Many women use several styling products, such as gel, mousse, hairspray, masks, and leave-in conditioner, to get the look they want. These products can help your hair hold a style, but over time they can leave residue that builds up and weighs down hair. Hair can also become weighed down or damaged by the environment. A clarifying shampoo can remove buildup and give you healthier hair.
Difference between Clarifying Shampoo and Regular Shampoo
Clarifying shampoos are also known as “purifying,” “detox,” and “deep-cleansing.” They are designed to remove product buildup, such as silicones, waxes, moisturizers, oil, mousse, dry shampoo, and hairspray. A clarifying shampoo can also remove mineral deposits if you have hard water and chlorine if you like to swim in a pool.
Regular shampoos are designed to clean hair gently. They have a smaller amount of surfectants to clean and a larger proportion of moisturizing ingredients. Clarifying shampoos have more cleaning agents and fewer conditioning agents. There are several times when you should choose a clarifying shampoo instead of your regular shampoo.
Use a Clarifying Shampoo to Remove Product and Chemical Buildup
If your hair has been difficult to style lately, it could be because it has a buildup of products. A clarifying shampoo can help you start with a clean slate and make your hair healthier. You may need to use it as often as once a week or as little as once a month, depending on the number and type of products you use. Washing with a clarifying shampoo will give you a clean foundation and make the styling products you use work better.
Swimming in a pool treated with chlorine can cause your hair to become a greenish color. You can protect it by wearing a swimming cap or by using a clarifying shampoo once a week to once a month, depending on how often you swim and the condition of your hair.
Clarifying Shampoo Can Make Fine or Oily Hair More Manageable
If you have straight, fine hair, a clarifying shampoo can give it a boost. It can remove oil and give your hair more volume. Use more conditioner the next time you wash your hair.
If your hair is oily, a clarifying shampoo can help. You can then use a small amount of conditioner or none at all. Don’t use a clarifying shampoo every time you wash your oily hair.
Use a Clarifying Shampoo before Treatments
Using a weekly hair mask can give your hair more moisture and make it healthier. A mask will work better if you wash your hair first with a clarifying shampoo.
You can also use a clarifying shampoo before you have your hair dyed. This will remove any buildup so the product will be able to react better with your hair. Wash with a clarifying shampoo one or two days before you dye your hair so it will have a chance to produce more natural oils. After you dye your hair, you should only use a clarifying shampoo before you go in for a touchup because it can fade your color.
If you have dyed blonde hair that tends to look brassy, clarifying shampoo can help. Bleaching hair makes it more porous, which causes it to absorb yellow from the environment, such as mineral deposits from water, pollution, cigarette smoke, or styling products. You could benefit from using a clarifying shampoo once a week.
Make an Appointment at The Beauty Bar
If you are thinking about changing your hair style, make an appointment at The Beauty Bar in Southington, Connecticut. We can help you choose the right haircut or dye your hair and give you tips on which products to use to keep it healthy and manageable. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.