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Gentle Shampoos

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Gentle shampoos are free from harsh chemicals, sulfates, and artificial fragrances, making them suitable for sensitive scalps and those with delicate hair. Gentle shampoos typically contain nourishing and natural ingredients like aloe vera, chamomile, and oat extracts, which help soothe and hydrate the scalp. They provide a gentle cleansing experience, leaving the hair feeling soft, clean, and refreshed.

shu uemuraGentle Radiance Clarifying Shampoo for All Scalp & Hair Types

ITEM: 2592558

Size: 13.4 oz / 400 mL

114 Reviews

$87.00

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It lathers well too which is something I love in my shampoos. It’s done wonders for my dry brittle hair with its gentle yet effective formula. ...Super gentle and give the best deep clean...This shampoo makes it feel super clean, but is super gentle.

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

$38.00

What it is: A gentle, hypoallergenic, dermatologist-approved shampoo with nourishing and soothing ingredients—and without fragrance or essential oils.

Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Shine
- Color Safe

Key Benefits:
- Gentle and free of essential oils
- Soothes the skin
- Calms, nourishes, and hydrates

Formulation: Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Aloe Vera: Contains vitamins and minerals known to provide antimicrobial and irritation-minimizing benefits.
- Oat Milk: Contains polysaccharides and is rich in omega-6 fatty acids and vitamin B.

CurlsmithCurl Reset Detox Shampoo

ITEM: 2875805

Size: 8 fl oz/237 ml

23 Reviews

$38.00

I absolutely love this shampoo! I love that it feels like a gentle exfoliator cleansing my scalp! ...I also feel it’s gentle and not drying.

What it is: A deep-cleansing shampoo that removes buildup, dirt, and hard water minerals—without leaving hair feeling stripped or dry.


Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily


Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick


Hair Concerns:
- Dandruff

- Flaky, Dry Scalp

- Oily Scalp

$19.00

Frizz Control Shampoo...Complimentary from Moroccanoil. The Frizz Control Shampoo is very gentle and nourishing to my hair and scalp. ...Light weight shampoo that packs a serious punch, this shampoo has been gentle on my scalp while also lathering for good deep cleaning that leaves my hair lifted when it dries.

What it is: A gentle, nourishing shampoo to fight frizz, flyaways, and static while protecting hair against the effects of humidity.

Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Frizz
- Shine

Key Benefits:
- Reduces frizz, flyaways, and static
- Protects against humidity
- Boosts softness and shine

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Argan Oil: Nourishes, enhances manageability, and reduces frizz.
- Jackfruit Extract: Hydrates the hair for increased frizz resistance.
- Amaranth Oil: Binds to the hair fiber to protect its keratin structure.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and sulfates SLS & SLES. It is also crue

$64.00

What it is: This gentle shampoo supports healthy growth and thickness by clearing debris from the follicle, balancing the microbiome, and nourishing hair and scalp with Alpha Keratin 60ku CLINICAL® protein and other fast-acting ingredients. Perfect for anyone with thinning hair.


Hair Type: Fine and Medium

Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily


Hair Concerns:

- Thinning

- Scalp Buildup

- Volumizing

Eva NYCTake Care Healthy Hair Shampoo

ITEM: 2978062

Size: 10 fl oz/300 mL

13 Reviews

$25.00

What it is: A high-lathering formula that leaves hair weightlessly clean.

Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

What Else You Need to Know: Take care with gentle daily cleansing that supports healthy hair. This high-lathering formula supports daily hair health and leaves hair weightlessly clean.

$17.00

I how the fact that this shampoo is gentle on my hair especially since my hair is chemically treated. ...I really like how this cleanser when applied, it foams up very easily. I like how it’s gentle on my scalp and it doesn’t strip my hair from its oils.

What it is: A gentle, moisturizing shampoo that cleanses the hair and is designed for all curl types, even straight hair.

Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Dryness
- Frizz

Key Benefits:
- Tames frizz
- Defines curls
- Gentle on scalp

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Resurrection Flower: Moisture-retention properties.
- Sunflower Seed Oil: Lightweight oil rich in vitamin E.
- Andiroba: Known for its nurturing, stimulating benefits.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydr

$19.00

This shampoo is gentle but really effective. I love that it helps with both hydration and reducing visible flakes. ...Moroccanoil Shampoo is a luxurious, hydrating shampoo that leaves hair feeling soft, smooth, and nourished. ...My hair feels so soft after this shampoo!

What it is: A sulfate-free shampoo with salicylic acid and niacinamide to improve scalp hydration and visibly reduce flakes, oiliness, and itchiness.

Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Flaky, Dry Scalp
- Oily Scalp

Key Benefits:
- Hydrates the scalp and soothes discomfort
- Visibly reduces flakes, oiliness, and redness
- Cleanses without stripping natural oils

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Argan Oil: Is an antioxidant-rich, natural oil that nourishes the hair and scalp.
- Salicylic Acid: Is a gentle exfoliant that visibly reduces flakes and prevents oil buildup.
- Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): Calms scalp

$28.00

What it is: A gentle, color-safe clarifying shampoo that removes buildup, chlorine, and mineral deposits.


Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily


Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick


Key Benefits: 
- Ideal for swimmers

- Removes buildup

- Sulfate-free


Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and cruelty-free.

$35.50

Awesome gentle cleansing shampoo...I use it by sudsing up a bit in my hands and then applying to my scalp by rubbing in gentle motion. I love that the ingredients are gentle and have plant based stem cells. ...This cleansing yet gentle shampoo that will revive flat hair and leave you with luscious bouncy curls!

What it is: A cleansing yet gentle shampoo that will revive flat hair and leave you with luscious bouncy curls.

Hair Type: Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Dryness
- Volumizing

Key Benefits:
- Provides immediate volume to your hair*
- Increases volume by 153% transforming flat curls from dull to plumped and bouncy*
- Revives flat hair

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Plant Based Stem Cell Complex: Nourishes the hair cortex.
- Calendula Flower: Energizes hair follicles.
- Arnica Montana Flower: Has nourishing properties.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents,

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