Clarifying shampoos are designed to remove excess oils and build-up from hair. They can be used on many types of hair types, but are especially helpful for people with dry or damaged hair. Here are some great options available today.
$29.00
I will likely only use this on my curls every few weeks because it is very clarifying- you can feel your scalp and hair be completely clarified so you need to follow with a deep conditioner, but it’s a great clarifying shampoo treatment....The CurlSmith Wash and Detox clarifying shampoo and scrub made my hair feel light and my scalp clean and fresh. ...Best Clarifying Shampoo for Natural Hair!!...Squeaky clean clarifying shampoo
What it is: A clarifying shampoo with microfine exfoliating particles to intensely cleanse the scalp from dirt and buildup.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Curl Enhancing
- Flaky and Dry Scalp
Key Benefits:
- Purifies Scalp
- Treats Itchy, Flaky Scalp
- Removes Dead Skin Cells
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Apple Cider Vinegar: Helps melt dirt and buildup, clarify the hair, and enhance shine.
- Perlite: Exfoliates the skin without leaving residue.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, and sulfates SLS & SLES. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
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ITEM: 2592558
Size: 13.4 oz / 400 mL
$59.00
Great clarifying shampoo!...Great clarifying shampoo! My hair feels clean and light but not stripped. ...I have thin wavy hair that curls and I love it so I sometimes go 4 days without washing using dry shampoo. I used this shampoo to clean and clarify, my hair felt amazing, very soft and lots of volume!
What it is: A lightweight clarifying shampoo, for all scalp and hair types, that deeply cleanses to remove dirt, oil, and product buildup for softer hair with a shiny finish.
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Texture: Coily, Curly, Straight, and Wavy
Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Shine
- Scalp Buildup
$16.00
A Good Clean...After using this shampoo I don’t have an itchy scalp (like after using a lot of other clarifying shampoos). ...I love this shampoo, my hair feels so clean! my hair is pretty fine so it doesn't take much for it to feel dry. using this shampoo it didn't dry out my hair any where near as much as some other clarifying shampoos.
What it is: A weekly clarifying shampoo that lifts away product residue, excess oil, and built-up pollutants that can weigh your hair down.
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, and Curly
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Oily Scalp
Key Benefits:
- Addresses scalp care
- Thoroughly cleanses hair
- Removes unwanted oil
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Panax Ginseng Root: Cleanses the scalp and encourages healthy hair and scalp.
- Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract: Acts as a scalp stimulate.
- Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract: A natural clarifying agent that supports the scalp and hair shaft.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehyd
ITEM: 2632537
Size: 8 oz / 236 mL
$32.00
Clean and effective...This shampoo is so gentle, so soft, cleans well, all though it doesn’t foams up as much as my other shampoos but that’s because there is no Sls in it. ...Great shampoo...Great shampoo. I have fine oily hair so I need something that grows out my hair but also cleans my hair well and I find this shampoo fits the bill!
What it is: A shampoo that supports nutrient-rich microcirculation at the scalp and roots for fuller-, healthier-looking hair.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine
Hair Concerns:
- Thinning
- Volumizing
- Damage, Split Ends, and Breakage
Key Benefits:
- Contains naturally powerful, scientifically demonstrated ingredients for visibly thicker, fuller hair
- Gently cleanses for lightweight, bouncy results
- Briogeo NOVA Complex stimulates the scalp and strengthens strands to promote visible density in fine, thinning hair
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Energy Complex (Caffeine, CoQ10, and Green Coffee Oil): Stimulates the scalp and delivers antioxidant prote
$49.00
Absolute best clarifying shampoo I’ve ever used...This is the best clarifying shampoo I’ve ever used. When my hair and scalp need a deep cleanse, this foam shampoo is my HG. ...BEST Clarifying Hands Down!! Smells Divine!...I have tried so many clarifying shampoos and scrubs, Oribe’s is amazing!!
What it is:
A clarifying shampoo powered by skincare exfoliants that purifies and deeply cleanses without stripping away hair’s natural oils.
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Texture: Coily, Curly, Straight, and Wavy
Hair Concerns:
- Oily Scalp
- Scalp Buildup
- Color Safe
Key Benefits:
- Exfoliates hair and scalp
- Removes product and mineral buildup
- Clarifies without stripping
$30.00
I’m really loving this incredible bonding maintenance clarifying shampoo. Not only does it deep cleans my scalp but my hair also softens my hair and helps restore shine and clarify my hair. ...Great clarifying shampoo...What an amazing clarifying shampoo- it doesn't strip hair but it really cleans the scalp while preserving softness.
What it is: A clarifying shampoo that removes damaging impurity buildup from your environment, hair care, and daily life. See volume, softness, shine & color clarity.
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Texture: Coily, Curly, Straight, and Wavy
Hair Concerns:
- Scalp Buildup
- Shine
- Color Safe
$29.00
gifted by Amika Haircare but review is my own * Love this shampoo! This clarifying gel truly cleanses and clarifies my hair. ...Only clarifying shampoo I’ll use!...Use with a deep conditioner esp on the ends like you would with any clarifying shampoo.
What it is: A charcoal-infused, gel-to-foam shampoo that rids hair of oil, dirt, odor, and sweat while replenishing moisture and reviving volume.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Oily Scalp
- Flaky and Dry Scalp
- Scalp Build Up
Key Benefits:
- Removes dirt, odor, and sweat
- Promotes a healthier scalp
- Enriches hair with antioxidants
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Pink Clay and Charcoal: Absorbs dirt, odors, and oil.
- Indian Cress Stem Extract: Enriches hair with antioxidants for a healthier scalp.
- Sea Buckthorn: Superfruit loaded with vitamin C, vitamin A, and fatty acid omega-7.
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$28.00
This clarifying shampoo is so pleasant, from the clean scent to the luxurious suds. ...Amazing clarifying shampoo done right!...I was kindly gifted by adwoa and I’m absolutely loving this incredible shampoo that helps clarify without stripping essential moisture or disrupting my color.
What it is: A blue-tansy-infused, clarifying shampoo that removes buildup while rich extracts promote shine and healthy hair growth.
Hair Type: Medium and Thick
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Concerns: Scalp Buildup, Damage/Split Ends/Breakage, and Color Safe
$34.00
It also takes any dryness in my hair and cleans my scalp without over drying it, which is something that a lot of shampoos can’t do!...The best shampoo...This, hands down, is my favorite brand and shampoo! Unlike other shampoos, the Living Proof shampoo makes my hair feel so clean and soft oppose to stiff and tough.
What it is: A fortifying shampoo that gently cleanses while reversing damage for softer, smoother hair that looks and feels stronger and healthier in one wash.
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Damage/Split Ends/Breakage
- Color Safe
$12.00
(I also really like Pattern's Clarifying Shampoo, but you don't want to use that all the time.) ...So far, I have used this product one time and I feel a difference between this shampoo and other shampoos I’ve used in the past that were also hydrating.
What it is: A gentle, moisturizing hydration shampoo that softly lathers to cleanse your hair and scalp, removing buildup and dirt without stripping away moisture.
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Texture: Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Color Safe