Why washing hair with clay is a total game changer

I first tried washing hair with clay about two years ago when I was going through a phase of trying to "detox" my entire life, and honestly, I haven't looked back since. It sounds a bit messy—and to be fair, it definitely can be—but once you get the hang of it, your scalp and hair might just thank you in ways a standard bottle of shampoo never could. If you've been dealing with a scalp that feels perpetually oily or hair that just looks limp and lifeless no matter what you do, swapping the suds for some mineral-rich mud could be exactly what you need. ...

February 19, 2026 · 7 min · Stanchi Sawyer