]

Can Rx Ketoconozole shampoo 2% help with this?

[@Laundrey1]

I can’t seem to get rid of mine. I was every couple of days because my hair is so dry. I used to use The Inkey Lost’s salicylic acid pre wash, then moved to a Rx steroid topical, and just a few weeks ago started Nizoral psoriasis. I leave it on for a few minutes before rinsing. But last night I spent awhile just scraping my scalp with my fingernails because the buildup was so bad. Why isn’t anything working?

[@stellarichardson9756]

Cerave SA foaming face wash is good once a week!

[@21972012145525]

On your hair?! Why not use SA shampoo?

[@MrsNunswife]

Ok Dr dray but can you show us an entire hair care routine with some who has thinning oily hair?

[@davidshabas9280]

Happy Tuesday Dr Dray excited to be here. Thanks for this great info have a good night.

[@xiaomo4556]

For years my scalp often get inflammed and causing a headache as I cover my head & I wash my hair 2x/week (I know it's inflammed cause it hurts freaking bad even when I move my hair). Those symptoms appeared even the next day after hair wash day to the point that I was considering to wash my hair everyday. It's been several months since I learned about shampooing twice during hair wash day (the second shampoo only needs small amount) and that change my quality of life. Now I still wash my hair 2x/week using that method and even if I wash 1x/week I wont experience similar problem

[@21972012145525]

Why not just do one wash 3x/week?

[@melaniephillips8556]

How do you know if your water is hard or soft?

[@ShyPineapple777]

I just use onion in my shampoo and it clears dandruff really well 😊

[@szidko]

Interesting... how do you use it?

[@mohammadakhlaqullah7414]

With which shampoo

[@ShyPineapple777]

@@mohammadakhlaqullah7414 any shampoo should work!

[@butterflybe2230]

I rinse my hair with distilled water at the end of my shower to avoid the mineral build up

[@strxwbxrrymxlky]

do you know anything to remove build up for colored hair ?

[@bibit3856]

What’s a water softener

[@21972012145525]

Hard water container extra minerals that are drying. Soft water systems remove then minerals

[@triedntru8049]

What if it’s not oil tho? I literally have zero sebum left in my scalp. My hair NEVER gets greasy or oily. It’s ALWAYS bone dry like straw. .even on the scalp. I also don’t use any type of product on my hair. I just wash it and let it air dry.

[@robinabner3118]

Minoxidil also causes flakes. It's totally worth it because my hair and eyebrows are growing back.

[@Bea_Rosy]

@drdrayzday in the pic of the dandruff, what are those red bumps on the scalp I can see? My daughter has these and the GP said it was folliculitis?

[@GladysQuintanaMartinez]

Thank you

[@darraghlinehan8295]

I always wash my hair with barely warm water as I have hair loss and it doesn’t fall out as much with the kerastase genesis and wash 2-3 times

[@_justinnn3]

Do i shampoo in the roots or scalp because i shampoo in my scalp and after im finished showering my scalp is white and flakes

[@xiola]

... what if my hot water is softened and my cold water is hard? (only the hot water goes through a water softener in my building so warmer showers are actually softer water 🥲💀)

[@Lady420Ganja]

So i use that tsal and my scalp still itches. I used it today and it smelled moldy. Idk how shampoo ends up smelling like that but i feel its been tampered with by the person who pushed me out and into the world. Honestly i have a strong feeling its due to my stressful and abusive environment thats creating a buildup of sebum (as im now constantly sweating) on top of her tampering with my shampoo.

[@luzsegura6750]

My scalp does not tolerate shampoo less than every day. I get build up after a day without shampoo

[@Vampirewholovesgarlic]

what about dry scalp?

[@Jessicascleaningtips]

use a filtered water pitcher to was your hair.

[@youtub9956]

Luke warm water can minimise hard water effect

[@ritawilliams2359]

I can’t take short shower..

[@21972012145525]

Same. It's impossible for me 😢

[@e.beauchamp]

Does someone know a good (does not have to be budget but not crazy expensive either) clarifying shampoo tip for dry scalp? The OUAI Clarifying Shampoo made my scalp extremely dry so instead of improving my scalp condition it only became worse.

[@makenziecely]

I’m not a dermatologist, but some people really can’t tolerate clarifying shampoos. This is a very odd recommendation, but I have a lot of hair ~that gets oily at the root and dry at the end~and once or twice a week I will do a really deep shampoo, then condition & finger comb my hair, then rinse and shampoo again. The double cleanse gets the build-up and oil off the scalp, and the intermediary conditioning prevents my hair from becoming overly dry. If that process doesn’t work sufficiently enough, I do recommend the living proof detox shampoo. Doesn’t seem to bother those with color, or cause the scalp to be uncomfortably dry when used a few times a month. *As a side note, I don’t have any issue with drugstore hair care products, but I would caution anyone about some of the lower end clarifying shampoos. They can be particularly harsh.

[@e.beauchamp]

Hi Makenzie, thank you for being so kind to take the time to reply so thoroughly : ) I appreciate it a lot! Will definitely give it a go : ) @@makenziecely

[@Rosie57593]

I am suffering from scalp psoriasis and i am losing so much hairs ...and i dont know what to do😭

[@Mokawoo]

Every high ends Sephora product cause dandruff and ruins my hairline. But for some reason head and shoulders doesn’t it doesn’t make my the softest but definitely the cleanest and healthiest

[@maryamcoco3683]

Hard water sucks 😢

[@rezaanalilalani6158]

I shampoo everyday still it doesent goes.

[@Evelynn-lf6xz]

i have straight but kind of wavy hair the reason i dont wash hair often or use any clarifying shampoo is that iam kinds scared that it will make my hair dry and frizzy, but i just couldn't bare the itch and buildup😭

[@lornalluis8049]

How do i know if i have hard watwr?

[@Taty14002]

Oooh girl you look so pretty 😍

[@Snowlily01]

I believed everyone who told me i have scalp buildup despite not me feeling much, and I over washed my scalp and now my scalp is worse than before. U have itching and dandruff. Shouldn’t have just taken some randos word for my hair and scalp.

[@astrammd]

Except soft water sucks at removing soap and shampoo :/

[@MichelleBorden-w2m]

I have no clue what hard water is

[@hello4780]

“You have scalp build up-“ … How did you know… 😰😰😰

[@Marina-Arena]

Watch her eyebrows, they look alive! Not hating in her but just watch them... they have a mind of their own lol

[@brookegarscadden7304]

What does she mean by hard water I’m so confused now I’m worried I have a rubbish shower 😂

[@StrawberryMilk-k3f]

Tf is hard water 😭 my water feels pretty watery to me

[@valthagalpal]

What the fuck is hard water??

[@21972012145525]

Water that has high mineral content that is drying

[@CoffeeSandwich]

My daughter used to get a thick yellow build up until I switched to a apple cider vinegar shampoo

[@xrjk9947]

Hi how are u ,Did u find any solution ?

[@xicaclothing6637]

What the hell is hard water? We put salt in our system…is that softening hard water???? What’s with this terminology

[@PM-od9qm]

Hard water are waters full with salt version of chemicals (not harmful ones ), the salt we consume (NACL) is just one of the many salts that exist, these arent harmful but can be somewhat stripping to the scalp and make hair frizzier than normal filtered water

[@21972012145525]

Yes. That is the terminology

[@phantomlegs]

Once a week(*ﾉ▽ﾉ*) (Quick daily shower person)

[@thetimsalaproject]

Hard water? You mean ice? Dafuq you mean hard water lady?!

[@sb5062]

It means water with more minerals which can lead to build up on your scalp.

[@IzabelNelson-yn5et]

😮😮😮

[@21972012145525]

Are there any otc ketoconozole body washes?

[@shoknod7328]

T sal didnt help .only nizoral

[@Mimilovestogarden]

Walking behind or passing someone who has dirty hair is not pleasant. Just because they can’t smell their dirty head doesn’t mean others can’t. It’s gross!

[@rebeccahenderson7761]

OMG - once a week would be so gross. I can't believe people don't wash their hair every day. It just makes me feel so clean and fresh.

[@itssoysauceegg]

Same😂 so gross not to wash your hair everyday.

[@Starbug11]

Hard to wash every single day when you have a professional career that requires you to work 12-18 hours a day and requires you to always look extremely presentable 😢 it’s very bad to sleep on wet hair apparently so I just can’t win 😂

[@lasharisampsonls]

🤨 people of color can't wash our hair everyday or it will fall out from excessive drying. We often go up to 2 weels without washing our hair it doesn't get oily we usually have to PUT oil in to seal in hydration or it gets dry and breaks suuper easy.

[@andreamiller3578]

Not every hair type needs to be washed every day and it can actually be rather damaging. I have rather long hair and only have to wash it once a week. More than that would be completely unnecessary. I also don't use many products.

[@rebeccahenderson7761]

@@andreamiller3578 Sure there are many different hair types, but clean is clean, and being clean is not damaging.

[@monicabarnett9231]

The hard water in Switzerland is unreal! My hair is always greasy when I’m there, feels like the shampoo never rinses out 😅🫠