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How to Clarify Wavy Hair + clarifying wavy hair F.a.q. #wavyhair101

Has your hair been feeling weighed down? Or is it frizzy for no apparent reason? Or suddenly, your products just aren’t working? You may need to clarify your wavy hair!

What does it mean to clarify?

Clarifying the hair means to use a cleanser to remove build up from the hair. This may be a “low poo” which is sulfate free, or even a shampoo which contains sulfates depending on how much build up there is.

Why Should I Clarify?

If you don’t clarify your hair but continue to use product, that product will typically build up over time. Additionally, if you have hard water in your region, there may be particulates in your water that can add into this build up. (I personally live in an area with extremely hard water, it stinks! But clarifying is key.)

what happens if I don't clarify?

this list is not a guarantee, but common effects are

  • product build up
  • frizz halo (around the crown)
  • tangly hair – worsens with time
  • dull looking hair
  • “dandruff” looking spots that aren’t dandruff…..this is one way product build up can present itself
  • dirty feeling scalp & hair
How Often Do I Clarify?

If one or more of the above effects are happening, it’s probably time to clarify. There is no exact time-frame because people use different products, have different wavy hair types, different weather, different water hardness….etc. Personally, I clarify every 4-5 washes, but also use the build up/frizz etc dictate this. 

Can I Clarify Too Much?

Yes! Clarifying wavy hair too often can make it more dry and brittle. This is especially true if you use a sulfate cleanser to clarify. So play around with how often you clarify until you find your ideal timeline. If you already know, let us know in the comments, we love to see the differences between wavies!

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2 comments

  • Mariah
    December 16, 2020

    I’m in Canada so don’t have the same options as you. I’ve recently heard about the lawsuit with tresemme and the ingredient causing it all (DMDM hydantoin). I checked all my products and the shampoo I’m using the clarify has it! 🙁 neutrogena anti-residue shampoo. Any recommendations for something I can find in Canada that doesn’t have concerning ingredients but will work to clarify?

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    • racheladmin
      December 28, 2020

      Oh no I hadn’t heard about that yet, thanks for the heads up! I like this one by Acure and it’s on Amazon Canada so hopefully that helps! 🙂 Be sure to subscribe for emails!

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