Clarifying Shampoo

Until earlier on in the year I hadn't ever heard of a clarifying shampoo. Tell me anything about something that conditions the hair and I'll have more than likely heard of it but with shampoos I'm a lot less knowledgeable. It was only when I read about it somewhere on the internet that I realised a clarifying shampoo may be something that my hair could really benefit from. Do you ever feel like no matter how recently you've washed your hair it still feels lank, heavy and greasy? Well this is a real problem solver.
 

Apparently when our hair is feeling like this it's often a cause of product build-up resulting from gels, mousse, hair spray, leave-in conditioners and even hard water- basically anything that we're putting on our hair. Clarifying shampoos work to remove this and restore our hair back to a healthier condition. Redken Hair Cleansing Cream is one that I'd seen be recommended so I decided to give it a try. In appearance and formula this is just like any other shampoo and it has a  fresh citrusy scent. It kind of reminds me of jaffa cakes, but in a good way. The only noticeable difference is that it doesn't lather up quite as much. I use it as a replacement for my regular shampoo and then condition as  normal. Even after the first wash I saw results- my hair was so much softer, bouncier and the colour was a lot brighter! 

I personally use this once a month but it depends on each individuals lifestyle. For example if you wash your hair everyday then product residue is likely to build-up faster so you would need to use it more often. I wash my hair twice a week so I find once a month is  just the right amount for me. Using it too often can start to dry your hair out so I don't like to overuse it  but regardless I always make sure I apply lots of conditioner to the ends to lock in the moisture anyway.

The method in which you use it isn't really any different to using a regular shampoo but it's obviously the end result that counts. I apply it to the hair and massage into the scalp for a good few minutes before rinsing and repeating if necessary. The longer it's left on the harder it can work to release the build-up. Once washed and dried the hair should feel extra squeaky clean and a lot easier to manage. It's made such a difference to my hair and I'm shocked I hadn't considered this sooner!

Have you ever tried a clarifying shampoo?

 love Katya x

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