2 reasons why you must use a clarifying shampoo regularly

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Let’s face it. There are an overwhelming number of shampoos and conditioners being marketed to us that promise to target various hair and scalp concerns. Whether you want a shampoo that gives you more volume, less frizz, or gets rid of dandruff, chances are you’ll stick to using a certain type of shampoo over a long period of time. While there’s nothing wrong with using the right shampoo for your hair type and needs, there is an issue with over-saturation, so to speak.

If you find that your shampoo no longer gives your hair the desired effect (no more volume) or that your scalp is getting oilier or maybe even itching, it could be a simple issue of too much product build-up. 

PHS ADV Nutrition Scalp Cleanser

It removes product build-up

Treat a clarifying shampoo the same way you would treat a makeup remover. All the makeup and skincare that’s gone on your face needs to come off at some point in order to let your skin breathe. Clarifying shampoos in particular are dedicated to removing product build-up on your scalp and getting rid of any unwanted dirt or oil, effectively giving your scalp a much-needed cleanse. 

While this makes clarifying shampoos a lot more effective than regular shampoos when it comes to cleaning your hair and scalp, the lack of conditioning or moisturising ingredients can be stripping for your hair if you use it too often. It’s best to cap your use of a clarifying shampoo to one use once a week at most, unless the instructions suggest otherwise. Some options out there include PHS ADV Nutrition Scalp Cleanser, Tresemme Deep Cleansing Shampoo (contains Vitamin C and doesn’t dry out your hair too much), Moroccanoil Clarifying Shampoo, and Joico K-Pak Clarifying Shampoo.

Joico K-Pak Clarifying Shampoo

It makes your hair care more effective

Like double-cleansing your face, cleansing your scalp and hair gives your hair care a blank slate of sorts to do its work. You can use clarifying shampoos in lieu of your regular ones, but it can also be the first step of a double-cleansing ritual. After a clarifying wash, you’ll find that your other shampoos or hair masks are going to work better on your hair, giving you the volume, smoothness, shine, and softness that it was struggling to achieve due to the product build-up over time. And isn’t a visible improvement to your hair quality always immensely satisfying and the end goal, after all?