Clarifying Hair Products: Restore Tired Hair With These Simple Steps
**This post is written in partnership with Pantene. All thoughts and opinions are my own!
Have you ever had a traumatic hair experience? Mine was back in college when I went to a local beautician, desperate to restore the volume in my hair after months of battling with my fine hair. When I sat down in the chair, I rattled off a list of cut and style options I had read about to help my limp hair. The stylist politely stopped me on my roll and said “Honey, your hair isn’t the problem, the products you’ve been using are!”
I sat there dumbstruck as she showed me what was wrong with my hair routine. I honest to God let out a shriek of horror!
Clarifying Hair Products: A Game Changing Difference
The beautician asked what products I had been using and how often I was washing my hair. It turned out that many of the products in my daily routine were loaded with extra chemicals . The stylist recommended clarifying hair products which gently cleanse while purifying the scalp. After two washes with clarifying shampoo, I noticed results and I swore to pay better attention to the ingredients in my beauty products to prevent this from ever happening again! I’ve been using products free of silicones, parabens and mineral oils ever since that day and have seen a dramatic difference in my hair.
Today I’m sharing a closer look at the Pantene Nutrient Blends Pure Clean & Clarify Shampoo & Conditioner and a glimpse of my hair care routine!
Clarifying Hair Products: The Benefits
If you’re someone that works out frequently or uses styling products regularly, you should consider adding clarifying hair products to your routine. They remove build-up and excess oil and will leave your hair with a fresh deep cleansed feeling. The Nutrient Blends Pure Clean & Clarify Shampoo & Conditioner is free of fragrances, silicones, parabens, dyes, and mineral oil. It’s also packed with vitamins and antioxidants. I love that the shampoo has a rich lather and really makes my scalp feel clean.
Weather & Environment Can Affect Your Hair
I always notice a shift in my hair as the seasons change and find the need to shift my routine to accommodate. As the weather gets warmer, I start washing my hair more frequently to fight the extra oils and sweat. If you live in the city like me, you’ll notice that environmental factors play a part in hair build up, too. Switching to a silicone free shampoo can make a big impact on your hair to combat these environmental causes of hair build-up.
Don't Forget the Moisture
After a deep cleanse, it’s important to use a conditioner to restore any lost moisture. The Pantene Pure Clean & Clarify Conditioner is light, gentle, and safe to use on colored hair. I like to massage it into my scalp and hair and let it sit for a few minutes before rinsing. I can immediately feel the difference post shower when my comb glides smoothly through my hair.
How Often Should I Clarify?
This depends on how often you’re using styling products and what type of hair you have. Pantene’s Pure Clean & Clarify line is gentle enough to use frequently! Since I wash my hair 1-2 times a week, I like to clarify once a month to restore shine and volume. When I asked my beautician how often I should clarify she said it’s all by the feel of your hair! If your hair isn’t squeaky clean after a wash, you better believe there’s lingering build-up!
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