From coloring, toning, and relaxing to hair smoothing or straightening process, the number of available hair treatments seems to be increasing daily. While some of them are purely for aesthetic purposes, others are for achieving and maintaining healthier hair. Before any form of treatment is done, one very important step is often skipped- clarifying the hair. In this article, we will explain why clarifying hair is so important, regardless of the succeeding treatment.
Clarify Before Colouring or Hair Treatment
From teens to seniors, dyeing hair is a popular form of self-expression. It can boost a person’s confidence and help a person feel comfortable in their own skin. To get the most out of hair dye or professional treatments, clarifying the hair before dyeing or applying any treatment is important.
To act as an example, imagine hair as an art canvas. Half of it is protected from contaminants and is free of oil and paint. The other half has a pre-existing coat of paint, and has been left to absorb pollutants. Now, imagine adding a layer of paint to both sides. The side of the canvas that has no history of paint will easily absorb new pigment. The side that has existing paint won’t be so lucky.
In other words, it’s important to do all that you can to not only protect your hair, but to also have the dye or treatment work its magic properly the first time. Repeated dyeing in order to colour-correct hair will leave dry, damaged, and broken hair in its wake. To help prevent this, clarification prior to dyeing or treatment is highly advised.
To clarify your hair, the first step is removing build-up on your hair. This build-up may be from hair sprays, oils, mousses, gels, chlorine from swimming pools, and minerals in hard water. When not clarified, this accumulated buildup can block the hair follicle. Thus, preventing the color or any active ingredients from penetrating the hair to its highest potential. To help prevent this, clarification prior to treatment or coloring service is highly advised. By using clarifying shampoo, both the hair and scalp are left clean so that they will have an easier time penetrating the scalp and hair follicles.
*Note: Avoid any clarifying products after colouration.
Scalp Detox
Clarifying hair is a wonderful way to show your scalp some TLC. Eczema, dandruff, psoriasis… the list of conditions which involve the scalp is long. If such a condition has been persistent, consulting a professional is always recommended before using any product. Ask them about clarifying products and see what their opinions and advice are.
With this being said, hair clarification has the potential to help the hair start on a blank slate. Which, depending on the case, may be exactly what is needed to allow new, strong hair growth. Think of all the times you’ve added product to your hair for styling purposes. The majority of the clarifying shampoos in the market these days contain sulfate (SLES) which can be the cause of stripping. Sulfates tend to give the strongest cleanse that help to get rid hair of product buildup, but they also remove any of the good, natural oil that exists to keep the scalp healthy.
To compare, a high-quality clarifying shampoo is formulated specifically for the purpose of cleansing scalp. Therefore, it should be effective yet gentle. Rather than needing to harshly scrub the area, their ingredients act as magnets to draw out the dirt. This is then dissolved and washed away with the water. Both the hair and scalp are left to absorb the new nutrients. If other products are subsequently used, they will also have an easier time penetrating the scalp and hair follicles.
OSKA PURE Renew Clarifying Shampoo
OSKA PURE Renew Clarifying Shampoo contains the exfoliants that help to promote the natural exfoliation process and break down any build up. It removes dead skin cells and other impurities from the scalp and hair, while also unclogging pores. Even more, salicylic acid clears sebum buildup without removing the essential moisture and lipids of healthy hair. You can say “Good riddance” to dullness and damage, and say “Hello” to the natural botanicals, proteins, vitamins and oils you need to nourish your scalp.
This deep clarifying shampoo is the perfect addition to your hair care routine, regardless of the other products you may already be using. With a sulfate-free formula, all product buildup is removed along with any excess oil and environmental pollutants. Coffee extract, pro-vitamin B5, orange peel oils and rosemary promote healthy hair follicles by stimulating the scalp. Both hair and scalp soak in the antioxidant power of green tea, and enjoy improved blood circulation to the hair follicles, with thanks to the coffee extract.
Natural botanicals like rosemary leaf oil, vitamins, oils, proteins and other active ingredients do more than nourish and hydrate the scalp. You can also rest assured your hair is left clean without any damaging stripping. While weeks and possibly even months of buildup may be present, this scalp-friendly shampoo will rid them from your strands. If your hair is pleading for a fresh start, or if you want to prepare your hair for a new treatment, start on the “right strand” by removing any residue.
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You’ve found the new essential product for your hair care routine. OSKA PURE Renew Clarifying Shampoo uses a 100% clean, sulfate-free, vegan formula. Not only do we care about you and your hair, we care about the animals and the environment of our planet. We believe in a world where we can achieve the results we wish for, without causing damage elsewhere.
If this sounds like the haircare you have been looking for, we encourage you to also try our OSKA PURE Conditioners. With different products that are certain to cater to each unique hair need, you can begin your journey to a healthier scalp and beautiful hair.