Wet your hair with warm, but not hot, water to open up the cuticle. Hot water may damage your hair and make it limp. [2] X Research source
Many stylists recommend that you rinse with cold water, as cold water may help seal in moisture and make your hair shiny. [4] X Research source
If you do a weekly deep-conditioning treatment for your hair, you may want to use the clarifying treatment right before the special conditioner. If you pair these treatments together, you may find that they work more effectively. If you have oily hair, you may only want to condition the tips of your hair. Start about halfway down the shaft, and rub the conditioner into the tips. Do not condition the roots or scalp.
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Hard water is water that has a high mineral content. If you are uncertain about how hard your water is, you can check with your local water treatment facility, or you can test the water at home. Add ten drops of soap to a bottle of water. Shake the bottle. If it suds up, you have soft water, but if it doesn’t, you may have hard water.
Look for sulfate-free shampoos if you have curly hair, as sulfates in many clarifying shampoos can make frizz worse.
If you have colored hair, you can also look for a “color-safe” clarifying shampoo that will be gentler on your dye job.
