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Clarifying shampoos

Compare occasional cleansers by their own use schedule and color-care instructions. The interval varies by product.

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Replace the regular cleanser for this wash. Do not add both automatically.

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Frequency is product-specific: the comparison below preserves each maker’s schedule. Choose a color-safe requirement in the planner if that affects your wash.

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Clarifying shampoo

PATTERN Cleansing Shampoo

3 fl oz / 7.8 fl oz

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Every third wash or so.

Clarifying shampoo

Curlsmith Curl Reset Detox Shampoo

Full 8 oz

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Every fourth to fifth wash.

Clarifying shampoo

Malibu C Un-Do-Goo Shampoo

0.5 fl oz packet / 3.4 fl oz / 9 fl oz / 33.8 fl oz

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Once or twice monthly; product directions also say as needed.

Clarifying shampoo

OLAPLEX No.4C Bond Maintenance Clarifying Shampoo

Full 250 mL / Liter 1000 mL

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Once every one to two weeks or as needed.