L'Oréal Professionnel Clarifying Shampoo, For Curly & Coily Hair, Anti-Buildup, With Glycerin, Urea H and Hibiscus Seed Extract, Serie Expert Curl Expression, 300 ml

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Why we love it: This weightless yet deeply nourishing formula contains white vinegar and scents of rosemary and peppermint. Ideal for washing away dirt, excess oil and product build-up without eliminating moisture. For those in need of milder ingredients, she recommends looking out for cetyl-fatty alcohols as well as chlorides and bromides. The latter "can help make your hair soft," but she warns that "people with really fine hair may want to stay away from these ingredients."

Why we love it: Who doesn't love aloe vera? After all, it has incredible soothing and calming properties that hydrate and restore your skin and give your hair a refreshed, radiant look. Plus, look how affordable this shampoo is. * chef's kiss* Why we love it: Want more vibrant colour and nourished strands? Say no more. Engineered for less frequent, heavy duty washing, this colour-safe shampoo is made with the brand's patented ‘K18Peptide’ to help reduce protein loss and leave your hair softer and healthier. So, now you know what clarifying shampoo is and how often you should use it, you're wondering what the best clarifying shampoo is for you. The search can be overwhelming, and it's hard to understand what to look for if you're not a stylist or trichologist, which is why we've done the research for you.Clarifying shampoo is a game-changer for healthy, full-bodied looking hair that's not weighed down by gunk. We may think our haircare is doing what it's supposed to, but if you find your strands are starting to look a little limp and dull, they're likely suffering from a build-up of styling products and too many days of dry shampoo. Some clarifying shampoos are more powerful than others and most are only designed to be used once a week. Make sure you don't overuse them, as this could strip the scalp of moisture and stimulate even more oil production. Bianca Alvarez is an associate reporter and has been covering beauty, including scalp sunscreens, epilators and skin care routines. For this piece, she interviewed experts and researched clarifying shampoos on the market that were in line with expert guidance. All hair types can benefit from occasionally using a clarifying shampoo. However, you may need to pay attention to specific ingredients and consistencies depending on your specific hair type, according to experts. If you love the lightweight feeling your hair has after a blowout appointment at Drybar, you'll adore this charcoal infused shampoo that the brand released for at-home use. Customer after customer writes that this vegetable protein-infused product cleanses strands from root to tip, so you can feel like you’ve just left the hair salon without ever budging from the comfort of your home. Plus, it’s remarkably affordable, and its impurity-banishing formula is free of any parabens, sulfates, phthalates, or gluten.

Dry/damaged hair: For those with dry or damaged hair (or both), a clarifying shampoo may strip away oils because of harsh cleansers like sulfates, which can weaken hair and may worsen dryness, according to certified trichologist Afsennah Kalanawi. Consider a shampoo that is sulfate-free to prevent more damage, says Rose. Also, choose a shampoo that has moisturizing ingredients like glycerin to prevent excessive dryness, says Kalanawi. Keratin-treated hair: You may want to be cautious of using a clarifying shampoo since it can diminish the longevity of the treatment, says Kalanawi. Alvarez adds, "You should look for moisturizing ingredients like aloe, seaweed and wheat proteins. You also want to look for a shampoo that has physical exfoliation properties."Over time, your hair collects a buildup of dirt, oil, styling products, and residue from your shampoo and conditioner. Buildup can form from things like overdoing it with styling products and sweating through a workout and it can cause your hair to look oily and weighed-down even after you’ve done your best to cleanse it. That’s exactly what a clarifying shampoo, also referred to as a detoxifying shampoo, can help with. What does clarifying shampoo do? As you may have guessed, this shampoo essentially gives your hair an extra deep cleansing to rid it of any impurities, leaving it “clarified” and ultra-clean. A clarifying shampoo for curly hair can also help reset your curls by removing buildup, which helps revive your natural curl pattern. And what does swimming have to do with your hair? Dr. Friese explains, "People who swim often may need to clarify their hair more often to prevent the greenish tinge hair can take on from the chlorine. The same goes for ocean swimmers. A clarifying shampoo can help remove salt buildup on the hair." Why we love it: Using 2% AHA fruit acids to strengthen the hair's cuticle, this specialised shampoo helps remove copper, iron, hard water minerals and styling product build-up.