What is a chelating shampoo for?
If the water is hard and I wash my hair, but then rinse it with the same water… does it still work?
Today we answer this and other questions, with a few tips for you!
The answer is: yes, it works — and now I’ll explain why!
It may seem contradictory: I wash my hair with a product that removes metals and build-up, and then I rinse with hard water that contains the very metals I just removed. But what we need to understand is that build-up happens over time, gradually (have you ever seen stalactites?), not in just one wash. So we remove deposits from the scalp and hair and start again from zero.
Naturally, high-porosity hair is more prone to build-up: it is more receptive, and — allow me the comparison — it has doors and windows wide open with a welcome committee waiting. But even low-porosity hair can accumulate residues, although its cuticles are tightly closed. That’s why a chelating shampoo is such a great help: it cleans away all existing build-up.
In particular, if you first use the EXFOLIATING GEL MASK and then the CHELATING SHAMPOO, you will cleanse the scalp and roots thoroughly. Afterwards, with the acid chelating mask, you can also deeply clean the lengths.
How often should you do a chelating treatment?
If your water is hard, you can use the chelating shampoo and acid mask at every wash. This is because hard water inhibits the performance of regular sulfate-free shampoos.
Alternatively, you can use the GLOSSY LAMINATING SHAMPOO, which works perfectly with hard water.
But even if your water is not hard, if you notice your hair looking dull, stiff, opaque and rough, you may have significant build-up: from cosmetics (waxes, hairsprays, gels with microplastics), environmental factors (for example if you work in kitchens or greasy environments), or chemical treatments (color, keratin, silicones, etc.).
In that case, do a chelating treatment about every ten days — a perfect “maintenance” routine.
Extra tips
Metals and other substances will continue to deposit on the hair. When you notice your hair becoming difficult to manage, less responsive to styling, or dull, repeat the chelating treatment.
Does pool chlorine build up?
Yes, and it is an element that attacks the hair fiber. Removing it is important, as hair can become porous and dry. And if it’s blonde… sometimes it can even turn green!
Is it useful to do a chelating treatment before natural herbal coloring?
Yes, absolutely! The hair will be cleaner and the color will take better.
Does chelating shampoo dry out the lengths? Is it more aggressive?
Many commercial chelating shampoos can be aggressive, but our Chelating Shampoo is not: it is a low-poo formula, contains no sulfates, respects the hair fiber and does not damage it. On the contrary, it contains many wonderful moisturizing active ingredients and can be used at every wash.
How can I tell if I have hard water?
It’s simple: check if you have white deposits on sinks, pots used to boil water, taps or the shower.
On induction hobs, you can clearly see circular marks where water dries.
And of course, you’ll notice it on your hair and skin: hair feels dry and rough, skin feels tight or itchy.
What’s the difference between purifying and chelating?
A purifying (clarifying) treatment is lighter and more superficial: it removes excess sebum and styling products.
A chelating treatment contains specific ingredients that bind to minerals and metals and remove them from the hair, acting more deeply.
