Does rotating new shampoo and conditioners help take off buildup?
Afraid not. It’s just another way to waste product. Let’s look at the science. Our hair cuticle accepts two chemicals, Fatty acids and Protein. When our skin dries out, we apply a topical lotion, which is usually fatty acid-based, to restore and retain moisture. This may work on your skin – but not on your hair. As I stylist I attest to washing this complaint of build up down my shampoo bowl. When you switch shampoos (all ranging in a different ph), it does remove some of the product buildup, but once shampoo is accustomed to the ph of the conditioner, it builds again. You change shampoos again, trying to get rid of the heaviness of your hair. It’s a vicious circle. The real problem lies in the conditioner. Many conditioners contain synthetic waxes and oils (Paraffin) which coat the hair and weight it down. Go natural and break the cycle!
