What is a clarifying shampoo? All your doubts clarified!

Read to find out more about the benefits of a clarifying shampoo.

By: Dr Shuba Dharmana | | Updated: September 25, 2014 2:47 pm

There are different kinds of shampoos available in the market and each one promises to be best for your hair. Depending on our hair type and problems, we pick a particular one whether it is anti-dandruff, for damaged hair, to control hair fall, etc. There is also something called the clarifying shampoo which can be useful for certain hair problems. Dr Shuba Dharmana, a celebrity cosmetic dermatologist, explains what this type of shampoo really does. Also Read - Struggling with oily hair and sculp? Here are 5 tricks to fix it

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Our hair and scalp can get dirty pretty frequently due to various factors including pollution, usage of hair products, ill haircare, etc. While a normal shampoo helps remove all these, sometimes, it is not enough. Also, your shampoos and conditioners leave a slight residue behind after the wash. A clarifying shampoo helps make your scalp and mane squeaky clean. Find out – are you washing your hair the right way? Also Read - Remedies to reverse greasy hair

Why we need a clarifying shampoo?

Product build-up in the hair from using styling products like gels, mousses, sprays, etc can leave the hair greasy. Read how haircare products can damage your hair.

People who oil their hair frequently also find hair to be greasy and difficult to wash off with a normal shampoo.

Some people have scalps which produce excess oil naturally causing the hair to look greasy very frequently.

Swimming can also leave chlorine deposits in the hair which can lead to product build-up and weigh it down.

Hard water is another reason that leaves hair heavy and dull.

In these instances, a normal shampoo may be too mild. A clarifying shampoo gets rid of the excess build-up and residue. It also strips the hair of all oil.

Who should use a clarifying shampoo and how often?

It is a good idea for people who find their hair greasy and weighed down with product build-up to use a clarifying shampoo once or twice a month. The frequency of use should depend on how greasy it feels. People with coloured hair, curly hair should clarify less often as the hair shaft is more sensitive. Also try these home remedies to manage oily hair.

The hair feels lighter and cleaner after using a clarifying shampoo. But if you still find your hair to be greasy even after using a clarifying shampoo twice a month, you can opt for scalp peels that your hairstylist might do to get rid of heavy build-up.

Some clarifying shampoos available in India

Neutrogena anti-residue shampoo

Aubrey Organics green tea clarifying shampoo

Keratin Therapy clarifying shampoo

Clairol Herbal Essences

You may find some of these in supermarkets while some may be available only online as they are imported from other countries.

Disclaimer: thehealthsite.com doesn’t endorse any of the products mentioned and will take no responsibility for their efficacy.

Dr Shuba Dharmana is the Founder of Le’Jeune Medspa (previously known as Dr Shuba Skin & Laser Clinic). She has received several accolades for this including ‘Woman Entrepreneur of the year 2012’. She is a celebrity cosmetic dermatologist and hair transplant surgeon with several years of experience in the United Kingdom where she ran two clinics. She has been trained at FUE Hair Transplantation in Poland under one of Europe’s leading hair transplant surgeons. Her clientele includes the who’s who of south Indian film industry and corporate honchos from across the country. Her clinics offer the latest revolutionary treatments for anti-ageing and skin rejuvenation.

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Published : February 12, 2014 7:01 pm | Updated:September 25, 2014 2:47 pm

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