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PRODUCT IN DETAIL
Product in detail
Sometimes, Your Hair Needs a Proper Clean

Over time, styling products, oils and everyday residue can build up on your hair. Even with regular washing, you may occasionally need something that cleans a little more thoroughly.

That's where Hair2Love Clarifying Shampoo comes in.

Developed to remove unwanted build-up, it helps leave natural hair feeling thoroughly cleansed and ready for whatever comes next.

A Good Start Makes a Difference

If you're having hair extensions fitted, preparation matters.

Residual oils, conditioners and styling products can interfere with how securely certain attachment methods hold. That's why professional extension stylists often recommend clarifying the natural hair before an appointment.

Hair2Love Clarifying Shampoo helps remove this residue, giving your stylist a clean starting point for fitting Tape-In, Nano or other professional hair extensions.

Of course, a good fitting still depends on the technician's skill, the correct attachments and proper maintenance.

Not Your Everyday Extension Shampoo

There's a difference between preparing hair for extensions and looking after extensions once they're fitted.

Clarifying Shampoo is designed for a more thorough cleanse, particularly before application. For regular washing and maintenance of fitted extensions, we recommend our dedicated Hair2Love Hair Extension Shampoo instead.

If you're unsure which shampoo to use, we're always happy to advise.

Professional and Home Use

Whilst particularly useful for extension professionals, Clarifying Shampoo can also be used when natural hair needs an occasional deeper cleanse.

How frequently you should use it depends on your hair type, condition and styling routine. If your hair is colour-treated or chemically processed, seek advice from your stylist before use.

How To Use
How to use

Wet the hair thoroughly and apply a small amount of Hair2Love Clarifying Shampoo.

Gently massage into the scalp and through the hair to create a lather, paying particular attention to areas where oils and styling products tend to accumulate.

Rinse thoroughly, ensuring no shampoo remains. Repeat if necessary.

Before fitting hair extensions: Follow your stylist's preparation instructions. Hair should normally be thoroughly rinsed and dried, with conditioners, oils and other styling products avoided immediately before fitting where these could affect attachment security.

For ongoing extension aftercare: Use Hair2Love Hair Extension Shampoo rather than relying on a clarifying shampoo for regular washing.

Key Ingredients
Key ingredients

A good clarifying shampoo needs to do one thing particularly well: remove unwanted build-up.

Sodium Laureth Sulfate & Decyl Glucoside

Cleansing agents that help lift oils, dirt and styling residue from the hair, allowing them to be rinsed away.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

A secondary cleansing ingredient that supports the shampoo's lather and works alongside the main cleansing agents.

Cocamide DEA

Helps support foam formation and the consistency of the shampoo, making the formula easier to work through the hair.

Formula Preservation

Preservatives such as Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Benzyl Alcohol, where included in the formulation, help protect the product against microbial contamination.

For the complete ingredient list, please refer to the product packaging.

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Size
Size: 250ml
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Size: 250ml
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Size: 100ml
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Size: 30ml

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FAQs

Please read our FAQs page to find out more.

Can I use Hair2Love haircare on natural hair and hair extensions?

Yes. Our Hair Extension Shampoo cleanses natural hair as well as extensions, while our Conditioner is designed with extension wearers in mind. Follow the directions on each product and keep conditioning products away from extension attachments.

How should I wash and condition my hair extensions?

Wash with your hair upright, gently cleansing the scalp without rubbing or twisting the extensions. After rinsing, apply Conditioner from around 10–15 cm below the bonds or tapes through to the ends, then rinse thoroughly.

How often should I wash hair extensions?

Our general aftercare guidance recommends washing hair extensions no more than twice a week. This helps reduce the wear caused by repeated washing and drying. Follow any different advice given by your extension stylist for your fitting method.

Should I use heat protection on hair extensions?

Yes. Before blow-drying or using heated styling tools, apply a small amount of Hair2Love Thermal Protection Serum to towel-dried or dry hair, concentrating on the mid-lengths and ends. Avoid the roots and extension attachments.

Is Hair2Love Hair Extension Shampoo sulphate-free?

No. It does not contain sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS) or sodium laureth sulphate (SLES), but it does contain ammonium lauryl sulphate (ALS). You can find the full ingredient list on the shampoo product page.

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