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[Wanda]

Hi ladies, I get my hair washed and conditioned every week, but before I wash and condition I use that Proven Oil Blend regime the night before. Well when I wash my hair out in the morning, my hair is very oily so I apply a clarifying shampoo ie: Tea Trea Shampoo, Garlic shampoo,,,,etc anything that says clarifying. I heard on this board as well as others that using clarifying shampoos excessively is hard on the hair. Is there something else I can use to get the oil out because Creme of Nature does not do the job?...

 

[candycane]

Someone on the board recommends adding lemon juice to your current shampoo to get the clarifying effect. You might want to give that a try.

Candycane

 

[Faith]

Try adding baking soda to your conditioner. Someone else mentioned adding it to their shampo but I haven't tried that. HTH

 

[Kaela]

If you still wanted to use a clarifying shampoo, you would do your first wash with it, the second wash w/ a cheapo conditioner (like a conditioner-only wash), and then condition as normal with a good moisturizing one. That way you are getting the oil out w/o compromising softness.

I have found that Joico Resolve clarifies well without being too harsh...

 

[nomadpixi]

Try using neutralizing shampoo. I use motions and it works well.

 

[Paris Belle]

Dax Vegetable Oil shampoo is excellent and clarifies well without being harsh to the hair.

 

[adrienne0914]

wanda, how is your hair responding to the clarifying shampoo that you're using. they're not all created equal. i would say that if your hair feels rough afterwards, use a moisturizing shampoo afterwards then condition. you could also try a more gentle clarifying shampoo. i've been using Elasta QP Bodifying shampoo. i don't even know if it's technically considered one, but it's excellent at removing buildup and leaves my hair super soft.