The 411 on Clarifying Shampoos

Traditional shampoos just aren’t cutting it anymore.

Do you ever leave the shower with your hair still feeling dirty? It’s probably due to product build up, & the type of shampoo you’re using. Clarifying shampoos have been around for YEARS now, but many are still confused on how they work, & exactly what they do.

What is clarifying shampoo?

Clarifying shampoo is also called purifying, deep cleansing, or detoxifying shampoo. Basically, it removes product build up, lifts away mineral deposits from hard water, & removes chlorine found in swimming pools. I refer to clarifying shampoo as a ‘reset button’.

Are they safe?

Yes. Clarifying shampoos can be used on all hair types, but it’s not good to use it everyday. Using this shampoo more than a couple of times a week can leave your hair feeling dry & extremely dull. If you have Dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, or psoriasis, you may want to be cautious because clarifying shampoos may worsen these conditions by drying out your scalp, & making the underlying cells produce more oils.

What are the benefits?

Like I stated above, clarifying shampoos are like a ‘reset button’ for the hair. But the other benefits that clarifying shampoos provide for your mane are preventing bacterial growth on your scalp, restoring your hair’s natural pH balance, helping your hair lock in moisture, regulating sebum levels on your scalp, & soothing itchy scalp.

What are my favourite clarifying shampoos?

Being a hairstylist, I’ve tried my fair share of clarifying shampoos over the years. Many of which are cruelty free, & colour safe. A few of my faves are: Eleven Australia Deep Clean Shampoo, Kevin Murphy Maxi Wash, R&Co Oblivion Clarifying Shampoo, Oribe The Cleanse Clarifying Shampoo, Dry Bar On The Rocks Clarifying Shampoo, Verb Reset Clarifying Shampoo, & Aveda Scalp Benefits Balancing Shampoo.