Hair clarification, detox, clay mask… You have probably heard these terms many times in the natural hairdressing world. But what does that mean? What is a hair clarification? And how do you do an effective detox? We will explain everything to you.
Like the rest of our body, hair and scalp are subject to many daily aggressions. They are due to environmental pollution, toxins absorbed by the body, or even the many hair products that we apply, especially if they are unnatural and contain silicones... Combined with the nature of our scalp, which can be greasy or even prone to dandruff, the dirt accumulates and ends up suffocating our hair cells.
The goal of a hair clarification (or detox) is to eliminate all these impurities and detoxify the scalp, which is the basis for beautiful, healthy and shiny hair. Clarifying products will open the scales of the hair and remove the residues that saturate it to clean it in depth. This will allow the hair to breathe better and be ready to effectively absorb new treatments (natural and organic if possible!)
This is why it is important to incorporate hair clarification into your beauty routine.
You'll feel fresh and revitalized afterwards!
A DIY solution for quick and easy hair clarification is to add a spoonful of baking soda to your regular shampoo. This is a homemade recipe for those who don't necessarily have the time and want to do it quickly and without a fuss.
The most popular and effective method for clarifying your hair is still the famous "clay mask". Natural clay, whether green, white, red or yellow, has many health-promoting properties that differ depending on their color. For example, white clay, the most common with green clay, is purifying, detoxifying and regenerating thanks to its richness in silica, and remineralizing thanks to its richness in oligo-elements. It is ideal for all types of scalps, especially the most sensitive ones, as it is considered to be very pure.
For a hair clarification by Rodolphe&Co, we suggest using the DTOX Scrub which just had its new packaging, which definitely places it within our Dermo-Specific range. DTOX by Rodolphe&Co is a hair cleansing and detoxifying scrub, particularly rich in marine active ingredients such as mother-of-pearl and kelp from Brittany. The Guérande salt particles will remineralize the scalp and bring the exfoliating side to the scrub. Aloe vera and Damascus rose extracts provide softness and comfort. Kaolin (white clay) is responsible for gently detoxifying and purifying your scalp and hair. Over 98% natural and certified organic by Ecocert and Cosmebio, it is the ideal solution for natural hair clarification! (Find the list of DTOX ingredients here)
Good to know: DTOX is ideal for fading colors, especially if you want to transition into natural mineral or plant-based colors. So be careful not to clarify your hair right after a new color!
The DTOX by Rodolphe&Co can be used in 3 different ways: as a scrub, as a poultice, or as a shampoo.
As a scrub
Apply a small amount of product in the palm of your wet hand and emulsify. Apply the product to the wet scalp (or the areas to be treated), and lather while exfoliating the scalp. Leave on for 5 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
This exfoliating treatment is to be done once or twice a week.
As a poultice
In a wooden bowl, mix a teaspoon of product with a drizzle of water. On damp hair, apply the product line by line on the scalp and on 2cm of the lengths. Cover the hair with a shower cap to prevent the product from drying out too quickly and leave on for 10 minutes. For rinsing, start by adding a trickle of water to facilitate the emulsion, then rinse thoroughly with clear water.
This poultice treatment is to be done twice a month or when you feel the need (heavy, sticky, greasy hair, etc.).
As a shampoo
Since DTOX has cleansing properties, it can replace your shampoo approximately once a week.
After the clarification step, whatever the method, we recommend applying an organic hydrating hair mask to close the hair fiber. It is also possible to complete the routine with an organic (non-greasy) Botanic Oil to nourish the hair if necessary.
To complete hair clarification and treat scalp problems in depth, we invite you to discover the range of 100% natural and certified organic Dermo-Specifique serums.
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