Have you ever washed your hair and still felt like it wasn’t completely clean? Maybe your roots still feel heavy, your hair looks dull, or the products you love don’t seem to work quite as well as they used to.
The problem may not be your everyday shampoo.
Your hair may need a better cleansing foundation.
Over time, styling products, dry shampoo, oils, sweat, minerals, and everyday residue can accumulate on the hair and scalp. That buildup can leave your hair feeling weighed down and may interfere with how well the rest of your haircare routine performs.
That’s why we love starting with a deep-cleansing shampoo like Redken Hair Cleansing Cream before moving on to the shampoo chosen for your hair’s specific needs.
Think of Your First Shampoo as the Cleanse
Your first shampoo has an important job: clean the hair and remove buildup.
Hair Cleansing Cream helps remove product residue, excess oils, minerals, and other buildup that can accumulate on your hair. It gives your hair a fresh, clean foundation before you move on to the next step in your routine.
And while the words “deep cleansing” may sound harsh, Hair Cleansing Cream is designed for all hair types and textures and can be incorporated into your routine—even for frequent use when appropriate for your hair.
Your Second Shampoo Can Focus on What Your Hair Needs
Once the hair is thoroughly cleansed, your next shampoo can focus on its intended purpose.
Think about it this way:
First cleanse. Then treat.
After cleansing with Hair Cleansing Cream, follow with the shampoo recommended for your specific hair goals:
- Dry or dehydrated hair? Follow with a moisturizing shampoo.
- Damaged or weakened hair? Follow with a strengthening or repairing shampoo.
- Color-treated hair? Follow with your color-care shampoo.
- Fine or flat hair? Follow with a volumizing formula.
- Curly or textured hair? Follow with the moisture and care your texture needs.
Instead of expecting one shampoo to remove buildup and address every other hair concern, you’re giving each product a specific job.
Why Does This Matter?
Think about your skincare routine. You wouldn’t want to apply your best serums and treatments over skin that hasn’t been properly cleansed.
Your haircare routine deserves the same thought.
Creating a clean foundation can help your hair feel fresher and lighter while allowing you to get the most out of the professional products you’re investing in.
You may notice:
- Less heavy or weighed-down hair
- A cleaner, fresher-feeling scalp
- Less product buildup
- More movement and shine
- Better results from your regular shampoo, conditioner, and treatments
But Do You Really Need to Shampoo Twice?
For many people, yes—and the two shampoos don’t necessarily have to serve the same purpose.
The first cleanse removes what you don’t want on the hair.
The second shampoo addresses what you do want for your hair.
That small change in how you wash your hair can make a big difference in how your hair feels and how your products perform.
Give Your Haircare Routine a Better Foundation
Great haircare isn’t just about buying good products. It’s about knowing how to use them together.
At Mood on 10th, we believe your at-home routine should be customized to your hair—not based on a one-size-fits-all approach.
Not sure which shampoo should follow your deep cleanse? Ask your stylist at your next appointment. We can recommend the right combination based on your hair type, texture, color, condition, lifestyle, and goals.
Cleanse first. Treat second. Give your hair exactly what it needs.