Best clarifying shampoo on Reddit

205 reviews from r/Naturalhair, r/Wavyhair, r/Ulta and 20 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

Suave

4.1
(12)
"I use Suave's Rosemary and Mint Invigorating Shampoo and Conditioner."
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"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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#4

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."
#5

Aveeno

4.2
(10)
"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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#6

Olaplex

4.8
(8)
"Really like the olaplex clarifying shampoo for this."
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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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"I like olaplex one, gives nice volume to the hair."
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"Olaplex"
#7

Malibu C

4.7
(7)
"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 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

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"
#9

Kinky Curly

4.5
(6)
"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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"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."
#10

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."
#11

Malibu

4.5
(4)
"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

Ouidad

4.3
(4)
"I swear by Ouidad!!!!"
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"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."
#13

Neutrogena

4.0
(4)
"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

4.7
(3)
"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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"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

Pattern

4.7
(3)
"The Pattern cleansing shampoo is great."
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"I can definitely tell a difference."
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"I've had good experiences with Pattern's clarifying shampoo."
#17

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"
#18

Paul Mitchell

4.3
(3)
"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 Three is the most intense one, it was made for swimmers."
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"I personally use the Paul Mitchell one it’s a little more budget friendly."
#19

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."
#20

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."
#21

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."
#22

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."
#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

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."
#25

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)."
#26

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!"
#27

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."
#28

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."
#29

Kenra

4.0
(2)
"I like the Kenra clarifying shampoo!"
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"I really like the Kenra Clarifying Shampoo."
#30

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."
#31

VO5

4.0
(2)
"VO-5"
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"VO-5 Clarifying Shampoo."
#32

Acure

5.0
(1)
"Acure shampoo. It's all natural and smells amazingly."
#33

Kristen Ess Nexxus

5.0
(1)
"My favorite clarifying shampoo is the Kristen Ess of Nexxus!"
#34

Happy Cappy

5.0
(1)
"Happy Cappy shampoo worked wonders for my baby's cradle cap."
#35

Bare Anatomy

5.0
(1)
"Bare anatomy anti dandruff shampoo works like magic!!"
#36

Suave Clarifying Shampoo

5.0
(1)
"10/10 My hair struggled to maintain water and it is a complete 360."
#37

K18

5.0
(1)
"I use the k18 detox followed by the Amika The Kure mask and it works wonders for my fine hair."
#38

Anomaly

5.0
(1)
"It makes my hair super soft and removes all product buildup, this is my favorite shampoo ever lol"
#39

Shea Moisture

5.0
(1)
"I used a bit of baking soda mixed in with my normal shampoo (Shea Moisture) as a clarifying shampoo."
#40

Eden Bodyworks

5.0
(1)
"Eden bodyworks Tea tree and peppermint clarifying shampoo."
#41

Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle

5.0
(1)
"It's super clarifying and very affordable at 16oz for 4$."
#42

Herbal Essences

5.0
(1)
"I swear by the original pink herbal essences."
#43

Johnson's Head to Toe

5.0
(1)
"Best clarifying and reset shampoo in my experience"
#44

Living Proof

5.0
(1)
"Living Proof Clarifying Shampoo is great!"
#45

NatureLab

5.0
(1)
"I love the NatureLab 2in1 scalp scrub & clarifying shampoo!"
#46

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!"
#47

OGX

5.0
(1)
"I picked up ogx tea tree mint shampoo once when I needed to get something affordable and ended up loving it!"
#48

Bounce Curl

5.0
(1)
"Bounce Curl gentle clarifying shampoo is a holy grail product for me."
#49

Adwoa Beauty

5.0
(1)
"Adwoa beauty clarifying shampoo blue tansy line."
#50

Kinky Curly Come Clean

4.0
(1)
"Is a good clarifier, and yes, follow up with a moisturizing shampoo before conditioning."
#51

Nioxin

4.0
(1)
"Nioxin shampoos do a great job."
#52

Pacifica

4.0
(1)
"I’ve been using the Pacifica brand clarifying shampoo and I really like it."
#53

Nexxus

4.0
(1)
"I use the Nexxus clarifying shampoo once a month."
#54

Faith In Nature

4.0
(1)
"Maybe try Faith In Nature?"
#55

Keune

4.0
(1)
"I like Keune but you do need to buy it from a salon."
#56

Aussie

4.0
(1)
"Aussie"
#57

L'Oreal Paris

4.0
(1)
"Loreal Paris Hyaluronic range is working fine for my wavy hair."
#58

Mane 'n Tail

4.0
(1)
"I use mane n tail, the horse shampoo."
#59

Doux

4.0
(1)
"I use the doux ladies first. It’s clarifying."
#60

Love Beauty & Planet

4.0
(1)
"Love Beauty & Planet. Affordable too"
#61

Hask

4.0
(1)
"It feels great on the scalp and clarifies without making my hair feel bone dry."
#62

Innersense

4.0
(1)
"[innersense](https://innersensebeauty.com/product/hydrating-hairbath/)"
#63

Maui Moisture

4.0
(1)
"I use the maui moisture one with apple cider vinegar."
#64

Live Clean

4.0
(1)
"I’m a fan of the Live Clean apple cider vinegar clarifying shampoo."
#65

Camille Rose

4.0
(1)
"I have used Camille Rose Clarifying Rinse."
#66

TPH

4.0
(1)
"I like TPH’s clarifying shampoo, then I’ll follow up with the hydration one."
#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."
#70

Dry Bar

4.0
(1)
"I’ve been using the dry bar charcoal shampoo and really like it maybe even more than the Ouai detox."
#71

Amika

4.0
(1)
"Amika is good."
#72

Aunt Jackie

4.0
(1)
"I use the Aunt Jackie one or the Carols Daughter depending on prices."
#73

Suave Blue Clarifying Shampoo

4.0
(1)
"Works great and cheap."
#74

Johnson & Johnson

3.0
(1)
"I heard that baby shampoo does the thrick."

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