Hair Detox: Clarification To Purify Curly Hair

Today’s topic: clarification! We hear a lot about it in the world of natural hair, so here is a summary to see it more clearly!

What Is A Clarification?

Clarification profoundly cleanses the scalp and purifies the hair fiber of residues (products, pollution, etc.). Its goal is to detoxify the hair by opening its scales to remove what saturates it. This will allow the curls to receive adequate care again! It is ideal to begin your transition towards nature to get off on a reasonable basis. Then, we do it when we feel the need: sticky/greasy hair despite washing, dull and flat curls…

The Benefits

1. Aerates the scalp
2. Refreshes the hair fiber to “start from 0.”
3. Leaves hair light and shiny
4. Promotes volume

The Different Options

The Detox Clay Mask

You can choose between white clay and green clay:

1. White clay is rich in minerals; it purifies, detoxifies, and cleanses. It is gentle and recommended for sensitive scalps!
2. Green clay is absorbent, cleansing, and purifying. It detoxifies the hair fiber in depth while providing care because it is rich in mineral salts and trace elements.

Benefits 

Clay helps regulate sebum production. This mask is cleansing, and the shampoo afterward is optional. It is also perfect for facial care.

Please Note

Clay is known to bleed colors, especially henna.

Frequency Of Use

As  soon as you feel the need, there is no time limit between two clarifications. About the recipe, you must obtain a smooth paste (neither liquid nor compact) by mixing the clay with water (or an infusion of plants ). The quantity depends on the length of the hair because the mask is applied from roots to ends (~ 2 to 3 tablespoons for a length a little below the shoulders).

Optional Additions

1. 2 to 3 drops of tea tree essential oil (tea tree), which is purifying, antibacterial, and antifungal and stimulates growth. It is prohibited during the 1st trimester of pregnancy; look carefully at other contraindications before using it.
2. 1 tablespoon of cider vinegar, which is anti-dandruff and will help detangle in addition to making the curls shine!

NB: In order not to alter the properties of the clay, use a wooden spoon to make the treatment!

How To Proceed 

1. Make your mask.
2. Moisten all of your hair.
3. Then apply the mask to the scalp while massaging, then to your lengths and ends.
4. Cover your hair with a treatment cap. It will create an ultra-gentle heat, which will optimize the treatment while preventing the clay from drying out.
5. Leave it on for approximately 30 minutes.
6. Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
7. You can use a gentle shampoo if you want.
8. Or resume your routine at the conditioner stage.

Detox Shampoo With Baking Soda

Baking soda has an alkaline pH, which will open the hair cuticles, allowing it to be cleaned deeply. This clarifying shampoo is more “stripping”. It should, therefore, be used sparingly so as not to cause the opposite effect and damage the hair fiber. Healthy hair has a natural acidic pH (between 4.5 and 5.5) thanks to sebum and sweat. Once the BDS shampoo is done, it is imperative to close and smooth the hair scales. In particular, by doing a final acid rinse, which will also leave your curls soft and shiny and limit frizz.

Advantages 

Fast and efficient.

Frequency

There is no outright fixed rule, in spite of the fact that it ought not to be mishandled. To be separated no less than 4 to about a month and a half. The ideal is 1 for each season to increase the enthusiasm of all the hair.

How To Proceed

1. Mix one teaspoon of baking soda with one large dose of liquid shampoo. (It is also possible to mix 2 to 3 rounded tbsp of BDS and 1 tbsp of aloe vera gel with water to form a homogeneous paste).
2. Wet your entire hair well, and apply the mixture to your scalp while massaging.
3. Then rinse thoroughly with clean water.
4. Use a conditioner or a moisturizing mask (under the treatment cap is even better).
5. Final obligatory acid rinse in order to close the scales and not leave the hair “raw.” To do this, mix 500ml of water with one tablespoon of cider vinegar. Don’t worry; the smell will evaporate as it dries.
6. Then, move on to styling with your styling product(s ).

The Tropical Detox mask is a natural purifying treatment based on kaolin clay, hibiscus vinegar, and super moisturizing active ingredients! Its goal is to detoxify the hair fiber from impurities (chemicals, styling product residue, pollution, dust) in order to refresh the curls while providing quality care and leaving them detangled, soft and shiny! This mask can be used in 4 different ways depending on the needs, and what interests us here is the Detox Treatment.

Advantages

Complete and practical treatment, gentle clarification, pleasant banana scent, 4-in-1 according to your needs. Frequency: Depending on your needs.

How To Proceed :

1. Wet all of your hair.
2. Apply the mask first to your roots and massage your scalp.
3. Then, stretch the treatment over the lengths and ends.
4. Leave it on for 30 minutes (again, it’s ideal under the treatment cap ).
5. Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
6. Resume the routine at the styling product(s) step.

The Coconut Mint Curl Detox Mask From Tropikalbliss

The Coconut Mint Curl Detox mask is a detoxifying powder treatment. The ideal product between DIY and ready-to-use!

Choice Ingredients Make It A Multifunctional Product

1. White clay: detoxifies and revitalizes for revived curls.
2. Rhassoul gently cleanses and regulates the scalp.
3. Spinach and moringa powders stimulate the growth of curls.
4. Banana and coconut milk powders soften, moisturize, and nourish the hair fiber.

Benefits

Multifunctional treatment, gentle clarification, 2-in-1 mask, and shampoo, refreshing thanks to peppermint essential oil ( pregnant/breastfeeding women). 

Frequency

When you feel the need.

How To Proceed

1. In a bowl, mix 4 to 6 tablespoons of powder with lukewarm water until you obtain a smooth paste.
2. Apply the paste to your scalp, dry or damp, massaging with your fingertips.
3. Then, stretch the treatment over the lengths and ends.
4. Leave on for 10 to 15 minutes ( ideally always under the treatment cap ).
5. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
6. Get back to your conditioner routine.

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