Hair impurities and build-up can be caused by a lot of factors. Not only do they provide discomfort, but they can also have an impact on self-confidence. Itchy and sensitive scalps can be treated with the good habits and care. Learn how to get rid of build-up below, for healthy and beautiful hair giving you full confidence.
The different causes of build-up
Internal factors
How you are feeling in your life has a lot of mental and physical impact, including for your skin and scalp. Stress, anxiety, any minor or major life changes can be bad for your scalp and make it feel itchy and create impurities. Indeed, the areas of the brain responsible for the senses, movements and emotions are in constant communication with the nerve endings in the skin (and scalp) and are activated by anxiety or stress, leading to itchiness and discomfort.
External factors
Unfortunately, some external factors you can't always control can have an impact on your scalp's health too. Season changes, but also nutrition, heat and pollution can cause build-up. Even if you can't have your words on summer approaching or winter ending, you can control your nutrition and protect your hair from heat, heating products or pollution.
Our Defence Anti-Pollution Leave-In Spray has been formulated to shield your hair against pollution, UV and heat. Lightweight and easy to use, it also restores shine and acts as a barrier against atmospheric pollution and limits damage.
Other explanations
If you don't recognise yourself in the descriptions above, you might understand why you're scalp feels itchy, greasy and has build-up right here.
As explained in a previous article here, scalp care is as important as skincare. Scalp being the living part of your hair, it is facing daily external aggressions that can cause impurities, itchiness and impact hair growth. Taking care of your scalp must be the first step of your haircare routine to make sure your hair is entirely clean and healthy. A purified scalp will have fresh foundations to promote hair growth and will help your hair to be the best version of itself.
As each hair type is unique and needs specific care, you may not have found your tailor-made routine yet. Try to choose a sulfate and silicone free routine, which is dedicated for your main hair concern. Make sure you also rinse correctly your shampoo under the shower. An accumulation of poorly rinsed products can cause build-up and make your hair greasy. Rinse your hair with cold water to help the product to be washed out more easily.
How to treat build-up
Scalp care with Grow Gorgeous
To make sure your scalp is perfectly healthy, we created a range dedicated to scalp care: the Scalp range. The Detox Scrub, the Scalp Tonic and our Boosters collection are gentle scalp heroes to provide the best care for healthy-looking hair.
Just as flawless make-up starts with primed skin, a scalp exfoliator lays the foundation for flourishing strands. The Scalp Detox Scrub is purifying pre-wash treatment that instantly detoxifies and refreshes scalps with a tendency for grease and product build-up to balance excess sebum and gently buff away follicle-clogging grime caused by urban pollution. The results? A purified and deeply cleaned scalp, free from itchiness or impurities.
Because your roots need as much care as you give your hair give them an energising wake-up call with our Scalp Tonic: in a few spritzes, your scalp will be stimulated and your roots refreshed. This innovative leave-in tonic has been scientifically proven to give a thicker feel and appearance and hydrate all hair types.
To take the deepest care of sensitive scalps, we created a collection of boosters with specific benefits depending your needs. These gentle scalp heroes can be applied to damp or dry hair and layered underneath your usual haircare favourites. Choose the formula best suited to your hair’s unique needs, or combine them to achieve a bespoke solution.
The Volumising Niacinamide 10% Booster:
Powered by moisturising Niacinamide, it hydrates, tackle the appearance of an oily scalp and restore volume at the roots. If your hair is flat and needs balance, try it out!
The Stimulating Vitamine C 10% Booster:
This booster harnesses the reviving power of antioxidant-rich Vitamin C to help combat oxidative stress, stimulate roots and rejuvenate the appearance of your scalp. The best friend of sensitive scalps!
The Soothing Cica Extract 25% Booster:
Scientifically proven to soothe scalps craving a comforting boost, it helps relieving sensitivity, calms the appearance of redness and soothes with moisture for improved resilience. Your scalp often feels itchy? You found your new go-to!
This clarifying scalp booster transforms scalps health by eliminating excess product build-up, helping to remove dead skin cells and refining the appearance of the scalp. The perfect treatment for scalps that need a purifying boost.
To soothe your sensitive scalp and avoid build up and impurities, is it also important to use silicone and sulfate free shampoos. For example, if your scalp feels dry and sensitive and this is what causes build-up in your case, try our Sensitive range. Composed of an overnight mask, a shampoo and a conditioner, it is specifically formulated for sensitive skin and scalp to soothe, cleanse and condition your strands.
Daily habits to take
Even if taking care of your hair with the rights products is a must-have, you can also change some habits for a healthier scalp.
First of all, stop mistreating your roots! Avoid scratching and tying your hair up too tightly, which pulls the roots and can make your scalp dry and sensitive.
Then, try not to use hot water when washing your hair. It can make your skin and scalp drier and so make them itchy. Choose a cold or room temperature water.
Finally, a good nutrition will help your body, skin and scalp feeling healthier. Time to drink water and eat your vegetables!
Time to say good-bye to your sensitive scalp!
Now that you know everything on how to treat your hair build-up, say hello to the healthiest hair you've ever had!
