Clarifying Shampoo reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 232 Reddit reviews across 23 subreddits and 77 posts to rank the best Clarifying Shampoo brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Naturalhair, r/curlyhair, r/Wavyhair, r/Ulta, r/CurlyHairUK. Top-rated brands include Ouai (4.5/5), Redken (4.6/5), Suave (4.1/5).

Stats

Reviews232

Subreddits23

Posts77

Brands68

Products78

Top communities

r/Naturalhair41 r/curlyhair38 r/Wavyhair36 r/Ulta25 r/CurlyHairUK12

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Ouai

4.5

(31)

"Ouai clarifying shampoo for fine hair, works wonders for me."

"I have thick hair and love the clarifying shampoo from Ouai."

"Ouai is the only one i know of that is color safe."

"I genuinely think OUAI DETOX shampoo is the best clarifying shampoo on the market"

"Ouai Detox is the best I’ve ever used."

"Ouai is the absolute best I’ve tried!"

"Ouai clarifying shampoo is really good."

"I really like Ouai’s clarifying shampoo."

"I use ouai brand clarifying shampoo and their conditioner a couple of times a month, it works beautifully!!!"

"I love the Ouai clarifying shampoo and leave in conditioner"

Redken

4.6

(17)

"Redken cleansing cream if my fav doesn't strip all the moisture!"

"I’ve been loving the redken cleansing cream."

"Redken"

"Redken Hair Cleansing Cream"

"Redken cleansing cream!!! Omg the BEST clarifying shampoo I ever used."

"Redken hair cleansing cream! Hair has that squeaky clean feeling and it soaks up my deep conditioner like no other!"

"The redken cleansing cream is amazing!"

"I like the redken clarifying cream shampoo 😌 it has AHA in it"

"Redken cleansing cream is my absolute favorite for clarifying!"

"Redken cleansing cream all the way."

Suave

4.1

(16)

"I use Suave's Rosemary and Mint Invigorating Shampoo and Conditioner."

"I use Suave Daily Clarifying Shampoo whenever I feel like my Garnier Fructis Sleek n Shine shampoo isn't doing it's job."

"It’s blue. It’s cheap. It works great after I use a lot of dry shampoo or hair spray."

"Suave Daily Clarifying shampoo is a great place to start for a general clarifying shampoo option."

"Suave clarifying shampoo is cheap, everywhere, and does a great job."

"I love suave daily clarifying shampoo. It strips all the product buildup off, but it doesn't leave my hair feeling like a brillo pad like most clarifying shampoo do"

"You don’t need anything expensive!"

"Suave clarifying shampoo"

"I prefer Suave because the hair comes out almost squeaky clean."

"I use the Suave Daily Clarifying Shampoo when I do a true clarifying wash. It’s super cheap and gets my hair and scalp clean."

Olaplex

4.7

(13)

"The Olaplex No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo is actually highly regarded for its effectiveness in cleansing hair without stripping color-treated strands."

"I’d recommend using olaplex 4c clarifying shampoo, it’s in my opinion the best on the market right now."

"Really like the olaplex clarifying shampoo for this."

"Olaplex 4c"

"I love the Olaplex clarifying shampoo."

"Olaplex clarifying shampoo is my favorite "

"Mine’s from olaplex and i love it!"

"You just have to leave it in for about 5 minutes but it does the trick."

"It doesn’t leave your hair feeling dry and tangly."

"Olaplex No. 4C, the light blue bottle."

Aveeno

4.3

(12)

"I love the Aveeno ACV one."

"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!"

"Both Aveeno Clarify & Shine Apple Cider Vinegar Shampoo and Umberto Giannini Hair Detox Activated Charcoal Purifying Shampoo work for me. :)"

"Aveeno Apple Cider Vinegar shampoo."

"Aveeno Apple Cider shampoo 2x & conditioner has worked well for me."

"I really like the Aveeno Apple Cider Vinegar shampoo!"

"Very affordable, just make sure to deep condition afterwards!"

"Aveeno clarify and shine shampoo works well and not too pricey."

"Aveeno do an Apple Cider Vinegar shampoo (and conditioner) and I feel like that was quite clarifying."

"Aveeno Apple Cider Vinegar Clarifying Shampoo is nice."

Bumble and Bumble

4.7

(10)

"Sunday Shampoo from Bumble + Bumble is great"

"The absolutely queen of clarifying though, but super expensive."

"I love Bumble and Bumble’s Sunday shampoo. My fine curly hair looks great every time I use it."

"The ultimate is Bumble and Bumble Sunday shampoo - very expensive but you don’t need loads."

"Is great. I live in a hard water area and it's a chelating shampoo."

"Bumble and Bumble Sunday Shampoo is my fav!!"

"It gives you the proper clean feeling."

"Bumble and bumble Sunday shampoo which is also seb derm friendly."

"Another vote for Bumble & Bumble Sunday shampoo."

"Bb Sunday shampoo! I used to use Ouai Detox."

Malibu C

4.6

(10)

"Malibu C Undo Goo has been great for me. I use it every 2-3 weeks."

"I like Malibu C undogoo I would only use it once every two weeks though as it's very good."

"Malibu Undogoo"

"Malibu c undoo goo and kinky curly come clean!"

"Malibu c undogoo."

"Malibu Un-Do Goo is fantastic."

"Malibu C Un do goo."

"Malibu C Undo Goo (higher price point), followed by a deep conditioning mask."

"Malibu C goo undoo."

"I want to try the Un-do-goo by Malibu C. It’s a sulfate free clarifying shampoo"

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."

"Kinky Curly Come Clean for sure."

"I swear by Kinky Curly Come Clean"

"Kinky curly come clean is a good clarifying shampoo."

"Seconding Kinky Curly Come Clean. It’s not very drying."

"I use Kinky Curly Come Clean to clarify."

"Kinky Curly Come clean. Follow up with a moisturizing shampoo"

"I like Kinky Curly Come Clean."

Pantene

4.4

(7)

"I use Pantene Volume and Body when I wanna strip my hair squeaky clean."

"It gives the absolutely best clarifying experience!"

"Pantene lively clean. Costs about 60 bucks, best clarifying shampoo ever."

"I use Pantene volume for when I use grease or oil."

"Cheapest and surprisingly great for clarifying."

"Try Pantene lively clean. Costs less than 70/-"

"Pantene lively clean"

#10

Kristen Ess

4.7

(6)

"My favorite shampoo of all time is the Kristen Ess clarifying shampoo."

"I love it."

"I really like the Kirsten Ess clarifying shampoo!"

"After using the shampoo, my hair felt cleaner than it has in years."

"Kristen Ess."

"I like Kristen Ess’s :)"

#11

Paul Mitchell

4.0

(6)

"Both of my teens use the Paul Mitchell Clarifying Shampoo two for years and it's been great."

"Paul Mitchell Shampoo Three is the most intense one, it was made for swimmers."

"Also the suave $2 one is pretty good."

"Paul Mitchell Shampoo Three"

"I personally use the Paul Mitchell one it’s a little more budget friendly."

"Paul Mitchell shampoo 3."

#12

Neutrogena

3.8

(5)

"I like Neutrogena for that reason!"

"Probably my favorite is Neutrogena T-Sal, but it can be drying."

"Neutrogena Dr Bronners V05 the green kiwi African Black soap"

"Try Neutrogena T-Sal or Vanicream Dandruff Shampoo."

"Neutrogena used to have an amazing clarifying shampoo that was bang on the buck for how long it lasted."

#13

Odele

4.5

(4)

"I really like the odele clarifying shampoo !"

"Odele has a really good affordable one!"

"Odele Clarifying is what I use. It's clarifying but not stripping, has a neutral scent and best of all, costs $12."

"I use odele’s clarifying shampoo, usually before i color my hair or when my roots are particularly greasy."

#14

L'Oréal

4.5

(4)

"I love the L'Oreal EverPure Clarifying shampoo as an affordable option!"

"L’Oréal ever pure clarifying shampoo."

"I ordered two others to try. The Oribe Cleanse and L'Oreal Ever Pure."

"L’Oréal ever pure clarifying shampoo is pretty good and affordable."

#15

Malibu

4.5

(4)

"Un-do-goo shampoo! I started using it s few months ago and plan on repurchasing"

"Malibu undo goo shampoo!!!!!"

"Use a clarifying shampoo like Undoo goo and follow up with a moisturizing shampoo."

#16

V05

4.3

(4)

"You can use any sulfate shampoo. V05 is cheap and gets the job done."

"I like V05 Daily Revitalizing shampoo. Use it as often as you feel you need to."

"V05 Daily Revitalizing shampoo"

"I like V05 Daily Revitalizing shampoo. It's cheap and got can pretty much find it anywhere"

#17

Noughty

4.7

(3)

"I like the Noughty Detox Dynamo!"

"Leaves my London hard water ruined hair super soft and bouncy!"

"It seems to work well"

#18

Ouidad

4.3

(3)

"I swear by Ouidad!!!!"

"I use the ouidad water works clarifying shampoo."

"I'd recommend trying the Ouidad Water Works Clarifying Shampoo if you want clarification without stripping too much."

#19

Kenra

4.0

(3)

"I like the Kenra clarifying shampoo!"

"I use Kenra Clarifying shampoo, it’s clarifying + chelating, so removes build up and minerals from hard water."

"I really like the Kenra Clarifying Shampoo."

#20

Dawn

4.0

4.0

(1)

"Maybe try Faith In Nature?"

#68

Johnson & Johnson

3.0

(1)

"I heard that baby shampoo does the thrick."

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