Clarifying & Cleansing Shampoo

Refresh your hair with a proper clean that removes build-up from products, oil and impurities. From oily roots to product-heavy lengths, our range of cleansing and clarifying shampoos helps give your scalp a fresh start, leaving your hair feeling balanced, light and easier to style.

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Why add clarifying shampoo to your haircare routine

Even with regular washing, hair can hold onto build-up from styling products, natural oils and water minerals. This can make it feel weighed down or look dull over time. A clarifying shampoo gives your haircare routine a deeper cleanse by lifting away those impurities and helping your usual products work better.


Some of these shampoos are formulated with ingredients like citric acid, which helps break down residue, and olive leaf extract, known for its soothing properties on the scalp. Others use glycerin to draw in moisture and help prevent dryness. When used occasionally, they leave your hair feeling lighter, cleaner and easier to style.

Regular shampoo vs. clarifying shampoo

Your regular cleansing shampoo helps remove surface oil, light residue and day-to-day grime. It keeps your scalp clean and works well when you’re not using many styling products. It’s made for maintenance and built to support most hair types in a regular wash routine.


A clarifying shampoo is a more powerful cleanser. It’s designed to break down product build-up, excess oil and minerals from hard water. If your hair feels dull, flat or coated, a proper deep clean can help bring it back to life.


For a fresh-feeling scalp and hair that’s easier to manage, make this shampoo part of your routine. You’ll find options from top hair brands at Hairhouse, including Davroe and Paul Mitchell, to suit different routines.

How often should you use a detox shampoo?

You should use a detox shampoo whenever your hair feels heavy, your scalp gets oily faster than usual, or your regular shampoo stops doing the job. These are signs of product build-up, excess oil or residue from styling and daily exposure.


We recommend using a purifying shampoo as part of your ongoing routine when your hair needs a deeper clean. It helps reset the scalp and clears the way for conditioners and treatments to work better.

Are deep cleansing shampoos safe for colour-treated hair?

Yes, deep cleansing shampoos can be safe for colour-treated hair as long as the formula is colour-safe. This shampoo is designed to break down product build-up, but it can also lift hair colour if it’s too strong or used too often.


Look for one that’s made to support colour care. Use it when your scalp or strands feel heavy, not as part of every wash. Follow with a hydrating conditioner or mask to help protect softness and shine and keep the balance between a clean scalp and long-lasting colour.

Is clarifying shampoo good for a flaky scalp?

Yes, clarifying shampoos can help reduce flakes if your scalp is dealing with product build-up or excess oil. A proper cleanse can clear the residue left by styling products, dry shampoo or heavy conditioners, helping your scalp feel lighter and more balanced.


If you’re dealing with dandruff, an itchy scalp or a sensitive scalp, go for a clarifying formula that’s made to be gentle. Some include tea tree oil to soothe irritation while still giving your scalp the clean it needs. You can also add an anti-dandruff product to help reduce flakes and keep your scalp feeling calm between clarifying washes.

How to use a deep cleansing shampoo the right way

To use a deep cleansing shampoo properly, start by thinking about what your hair needs. These shampoos are great for removing product build-up and giving your scalp a thorough clean, but they should be used with care to avoid dryness.


We suggest reaching for one when your hair feels heavy, flat or coated, and following with moisture-supporting products. Here’s how our experts recommend using it:

  1. Soak your hair with warm water: Your shampoo will work better if your hair is fully wet before you start.
  2. Massage shampoo into your scalp until it lathers: Use your fingertips to build a light lather and work it through to the ends.
  3. Rinse it out really well: Take your time rinsing so there's no shampoo left behind.
  4. Use a moisturising conditioner or hair mask after: A moisturising conditioner or hair mask helps bring back softness and hydration.
  5. Only use it when your hair feels coated or heavy: We suggest using it occasionally when your hair needs a proper reset and your scalp feels weighed down.

Choose the right clarifying shampoo for your hair type

Clarifying shampoos can work for all kinds of hair, but not every formula suits every scalp or texture. Picking the right one depends on how your hair feels and what it goes through each week.


If you have fine hair or oily hair, go for a light option that clears build-up without leaving your hair feeling flat. These types often need a stronger clean but still benefit from a gentle touch.


Look for a moisturising clarifier that supports your natural texture if you’ve got curly hair. A formula with exfoliating ingredients can help lift residue while keeping curls soft and defined.


For dry hair or damaged hair, choose a clarifying shampoo that also helps with hydration. This can help smooth frizz and keep your strands feeling healthy after each wash.

Clarifying shampoo before colouring or toning

Using a clarifying shampoo before colouring or toning helps your hair take on pigment more evenly. It removes layers of hair products, oil and residue that can block your colour or toner from settling properly. A clean base gives you a better result, whether you're freshening up roots or making a big change.


This step is especially useful if you use styling products often or go a long time between washes. Just be sure to follow up with a conditioner if your hair feels dry.


At Hairhouse, you’ll find cleansing and clarifying shampoos for every hair type, including salon-loved bestsellers. We also offer a range of sulphate-free, paraben-free and cruelty-free options that help keep your hair feeling clean, balanced and ready for colour. Shop online and hit checkout for convenient shipping Australia-wide!