Over the past few months, has your hair been horribly damaged? No worries! The clarifying shampoo allows you to get “new skin”, by eliminating all the toxic particles that accumulate on their scales. Dr Pauline Têtu, dermatologist, tells us more about it.
What is clarifying shampoo?
Its name already says a lot about its effects. Yes, clarifying shampoo helps to “clarify” the hair, by eliminating all residues of styling products and polluting particles that tend to accumulate. It thus allows you to start again on a healthier basis:
“The clarifying shampoo is a shampoo that deeply cleanses the scalp and hair fiber. It helps eliminate excess sebum, accumulated cosmetic product residue, pollution, water limescale, etc.”, confirms Dr. Pauline Têtu.
Clarifying shampoo is therefore not comparable to a neutral shampoo, which is much gentler.
Our expert also invites us to be extra careful when using it: “It is actually more powerful than a classic shampoo. As such, it can slightly alter the natural lipid film which protects the hair fiber. Ultimately, if it is used too frequently or too intensively, it can dry out the hair. she warns.
On the other hand, it can be particularly interesting to use it before a deep treatment, for example. “We recommend that patients apply it approximately once a month, no more, and especially not with each shampoo, as this risks drying out and weakening the hair.” further advises the dermatologist.
It is therefore relevant to use it before a deep treatment, straightening or any other important hair procedure.
Clarifying shampoo: when to use it?
“SIf you have the impression that your usual treatments no longer penetrate properly or that your hair is heavy and dull, in this case, a clarifying shampoo can be useful”, admits Dr. Pauline Têtu.
The message to remember is the following: yes, this treatment is effective, but you should not use it too often so as not to damage the hair.
Steps to follow to apply it correctly
- First of all, wet your hair thoroughly with lukewarm water: this action allows you to slightly open the cuticles;
- Then apply a small amount of the product: a hazelnut is generally enough;
- Gently massage your scalp with your fingertips for 1 to 2 minutes. Focus on the top of your head;
- Spread the mousse over the lengths without rubbing too much;
- Rinse all of your hair carefully to remove all residue;
- Then apply a nourishing treatment: a completely essential step, since the hair fiber must be rehydrated here.
This way you will get beautiful, shiny, healthy hair!
Our selection of clarifying shampoo: