Sunshine, poolside lounging, and salty sea dips—summer brings all the good vibes. But for your hair and scalp? Not always such a breeze. If your roots are feeling heavy, your scalp a bit itchy, or your strands seem dull and lifeless, it might be time for a reset.
So, can clarifying shampoos strip your scalp? We brought in trichologist Kate Holden to clear things up.
“Think of a clarifying shampoo like a reset button for your scalp,” says Kate.
In her latest video, Kate dives into the science behind clarifying shampoos. The truth? Yes, some clarifying shampoos can be too harsh if overused—but not Detox Dynamo. Designed with balance in mind, Detox Dynamo is formulated with chelating agents and gentle yet effective cleansers to lift away:
- Product build-up
- Excess oil
- Pollution particles
- Hard water minerals (a sneaky culprit behind scalp irritation and dull hair)
It’s exactly what your scalp needs after a few days of SPF, styling products, and dips in chlorinated or salty water.
Why Detox Dynamo Is Your Summer Hair Hero
Unlike old-school clarifying shampoos that can leave your scalp stripped and thirsty, Detox Dynamo is part of Noughty’s mission to be kind to both your hair and the planet. It's 97% natural, silicone-free, and enriched with peppermint and sorrel leaf extract to refresh and rebalance.
Here’s why we love it for summer:
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Swimmers' essential: Chlorine and salt can coat your hair in residues that regular
shampoo can’t remove. Detox Dynamo cuts through that build-up like a champ. - Sun + Sweat = Scalp stress: Hot weather = more sweat, which means more oil and debris on your scalp. A clarifying shampoo helps clear the clutter without over-cleansing.
- Boosts your whole routine: Removing build-up means your conditioner, serums, and stylers can actually penetrate and perform. No more wasted product.
So, Who Should Use Detox Dynamo—and When?
If you:
- Swim regularly (pool or sea)
- Use lots of styling products
- Live in a city (hello, pollution)
- Have hard water at home
...then Detox Dynamo should be in your rotation.
Kate’s advice? Don’t use it daily—clarifying works best every few washes, depending on your lifestyle and hair type. Once a week or every other week is enough for most.
Ready to Hit Reset?
Whether you're stepping off the sand, out of the pool, or just looking to freshen up your roots, Detox Dynamo is your summer scalp saviour. Gentle, effective, and kind to curls, colour, and everything in between—it's the clarifying step your haircare routine’s been missing.
*please note due to the function of this product being to clarify both hair and scalp this product is not tested for colour safety. We advise to be mindful if using on freshly coloured or highlighted hair.
Watch Kate’s video here to learn more about how to clarify the right way.