What is clarifying shampoo? - Garnier What is clarifying shampoo? - Garnier

The Ultimate Guide to Clarifying Shampoo: Benefits and Uses

Ever wish you could undo all you do to your do? Like a reboot button for your hair. Well, you’re in luck! Not only can you give your locks a detoxifying reset, but we’ve got all the details on deleting your hair history. This power wash is an application called clarifying shampoo. Once you know how it works and what a difference it can make, you’ll download it in a nanosecond. 
Because sometimes our strands need a hard reset!

What is Clarifying Shampoo?

While regular shampoo gets rid of the daily grime, clarifying shampoo (also called ‘clear shampoo’) is specially formulated to root out and dislodge all the buildup from hair care products, environmental residue, dirt and impurities from your scalp and lengths. In other words, shampoo does the washing and moisturizing, while clarifying shampoo adds a whole new dimension to your hair-washing routine.

What Does Clarifying Shampoo Do?

So, why use clarifying shampoo? Whereas your regular shampoo lightly cleans and offers other benefits like hydrating and making your hair smell good, this powerful hair cleanser does only one job: deep cleaning. Its higher pH makes it perfect for an occasional detox, especially after using lots of styling products or taking regular dips in chlorinated pools.

You can think of clarifying shampoo like giving your head a facial. It removes every trace of impurities thereby giving the hair shaft and pores on your scalp a chance to breathe. That means they can properly absorb moisturizing products that couldn’t penetrate through the buildup. It’s one of the best methods for healthy shiny hair. And your scalp will feel amazing, too!

What does clarifying shampoo do? - Garnier

Does Clarifying Shampoo Remove Color?

Clarifying shampoo is generally safe to use on color-treated locks, but because it’s so good at its job, it may cause slight fading. You can still reap the benefits of clarifying shampoo, just use it less often.

How to Use Clarifying Shampoo

Follow these specific steps to get the most out of your clarifying shampoo session:

How Often Should I Use a Clarifying Shampoo?

Remember that clarifying shampoo is a power wash, so refrain from using it too often. The trick is finding a happy medium based on your hair type and how you style. Once a month may be ideal for someone with relatively dry hair who doesn’t use many styling products. Heavy stylers with oily hair may want to clarify up to once a week. Most people are somewhere in between, so start by using it sparingly to eventually find your rhythm.

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