13 yrs, 6 mths ago

Clarifying shampoo

I’ve just been reading up on the moroccanoil and pantene threads and have just learnt about silicon build up – thanks beauties! It explains why my hair seems greasy or limp straight after a wash. So now I’m interested in a clarifying shampoo. But i have just spent a fortune getting it coloured at the hair dresser so don’t want to strip my colour. Will a clarifying shampoo do that? Are the such things as colour protecting clarifying shampoos? Or would the apple cider rinse be my best bet? Thanks for your advice!

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  • 12 yrs, 9 mths ago

    Actually the vinegar rinse does not “clarify” hair per say. (google info it). Any clarifying shampoo is likely to strip colour but if you’re worried I’d look around hairhouse warehouse or something to see if what you’re after exists.

    What do you mean by Clarify?? Am I wrong in suggesting that clarifying is a simple treatment done to get rid of the build-up in your hair, such as ingredients in conditioners and styling products can be stubborn and not wash out with just a shampoo. For example certain silicones wash away easily, others cling to the hair shaft for dear life.
    There are three methods to get rid of build-up

    ♥ Clarify with vinegar
    This method is the gentlest and not drying to your hair. Mix vinegar and water in a ratio 1:2. After shampooing and rinsing the hair, pour this mixture over hair. Leave on for 2 minutes, then wash out.

    ♥ Clarify with baking soda
    Mix equal parts of your usual shampoo and baking soda. Work it into a lather, and leave it on for about 2 minutes. Wash out. In case of heavy buildup, repeat.

    ♥ Clarifying shampoo
    Most professional product lines and several over the counter ones have a clarifying shampoo. Apply some clarifying shampoo on your hair (scalp and lenght), massage it in for one minute. Leave it on for two minutes. rinse, repeat.

    Obviously ACV or vinegar is not going to be as powerful as a clarifying shampoo as it can only remove small amounts of residue left on the hair, whereas a clarifying shampoo will cut straight through grease, grime, oils and excess product far more effectively, but the vinegar rinse or the baking soda is fine for a gentle option 🙂

    The Redken Clarifying Shampoo looks awesome would love to try it 🙂

  • 12 yrs, 9 mths ago

    Actually the vinegar rinse does not “clarify” hair per say. (google info it). Any clarifying shampoo is likely to strip colour but if you’re worried I’d look around hairhouse warehouse or something to see if what you’re after exists.

  • 12 yrs, 10 mths ago

    The Pantene clarifying shampoo is really different to their other products, I used it after I had a lot of build up in my hair and it worked great.

  • 13 yrs, 2 mths ago

    I use Terax Latte Clarifying Shampoo

  • 13 yrs, 2 mths ago

    tresseme to a clarifying shampoo its great and if u get it on special it can be as little as $5 stock up on tresseme when its cheap as it last ages 🙂

  • 13 yrs, 6 mths ago

    I recommend RPR Declorinate my hair was really good for all the product buildup in my hair…The colour went back to normal after using this Shampoo….& it smells amazing too! 🙂

  • 13 yrs, 6 mths ago

    I agree with mel apple cider vinegar all the way, my friend used it when she had really greasy hair and it helped restored her hair back to normal. And its cheap too 🙂

  • 13 yrs, 6 mths ago

    I like Herbal Essences Drama Clean to remove product build up – it smells gorgeous and deeply cleanses without stripping colour. The conditioner is great too and really seals moisture back in.

  • 13 yrs, 6 mths ago

    Pantene does have a clarifying shampoo as well. It’s clear (not creamy) and pretty gentle if you don’t use too often. Usually clarifying shampoos are clear and not creamy. L’Oreal Professionals also have great clarifying shampoos that are created for coloured hair, but those are really pricey and have to be purchased at a salon.

  • 13 yrs, 6 mths ago

    I like Avalon’s clarifying shampoo. It has lemon and shea butter. I find it gives my hair a deep clean without stripping it dry. I’ve used Pantene’s clarifying shampoo in the past but have generally followed with a deep conditioning treatment to put back any lost moisture.

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