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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Anita Bhagwandas

Can micellar water clean your hair as well as your face?

woman throwing micellar water on her face

The hack
Micellar water, a type of facial cleanser that you don’t rinse off, has become a cult item for easy, effective makeup removal. But according to some TikTok users, you can you also use it to deep-clean your hair.

The test
Micelles are colloidal particles that act like tiny magnets to attract oil and dirt without over-drying the skin, which is why they make excellent cleansers. I was curious about trying this because I can see the logic in using it on my hair’s oily roots.

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