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As someone whose scalp goes through the wringer during the wintertime, clarifying shampoos have always been on my radar. The skin on my scalp is fairly normal but gets dry during the colder months, which causes it to overproduce oil and become a flakey mess. I tried several popular sudsers on the market but noticed that afterward, my scalp ended up worse off than before. It felt like a never-ending cycle that left my hair lifeless. I needed a clarifying shampoo that didn’t strip my hair of its natural oils and make my scalp feel excessively dry and irritated. My friend swore by the Ouai Detox Shampoo ($32), so I had to try it out. It is supposed to be a gentle yet effective clarifying treatment that claims to deeply cleanse the scalp of product buildup, dirt, excess oil, and flakiness.

Ahead, read my full review of the Ouai Detox Shampoo.

About the Ouai Detox Shampoo

  • This shampoo is a weekly treatment best for those who want to reset their hair and scalp or those who frequently use heavy-duty leave-in products like gels and dry shampoo.
  • It has chelating agents and apple cider vinegar to exfoliate the scalp and remove impurities like hard-water deposits, excess oil, product residue, and more.
  • It’s great for all hair types and textures. The clarifying shampoo is non-stripping and color-safe due to hydrolyzed keratin, which helps soften and smooth the hair.