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Clarifying Detox Shampoo
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A gentle clarifying shampoo that deeply cleanses hair, removing product buildup, pollution, excess oil, and hard water buildup without stripping.
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Clarifying Detox Shampoo is a gentle weekly clarifying shampoo that deeply cleanses hair, removing product buildup, pollution, excess oil + heavy metals deposited from hard water. The cream-to-lather formula resets hair to a clean slate without stripping it, keeping hair cleaner longer when paired with Living Proof conditioners.
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Clarifying Detox Shampoo removes 97% of product buildup with one wash, as well as pollution, excess oil + heavy metals from hard water. The cream-to-lather formula resets hair to a clean slate, protects against discoloration from chlorine + improves color vibrancy, all without stripping or drying out your hair.
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You should use Clarifying Detox Shampoo if you’re struggling with product buildup, hard water buildup, pollution exposure, or if your hair feels heavy + dull from regular styling product use.
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Clarifying Detox Shampoo works through a balanced blend of ingredients that target each source of buildup: - A magnetic polymer attracts product buildup + removes it from hair. - A naturally derived chelating agent binds to mineral + heavy metal buildup from hard water. - A gentle sulfate-free surfactant blend sweeps away pollution particles + sebum. - Activated charcoal detoxifies hair by absorbing odors + impurities. Together, these ingredients deliver the cleansing power of a clarifying shampoo with the mildness of a daily cleanser.
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The science behind Clarifying Detox Shampoo is a balanced blend of ingredients that work with a gentle surfactant blend to deeply cleanse hair without stripping. The magnetic polymer is highly negatively charged, binding to product buildup + electrostatically removing it from hair without adverse side effects. The chelating agent binds to heavy metal ions like copper, which is often found in water pipes. Activated charcoal absorbs odors + impurities. Combined, these ingredients deliver a powerful yet gentle formula that resets hair to a clean slate.
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To use Clarifying Detox Shampoo, apply to wet hair, lather, then wait 1–2 minutes before rinsing. Follow with a conditioner or mask. Use weekly in place of your regular shampoo.
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Clarifying Detox Shampoo should be used weekly, or as needed, in place of your regular shampoo. If you're not sure how often to use it, start with once a week + adjust based on how your hair feels.
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Yes, you can replace your regular shampoo with Clarifying Detox Shampoo once a week or as needed. Clarifying Detox Shampoo is designed to be part of your existing haircare routine, not a full replacement for your daily shampoo, since its job is to reset hair to a clean slate rather than maintain it day to day.
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You should see results from Clarifying Detox Shampoo almost immediately. A single wash removes 97% of product buildup, 95% of sebum + pollution, and 65% of copper from hard water. Hair feels lighter + cleaner immediately after the first use.
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Clarifying Detox Shampoo’s formula, which is designed for a deep-cleansing reset rather than daily use, makes it different from other Living Proof shampoos. Like the rest of the Living Proof lineup, it uses a sulfate-free surfactant system to cleanse gently. What sets it apart is the blend of unique ingredients that target buildup: a magnetic polymer for product residue, a chelating agent for hard water minerals, activated charcoal for odors + impurities, and the sulfate-free surfactants for pollution + sebum.
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Compared to other clarifying shampoos, Clarifying Detox Shampoo: - Removes 97% of product buildup, 95% of sebum + pollution, and 65% of copper with one wash - Improves color vibrancy + protects against discoloration from chlorine - Is silicone-free, sulfate-free + vegan Other clarifying shampoos rely on harsh surfactants that strip hair along with the buildup, which is why they tend to be used sparingly + leave hair feeling rough. Clarifying Detox Shampoo uses a cream-to-lather formula powerful enough to reset hair to a clean slate without drying it out, making it gentle enough for weekly use.
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Unlike other activated charcoal shampoos, Clarifying Detox Shampoo uses activated charcoal as one piece of a broader cleansing system, rather than the whole strategy. The formula also includes: - A magnetic polymer that attracts product buildup - A chelating agent that removes mineral + heavy metal buildup - A sulfate-free surfactant blend that sweeps away pollution + sebum The activated charcoal in Clarifying Detox Shampoo boosts the performance of these other ingredients by absorbing excess odors + impurities on the scalp + hair, and targeting each source of buildup.
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You can use any Living Proof conditioner with the Clarifying Detox Shampoo, including Full Conditioner, Perfect hair Day™ Conditioner, No Frizz Conditioner, Restore Conditioner, Curl Conditioner, or the Restore Repair Leave-In treatment.
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No, Clarifying Detox Shampoo will not strip your hair color. The sulfate-free formula is safe for color-treated hair, and the chelating action actually improves color vibrancy + helps protect against discoloration from chlorine.
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Yes, you can use Clarifying Detox Shampoo before a color or chemical service. It removes buildup from product, hard water + pollution, providing the optimal hair surface for color application. It also removes heavy metals such as copper, which can prevent salon treatments from having their intended effect.
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Even if you don’t have hard water, you can still benefit from using Clarifying Detox Shampoo. The formula also removes product buildup + pollution, which can accumulate on hair regardless of your water type.
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Yes, you can use Clarifying Detox Shampoo on dry or damaged hair. If your hair is dry or damaged, follow Clarifying Detox Shampoo with a deeper treatment such as the Moisture Rescue Mask, Restore Repair Leave-In, or Triple Bond Complex, depending on what your hair needs most.
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Your hair may feel slightly dry after using Clarifying Detox Shampoo. This is totally normal. The formula's deep-cleansing action removes the buildup that often masks dryness, so the texture you feel is your hair without the residue. To add moisture back in, follow up with your favorite Living Proof conditioner.
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No, Clarifying Detox Shampoo will not make your hair feel squeaky clean in a stripped, over-cleansed way. The cream-to-lather formula deeply cleanses without stripping, so hair feels clean + light without the rough texture some clarifying shampoos leave behind.
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Yes, you should use Clarifying Detox Shampoo after a workout. The formula removes 95% of sebum + pollution with one wash, deeply cleansing the sweat + other buildup that accumulates from regular activity + environmental exposure.
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Yes, Clarifying Detox Shampoo removes hard water buildup [up to 65% of copper residue found in hard water in just one wash]. The naturally derived chelating agent binds to mineral + heavy metal ions like copper that often come from water pipes, lifting them away from hair so they don't keep building up wash after wash.
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Yes, Clarifying Detox Shampoo can get the green out of your hair from chlorine. The naturally derived chelating agent binds to copper in hard water, which is what actually reacts with chlorine to cause discoloration. By removing the copper before it reacts, the formula protects against the green tint that follows time in a pool.
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Yes, you can use Clarifying Detox Shampoo on bleached hair. The sulfate-free formula offers a gentle-yet-powerful cleanse that removes buildup without damaging fragile bleached strands. If you’re concerned about dryness after using Clarifying Detox Shampoo on hair, follow it with a nourishing conditioner, such as the Restore Conditioner, or a deep moisturizing treatment, such as the Moisture Rescue Mask.
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Yes, Clarifying Detox Shampoo is safe to use on extensions.
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Tape-in extension adhesives can vary between installs, so consult with your stylist before using Clarifying Detox Shampoo on tape-in extensions to make sure it's a good fit for your specific application.
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Yes, men can use Clarifying Detox Shampoo.
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Yes, Clarifying Detox Shampoo is silicone-free.
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Yes, Clarifying Detox Shampoo is sulfate-free.
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Yes, Clarifying Detox Shampoo is paraben-free.
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Yes, Clarifying Detox Shampoo is phthalate-free.
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Yes, Clarifying Detox Shampoo is vegan + cruelty-free. The formula contains no animal-derived ingredients, and Living Proof does not test on animals.
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Yes, Clarifying Detox Shampoo is safe for color-treated + chemically processed hair, including dyed, highlighted, balayaged, relaxed, permed + smoothed strands. The sulfate-free formula cleanses gently without stripping color or undoing the wear of chemical services.
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Yes, Clarifying Detox Shampoo is safe for keratin-treated hair. The sulfate-free formula cleanses gently enough to preserve keratin bonds + extend the wear of the treatment.
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Clarifying Detox Shampoo has a light citrus + green tea smell with notes of sparkling yuzu + grapefruit. The scent is subtle + clean, designed to feel fresh without lingering heavily throughout the day.
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The pH of Clarifying Detox Shampoo sits between 6.0 and 6.8, which is higher than the natural pH of hair [around 4.5 to 5.5]. Clarifying products use a slightly higher pH to gently lift the cuticle, which helps release deeply embedded buildup during the wash. The cuticle smooths back down once you follow with a conditioner.
