Normal shampoos as clarifyers?

[sassyhair]

Do any ladies do this? What are your experiences? What ingredient is the key in the shampoo that enables it to clarify?

I got this post from another forum and wanted to see what the LCHF ladies thought.

 

[HoneyDew]

Not me. Tried it and it does not work.

I need a chelating shampoo, in my case, one with EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) because I have hard water. if I go more than 2 shampoos w/o it, my hair starts looking brassy, dull and dry.

I cannot wash w/o Kenra Clarifying. I use this 1st, then a moisturizing.

Anything else just won't do. But, that's just in my situation.

 

[HoneyDew]

Also, as a side note:

Clarifying shampoos normally contain something acidic like cider vinegar, lemon juice, grapefruit extract, witch hazel etc. They can remove all of the the buildup of minerals, conditioners, shampoos, styling products etc.

But, like I mentioned before, my hair can't get by with any "clarifying" solutions of shampoo. I must use a chelating one that does not strip hair. Those are few and far between.

 

[Vshanell]

I dunno. I asked this same question in another topic. I only use acv to clarify but I was wondering if I needed a shampoo because I read that only sulfates can remove mineral oil, cones etc. So I'm guessing as long as the shampoo has sulfate's in it, it's clarifying?

 

[HoneyDew]

I dunno. I asked this same question in another topic. I only use acv to clarify but I was wondering if I needed a shampoo because I read that only sulfates can remove mineral oil, cones etc. So I'm guessing as long as the shampoo has sulfate's in it, it's clarifying?

I am not sure about that. I have some moisturizing shampoos that could NEVER satisfy my clarifying needs and they contain sulfates.

But, then again, I do have water hard enough to have a HUGE impact on my hair and skin. That may be why I need more.

 

[Tene]

Regular shampoos did not work for me I had to use a clarifying one.

 

[Sistaslick]

I think it depends alot on the particular shampoo formula and the amount/kind of buildup you are actually trying to remove. I have regular sulfate shampoos that don't clarify well, but strip just enough to use them for light buildup situations. Then there are others, like V05 moisture milks (the Strawberry in particular) that aren't clarifiers at all (well don't claim to be anyway ) but are so strong to me that they might as well be one. I use that one for moderate to heavy buildup. This poo contains multiple sulfate detergents plus EDTA. My hair always feels BARE after using it, and it strips my hair just as clean as my real clarifier, Patene Purity.

Now, I'm with honeydew on the fact that if you have hard water or mineral buildup of some kind, a regular sulfate shampoo will not help you much. You will need a chelating poo for this. Some clarifiers and regular poos contain chelating agents like EDTA, but not in the amounts you would really need to remove minerals and hardcore buildup. My vo5 Kiwi Lime Squeeze clarifying conditioner even contains EDTA, but I wouldn't rely on it for clarifying anything.

 

[sweetascocoa]

ACV removes buildup but it will NOT remove silicones

 

[Neroli]

If clarifying to remove 'cone buildup, I think it depends on the specific type of 'cones used and the specific type of surfactants in the 'poo whether it will "clarify" the hair or not. A "normal" 'poo could be used as a clarifyer if it contains a surfactant that will remove the type of 'cones used. See the below link with detailed information about 'cones and how to remove them from the hair.

http://naturallycurly2.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?p=454528#454528 (link to poster on www.naturallycurly.com)

If clarifying normal dirt and oil, then any surfactant will clean hair - just choose from very mild to very harsh. See below link on shampoo and its functions:


http://www.eng.buffalo.edu/Courses/ce457_527/ce457_pro/g7_doc.htm

HTH

Regards,
Neroli