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Will a detox shampoo remove drug metabolites from my hair?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Drug Testing & Hair: No. Absolutely not. These metabolites are buried within the hair fibers and they will not be 'lost' with 'detox' shampoo. Until you cut your hair you will test positive for any drug you have used.

Answered 9/30/2017

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