An often overlooked part of hair maintenance is to clarify your hair. Clarifying hair is important. Here are some tips from the pros to help get you started.
First off, what is a clarifier anyway? A clarifier is a kind of shampoo or cleanser for your hair. A good quality clarifier strips the hair of build up without damaging your hair. Your hair can have build up from hard water deposits, environmental debris, and of course all the hair care products you use.
There are hair health benefits to clarifying as well. The build up that occurs over time is not just on the strands of your hair but also on your scalp. If not maintained this buildup can clog the pores on your head with causes oil build up which can lead to itchy scalp along with flaking or dandruff.
Now that you know why you need a clarifier, which one should you select? First of all, choose a trusted professional brand that won’t be overly harsh on your hair. Once a week, clarify and absolve impurities, product residue and excess oil – a ritual for brighter Mondays.
For most people, clarifying can be done once or twice a week. If you color your hair, you should wait to clarify right before your next coloring is scheduled. Clarifiers can cause fading if done too often on colored hair, but are great for preparing your hair to accept its new coloring. Clarifying is also great after a heavy workout with intense sweating, swimming, or after any time you overuse hair products.
After using a clarifier, make sure you follow it with a good conditioner. After clarifying, hair is prepped and ready for a good deep conditioning treatment.
You should notice more manageable hair following clarifying. This is because, unless your hair is chemically treated, you have gotten your hair down to its truest form. If you feel you’d like a more intense clarifying process, contact your favorite salon for a clarifying service.
If you wonder if you are using clarifier too often, or not often enough, ask your stylist. As your go-to expert, he or she can help you determine what is right for your hair. Be honest about how much and what types of products you use on a daily basis so your stylist can give you the best recommendation.
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