Charcoal Clay Cleanse - 33.08 oz

Achieve a perfectly clean canvas for your next transformation with the Paul Mitchell Professional Charcoal Clay Cleanse. This specialized purifying treatment is far from a standard shampoo; it is an essential "Pre-Service Prep" designed to be used before hair color, chemical, or blonding services to ensure optimal, long-lasting results. Using a potent blend of Charcoal Powder and Kaolin Clay, the formula acts like a magnet, lifting away deep-seated product buildup, sebum, and environmental toxins from the hair fiber. By effectively clearing the way, it ensures that your color or chemical solutions can penetrate the strands evenly, preventing the unpredictable and undesirable results often caused by hair-masking impurities.

The real power of this cleanse lies in its ability to target the hidden "color killers" in your hair: chlorine, copper, and minerals from hard or well water. These deposits can often give hair a dull, greenish, or brassy tint and interfere directly with the lightener processing. The Charcoal Clay Cleanse neutralizes these metals and minerals, restoring the hair to its natural state and improving color uptake for more vibrant, truer-to-tone results. Formulated with a neutral pH of 7 and completely fragrance-free, this professional cleanser is gentle yet thorough, making it safe for all hair types and textures that require a deep, purifying reset.

For the ultimate salon-level experience, this 33.8 oz liter bottle is designed for consistent use in high-traffic professional environments. To use, simply apply to wet hair and massage from roots to ends before rinsing thoroughly. It is highly recommended not to condition after this step, as the goal is to leave the hair fiber open and prepped for the following chemical service. For best results, follow with the Paul Mitchell Porosity Equalizer to perfectly balance the hair's surface from roots to ends, ensuring that every strand is ready for a spectacular, professional finish. This is the professional secret for healthier-looking blondes, better color retention, and an overall more luxurious hair journey.

Professional Pre-Service Purification: Specifically designed as a "clean slate" treatment to be used before hair color and chemical services to ensure predictable, high-quality results. It prepares the hair fiber for optimal absorption of dyes and chemical solutions, significantly improving both color uptake and longevity.

Deep Magnet-Like Detoxification: Infused with charcoal and kaolin clay, the cleanser absorbs environmental toxins, removes heavy product residue, and cleanses the scalp of excess sebum. The kaolin clay helps to prevent clogged pores and clears the skin and hair of dirt, pollution, and debris.

Neutralizes Metal and Mineral Buildup: Effectively removes chlorine, copper, iron, and other hard-water minerals that can cause brassy discoloration or a greenish tint. This removal prevents adverse reactions during lightener processing, such as "hot foils" or dripping solutions.

Fragrance-Free and pH Balanced: Features a neutral pH of 7 and a fragrance-free formula to ensure it is gentle on the hair and scalp while performing a thorough cleanse. It is a "no B.S." professional tool that focuses on pure performance without unnecessary additives.

Crucial First Step for Porosity Control: By creating a perfectly clean hair surface, it allows subsequent treatments like the Porosity Equalizer to work more effectively. This two-step process is the key to achieving even color from roots to ends, especially for clients with damaged or multi-porous hair.