Have you been wondering why your multi-step haircare routine is leaving your hair a little dull? Product build-up could be to blame.
If you’re partial to a good leave-in conditioner and rely on dry shampoo to get you through the week, there’s a good chance your regular shampoo isn’t powerful enough to properly clean your hair.
Yep, it could be time to call in the big guns: clarifying shampoo. If you haven’t heard of clarifying shampoo before, they work by giving your hair and scalp a good, deep clean and getting rid of any product build-up thats weighing your hair down. Unlike you everyday shampoo, they only need to be used once every month or so to help ‘reset’ your hair.
We’ve rounded up seven clarifying shampoos our members have loved, so get ready for luscious hair.
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De Lorenzo Absolute Deep Cleanser
De Lorenzo Absolute Deep Cleanser is a purifying shampoo formulated with rosehip oil and oat peptides to detox the scalp and remove residue from the hair.
“I have long, bleached hair that is naturally dry and frizzy. I use a lot of ‘heavy’ products to tame it, and therefore end up with significant product build up. I have tried other clarifying shampoos and they all worked, but left my hair feeling dry and brittle and stripped. This one doesn’t. It is much gentler than other clarifying shampoo I’ve tried, but leaves my hair feeling clean.” – bh member karina658. Read more reviews here…
Palmer’s Natural Fusions Micellar Rosewater Cleanser Clarifying Shampoo
Micellar water cleansers are perfect for washing dirt from our faces, but did you know it could do the same for your hair? Palmer’s Natural Fusions Micellar Rosewater Cleanser Clarifying Shampoo removes product build-up without drying out your hair. Formulated with rosewater to ease dry scalps.
“It has a delicate rose scent that is really lovely. The best thing about this is that it has no sulfates or parabens. Even without the sulfates, the shampoo lathers up nicely. My hair felt nice and soft after using this.” – bh member Fifi_m. Read more reviews here…
A’kin Purifying Shampoo
A’kin Purifying Shampoo has been formulated with juniper berries and lemongrass to cleanse the hair of excess product residue, as well as reduce excess oil without leaving it looking dry.
“This product smells amazing with its zingy, uplifting blend of lemongrass and herbal extracts! I found it particularly effective at keeping my oily roots under control but as the ends of my hair are slightly dry I am currently using it as a weekly clarifying shampoo rather than my regular one.” – oceangirl12. Read more reviews here…
Hair Recipe Strawberry & Mint Cleanse Shampoo
Hair Recipe Strawberry & Mint Cleanse Shampoo smells as delicious as it sounds.
The clarifying formula removes excess residue and leaves hair looking shiny and luscious.
“The Strawberry & Mint Cleanse Shampoo is so lovely to use. I love the delicious fruity scent of strawberry and mint. It lathers up really well, it gave my hair a really good cleanse and leaves it feeling really soft and smooth and healthy. I really like the natural ingredients in the shampoo and best of all it doesn’t contain any silicones or parabens. It’s great for people with sensitive scalps and is really gentle.” – bh member chocolate sky. Read more reviews here…
Hask Purifying Shampoo – Charcoal with Citrus Oil
Hask Purifying Shampoo – Charcoal with Citrus Oil contains charcoal, lemon and grapefruit oils to get rid of the hair and scalp of impurities. It is powerful enough to get rid of product build-up, but gentle enough to be used every day.
“This is a very effective deep cleansing shampoo. I would not use this as a daily shampoo as it will be far too drying. However if you use hair products in your hair, or heavy hair masks, this product is perfect as a once a week deep cleanse.” – bh member nowaytosay. Read more reviews here…
OGX Purifying + Charcoal Detox Shampoo
OGX Purifying + Charcoal Detox Shampoo leaves hair lighter and shinier by cleansing the strands of excess product residue.
Enriched with a blend of coconut charcoal and koalin clay to leave hair fresh and de-congested.
“I have an oily scalp that I need to wash regularly. This product does a great job at removing dirt and oils from my scalp. It makes my hair feel refreshed, clean and shiny.” – bh member Beccaduncan23. Read more reviews here…
John Frieda Beach Blonde Cool Dip Purifying Shampoo
John Frieda Beach Blonde Cool Dip Purifying Shampoo contains seaweed to detoxify heat damaged hair, while removing dirt and excess product build-up.
“This shampoo is very effective at a good hair clean! Plus natural mint and menthol in it tingle the hair scalp enhancing circulation and leaves that beautiful refreshing scent when washing. I would say that this shampoo is good for the hair growth. Stimulating to the hair folicles.” – bh member Yohanna. Read more reviews here…
The akin is probably the best clarifying shampoo I've used..
And doesn't dry my hair out
Next best Is Kerastase but it's expensive