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?
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