Free Carbon Neutral Shipping On Orders $75+, Plus 4 free samples!

Buy Now and Pay Later in interest-free installments with Klarna!

Connect with us and get FREE Shipping. Sign up!
0

Free Carbon Neutral Shipping On Orders $75+, Plus 4 free samples!

Buy Now and Pay Later in interest-free installments with Klarna!

Connect with us and get FREE Shipping. Sign up!


    DAVINES VILLAGE 

     Learn More
    Unlock the Secret to Shinier Hair: OI Liquid Luster
    Unlock the Secret to Shinier Hair: OI Liquid Luster

    Here’s How to Properly Clarify Your Hair: A Guide for Getting the Best Results

    We’ve gathered up the best methods and products for giving your hair a deep clean and maintaining its health all year long. 

    Caring for your hair can sometimes feel like a mystery. You may know your hair type, curl pattern or propensity for oiliness, but what do you do when your hair care lineup seems to have stopped working? How do you explain your hair suddenly feeling heavier and greasier than usual? The culprit might not be the formulas you’re using, but something a little trickier to spot: build-up.


    Before you toss your favorite shampoos and styling creams, there’s a simpler solution. Clarifying your hair is often all that’s needed to get you back on track. You can think of it as a quick reset that’s important for a healthy scalp and head of hair. Here’s everything you should know about the process—including how it works, when you should clarify and the right products for doing so.

    How to Properly Clarify Your Hair   

    Hair clarification is easy and can be done with everyday staples you likely already have in your cupboard or with a small selection of products that are built for the job. This guide will help you achieve hair that feels lighter and cleaner—and is more responsive to your styling routine.  

    What is Hair Clarification and Why is it Necessary?   

    Before diving in, let’s quickly touch on what this treatment is in the first place. Essentially, hair clarificationis a process that removes build-up from your hair. Styling products, hard water and natural oil production are all things that can lead to a little extra grease and sad-looking tresses. Fortunately, a quick clarifying scrub, rinse or shampoo can quickly nip the resulting annoyances in the bud and give your scalp a fresh start.

    Should You Clarify Your Hair?  

    Hair clarification isn’t limited to just one hair type (that’s right, anyone can benefit from this process), but some people may find that they need to clarify more often than others.
    If you use a lot of styling products, shower without a filter in an area with hard water, swim in chlorinated pools or tend to have oilier hair you might find that a hair clarification treatment is needed more frequently.
    But how do you know when your hair is in need of a deep clean? There are a few telltale signs that build-up is causing a little bit of havoc in your hair and on your scalp. Here’s what to look out for:
    • Hair that feels greasier than normal, despite following your usual cleaning routine
    • Hair that looks dull and limp
    • An itchy or flaky scalp or one that’s oilier than usual
    • Strands of hair that feel heavier and weighed down
    • Dry hair that also looks greasy
    • You notice that hair products that once worked are no longer helping

    How to Clarify Your Hair at Home

    One of the best ways to clarify your hair is through specialty treatments—especially when they’re sustainable hair products. These give you clean, build-up free hair from the comfort of your home.
    One unique option is the SOLU Salt Scrub, which works similarly to an exfoliating body scrub—but for your hair and scalp. Here are the steps to give yourself a successful hair refresh at home:
    • Wet your hair in the shower and grab a small handful of the Salt Scrub
    • Use your fingertips to gently massage it around your scalp
    • Gently work the scrub into the rest of your hair
    • Allow the exfoliant to sit for three to five minutes (eco tip: turn off the tap to save on water)
    • Rinse out the scrub, then follow up with a nourishing mask like the NOUNOU Hair Mask to nourish and rehydrate your hair                      

    Get an extra boost of moisture

    This clarification technique can also be done with shampoos that are formulated to banish build-up from your hair, like our SOLU shampoo. It’s just as simple as lathering up with your favourite everyday shampoo:
    • Wet Wet your hair, then apply a small amount to your scalp, lengths and ends
    • Work it into a foamy lather and let it sit for a minute
    • Rinse out the shampoo and repeat the process if your hair feels particularly in need of a deep clean
    • Rinse again, then follow up with a moisturising conditioner (like the one from our MOMO line) to put some hydration back into your hair                         

    How Often Should You Clarify Your Hair?

    We recommend clarifying your hair between once a month to four times a month, but it will largely depend on your lifestyle and hair type. If dry shampoo, hairspray, pastes, and other styling products are a part of your daily routine, if you shower in hard water, or spend a lot of time sweating or swimming, you may want to opt for a clarifying rinse or shampoo once a week, or four times a month.

    If you rarely use hair products and often don’t have an oily scalp or hair, you can lean on a less frequent hair clarifying routine, around once a month or as needed if you start to notice the signs of build-up.


    Clarify Your Hair With an Expert

    If you’d prefer a professional treatment, you can place your hair in the hands of our recommended stylists as they know the best care protocol for hair clarification. Find a place near you by using our Salon Locator below. 

    Read more

    Leave a comment

    Comments will be approved before showing up.

    Subscribe

    Back to top