Why You Should Be Double Cleansing Your Hair

(Yes, even if you don’t think you need to)

If you've ever left the salon feeling like your scalp has never been cleaner, there’s a reason for that—and it’s not just our magical hands. It’s because we always wash twice.

At Haute Hair Studio, we believe in educating our guests just as much as we love pampering them. One of the most common questions we get is:“Do I really need to shampoo my hair two times?”

The answer is simple: yes. And here’s why:

1. The First Wash Removes Buildup

Think of the first shampoo as your rinse cycle. It’s breaking down everything that’s sitting on your scalp—oil, dry shampoo, sweat, product buildup, pollution. But it doesn’t deep clean just yet. That first round loosens the debris.

2. The Second Wash Actually Cleans

Once the surface gunk is out of the way, your shampoo can actually do its job. The second cleanse works deeper into the scalp and hair, removing residue from follicles and giving you that fresh, clean feeling that lasts.

3. Your Products Will Work Better

Clean hair means your conditioner, masks, and styling products will actually penetrate and perform. Otherwise, you’re just layering good products on top of dirt—and wasting your investment.

4. It Promotes a Healthier Scalp

A clean scalp is a healthy scalp. That’s especially important if you wear extensions or have color-treated hair. It helps reduce irritation, flakiness, and even hair loss over time.

Pro Tip from Our Stylists:

Use a sulfate-free clarifying shampoo for your first wash (especially after the beach, gym, or dry shampoo days), and then follow with a more nourishing shampoo or scalp-specific product for your second round.

The double cleanse isn’t a luxury—it’s a game changer.And once you try it, you won’t go back.