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How do clarifying shampoos work?

Closeup side view of mid 20’s woman taking a shower in her bathroom and gently washing her hair

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Who might benefit from using a clarifying shampoo?

How often should you use a clarifying shampoo?

Clarifying shampoos are occasional use, rather than daily, shampoos, Dr. Guo says.

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Read on for cleaner, bouncier, shinier hair.

It’s garnered nearly 1,000 five-star ratings on Amazon, with reviewers raving over its deep cleansing effects.

Moroccanoil Clarifying Shampoo

Nordstrom

Dr. Manning likes this sulfate-free shampoo for color-treated hair.

OUAI Detox Shampoo  Clarifying Shampoo

Malibu C Swimmers Wellness Shampoo

This cleansing shampoo is great for daily swimmers, Dr. Manning says.

[It] helps prevent the post-swim green hair due to copper buildup.

In addition to this cleansingyet soothingshampoo, there’s anaccompanying conditionerfor lightweight moisture.

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In addition to its rosemary mint fragrance, it contains white vinegar to thoroughly clean the hair and scalp.

It gave my hair good volume for the next two days, and didnt get terribly oily too quickly.

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