Telling the difference between hair wax residue and dandruff should be pretty straightforward. Waxes are designed to be soft & re-moldable, so they won’t have a flaky appearance.
Instead, when used in excess, you might see or feel a greasy build up on the hair and scalp.
Dandruff however, is characterized by large clusters of shed skin cells in your hair. The flakes can have a white or yellowish appearance.
If there are flakes appearing in your hair or on your shoulders, it’s probably dandruff – a chronic condition caused by the fungus Malassezia globosa.
The best way to deal with wax build up is with a deep cleaning shampoo like our Citrus Fresh Shampoo.
Make sure that you’re washing your hair thoroughly; a second lather and rinse are recommended to remove waxes. You’ll also need to make sure you’re washing it often enough – if you’re using wax every day, you will probably want to wash it out and give your hair a clean start every day too.
