What Does Clarifying Hair Do?

Want silky, soft, shiny hair? Clarifying or "detoxing," your hair is an important step to get the results. Clarifying your hair can help to remove product buildup, dirt, and oils that can weigh down your hair and make it look dull. It can also help to restore shine and manageability to your hair. In this blog, I will discuss why it is important to clarify your hair, the benefits of clarifying your hair, the different types of clarifying products available, and how to properly clarify your hair.

What is Clarifying?

Clarifying is a process of deep cleaning the hair and scalp. It involves using a clarifying shampoo or other clarifying product to remove dirt, oils, product buildup, and other impurities from the hair and scalp. Breaking down any buildup will help the follicles promote hair growth, and overall healthy hair. Clarifying products can also include other types of cleansers such as clay masks, apple cider vinegar rinses, and scalp detox treatments.

Benefits of Clarifying/ DETOXING

Clarifying your hair can have many benefits. It can help to remove product buildup, dirt, and oils that can weigh down your hair and make it look dull. It can also help to restore shine and manageability to your hair. Clarifying can also help to reduce frizz and make styling easier. Additionally, it can help to prevent scalp conditions such as dandruff and itchy scalp.

 

Types of Clarifying Products

There are many different types of clarifying products available on the market. These include clarifying shampoos, clay masks, apple cider vinegar rinses, detox treatments, and more. Each type of product has its own benefits and drawbacks, so it is important to research the different types of products available before choosing one. Here are some of my favorite clarifying products:

Malibu C Un Do-Goo Shampoo
Superior to clarifying shampoos for the removal of styling product resins from the hair, this uniquely gentle, 100% vegan wellness shampoo blends an exclusive sulfate-free cleansing system with soothing botanicals plus moisture-boosting vitamins to immediately remove product buildup and instantly restore maximum manageability. Experience the savory scent of orange zest and vanilla bean for a sublimely sweet experience

Alfaparf Milano Semi Di Lino Sublime Detoxifying Mud is for all hair types. It gently removes impurities from hair and scalp stressed by pollutants, making your hair radiant and revitalized. Its clay texture gives a sensation of freshness and well-being. Apply on damp hair and scalp leave on the hair for 10-15 minutes or until dry. Rinse carefully and follow up the residue using the most suitable shampoo.

Ouidad Coil Infusion Like New Gentle Clarifying Shampoo (for my curly girls)

A gentle, moisturizing cleanser that will cleanse without stripping. The magic of this cleansing formula is in its plant-based ingredients—such as shea butter, açaí extract, grapeseed oil and Brazilian buriti fruit oil—all of which deeply cleanse coils while hydrating them with a rush of moisture. Coils are cleansed without being stripped of the moisture they need to stay defined and strong. When your hair and scalp need to be rid of build-up and grime, give some it some extra love with this gentle, purifying shampoo.

Deeply cleanses hair and scalp: Excess buildup is broken down and cleared with a non-stripping lather that works to unclog hair follicles while banishing dirt and oil.
Clears the path: Removing buildup from oils, silicones, or heavy conditioning agents on hair means hair is the optimal level of clean.
Preps hair for maximum results: Everything performs better on clean, clarified hair including chemical services, treatments (like the K18 molecular repair), and styling products.

How to Properly Clarify Your Hair

It is important to properly clarify your hair in order to get the most out of the process. First, you should start by wetting your hair with warm water. Then, apply a clarifying shampoo or other clarifying product to your scalp and massage it into your scalp for a few minutes. Rinse the product out thoroughly with warm water and then apply a conditioner or leave-in treatment to help restore moisture and shine to your hair.

How Often to Clarify Hair

It is important to clarify your hair on a regular basis in order to keep it healthy and looking its best. Generally speaking, it is best to clarify your hair once every two weeks or so. However, if you use a lot of styling products or live in an area with hard water, you may need to clarify more often.

Key Take Aways
Clarifying your hair is an important step in achieving healthy and well-defined hair. Clarifying can help to remove product buildup, dirt, and oils that can weigh down your hair and make it look dull. There are many different types of clarifying products available on the market, so it is important to research the different types before choosing It is important to properly clarify your hair in order to get the most out of the process and clarify once every two weeks or once month depending on your hair routine. Happy washing!