Color-treated hair can be a challenge to manage. The color itself can damage your hair and cause breakage, but the solution can be worse. You can try to cover up the color with dye, or you can try to manage it with products that are designed for color-treated hair. One option is clarifying shampoo. Here are some of the best-clarifying shampoos on the market.

$22.00
not color safe!! i used this and it made my hair slightly itchy and definitely dried it out. probably worked to detox, but did not realize it wasn’t color safe!! ...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: 2592558
Size: 13.4 oz / 400 mL
$87.00
Great clarifying shampoo!...Great clarifying shampoo! My hair feels clean and light but not stripped. ...If you need a clarifying shampoo and have straight or wavy hair definitely try this one.
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

$22.00
Great for damaged hair...This shampoo helped with keeping my color but also nourishing it. ...Great on my color hair treated...As someone with color treated hair, I’ve struggled to find a shampoo that provides deep hydration without stripping away my color.
What it is: A nourishing shampoo—for highly processed, dry, or brittle hair—that gently cleanses while infusing strands with hydration, softness, shine, and body.
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Color Safe
- Damage, Split Ends, and Breakage
- Dryness
Key Benefits:
- Gently cleanses damaged hair
- Provides intensive nourishment for highly processed, very dry hair
- Leaves hair soft and silky
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Fiaschetto Tomato Extract: Restores and invigorates hair with high levels of antioxidants and vitamin C.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and sulfates SLS & SLES.
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$62.50
I have thick coarse colour treated frizzy hair and when I tell you this transformed my hair! ...I have very oily hair, and this is an oil-based shampoo. This will not clean my oily hair.
What it is: A hydrating shampoo enriched with a unique precious oil blend to nourish, smooth, and enhance shine in dry hair.
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Frizz
- Shine

$17.00
I how the fact that this shampoo is gentle on my hair especially since my hair is chemically treated. ...I love this shampoo! I’ve been trying to treat my wavy hair extra nice so it’ll be pretty again after years of damage!
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

ITEM: 2673036
Size: 3.04 oz / 90 mL
$16.50
Little bit on the creamy side so you wont feel the clarifying effect if you have too much greasy hair or oily scalp. ...I had my hair professionally treated to Keratin blow, so wanted something to complement it.
What it is: A sulfate-free, color-safe, bond-repairing, weightlessly hydrating shampoo for soft, healthy-looking hair infused with the Cheirosa ’62 fragrance.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, and Curly
Hair Texture: Fine and Medium
Hair Concerns:
- Frizz
- Color Safe
- Damage, Split Ends, and Breakage
Key Benefits:
- Reduces damage, frizz, and split ends
- Helps protect hair from future damage
- Provides lightweight hydration
Highlighted Ingredients:
- SOL Seal Technology™: Is shown to repair damaged hair and prevent future damage with one use.
- Brazil Nut Oil: Is rich in selenium, which nurtures, protects, and restores vital shine.
- Buriti Fruit: Is brimming with

$40.50
Especially if you don’t spend $$$ on your daily shampoo conditioner but use products and have color treated hair or your scalp gets sensitive every now and then. ...I have chemically treated hair and I use this to help wash out all the products I use.
What it is: A deep-cleansing, color-safe shampoo that removes everyday buildup and restores hair and scalp to a healthy balance.
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Texture: Coily, Curly, Straight, and Wavy
Hair Concerns:
- Scalp Buildup
- Color Safe

$76.00
Clarifying...I would say this is more of a clarifying shampoo more than a hydrating shampoo but it works well and smells sweet....Core Strength Shampoo- Sephora...I was Gifted CoreStrength Shampoo-SephoraComplimentary Free from Curls Smith what I love on it it’s Vegan ,Gluten Free and Cruelty free for all Curl types and Straight hair so it’s for all kinds of hair weak and damaged hair , frizz and dryness too it’s have protein-enriched gentle , cleanser that melts dirt and build up to help hair to look stronger and more resilient and it’s color safe
What it is: A protein-enriched, gentle cleanser that melts away dirt and buildup, leaving hair feeling strong and resilient.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Frizz
- Color Safe
Key Benefits:
- Safe for Color-Treated Hair
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hemp Seed and Rice Protein Complex: Promote stronger, more elastic hair.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, and sulfates SLS & SLES. It is also vegan and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Safe for color-treated hair and suitable for frequent use, this protein-enriched cleanser strengthens strands and k

$115.00
Great volumizing shampoo!...I love how my hair looks so shiny and healthy as well. It is the perfect shampoo for my color treated hair that has been very dry this winter season....Favourite shampoo of 2025...What I love most is how it removes buildup from styling products, oils, and even hard water minerals, all while keeping my hair soft and shiny. Unlike other clarifying shampoos that can be too harsh, this one maintains the perfect balance—refreshing the scalp while keeping moisture locked in.
What it is: Skip the silicone and keep hair cleaner + healthier for longer* with this volumizing shampoo, powered by breakthrough Sili-CLONE™ HairTech.
Hair Texture: Straight and Wavy
Hair Type: Fine
Hair Concerns:
- Color Safe
- Shine
- Volumizing
Key Benefits:
- 2x volume with every wash**
- Bouncy, soft, and more manageable hair
- Long-lasting body and fullness
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Sili-CLONE™ HairTech: Engineered to mimic the five key benefits of silicone—detangling, slip, sleekness, conditioning, and shine—while delivering

$46.00
I've been using this for about a year now and it's so great for color treated hair because it doesn't strip your color, yet it will clarify off any product and oil build-up. ...I have medium length colour treated hair, medium fine. I washed first with No.4 as my hair hadn’t been washed in almost a week and I followed up with No.5 Conditioner after the second wash with No.4C.
What it is: An advanced clarifying shampoo to remove buildup, oil, and damaging impurities for hair with airy volume and softness, shine, and vibrant color clarity.
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Texture: Coily, Curly, Straight, and Wavy
Hair Concerns:
- Scalp Buildup
- Shine
- Color Safe









