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You might have heard of clarifying shampoos, and wondered if you need it. Well, the answer is yes. Almost all of us should use one from time to time to remove build-up, hard water minerals, excess oil, grease and environmental pollutants. Here’s everything you need to know about clarifying shampoos, and the best one for your hair type.
How is it different from regular shampoo?
Think of clarifying shampoo as regular shampoo but on steroids. While normal shampoo cleanses your hair of oil and residue, clarifying shampoo takes it a step further and really gives your hair and scalp a deep cleanse, leaving your hair cleaner that it’s ever been. If you are the type to use styling products every day, then this is crucial as your regular shampoo might not be cleansing enough, causing the dreaded product buildup which leads to clogged hair follicles, dull hair, dandruff and even hair loss.
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How often should I use it?
This depends on your hair care and lifestyle habits. If you use hair sprays, dry shampoos and other styling products frequently, then you should use a good clarifying shampoo once a week. This also applies to all you mermaids who find yourself in chlorinated pools or the ocean frequently! If your hair tends to be drier, or are trying to maintain your unicorn hair colour, then limit your usage to no more than a couple of times month as clarifying formulas can the strip the hair of natural sebum and oils, which your scalp needs to maintain its moisture balance. We recommend following up with an intensive conditioning treatment or hair mask to restore moisture to your locks – clarified hair can be hard to manage after washing as it gets so squeaky clean!
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Best clarifying shampoos to de-gunk your hair and scalp
Detox Shampoo, $52, Ouai from Sephora
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Most clarifying shampoos are made without sulfates, which are what’s responsible for creating that rich, soapy lather. However, in Ouai’s Detox Shampoo, you’ll find that you can easily lather the shampoo. What’s more, the shampoo also removes product buildup and impurities while apple cider vinegar helps exfoliate and remove flakes. Great for all hair types and textures, even those with coloured and keratin-treated hair, you can slowly incorporate it into your routine by using it once a week to get rid of all the gunk in your hair and follow up with a rich conditioner to smoothen and tame your ends.
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No. 4C Bond Maintenance™ Clarifying Shampoo, $51, Olaplex from Sephora
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Formulated for coloured, permed, dry, normal and oily hair types, this clarifying shampoo removes the buildup on your scalp caused by the environment and hair products, while it also restores your hair’s natural volume, softness, shine and vibrancy. Use this once a week, and you’ll start to notice that your locks will be a lot healthier and that the products that you use after cleansing your scalp produce more effective results.
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Peppermint Shampoo, $83, Malin + Goetz from Sephora
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Malin + Goetz’s’ Peppermint Shampoo will leave your hair smelling as fresh as ever. As its name suggests, the shampoo is formulated with natural peppermint extract and hydrating amino acids to gently but effectively clarify the hair and scalp. Use it sparingly in your weekly shower routine and you’ll notice that it doesn’t dry or strip your hair or scalp from its natural oils.
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Christophe Robin Clarifying Shampoo, $40, Christophe Robin from Shopee
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This amazing clarifying shampoo does more than just deeply cleanse – it also transforms the appearance of highlighted and natural hair using chamomile and cornflower extracts. With frequent use, natural hair is gradually lightened by the sun, meaning you can skip the regular salon visits and harsh products. For recently coloured hair, this shampoo helps to eliminate residue and excess pigments, so you can stop having to bleach your towel so often.
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R+CO Oblivion Clarifying Shampoo,$45.95, R+CO from Cosmetics Now
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Non-drying and gentle enough for daily use, this clarifying shampoo features rosemary leaf extract and witch hazel to purify your scalp, while coconut and Australian tea tree oil keeps your locks hydrated and strengthened. Product build up, chlorine and hard water is purged from our hair, leaving it soft and shiny. What’s more, this formula is also vegan.
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Paul Mitchell Shampoo Three, $79, Paul Mitchell from Zalora
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If you’re a frequent swimmer, this shampoo is for you. Formulated to remove chlorine and minerals found in pools and the ocean, this shampoo helps to deep cleanse and wash away impurities while strengthening your locks. If you have bleached blonde hair, this also helps prevent your hair from turning green due to the reaction with chlorine.
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