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Clarifying shampoo

A deeper wash for product buildup, used now and then, not every day.

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What it is for

The brand says a clarifying shampoo removes buildup, such as styling product, dry shampoo, and oils. Buildup can make fine hair look flat or dull.

Signs of buildup

  • Hair feels coated or waxy, even after washing.
  • Roots go flat soon after styling.
  • Styling products stop working the way they did.

How to use it

Follow the label. Wash the scalp, rinse well, and condition the ends. Follow the label for how often to use it.

Things to check first

If your scalp is irritated, stop using the product.

Signs of buildup. When a reset helps.

FAQ

As often as the label says.
Some people find it drying. Condition your ends after.
They are different label terms. Brands describe chelating shampoos as made for mineral buildup.

Hard water and hair

General information, not medical advice. Patch test new hair products, keep them out of your eyes, and stop use if irritation occurs. See a doctor or dermatologist about scalp conditions or hair loss.

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Hard water and hair

Mineral buildup and chelating shampoo.

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Dry shampoo

How to use it, and its limits.

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Why hair goes flat

Oil, weight, and heat.

Or is it the water?

Mineral buildup needs a different approach.

Read hard water and hair
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