I use a lot of product in my system to keep it styled. I believe that product over time can build up in the system and shampoos and conditioners may not wash it out. Is there such a thing as a clarifier that will do the job even on Hair Systems? Any advice is appreciated.
Can there really be product build up in the system?
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You called it.... Clarifying shampoo, is it.
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My stylist uses Dawn dish soap. So, I use it too when there’s a lot of buildup. It surprisingly works without drying the hair out. I had tried a clarifying shampoo, but it made the hair feel like straw. I had to deep condition it after, which softened the hair. Either approach works.
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Dish soap is a bad idea for hair. It's meant to strip oils, which is exactly what quality shampoo doesn't do.
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lol I’ve used it many times. 0 issues. I’m just stating my personal experience. I get about 9-12 months out of a single French lace unit, so I must be doing something right lol.
I have used dish soap on the base which helps clean and remove oil and does a really good job.The reason I dont use it in the hair itself is because it does strip the oil from the hair. Because of being a system it doesnt produce oil to begin with. And because of that reason systems are susceptible to drying out. That's why I use serums and oils to help replenish this.
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I say do wherever you are comfortable with. FYI, clarifying shampoos strip just as much oil. So, make sure you have a deep conditioner ready.
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Here’s an idea. Take a discarded system and experiment with it. Use different types of hair sprays, shampoos, cleansers, dyes and oils/conditioners. I did that with my first unit, when I decided to go longer with my hair. It’s amazing how a lot of “bad stuff” isn’t really that bad (or bad at all), and how much “good stuff” doesn’t make much of a difference, or even causes the hair to lose color quicker. It reminded me of fitness and all of the “bro science”…
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Bad advice. A discarded system is already in poor condition, which is why it's discarded. A quality clarifying shampoo absolutely will not strip like detergent designed for scrubbing pots and pans. Where do people come up with this nonsense?
I agree, people should do as they wish. However, using something for a purpose other than what it's designed for, is just simply not intelligent.
People unwisely use dish soap on their automobiles too. As a matter of fact, it is called for and suggested, if your intention is to strip wax and sealant from the paint. Can you be cheap and use it as car wash?...Yes, but if your desired outcome is quality.... It's a terrible idea.....and "paint not falling off" isn't confirmation of doing something right.
Would you polish your car with hair conditioner, or scrub your burnt pans with Redken shampoo?
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LMFAO!
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By product buildup, you mean residue right? If so, wouldn't you need an adhesive remover? And I guess you can try and use shampoo/conditioners specifically designed for hair systems to see if that helps.
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Why would you suggest adhesive remover for hairstyling product build-up?
"Hair system" shampoo and conditioner Is all marketing. It's hair, just like on anyone's head.
What's important is that you use a product that is designed for damaged and processed hair. Whether the hair is exiting a scalp or a piece of lace or Poly is irrelevant.
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Which shampoo and conditioner do you use?
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Redken extreme shampoo and conditioner.
Are you of the YouTube channel "Hair system talk"?
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Ah okay thanks.
Nope only realised after there was a YouTuber with the same name