HGKWW :: Q&A I

Q: What's the point of using a clarifying a shampoo right before you deep condition? Can you clarify at the conditioner stage instead?

A: So I'm assuming your logic is "Why do all of that cleansing to remove product build-up just to put more product on it?!!!!" Think of the clarifying shampoo as clearing the way for the conditioner so it can better penetrate the hair shaft. The shampoo knocks all of the old product and dirt and oil away so there is no interference when the conditioner tries to do its thing. The conditioner is necessary directly after to restore any goodies the shampoo may have stripped away in addition to the gunk you actually wanted to remove from your hair. It also remedies the dryness experienced after shampooing. If you think the clarifying shampoo may be too drying on your hair, yes, there are clarifying conditioners available. Do note that the drying effect is why I recommend only applying the shampoo to the scalp & roots and not the entire length of the hair.