System Professional Color Save Shampoo (250ml)
£26.00
Professional colour-protecting shampoo for vibrant, long-lasting colour
System Professional Color Save Shampoo is a gentle yet effective cleanser specifically formulated to preserve and protect colour-treated hair. Designed for regular use, this professional shampoo helps lock in colour pigments while maintaining hair softness, strength and shine.
Infused with Quaternium compounds and Beeswax, the formula supports the keratin structure of the hair, helping to reduce colour fade caused by washing, UV exposure and environmental stress. An integrated UV filter further protects colour from sun damage, keeping hair looking radiant and salon-fresh for longer.
Ideal for maintaining colour between salon visits, this shampoo cleanses without stripping and leaves hair smooth, glossy and vibrant.
Why professionals recommend System Professional Color Save Shampoo
🎨 Helps lock in colour pigments and reduce fading🌞 UV filter protects hair from sun-related colour loss🐝 Beeswax-enhanced formula boosts softness and shine💧 Gently cleanses without stripping colour💪 Supports and protects the hair’s keratin structure✨ Leaves hair smooth, radiant and full of life
What makes Color Save Shampoo different?
Professionals choose Color Save Shampoo because it:
Is designed specifically for colour longevity
Protects hair during regular washing
Balances effective cleansing with colour care
It’s ideal for clients who want to maintain vibrant colour without compromising hair condition.
How to use
Apply a coin-sized amount to damp hair.Massage into the scalp using fingertips, then work through the lengths and ends.Rinse thoroughly and repeat if necessary.
✔ Suitable for daily or regular use to maintain colour brilliance.
For best results, follow with a colour-protecting conditioner or treatment.
Suitable for
🎯 Coloured, bleached or highlighted hair🌈 Anyone wanting to extend colour vibrancy between salon visits☀️ Hair exposed to sunlight and environmental stress💆♀️ Clients seeking professional, salon-level colour maintenance at home
Professional tip
To maximise colour longevity, professionals recommend:
Using colour-safe shampoos consistently
Adding a weekly conditioning or repair treatment
Protecting hair from heat and UV exposure
This shampoo works best as part of a complete colour care routine.
Ingredients
Water (Aqua), Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycol Distearate, Dimethicone, Sodium Citrate, Cocamide MEA, Sodium Xylenesulfonate, Panthenol, Fragrance (Parfum), Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Salicylic Acid, Octocrylene, Glycerin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Methylparaben, Histidine, Beeswax (Cera Alba), Caffeine, Polyquaternium-6, Benzyl Salicylate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Glyoxylic Acid, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Niacinamide, Polyquaternium-7, Oleic Acid, Glyceryl Oleate, Magnesium Nitrate, Propylparaben, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Magnesium Chloride, Methylisothiazolinone, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate.
Color Save vs Repair Shampoo: Which One Does Your Hair Need?
Both shampoos are professional — but they serve very different purposes. Knowing which one to use makes all the difference to your results.
System Professional Color Save Shampoo
Best for protecting colour and maintaining vibrancy
Primary purpose: Preserve colour and prevent fading
Focus: Colour longevity and shine
UV protection: ✔ Yes
Cleansing style: Gentle, colour-safe
Best for: Coloured, bleached or highlighted hair that feels healthy
Use frequency: Daily or regular use
Professional note:Choose Color Save when your colour looks good but you want it to last longer and stay glossy between salon visits.
System Professional Repair Shampoo
Best for strengthening damaged or weakened hair
Primary purpose: Repair and strengthen hair structure
Focus: Reducing breakage and improving resilience
UV protection: ✖ No
Cleansing style: Strength-focused, supportive
Best for: Coloured or bleached hair that feels weak, dry or fragile
Use frequency: Regular use, often alternated
Professional note:Choose Repair when your hair feels damaged or isn’t improving — even if it’s coloured.
💡 Professional Verdict
These shampoos are not interchangeable — and many clients benefit from using both.
✔ Use Color Save to protect and extend colour✔ Use Repair Shampoo when hair needs strength and recovery
👉 Many professionals alternate between them to maintain both colour and hair health.
Still Not Sure?
If your hair:
Looks vibrant but fades quickly → Start with Color Save
Feels weak or breaks easily → Prioritise Repair Shampoo
Is coloured and damaged → Alternate both in a routine
👉 Explore the Colour Care Salon Routine for a balanced, professional approach.
Paul Mitchell Shampoo One
from £16.00
Extremely gentle, colour-safe shampoo for daily cleansing and shine
Paul Mitchell Shampoo One is a mild, everyday shampoo designed to gently cleanse hair while improving manageability and enhancing shine. Ideal for colour-treated and normal hair, this professional formula removes impurities without stripping, helping hair feel soft, smooth and healthy-looking.
Enriched with panthenol and wheat-derived conditioners, Shampoo One improves the surface texture of the hair, boosting shine and making hair easier to style. Its extremely gentle formulation makes it a go-to choice for maintaining colour and overall hair condition.
Perfect for regular use, Shampoo One leaves hair clean, glossy and refreshed.
Why professionals recommend Shampoo One
Gently cleanses without stripping
Improves manageability and smoothness
Adds natural shine and enhances hair’s appearance
Extremely mild and suitable for daily use
Colour-safe and ideal for colour-treated hair
Leaves hair soft and easy to style
How it works
Panthenol helps improve hair texture and manageability
Wheat-derived conditioners smooth the hair surface and enhance shine
Mild cleansing agents gently remove impurities
How to use
Apply to wet hair and massage into the scalp and lengths to create a light lather.Rinse thoroughly and repeat if necessary.
✔ Suitable for daily use
For best results, follow with a lightweight conditioner suited to your hair type.
Suitable for
Colour-treated hair
Normal hair
Hair needing gentle, regular cleansing
Hair lacking shine
Anyone wanting a mild, everyday shampoo
Professional tip
If your hair is fine or coloured and doesn’t need a heavy cleanser, Shampoo One is ideal for maintaining softness and shine without disrupting colour or scalp balance.
System Professional Smoothen Conditioner
from £22.90
Suitable for- Dry, Course, Unruly Hair
Effortlessly detangle unruly locks with the System Professional Smoothen Conditioner; a calming formula developed to hydrate, control and tame hair. Powered by the brand's EnergyCode™ Complex, the weightless conditioner penetrates deep into rebellious, coarse and curly hair to soften and smoothen, whilst fighting frizz to reveal super sleek, salon-worthy results. Hair is manageable and easier to style with enhanced shine.
ghd The Blow Dryer – Ceramic Radial Brush Size 1 (25mm)
£18.00
Achieve salon-quality blow-dries at home with the ghd The Blow Dryer Ceramic Radial Brush Size 1. Designed specifically for short hair, fringes, and layered styles, this professional-grade hairbrush is your go-to tool for adding root lift and volume with precision.
Key Features of ghd The Blow Dryer – Ceramic Radial Brush Size 1 (25mm)
25mm Ceramic Barrel: The small, hollow ceramic barrel retains heat from your hairdryer, ensuring faster drying times and enhanced styling control.
Vented Design: Promotes optimal airflow, reducing frizz and delivering a smooth, polished finish.
Soft-Touch Handle: Ergonomically designed for a comfortable, non-slip grip, allowing for effortless styling.
Professional Quality: Hand-finished to meet salon standards, ensuring durability and performance.
How to Use:
Begin by drying your hair until it's approximately 80% dry. Section your hair and place the brush at the roots, directing your hairdryer's heat onto the barrel. Maintain tension as you glide the brush through your hair, following with the dryer for a sleek, voluminous finish.
Style Tip:
For added volume, apply a volumising mousse or spray to damp hair before blow-drying. Always use the concentrator nozzle on your hairdryer for precise airflow.
Ideal For:
Short hairstyles
Creating volume and lift at the roots
Styling fringes and shorter layers
ghd The Smoother Natural Bristle Radial Brush
£18.00
£26.00
Achieve salon-quality blow-dries at home with the ghd The Smoother Natural Bristle Radial Brush Size 2. Featuring a 35mm medium barrel, this versatile brush is perfect for creating full-bodied volume or sleek, smooth styles on short to mid-length hair. The natural bristles glide effortlessly through the hair, distributing natural oils for enhanced shine and a frizz-free finish. Its soft-touch, non-slip handle ensures precise control during styling.
Key Features of ghd The Smoother Natural Bristle Radial Brush
35mm medium barrel ideal for short to mid-length hair
Natural bristles for smoothness and shine
Soft-touch, non-slip handle for comfortable grip
Professional design, hand-finished quality
How to Use:
Dry hair until 80% dry.
Section hair and place the brush at the roots.
Direct the heat from your hairdryer at the barrel while maintaining tension as you move the brush through the hair.
For added volume or a flipped-out look, focus on the ends by wrapping them around the brush and applying heat, followed by a cool shot to set the style.
Style Tip: For a rounded finish, turn the ends inward; for a more dynamic, kicked-out look, turn them outward.
System Professional Hydrate Mask 400ml | Deep Moisture Mask for Dry Hair
£48.00
Quench your hair’s thirst with the System Professional Hydrate Mask – the ultimate weekly hydration boost for dehydrated, static-prone, and rough hair. This luxurious mask is enriched with glycerin and a Hydro-Deposit™ formula, specially developed to restore moisture balance, leaving hair silky, smooth, and deeply nourished.
Perfect for fine to normal hair types, this intensely moisturising treatment improves manageability, reduces flyaways, and delivers a lasting, healthy shine.
Key Benefits of System Professional Hydrate Mask
💧 Intensely hydrates dry, rough, or static-prone hair
🧪 Powered by Hydro-Deposit™ Technology for long-lasting moisture
🧴 Enriched with Glycerin to smooth and soften
🧖♀️ Makes hair more manageable and easier to style
💆♀️ Salon-quality treatment for home use
🌟 Leaves hair refreshed, shiny, and luxuriously soft
How to Use
Shampoo your hair and gently towel dry.
Apply a coin-sized amount of the Hydrate Mask to lengths and ends.
Twist and twirl the hair to ensure even distribution.
Leave in for 5–10 minutes.
Rinse thoroughly and style as usual.
Use weekly, or as needed for intensive hydration.
Who is it for?
🌬️ Dry, dehydrated hair in need of moisture
⚡ Static-prone or frizzy hair
💁♀️ Fine to normal hair types
🌿 Anyone looking for softness, shine, and hydration without heaviness
Ingredients
Aqua/Water/Eau, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Oleic Acid, Parfum/Fragrance, Panthenol, Dimethicone, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Dicetyldimonium Chloride, Glutamic Acid, Bis-Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Glyceryl Oleate, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Propylene Glycol, Caffeine, EDTA, Benzyl Salicylate, Histidine, Hexylene Glycol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Sodium Chloride, Limonene, Fructose, Glucose, Citric Acid, Dextrin, Sucrose, Urea, Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Alanine, Aspartic Acid, Hexyl Nicotinate, Red 33 (CI 17200), Lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, BHT.
Size: 400ml
Davines LOVE CURL Controller – Anti-Frizz Curl Cream
£24.00
Control frizz and define natural curls with Davines LOVE CURL Controller, a lightweight anti-frizz curl creamdesigned to enhance curl shape while keeping hair soft, elastic and beautifully bouncy. Ideal for wavy and curly hair, this professional styling cream helps manage volume and protects curls from humidity without weighing them down.
Enriched with Sweet Almond Extract, this nourishing formula delivers essential proteins, vitamins and fatty acids to strengthen and hydrate the hair fibre. The result is smooth, defined curls with a natural finish that feels light, touchable and full of movement — even in high humidity.
Benefits
✔ Controls volume with an effective anti-frizz action✔ Defines and enhances wavy and curly hair✔ Leaves curls soft, elastic and lightweight✔ Humidity-resistant for long-lasting curl control✔ Rich in proteins, B vitamins, vitamin E, magnesium, iron and essential fatty acids✔ Made with natural active ingredients
Sustainable Beauty
🌱 Produced using 100% clean energy🌍 Zero-impact manufacturing♻ Eco-friendly, recyclable packaging
How to Use
Apply to towel-dried hair after using Davines LOVE CURL Conditioner.Do not rinse.Style as usual. Can be air-dried or diffused.
Ingredients
Aqua / Water / Eau, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol, VP/DMAPA Acrylates Copolymer, Panthenol, Polyquaternium-37, Behentrimonium Chloride, Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Amodimethicone, Benzyl Alcohol, Parfum / Fragrance, Vinyl Caprolactam/VP/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Dimethiconol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium EDTA, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract / Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Extract, Disiloxane, Citric Acid, Trideceth-12, Cetrimonium Chloride, Sorbitan Oleate, Limonene, Benzalkonium Chloride, Citronellol.
ghd rehab - advanced split end therapy
£20.00
£25.95
Seal split ends for up to ten washes* with the ghd rehab - advanced split end therapy, featuring the ghd heat protection system.
A nourishing hair treatment activated by the heat of your styling tools, ghd rehab protects the integrity of your hair by sealing hair cuticles for sleeker, smoother, shinier results, 10/10 agree**. Lasting for up to 10 washes to protect and strengthen damaged hair fibres, ghd rehab works in harmony with your ghd hair straightener or hair dryer to protect your locks for healthy, professional end results.
Featuring the ghd heat protection system, ghd rehab works to protect the health of your hair by smoothing the hair surface to maximise the finish of your style. Repair and strengthen the condition of your hair so you can style using your favourite ghd styling tools without fear of heat damage, for professional level results every day.
For maximum results, use ghd rehab - advanced split end therapy with the ghd platinum+ & helios hair dryer.
*vs. untreated hair
**Consumer testing, 110 women, Aug'16
PRODUCT FEATURES
Contains the ghd heat protection system
Seals split ends for up to 10 washes*
Activated by heat from your hair straightener or hair dryer
Leaves hair feeling nourished and stronger, 10/10 agree**
Suitable for all hair types
Olaplex Bonding Oil No.7 - No.7 Adds Shine - 30ml
£24.00
£28.00
Olaplex No.7 Bonding Oil is Suitable For - Dry, Damaged Hair, Coloured Hair
The latest step in your restorative hair routine, the Olaplex No.7 Bonding Oil provides highly-concentrated nourishment to help repair dry and damaged hair. The oil instantly adds a glossy shine to your tresses, helping to improve manageability by minimising frizz and flyaways.
Olaplex Bonding Oil Provides heat protection up to 232°C, the oil helps to minimise styling damage and preserve healthy hair. Colour instantly appears more vibrant to prolong a salon-fresh finish. Suitable for use on both damp or dry hair, the oil works in synergy with the rest of the Olaplex range to seek out broken bonds in the hair that are caused by chemical, thermal, and mechanical damage.
Olaplex Bonding Oil Size - 30ml
System Professional Color Save Mask 200mls
£32.60
System Professional Color Save Mask 200mls
Suitable for - Coloured Hair
Nourish and protect hair with System Professional Color Save Mask C3 200ml. Designed to give hair that extra bit of TLC, this weekly mask provides intense treatment for hair that needs it. The active complex minimises colour shifting and fading to keep hair colour fresh for longer, giving you the confidence to show off your locks. Benefits Choose this nourishing mask for a longer lasting colour, silky smoothness and increased manageability. An ideal remedy for coloured hair that needs some extra care. Apply after shampooing, massage in and leave for 5 minutes before rinsing thoroughly.
Paul Mitchell Shampoo Two
from £16.00
Deep-cleansing shampoo for oily hair and scalp
Paul Mitchell Shampoo Two is a powerful, colour-safe shampoo designed to deeply cleanse oily hair and scalp. Ideal for hair that becomes greasy quickly, this professional formula removes excess oil, build-up and impurities, leaving hair feeling fresh, light and full of body.
Unlike overly harsh cleansers, Shampoo Two cleans thoroughly while helping maintain hair’s natural balance. Wheat-derived conditioners boost body and shine, so hair feels clean without looking dull or stripped.
With regular use, Shampoo Two helps minimise excess oil production, allowing hair to stay fresher for longer between washes.
Why professionals recommend Shampoo Two
Deeply cleanses oily hair and scalp
Removes excess oil and build-up
Helps hair feel fresher for longer
Boosts body and natural shine
Colour-safe formula
Ideal for oily hair types or heavy build-up
How it works
Deep-cleansing agents remove oil and impurities from the scalp
Wheat-derived conditioners add body and enhance shine
Helps rebalance the scalp to reduce oiliness over time
How to use
Apply to wet hair and massage into the scalp to create a lather.Rinse thoroughly and repeat if necessary.
✔ Suitable for regular use on oily hair✔ Can be alternated with a gentler shampoo if hair feels dry
Suitable for
Oily hair and scalp
Hair that gets greasy quickly
Hair weighed down by oil or build-up
Colour-treated hair needing a deeper cleanse
Professional tip
Focus Shampoo Two on the scalp only. If the lengths feel dry, follow with a lightweight conditioner applied mid-lengths to ends. Avoid using rich masks too often on oily hair.
System Professional Repair Conditioner 200ml
£26.50
Professional conditioner for dry, damaged and chemically treated hair
If your hair feels weak, rough or over-processed, it needs more than moisture — it needs targeted repair.
System Professional Repair Conditioner is a salon-grade formula designed to strengthen and restore damaged hair while improving manageability and softness from the very first use.
Used by professionals, this rich yet lightweight conditioner helps repair weakened hair fibres, smooth the cuticle and reduce the appearance of split ends and frizz — without weighing hair down.
Why professionals recommend it
Helps repair and strengthen damaged hair
Improves manageability and reduces breakage
Smooths the cuticle for softer, shinier hair
Protects hair from future damage
Ideal for dry, damaged, bleached or chemically treated hair
How it works
The conditioning formula is enriched with Hydrolysed Keratin to help reinforce weakened hair structure, while Wheat Germ Oil nourishes and softens dry, over-processed hair. Together, they help restore resilience, improve elasticity and leave hair feeling healthier over time.
With continued use as part of a professional repair routine, hair feels stronger, smoother and more manageable.
How to use
After shampooing, apply to towel-dried hair.
Massage through lengths and ends, leave for 30 seconds, then rinse thoroughly.
For best results, use alongside System Professional Repair Shampoo and a weekly repair mask.
Suitable for
Dry hair
Damaged hair
Bleached or chemically treated hair
Weak or breakage-prone hair
Key ingredients
Hydrolysed Keratin, Wheat Germ Oil
Ingredients list
Aqua, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Stearyl Alcohol, Quaternium-18, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Parfum, Bis-Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Oleyl Alcohol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben.
Professional tip
For damaged hair, conditioners work best when paired with a bond-repair or strengthening treatment. Use regularly to maintain softness while improving hair strength over time.
GHD The mini all-rounder Mini Paddle Brush
£18.00
£21.00
The GHD The mini all-rounder Mini Paddle Brush.
Keep your style looking salon-fresh all day long with the ghd the mini all-rounder - mini paddle brush, the perfect size for a quick style fix after the gym, the office or travelling.
Detangle and tame static or set your style with our versatile mini paddle brush while you're on the move. With a professional design and soft touch, non-slip handle this luxury brush is a styling kit essential.
Paul Mitchell Sculpting Foam (500ml)
£35.00
Conditioning styling foam for curls, body and frizz control
Paul Mitchell Sculpting Foam is a conditioning styling foam designed to control frizz, add body and enhance curls while leaving hair soft, shiny and manageable. Ideal for naturally curly, wavy or permed hair, this professional formula provides long-lasting memory and texture without stiffness.
Enriched with panthenol and bodifying styling agents, Sculpting Foam helps prevent moisture loss while adding structure and definition. Emollient conditioners smooth the hair surface, reducing static and frizz while enhancing curl shape and softness. It’s also suitable for fragile or chemically treated hair, offering protection while styling.
Why professionals recommend Sculpting Foam
Enhances natural curls and waves
Controls frizz and static
Adds body, shine and softness
Provides long-lasting memory and texture
Conditions hair while styling
Suitable for fragile, permed or chemically treated hair
How it works
Styling and bodifying agents add structure and hold
Panthenol helps retain moisture and improve hair texture
Emollient conditioners smooth the hair surface to reduce frizz and static
Conditioning formula keeps hair soft and touchable
How to use
Shake well before use.Dispense upside down.
Apply an egg-sized amount (use more for longer or thicker hair).Distribute evenly through damp hair.
Style as desired:
Scrunch and air-dry for natural curls
Diffuse for enhanced curl definition and volume
Suitable for
Curly or wavy hair
Permed hair
Frizz-prone hair
Chemically treated or fragile hair
Styles needing body, control and softness
Professional tip
For best curl definition, apply to very damp hair and avoid over-handling while drying. Scrunch gently and diffuse on low heat to maintain curl shape and reduce frizz.
Olaplex No.4C Bond Maintenance Clarifying Shampoo 250ml
£26.00
£28.00
Professional clarifying shampoo that cleans deeply without compromising hair health
Olaplex No.4C Bond Maintenance Clarifying Shampoo is a sulphate-free, pH-balanced clarifying shampoo designed to remove damaging build-up while maintaining hair strength, softness and colour clarity.
Unlike traditional clarifying shampoos that can leave hair dry or stripped, No.4C uses Olaplex’s patented bond-building technology to cleanse deeply without disrupting the hair’s internal structure. The result is hair that feels clean, light and refreshed — never squeaky or brittle.
Ideal for all hair types, this professional formula restores shine, improves colour vibrancy and prepares hair to receive treatments more effectively.
Why professionals recommend Olaplex No.4C
Removes build-up from hard water minerals, chlorine, pollution and styling products
Clarifies without stripping or drying the hair
Enhances colour clarity, shine and brightness
Leaves hair soft, manageable and refreshed
Suitable for all hair types and textures, including coloured and blonde hair
How it works
Olaplex No.4C uses a broad-spectrum clarifying system combined with Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate, Olaplex’s patented bond-building ingredient. This helps maintain hair strength while impurities are lifted away, making it ideal for regular use within a professional haircare routine.
Clarifying the hair allows conditioners and treatments to perform better — especially repair and bond-building products.
How to use
Apply to wet hair, focusing on the scalp and working through to the ends.Lather well and leave on for up to 5 minutes.Rinse thoroughly.
Use once weekly (or as needed) in place of your regular shampoo.
For best results, follow with Olaplex No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner or Olaplex No.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask.
Suitable for
All hair types and textures
Hair affected by hard water or product build-up
Dull, weighed-down or lifeless hair
Coloured, blonde or chemically treated hair
Professional tip
If your hair isn’t responding to treatments or feels coated, a clarifying step like No.4C can make a noticeable difference. Clarifying regularly helps reset the hair and improves the effectiveness of repair and moisture routines.
Ingredients
Water (Aqua/Eau), Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Coco-Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Acrylates Copolymer, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide, Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate, Decyl Glucoside, Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Coco-Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Chlorphenesin, Panthenol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Polyquaternium-11, Benzoic Acid, Sodium PCA, Pentasodium Triphosphate, Sodium Lactate, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, PCA, Citric Acid, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Fragrance (Parfum), Citral, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene.
When Should I Use a Clarifying Shampoo? (Professional FAQ)
Q: What is a clarifying shampoo used for?A: A clarifying shampoo is designed to remove build-up from hard water minerals, chlorine, pollution and styling products that regular shampoos may not fully remove. It helps reset the hair and scalp so treatments and conditioners can work more effectively.
Q: How often should I use a clarifying shampoo?A: Most professionals recommend using a clarifying shampoo once weekly or every 1–2 weeks, depending on your hair type, water quality and product use. Over-clarifying can dry the hair, so balance is key.
Q: Who benefits most from using a clarifying shampoo?A: Clarifying shampoos are especially helpful if:
Hair feels coated, heavy or dull
Products no longer seem to work
You live in a hard water area
You use styling products frequently
Blonde or coloured hair looks flat or brassy
Q: Will a clarifying shampoo dry out my hair?A: Traditional clarifying shampoos can be drying if overused. Professional formulas like Olaplex No.4C are designed to clarify without stripping, helping maintain softness and hair strength when used as directed.
Q: Can I use a clarifying shampoo on coloured or blonde hair?A: Yes — when used correctly. A gentle, bond-supporting clarifying shampoo helps restore colour clarity and shine without compromising hair health. Always follow with a conditioner or treatment.
Q: Should I use a clarifying shampoo before treatments?A: Yes. Clarifying before treatments can significantly improve results by removing build-up that blocks products from penetrating the hair properly.
Q: What should I use after a clarifying shampoo?A: Professionals always follow with a conditioner or treatment, such as:
Olaplex No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner
Olaplex No.8 Bond Intense Moisture MaskThis restores moisture and supports hair strength after cleansing.
Q: How do I know if I need to clarify my hair?A: If your hair feels dull, heavy, coated or isn’t responding to your usual products, it’s often a sign that a clarifying step is needed.
Q: I’m repairing damaged hair — should I still clarify?A: Yes, but carefully. Clarifying occasionally helps remove build-up so repair products can work more effectively. Balance clarifying with strengthening and moisture-restoring care.
Clarifying isn’t about stripping hair — it’s about giving your products a clean foundation to work on.
Used correctly, a reset step can be the difference between hair that stays stuck — and hair that finally starts to improve.
👉 Want to go deeper?
Read Why Your Hair Isn’t Improving (Even with Salon Products)or Repair vs Moisture: Why Hair Needs More Than Hydration.
Clarifying Shampoo vs Repair Shampoo: What’s the Difference?
Concern
Clarifying Shampoo
Repair Shampoo
Main purpose
Removes build-up & residue
Strengthens damaged hair
Works on
Surface of hair & scalp
Inside the hair fibre
Best for
Dull, coated, heavy hair
Weak, breaking, damaged hair
Frequency
Weekly or every 1–2 weeks
Regular use
Example
Olaplex No.4C
Olaplex No.4 / SP Repair Shampoo
Use together?
✅ Yes — reset first
✅ Then repair