Sticky residue on hair no matter what I wash it in

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Sticky residue on hair no matter what I wash it in

by Dee
(Mississippi)

My hair has developed a residue that makes it look oily even after I wash it. I can tell while I am drying it with the dryer that it still has the problem.

I have used every shampoo available from my local drug store and still can't get rid of this problem. It feels as though I haven't rinsed the shampoo or conditioner out. It's normally long black silky strands now it's just a clump and is sticky!
HELP!

Couple of suggestions and tips

By: N.F.

Try deep purifying and cleansing shampoos to remove product buildup. You might not be able to find in drug store, so look for salon professional products or on Internet web shops.

Some product suggestions:

KMS California - Head Remedy Clarify Shampoo

SUDZZ FX - Nyrvana detoxifying cleansing treatment

"RENE FURTERER - Curbicia Clay Mask Argilla" is also a good one to remove the excess sebum, which I believe is the problem in your case.

Tee Tree oils also shown to be very effective for oily hair and scalp problems. I can recommend Rusk Purify Shampoo and it contains cucurbita and tea tree oil.

While looking into these products, try also to look into your diet. Any new changes? A well balanced diet is very important. Drink a lot of water and avoid alcohol, salt and spicy foods. Many of our hair and scalp problems can be easy solved from inside out without the need of products.

try this or call a salon

By: -

try making a paste of baking soda and your shampoo, apply to your scalp, and rub it in gently. rinse well! then wash again,gently and condition with a little oil free conditioner - the baking soda will strip oil completely so do not do this daily, but it should take care of the problem. probably hormones- my daughter gets this too! hope it helps!

Me Too!

By: Jill

This started happening to me too. Even though I don't use styling products, my hair is sticky when I wash it and kind of feels like I'm washing it with peanut butter, and was all clumped together. Changing shampoos & conditioners didn't help.

Today I went to an Aveda salon and they did a detoxification treatment on my hair (because they tried washing it and had the same problem). The detox seemed to work really well! A bit expensive but well worth it. I was also able to purchase some of that product to take home with me & I will continue with the detox on a regular basis until my hair returns to normal.

Good Luck.

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Sticky hair
by: Anonymous

My hair has changed after i had a baby almost 6 months ago, i have never had oily or sticky hair before, so i don't know what to. I tried shampoo for oily hair didn't work and i have to tried the vinegar rinse still nothing! what should i do? plus my hair is wavy and thick

please help!!!

I have the same problem
by: Tash

Hi Dee, I just wanted to know whether you resolved your problem and also how? and what was the cause in the end? as i have had the same issue the last couple of days and is driving me mad!

Can you help?

Thanks

It works!
by: Anonymous

I had the same problem for awhile. About a month ago i realized i wash my hair everyday which is not what your supposed to do because it damages the roots. You supposed to only wash it every other day, so i began washing my hair every other day with shampoo yet still using conditioner every day to keep my hair from getting frizzy and it worked, NO MORE STICKY!

The solution to your problem guaranteed!
by: Anonymous

There is a shampoo made by Neutrogena that is called "Neutrogena residue remover." you should use this at least once a week especially if you use a lot of product during the week. Once you massage it in, leave it in for a minute or 2 to really let it break down the residue.

I promise this will work and it makes your hair so soft and fluffy. But, it strips your hair of all of the residue and leaves it bare so be sure to apply a good conditioner and leave it in your hair for at least 3 minutes or so, while you wash up, to really let it soak in.

I have been able to find it at target. But, it comes in a little white box about the size of 5X5 box. So don't go looking for a "bottle" but, it is in the shampoo section. Good luck and i hope you find it.

If you have any other questions, email me. rhiannonromero at yahoo dot com

Rhiannon

This is my exact problem.
by: Debbie

This happened right after I colored my hair with Perfect 10, a product I have been using since it first came out and I have had no problems at all with it. I have greasy hair from the temples to the crown of my head but the rest of my hair is OK.

I have shampooed my hair 17 times in the last 5 days with various products, no sulphates, Neutrogena (get's rid of residue), Pantene, etc.

I can't imagine how this happened! I didn't change any of my styling products! I put baby powder in my hair overnight, but to no avail. The heat from the hairdryer makes it worse. Maybe I will try to go to an Aveda Salon. Or should I go to a dermatologist????

Getting rid of sticky hair
by: Anonymous

My Daughter had the same problem. Mix two fresh lime with tablespoon of honey, and leave it on your hair for 10 min. Then rinse it well. Hopefully it works for you too.

I have the exact same problem!
by: Anonymous

I just got 6 and a half inches off my hair and I was loving the short hair, it was doing everything I wanted it to (be it straight or curly) and all of a sudden it just like died.

It isn't my whole scalp or a dandruff problem like my dermatologist is trying to convince me. Its only a certain area (where my hair parts) and it feels like i have a gel or a hair spray product in it but I don't, and it refuses to go away!

I have tried everything! On every comment you have gotten so far there is a suggestion ... I've tried all of them. After extensive Google-ing I read that it may be my family's water softener but I am the only one in the house with this problem.

I've tried restoration products, medicated products, residual cleaners, and have even attempted the baking soda and the vinegar solutions. With absolutely NO success. Even after going to the salon and having one day of what I thought was fixed hair, all I had to do was wash it once and was right back where I started.

If you or anyone finds a real break through it will be deeply appreciated.

Neutrogena Anti-Residue for Oily Hair
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Sticky residue on scalp is mostly caused by product build-up on oily hair type people. The residue is caused by styling products and conditioners and it get sticky because it is mixed with your scalp sebum (excess natural oil produced by your scalp). Normally it won't go away with regular shampoo and require... Read more

What worked for me
by: Sticky Hair No More

I had this problem once over the summer, and it eventually fixed itself after a few days, but just had it happen again, and noticed it starting Sunday night. I have thick, wavy hair, and usually my worst problem is frizz, but this was far more uncomfortable and embarrassing than a little frizz. Here's what I tried over the course of the week:

Monday, I just shampooed and conditioned as usual (I was using Infusium, which I had purchased at the grocery store). I was extra careful to scrub and massage it into the crown of my head a little longer than usual. Obviously, no positive result.

Tuesday, I tried soaking the area in a vinegar water solution for 10 minutes before washing it in the shower. If anything, the problem was worse.

Wednesday, I decided that if an acid made it worse, maybe a base would make it better, and tried scrubbing baking soda paste into it, letting it set, and then shampooing. It didn't get worse, but didn't get better.

Thursday (today), I launched a whole new arsenal: Nioxin Intensive Therapy Clean Control Cleanser for Oil Control, followed by a normal shampoo/conditioner routine using Kenra products. IMMEDIATE improvement. The spot is not completely gone, but nearly, and I was able to wear my hair down for the first time this week, as it wasn't noticeable.

On another note, I sure won't be using grocery store products again. I've used them all my life and wondered how it was that other women had such beautiful silky hair. Slight stickiness aside, today is the best hair day I have EVER had, outside of having it styled in a salon. I use no other products, just a quick blow dry, and it's silky, smooth, and gorgeous, so ditch your cheap-o shampoos, ladies!

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<img src="http://www.short-hair-style.com/images/av_styling.jpg" width="50" height="50" align="left">I had this problem once over the summer, and it eventually fixed itself after a few days, but just had it happen again, and noticed it starting Sunday night. I have thick, wavy hair, and usually my worst problem is frizz, but this was far more uncomfortable and embarrassing than a little frizz. Here's what I tried over the course of the week: Monday, I just shampooed and conditioned as usual (I was using Infusium, which I had purchased at the grocery store). I was extra careful to scrub and massage it into the crown of my head a little longer than usual. Obviously, no positive result. Tuesday, I tried soaking the area in a vinegar water solution for 10 minutes before washing it in the shower. If anything, the problem was worse. Wednesday, I decided that if an acid made it worse, maybe a base would make it better, and tried scrubbing baking soda paste into it, letting it set, and then shampooing. It didn't get worse, but didn't get better. Thursday (today), I launched a whole new arsenal: Nioxin Intensive Therapy Clean Control Cleanser for Oil Control, followed by a normal shampoo/conditioner routine using Kenra products. IMMEDIATE improvement. The spot is not completely gone, but nearly, and I was able to wear my hair down for the first time this week, as it wasn't noticeable. On another note, I sure won't be using grocery store products again. I've used them all my life and wondered how it was that other women had such beautiful silky hair. Slight stickiness aside, today is the best hair day I have EVER had, outside of having it styled in a salon. I use no other products, just a quick blow dry, and it's silky, smooth, and gorgeous, so ditch your cheap-o shampoos, ladies!

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Is perfect ten the culprit???
by: kailualabs@hotmail.com

I have been using "perfect Ten" hair color also and this last application has caused the back of my hair to become tacky and greasy. No matter how many times I wash it. I tried three diff "Clarifying shampoos" but nothing is working.

Gonna go buy the Neutrogena next. Very frustrating but will also switch hair color. Need to color every 4-6 weeks because of graying.
Thanks for the tips

My trick
by: Anonymous

What has worked for me in the past is JASON Hohoba shampoo in the organic isle of Loblaws superstores...that's where I've found it and it works well. I'm going to pick up more tomorrow actually because it's been gone for about a year but it seems to have returned to haunt me!!!
Canada

Same problem--Caused by conditioner that comes with haircolor
by: Anonymous

I am having this problem too and after reading other posts, I am convinced it's caused by the conditioner that comes with hair color.

I used the conditioner that comes with Nice N' Easy. Another post I read had the problem from Herbal Essences, and yet another from Perfect 10. All Clairol. I'm going to check their site now.

This worked for my daughter
by: Anonymous

My daughter who is 11 all of the sudden had a a sticky, greasy film in her hair and we had no idea what caused it. We tried everything from vinegar, clarifying shampoo, and the list goes on. When it was dry it looked like someone had just put baby oil or grease in it from the scalp to about three inches down. She has blonde hair so it wasn't nice at all.

What worked Finally was dawn dish liquid. One wash, massage it, and rinse... After a week of hell with washing, rinsing, and drying with the same greasy results.... DAWN dish soap finally did it in one 3 minute wash.

Hope this helps...