CarLiTa ;18775913]I think I need to clarify because I ip notice a big difference in the softness of my hair after I go to the salon and otherwise. I assume it is because I get my hair washed squeaky clean and then deep conditioned at the salon.
Also, my scalp gets super gunky. Sometimes it's like I have a layer of white sand on my scalp or something. It takes a LOT of effort to get all the gunk off
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A virtuenow mentioned upthread, if you're not using products that leave residue/buildup on the hair or do not rinse off with water or regular shampoo, you don't NEED to clarify regularly. Clarifying is mainly for your strands and not scalp. So if you want something specifically for your scalp, get Nioxxin or some other scalp targeting poo. You can also leave nettle tea on the scalp as part of a pre-poo and scratch the scalp (the proper way) before washing. Finish off with some cool water. Finishing with cool water helps the hair but also you can FEEL the water on the scalp confirming that water is reaching all the way through the hair and rinsing properly. Some folks use ACV for scalp issues too.
However, I clarify before I apply heat and when I use any product, whether it has cones or not, that is not home made or with natural ingredients only (includes repeated use of gel.)
Do you know if the salon used a clarifying 'poo or a regular 'poo? Maybe you just need to use poo every now and then.