DETOX Scalp Scrub and Shampoo | Charcoal, Peppermint, Tea Tree | Salon-Selected

Targeting Buildup at the Follicle Level

The DETOX Scalp Scrub and Shampoo combines a physical scrub with chemical cleansing to remove buildup at the follicle level. Charcoal absorbs product residue, peppermint stimulates and clarifies, and tea tree provides antimicrobial action. Together, they address the root cause of scalp buildup instead of just masking it.

Scalp buildup is not always visible, but you can feel it. It creates a heavy sensation, it can contribute to flaking or irritation, and it prevents hair from feeling truly clean and lightweight. This scrub targets buildup specifically, which means your hair feels lighter and your scalp feels clearer after the first use.

The texture of the scrub is gritty but not harsh. Wash with it as often as you wash; the exfoliating scrub step is every 7 to 10 days, which clears buildup without over-stripping the scalp.

Works best for: product buildup, oily or smelly scalp, dandruff that is really buildup, and the reset after a stretch of dry shampoo.

Format: Scalp Scrub and Shampoo | Key Ingredients: Charcoal, Peppermint, Tea Tree

Which scalp scrub is right for you?

I carry three scrubs because there is no one scalp. You pick by scalp type; you do not rotate them on a schedule.

• DETOX (charcoal, peppermint, tea tree) is for product buildup, an oily or smelly scalp, and dandruff that is really buildup. The charcoal grabs what is sitting on the scalp and lifts it off. This is also the one I reach for after a stretch of dry shampoo.
• SOOTHE (chamomile, aloe, oat) is for a sensitive or irritated scalp: after color, after a perm, after any chemical service, or a scalp that hurts to the touch for no reason (I see that a lot after pregnancy). The oat calms skin and helps a stripped, overreacting scalp settle back down.
• BOOST (rosemary, ginger, caffeine) is for circulation. It brings blood flow to the scalp surface, you feel the tingle, and it is my pick for scaling and for anyone who wants fuller-growing roots. If you are dealing with actual thinning, that is a ProCell conversation, not a scrub.

How often to use a scalp scrub

All three are scrub-and-shampoo products, so you can wash with them as often as you wash. The exfoliating scrub step, worked into the scalp with your fingertips for a full minute, is every 7 to 10 days. Not daily, not twice a week. More than that and you strip the scalp, and a stripped scalp overproduces oil.

Delena Markland, licensed cosmetologist, 25+ years behind the chair.

DETOX Scalp Scrub -- FAQ

Is DETOX the right scalp scrub for buildup and oily scalp?

Yes. The charcoal in DETOX grabs product buildup, oil, and the residue that causes scalp odor and buildup-driven dandruff. It is the scrub Delena uses after a stretch of dry shampoo. For a sensitive or freshly colored scalp, use SOOTHE instead; for circulation, BOOST.

How often should I use the DETOX scalp scrub?

Wash with it as often as you wash, but keep the exfoliating scrub step to every 7 to 10 days. Scrubbing more often strips the scalp, which makes it overproduce oil.

Should I rotate DETOX with SOOTHE or BOOST?

No. Each scrub is made for a scalp type. Pick the one that matches yours and stay with it. DETOX for buildup, SOOTHE for sensitivity, BOOST for circulation.