How do you know when it is time to clarify?

[missyT]

Anybody? or do you just do it regularly?

 

[Allandra]

I clarify my hair on a regular basis since I use a lot of products containing cones.

 

[MomofThreeBoys]

I usually do it once a month but if my hair is looking dull and I have been using a lot of products (or have product buildup), I will clarify sooner.

 

[Dolapo]

my hair starts to feel plasticky

 

[Bublnbrnsuga]

I just do it, especially when I have put heavy products on my hair.

 

[mochamadness]

I know it's time to clarify when my hair is limp and won't hold a style.

 

[jamiette]

While we are on the subject, what is the best clarifiyer that you ladies have used?

 

[missyT]

While we are on the subject, what is the best clarifiyer that you ladies have used?

I'd like to know too... I heard that lemon juice is a good clarifiyer or even baking soda.

 

[Enchantmt]

My hair is dull and my conditiones lose their slip. I normally use ACV. I have this indian shampoo that has neem in it tho that is good for removing build up. I also have some clarifying shampoos but I havent used them much since discovering ACV rinses.

 

[balisi]

I alternate between ACV rinses and a mild clarifiying shampoo such as Aloe Rid by Nexxus. I clarify a couple of times a month, just before using my hair steamer.

 

[Ashee]

I just felt that it was "safer" to do it regularly.
I didn't want to lose any benefits that I gained when the build up backfires...

 

[ydbaldock]

For me, I know it's time to clarify when...

• there are flakes (or noticable dried hair products) laying on the surface of my hair or scalp
• I have excessive itching
• there is white film on my scalp or hair immediately after a shampoo