Hair care can sometimes feel like navigating a labyrinth of products, each promising a different solution to your hair concerns. Two common types of shampoos often found on the shelves are clarifying and hydrating shampoos. But what exactly sets them apart, and how do you know which one your hair needs? Let's unravel the mystery behind these two types of shampoos to help you make informed choices for your hair care routine.

Clarifying Shampoos:

Clarifying shampoos are like a reset button for your hair, designed to deeply cleanse and remove buildup from the scalp and strands. Think of them as the heavy-duty cleaners of the hair care world. Here's what you need to know about them:

1. Purpose: Clarifying shampoos are formulated to remove product buildup, excess oils, hard water minerals, and environmental pollutants from the hair and scalp. They strip away residue from styling products, silicones, and chlorine, leaving your hair squeaky clean.
2. Ingredients: These shampoos often contain stronger cleansing agents like sulfates or surfactants to effectively remove buildup. They may also include ingredients like citric acid or apple cider vinegar, known for their clarifying properties.
3. How Often to Use: Due to their potent cleansing properties, most clarifying shampoos are not intended for daily use. Using them too frequently can strip your hair of its natural oils and lead to dryness or damage. Aim to use a clarifying shampoo once a week or as needed, especially if you use a lot of styling products or live in an area with hard water.

Hydrating Shampoos:

On the other end of the spectrum are hydrating shampoos, formulated to replenish moisture and nourish dry, damaged hair. They provide a gentler cleanse while infusing hydration into the hair strands. Here's what you should know about them:

1. Purpose: Hydrating shampoos are designed to add moisture to the hair, smooth the cuticle, and improve manageability. They are ideal for dry, brittle, or chemically treated hair that needs extra hydration and TLC.
2. Ingredients: These shampoos often contain moisturizing agents like glycerin, panthenol, or oils such as coconut or argan oil to help retain moisture and improve hair texture. They typically have a creamy or milky consistency and may be sulfate-free to avoid stripping the hair of natural oils.
3. How Often to Use: Hydrating shampoos are gentle enough for regular use, especially if you have dry or damaged hair. You can use them as often as needed, depending on your hair type and condition. However, if you have fine or oily hair, you may find that using a hydrating shampoo too frequently weighs your hair down and prefer alternating with a clarifying shampoo.

So which one is the Daili Cleansing Restorative Shampoo? It’s categorized as a hydrating shampoo, but with our scientific formula, it combines the benefits of the heavy-duty cleaners of a clarifying shampoo with the luxury and softness of the hydrating shampoo. With this blend, the Daili Shampoo can be used regularly without having to worry about stripping the hair of natural oils with strong chemicals. 

Peri has created the answer to the crowded shower stall by taking the need for multiple shampoos with different purposes and providing one lavish but affordable product.