

Play icon The triangle icon that indicates to play Who Should Use a Clarifying Shampoo? "Clarifying shampoos are made to degrease the hair, the buildup, the oils, and everything on our hair and scalp." Then, the more you will have to wash your hair," says Farel. "The more you shampoo, the more your scalp will produce sebum as a natural defense. While shampoo is, of course, designed to clean hair, it can sometimes create more of an issue. "Clarifying shampoo has more cleaning detergent and thus, a higher level of surfactants," explains Julien Farel, creative director and owner of the Julien Farel Restore Salon and Spa, whose newest location is now open in Palm Beach, Florida. How Is Clarifying Shampoo Different From Regular Shampoo?

If you’ve ever had a salon relaxer or keratin treatment done, you’ve probably had one used on you (both treatments perform better on ruthlessly clean hair). "Clarifying shampoos are a type of cleansing shampoo specifically formulated to clear buildup and remove the residue of styling products," explains Gregga Prothero, master stylist and founder of Gregga LA. Think of clarifying shampoos as shampoos on steroids-they cut through product buildup and oils to leave your hair super-clean. Ahead, expert advice for adding a clarifying shampoo to your haircare routine. Fortunately there is a solution-and it’s as easy as swapping out your go-to shampoo for a deep-cleaning, clarifying formula. Ever have the sneaking suspicion that your regular shampoo isn’t actually getting the job done? Thanks to a buildup of oils, styling products, and dry shampoo clinging to your scalp, it might not be.
