Olaplex
Clarifying Shampoo
No. 4C Bond Maintenance · Cleanser · 8.5 oz · around $32
Should you buy it? Olaplex Clarifying Shampoo is a cleanser at around $32 for 8.5 oz. Strips months of product and hard-water buildup that's making your hair feel coated. It suits product buildup, low porosity hair, color-treated hair.
What it is
Strips months of product and hard-water buildup that's making your hair feel coated.
Worth knowing
Once or twice a month only. Weekly use will dry you out.
Who it suits
- Product buildup
- Low porosity hair
- Color-treated hair
- A splurge
- Wavy hair
- Curly hair
- Hard water
Where to buy it
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How it compares
Other cleansers in the directory that overlap with this one.
| Product | Price | Suited to | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briogeo Charcoal + Tea Tree Scalp Shampoo | $32 | A flaky scalp, An oily scalp, Product buildup | |
| Olaplex No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo | $34 | Damaged hair, Color-treated hair, Heat styling | compared |
| Mielle Organics Nourishing Shampoo | $11 | A sensitive scalp, Color-treated hair, Sulfate-free | |
| SheaMoisture Daily Hydration Shampoo | $12 | Wavy hair, Curly hair, Straight hair |
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Questions people also ask
How often should you wash with Olaplex Clarifying Shampoo?
As a cleanser it is used aM (rinse only is fine) + PM. That is the routine step it belongs to rather than a rule about this particular bottle, so follow the label where the two differ.
What hair does Olaplex Clarifying Shampoo suit?
It suits product buildup, low porosity hair, color-treated hair, a splurge. Strips months of product and hard-water buildup that's making your hair feel coated.
What is the most common mistake with Olaplex Clarifying Shampoo?
Once or twice a month only. Weekly use will dry you out.
Which Olaplex line is Clarifying Shampoo from?
It is part of Olaplex's No. 4C Bond Maintenance line. Brands rarely say which of their lines suits which hair or skin, so the line decoder sets out what each one is for.
Where can you buy Olaplex Clarifying Shampoo, and what does it cost?
Around $32 for 8.5 oz, at Amazon. Retail prices move constantly, so treat that as a tier rather than a quote and check the retailer for today's price.
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