Lemon shampoo is a clarifying shampoo that typically works well for all hair types. Regular shampoo does not always rinse away completely and will often leave a light film on the hair. This, along with hair product residue and pollution in the air, can leave the hair looking dull and heavy, can cause it to brake, and can make it frizzy and unmanageable. An all-natural lemon shampoo can thoroughly clean the hair and help remove all residue, helping to return shine and strength.

Using lemon shampoo is typically safe and effective for regular use on all hair types, including hair that has been color treated and permed. Clarifying shampoo is used the same as regular shampoo; the only real difference is that lemon shampoo strips the hair of all impurities. Although lemon shampoo can be used daily, using it once or twice a week will also suffice. It can also be used along with a regular or lemon conditioner for good results.

Different circumstances may warrant the need for continued use of lemon shampoo. People who have hard water in the home may have more of a residue build up in the hair that will need to be removed. Hair that undergoes regular heat treatment, such as with a blow dryer, curling iron, or flat iron, will benefit from the conditioning aspect that hair receives from a clarifying shampoo and conditioner.

Treating hair with a lemon shampoo and conditioner is typically very affordable, but it can also be made at home. Homemade clarifying shampoo usually includes a vegetable-based liquid soap, lemon juice and zest, and water. The ingredients are heated, cooled, and strained before using.

When buying a commercial lemon shampoo, people should read the label to compare ingredients. If an all-natural product is desired, the label should indicate this, along with the natural ingredients that are included. Some people prefer not to use shampoos made with artificial ingredients, suggesting that they might not be able to remove all impurities.