Best clarifying shampoo on Reddit

214 reviews from r/Naturalhair, r/curlyhair, r/Wavyhair and 19 more subreddits

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#1

Ouai

4.5
(29)
"Ouai clarifying shampoo for fine hair, works wonders for me."
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"I have thick hair and love the clarifying shampoo from Ouai."
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"Ouai is the only one i know of that is color safe."
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"I genuinely think OUAI DETOX shampoo is the best clarifying shampoo on the market"
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"Ouai Detox is the best I’ve ever used."
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"Ouai is the absolute best I’ve tried!"
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"Ouai clarifying shampoo is really good."
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"I really like Ouai’s clarifying shampoo."
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"I use ouai brand clarifying shampoo and their conditioner a couple of times a month, it works beautifully!!!"
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"I love the Ouai clarifying shampoo and leave in conditioner"
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#2

Redken

4.7
(15)
"Redken cleansing cream if my fav doesn't strip all the moisture!"
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"I’ve been loving the redken cleansing cream."
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"Redken"
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"Redken cleansing cream!!! Omg the BEST clarifying shampoo I ever used."
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"Redken hair cleansing cream! Hair has that squeaky clean feeling and it soaks up my deep conditioner like no other!"
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"Redken all soft line"
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"I like the redken clarifying cream shampoo 😌 it has AHA in it"
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"Redken cleansing cream is my absolute favorite for clarifying!"
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"Redken cleansing cream all the way."
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"My personal favorite."
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#3

Olaplex

4.7
(11)
"I’d recommend using olaplex 4c clarifying shampoo, it’s in my opinion the best on the market right now."
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"Really like the olaplex clarifying shampoo for this."
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"Olaplex 4c"
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"I love the Olaplex clarifying shampoo."
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"Olaplex clarifying shampoo is my favorite "
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"Mine’s from olaplex and i love it!"
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"You just have to leave it in for about 5 minutes but it does the trick."
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"It doesn’t leave your hair feeling dry and tangly."
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"Olaplex No. 4C, the light blue bottle."
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"I get the travel size clarifying shampoo by olaplex it lasted me and helped me fade out my semi /demi permanent hair color that was black."
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#4

Aveeno

4.3
(11)
"I love the Aveeno ACV one."
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"Another vote for the Aveeno Clarify and Shine Apple Cider vinegar shampoo - I use this in conjunction with a silicone scalp brush to really exfoliate my scalp and get rid of any build up!"
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"Both Aveeno Clarify & Shine Apple Cider Vinegar Shampoo and Umberto Giannini Hair Detox Activated Charcoal Purifying Shampoo work for me. :)"
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"Aveeno Apple Cider shampoo 2x & conditioner has worked well for me."
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"I really like the Aveeno Apple Cider Vinegar shampoo!"
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"Very affordable, just make sure to deep condition afterwards!"
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"Aveeno clarify and shine shampoo works well and not too pricey."
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"Aveeno do an Apple Cider Vinegar shampoo (and conditioner) and I feel like that was quite clarifying."
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"Aveeno Apple Cider Vinegar Clarifying Shampoo is nice."
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"I like the Aveeno Clarifying shampoo!"
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#5

Suave

4.0
(11)
"I use Suave Daily Clarifying Shampoo whenever I feel like my Garnier Fructis Sleek n Shine shampoo isn't doing it's job."
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"It’s blue. It’s cheap. It works great after I use a lot of dry shampoo or hair spray."
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"Suave Daily Clarifying shampoo is a great place to start for a general clarifying shampoo option."
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"You don’t need anything expensive!"
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"Suave clarifying shampoo"
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"I prefer Suave because the hair comes out almost squeaky clean."
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"A lot of people swear by the Suave clarifying one, and it's like 1 dollar."
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"A lot of people swear by the Suave clarifying one, and it's like 1 dollar."
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"Suave daily clarifying."
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"Sauve has a really cheap one a lot of people enjoy."
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#6

Bumble and Bumble

4.7
(9)
"Sunday Shampoo from Bumble + Bumble is great"
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"The absolutely queen of clarifying though, but super expensive."
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"The ultimate is Bumble and Bumble Sunday shampoo - very expensive but you don’t need loads."
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"Is great. I live in a hard water area and it's a chelating shampoo."
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"Bumble and Bumble Sunday Shampoo is my fav!!"
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"It gives you the proper clean feeling."
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"Bumble and bumble Sunday shampoo which is also seb derm friendly."
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"Another vote for Bumble & Bumble Sunday shampoo."
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"Bb Sunday shampoo! I used to use Ouai Detox."
#7

Malibu C

4.7
(9)
"Malibu C Undo Goo has been great for me. I use it every 2-3 weeks."
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"I like Malibu C undogoo I would only use it once every two weeks though as it's very good."
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"Malibu Undogoo"
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"Malibu c undoo goo and kinky curly come clean!"
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"Malibu c undogoo."
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"Malibu Un-Do Goo is fantastic."
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"Malibu C Un do goo."
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"Malibu C goo undoo."
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"I want to try the Un-do-goo by Malibu C. It’s a sulfate free clarifying shampoo"
#8

Kinky Curly

4.5
(8)
"I recommend Kinky Curly Come Clean both for curly hair and for dyed hair, and for hard water as well."
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"Kinky Curly Come Clean for sure."
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"I swear by Kinky Curly Come Clean"
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"Kinky curly come clean is a good clarifying shampoo."
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"Seconding Kinky Curly Come Clean. It’s not very drying."
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"I use Kinky Curly Come Clean to clarify."
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"Kinky Curly Come clean. Follow up with a moisturizing shampoo"
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"I like Kinky Curly Come Clean."
#9

Pantene

4.3
(7)
"It gives the absolutely best clarifying experience!"
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"Pantene lively clean. Costs about 60 bucks, best clarifying shampoo ever."
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"I use Pantene volume for when I use grease or oil."
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"Cheapest and surprisingly great for clarifying."
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"Try Pantene lively clean. Costs less than 70/-"
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"Pantene licely clean & detoxie"
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"Pantene lively clean"
#10

Paul Mitchell

4.0
(6)
"Both of my teens use the Paul Mitchell Clarifying Shampoo two for years and it's been great."
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"Paul Mitchell Shampoo Two."
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"Paul Mitchell Shampoo Three is the most intense one, it was made for swimmers."
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"Also the suave $2 one is pretty good."
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"I personally use the Paul Mitchell one it’s a little more budget friendly."
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"Paul Mitchell shampoo 3."
#11

Malibu

4.6
(5)
"Malibu clarifying shampoo"
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"Un-do-goo shampoo! I started using it s few months ago and plan on repurchasing"
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"Malibu undo goo shampoo!!!!!"
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"Use a clarifying shampoo like Undoo goo and follow up with a moisturizing shampoo."
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#12

Kristen Ess

5.0
(4)
"My favorite shampoo of all time is the Kristen Ess clarifying shampoo."
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"I love it."
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"I really like the Kirsten Ess clarifying shampoo!"
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"After using the shampoo, my hair felt cleaner than it has in years."
#13

Neutrogena

4.0
(5)
"I like Neutrogena for that reason!"
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"I use Neutrogena Anti Residue"
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"Probably my favorite is Neutrogena T-Sal, but it can be drying."
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"Neutrogena Dr Bronners V05 the green kiwi African Black soap"
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"Try Neutrogena T-Sal or Vanicream Dandruff Shampoo."
#14

Noughty

4.5
(4)
"I like the Noughty Detox Dynamo!"
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"Leaves my London hard water ruined hair super soft and bouncy!"
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"I quite like the noughty clarifying shampoo."
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"It seems to work well"
#15

Odele

4.7
(3)
"I really like the odele clarifying shampoo !"
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"Odele has a really good affordable one!"
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"Odele Clarifying is what I use. It's clarifying but not stripping, has a neutral scent and best of all, costs $12."
#16

V05

4.3
(3)
"You can use any sulfate shampoo. V05 is cheap and gets the job done."
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"V05 Daily Revitalizing shampoo"
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"I like V05 Daily Revitalizing shampoo. It's cheap and got can pretty much find it anywhere"
#17

Dawn

4.0
(3)
"I heard of someone using plain dawn dish soap as its gentle enough for baby animals but strong enough to clean oil spills."
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"The original Dawn dish soap does a great job."
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"The best thing that works for me is using a little dawn dish soap."
#18

VO5

4.0
(3)
"I also use VO5, it's been over a year and I like it a lot."
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"VO-5"
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"VO-5 Clarifying Shampoo."
#19

KeraCare

4.0
(3)
"What about the KC shampoo. It is a brand by KeraCare"
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"KeraCare 1st lather shampoo for clarifying."
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"Keracare first lather shampoo."
#20

Ouidad

4.0
(3)
"I use the ouidad water works clarifying shampoo."
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"I'd recommend trying the Ouidad Water Works Clarifying Shampoo if you want clarification without stripping too much."
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"I use the Ouidad Water Works, because I have hard water."
#21

Wella

5.0
(2)
"I was using *gasp* Head and Shoulders... It cleaned my scalp and hair like no other."
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"Wella Purifying - best one I've used."
#22

L'Oréal

5.0
(2)
"I love the L'Oreal EverPure Clarifying shampoo as an affordable option!"
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"L’Oréal ever pure clarifying shampoo."
#23

Design Essentials

5.0
(2)
"Design Essentials Oat Protein & Henna Deep Cleansing Shampoo."
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"I love Design Essentials Oat Protein and Henna Deep Cleansing Shampoo!"
#24

Pattern

4.5
(2)
"I can definitely tell a difference."
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"I've had good experiences with Pattern's clarifying shampoo."
#25

As I Am

4.5
(2)
"Love it!!"
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"The As I am Curl Clarity shampoo worked really well for my low porosity 2B/C protein sensitive hair!"
#26

Purezero

4.5
(2)
"I like Purezero apple cider vinegar shampoo. It's inexpensive at Target."
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"I like Purezero apple cider vinegar shampoo."
#27

4U by Tia

4.5
(2)
"I love the 4u by tia line. Her clarifying shampoo is great."
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"I personally use 4U by Tia Clarifying Shampoo ($9)."
#28

Eden Bodyworks

4.5
(2)
"Mane choice, eden bodyworks make my fav."
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"Eden bodyworks teatree peppermint clarifying shampoo."
#29

Giovanni

4.5
(2)
"I've been using Giovanni tea tree triple treat shampoo. Doesn't leave any residue."
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"I use Giovanni deep moisture shampoo."
#30

Kenra

4.0
(2)
"I like the Kenra clarifying shampoo!"
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"I really like the Kenra Clarifying Shampoo."
#31

Head & Shoulders

4.0
(2)
"Head & Shoulders works well and it doesn't strip your hair like dish soap."
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"My go-to when colour fade shampooing is head and shoulders shampoo and conditioner."
#32

AG Care

4.0
(2)
"I've also heard the AG care boost apple cider shampoo is a good clarifier."
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"I've also heard the AG care boost apple cider shampoo is a good clarifier, but i haven't used it."
#33

Live Clean

4.0
(2)
"I’m liking Live Clean Apple Cider Vinegar."
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"I’m a fan of the Live Clean apple cider vinegar clarifying shampoo."
#34

Herbal Essences

5.0
(1)
"I swear by the original pink herbal essences."
#35

K18

5.0
(1)
"I use the k18 detox followed by the Amika The Kure mask and it works wonders for my fine hair."
#36

Bare Anatomy

5.0
(1)
"Bare anatomy anti dandruff shampoo works like magic!!"
#37

Kristen Ess Nexxus

5.0
(1)
"My favorite clarifying shampoo is the Kristen Ess of Nexxus!"
#38

Suave Clarifying Shampoo

5.0
(1)
"10/10 My hair struggled to maintain water and it is a complete 360."
#39

Mane Choice

5.0
(1)
"Mane choice, eden bodyworks make my fav."
#40

Virtue

5.0
(1)
"Virtue and Bumble and bumble are my personal favourites !"
#41

AG Hair

5.0
(1)
"AG Hair Apply Cider Vinegar shampoo is so good at removing build-up."
#42

Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle

5.0
(1)
"It's super clarifying and very affordable at 16oz for 4$."
#43

Acure

5.0
(1)
"Acure or Pacifica, sold on Amazon, thrive market, at Sprouts, Whole Foods…"
#44

AG

5.0
(1)
"AG Balance shampoo"
#45

Living Proof

5.0
(1)
"Living Proof Clarifying Shampoo is great!"
#46

NatureLab

5.0
(1)
"I love the NatureLab 2in1 scalp scrub & clarifying shampoo!"
#47

Not Specified

5.0
(1)
"I personally love it. Low porosity 2a hair, all other clarifying shampoos in Indian market like Pantene and dove left my skin greasy but this one worked well!"
#48

Sukin

5.0
(1)
"Sukin deep cleanse shampoo is lovely, as is this conditioner."
#49

Suave Blue Clarifying Shampoo

4.0
(1)
"Works great and cheap."
#50

Innersense

4.0
(1)
"[innersense](https://innersensebeauty.com/product/hydrating-hairbath/)"
#51

As I Am Curl Clarity Shampoo

4.0
(1)
"I use the as i am curl clarity shampoo."
#52

Shea Moisture

4.0
(1)
"Shea moisture anti dandruff is also good, it has salicylic acid to gently exfoliate."
#53

Ouai Apple Cider Vinegar Shampoo

4.0
(1)
"I like the apple cider vinegar one by Ouai."
#54

Love Beauty & Planet

4.0
(1)
"Love Beauty & Planet. Affordable too"
#55

Maui Moisture

4.0
(1)
"I use the maui moisture one with apple cider vinegar."
#56

Aussie

4.0
(1)
"Aussie"
#57

Live Clean Apple Cider Clarifying Shampoo

4.0
(1)
"I like the Live Clean apple cider clarifying shampoo."
#58

Camille Rose

4.0
(1)
"I have used Camille Rose Clarifying Rinse."
#59

TPH

4.0
(1)
"I like TPH’s clarifying shampoo, then I’ll follow up with the hydration one."
#60

Keracare Clarifying Shampoo

4.0
(1)
"I actually prefer it to the hydrating shampoo you’re supposed to follow it up with."
#61

Aunt Jackie

4.0
(1)
"I use the Aunt Jackie one or the Carols Daughter depending on prices."
#62

Kinky Curly Come Clean

4.0
(1)
"Is a good clarifier, and yes, follow up with a moisturizing shampoo before conditioning."
#63

Monday

4.0
(1)
"MONDAY grapefruit cleanser!!!"
#64

Pacifica

4.0
(1)
"I use the clarifying rosemary and mint shampoo from pacifica."
#65

Fairy Tales

4.0
(1)
"Fairy Tales Sun & Swim Clarifying Shampoo."
#66

R+Co

4.0
(1)
"I like R+Co’s Teacup! I have straight to wavy hair that gets (a little) oily on the second day."
#67

Garnier

4.0
(1)
"Garnier pure clean, though it does have oils in it."
#68

Sally Beauty

4.0
(1)
"I use this from Sally’s."
#69

ORS

4.0
(1)
"Ors creamy aloe shampoo is the best do-it-all shampoo."

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