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If your voluminous, bouncy hair has suddenly become limp and unmanageable, you may have a buildup of mousse, gel or even shampoo on your hair. Buildup is bound to happen over time, if you use hairstyling products, due to the accumulation of product residue. But even if you take preventative measures, occasional removal of buildup is paramount to manageable, healthy-looking hair.Related Searches:Difficulty:EasyInstructions Things You'll NeedDetoxifying or clarifying shampooSuggest Edits1Use as few products as possible. The fewer products you use, the less buildup on your hair. Always rub mousse and gel between your hands first, then apply it evenly to your hair.
2Cut down on the amount of mousse you use. A little mousse and other hair products goes a long way. Experiment to find the minimum amount needed for your hairstyle.
3Use a two-step process when washing your hair. Use a high-quality shampoo followed by a high-quality conditioner. Very inexpensive shampoos and conditioners, as well as 2-in-1 cleansers, leave more residue on the hair.
4Wash your hair properly to avoid shampoo and conditioner buildup. Pour the shampoo into your hands, rub together to lather and apply to your hair. Lather only your roots. When you rinse, the lather will work its way through to the ends of your hair.
5Detoxify your hair regularly. Use a clarifying or detoxifying shampoo once a week, if you use more than two products on your hair every day. Detox once a month if you use mousse, gel or hairspray only occasionally.
Tips & WarningsAvoid product buildup on your brushes, combs, curlers and straighteners by washing them regularly.
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