Exfoliating Shampoos

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Get ready to transform your hair care routine with this selection of exfoliating shampoos. These powerhouse products are designed to gently remove buildup, dirt, and impurities from your scalp, leaving your locks feeling refreshed and revitalized. Whether you're dealing with product residue, oily roots, or dry scalp issues, our range of exfoliating shampoos has got you covered. Discover the secret to healthier-looking hair as you indulge in the invigorating experience of these innovative formulas.

BriogeoMini Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-exfoliating Shampoo

ITEM: 2007177

Size: 2 oz/ 59 mL

263 Reviews

$21.00

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I have psoriasis on my scalp and hate medicated shampoos that dry my hair out. This stuff is perfect - gives my scalp a good exfoliating (making it less itchy) and leaves my hair nice. ...I loved this shampoo! It’s a great shampoo for oily hair and it leaves my hair clean.

What it is: An exfoliating, sulfate-free scrub that lifts away impurities and buildup while balancing and soothing an itchy, irritated scalp (whether oily or dry).

Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick

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

Key Benefits:
- Detoxifies and removes buildup, oil, and impurities
- Hydrates, balances, and soothes an itchy, irritated, and flaky scalp
- Clean and naturally derived, formulated 6-free™, and made with a proprietary NOVA Complex® that purifies, nourishes, and refreshes

Formulation: Scrub

$181.00

This Scalp Revival Charcoal Coconut Oil Micro-Exfoliating Shampoo was gifted by Briogeo for reviewing purposes. ...I liked this exfoliating shampoo very much and it does it’s job very well.

What it is: A charcoal-infused scrub shampoo for all that gently exfoliates, moisturizes, and soothes the scalp to support overall hair health.

Key Benefits:
- Gently exfoliates away dead skin, buildup, and flakiness
- Cleanses without stripping hair of essential moisture
- Intensely cleans congested hair follicles

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Binchotan Charcoal: Helps detoxify the scalp and hair by absorbing impurities and buildup.
- Coconut Oil: Moisturizes the scalp to help balance oil production.
- Microcrystalline Cellulose: Gently exfoliates buildup and flakes on scalp.

What Else You Need to Know: This weekly scalp scrub is powered by a plant-based, dissolvable exfoliant that detoxifies and removes flake

$53.00

This is first time using shampoo with some type of exfoliating acid and I really loved it. ...Such an interesting product. It's a mix of shampoo and mask, containing Clayton absorbs the oils, and lactic acid to gently exfoliate dead cells.

What it is: A color-safe shampoo and clay-mask hybrid with kaolin and bentonite clays and lactic acid that preps hair for any style by washing away buildup.

Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Oiliness
- Shine
- Flaky and Dry Scalp

Key Benefits:
- Cares for the scalp
- Thoroughly cleanses
- Absorbs oil

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Kaolin and Bentonite Clay: Purify the scalp and absorb oils.
- Coconut-Derived Surfactants: Provide a sulfate alternative that cleanse without stripping color.
- Lactic Acid: Provides gentle exfoliation and dissolves product buildup.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parab

OUAIMini Detox Shampoo

ITEM: 2538361

Size: 3 oz/ 89 mL

2.7K Reviews

$23.00

This shampoo truly makes my hair so manageable!...I do rotate shampoos, so I use Ouai about every 4 days....Best Clarifying Shampoo I've tried!...My hair feels so light, airy, and clean after this shampoo. I have tried a few different clarifying shampoos in the past and I think this one is my favorite by far.

What it is: A clarifying shampoo that deeply cleanses away dirt, oil, and product buildup with apple cider vinegar while keratin helps strengthen hair.

Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Oiliness
- Shine
- Flaky, Dry Scalp

Key Benefits:
-Cleanses Without Stripping
- Removes Product Buildup
- Adds Softness and Shine

Formulation: Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:- Chelating Agents: Helps remove hard water deposits and impurities.
- Apple Cider Vinegar: Helps exfoliate and remove flakes, residue, and buildup, keeping hair healthy and shiny.
- Hydrolyzed Keratin: Helps soften, smooth, frizz and add shine.

$53.00

I used this because my hair was a little oily and i used it as a dry shampoo and i don't like the feeling dry shampoo makes my hair feel but when i put this in my hair it felt so lightweight and not like i had build up in my hair!...After a few days of not washing, dry shampoo, oils, and other products tend to build up on my scalp making it hard for my shampoo and conditioner to do it’s job.

What it is: An icy-cool-foam scalp formula with salicylic acid to invigorate the scalp and remove product buildup, excess oil, and dead skin cells.

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Scalp Buildup
- Damage, Split Ends, and Breakage

Key Benefits:
- Color-safe
- Thoroughly cleanses the scalp
- Removes unwanted oil

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid: Removes pore-clogging debris and dead skin cells.
- Micellar Water: Gently cleanses the scalp.
- Panthenol: Prevents drying.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, phthalates, and mineral oil. It is also cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Impurities and build

OribeSerene Scalp Balancing Shampoo

ITEM: 2436103

Size: 33.8 oz/ 1000 mL

22 Reviews

$208.00

I ordered this on the off chance it actually works for my scalp and it’s amazing. It’s the only shampoo I’ve used since I’ve gotten it, where normally I would have to rotate between nicer shampoos and something like head and shoulders. ...Then I go in after with a purple shampoo or another moisturizing shampoo. Amazing.

What it is: A purifying shampoo formulated with salicylic acid that fights flakes and soothes a dry, irritated scalp.

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Texture: Coily, Curly, Straight, and Wavy

Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Color Safe
- Flaky, Dry Scalp

Key Benefits:
- Addresses flakiness
- Relieves dryness and visibly reduces redness
- Visibly rejuvenates the hair and scalp

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid: Gently exfoliates the scalp to address flakiness while alleviating the feeling of itchiness and irritation.
- Bilberry Fruit and Sugar Maple Extracts: Soothe the scalp while protecting against free-radical damage.
- Oribe Signature Complex: Defends hair

$20.50

Gifted by Davines MINU Shampoo. The first thing that stuck out to me about this was the color of the shampoo, I absolutely loved it. ...This soap is gentle but still enough to exfoliate my scalp so I don't flake.my hair feels clean after this shampoo but not stripped!

What it is: A color-protecting shampoo for color-treated hair that gently cleanses while boosting hydration and imparting lasting shine.

Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Color Fading
- Color Safe
- Shine

Key Benefits:
- Prolongs hair color
- Leaves hair hydrated, soft, and silky

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salina Caper Blossom Extract: Is rich in quercetin with color-protecting polyphenols.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and sulfates SLS & SLES.

What Else You Need to Know: Keep your hair color vibrant for longer with this gentle, protective foaming shampoo. Infused with natural sal

DavinesMINU Shampoo for Colored Hair

ITEM: 2817005

Size: 16.91 oz/ 500 ml

84 Reviews

$74.50

MINU Shampoo is priced higher than average shampoos, but considering the quality of ingredients, it offers good value for money. ...I love this shampoo! I have been coloring my hair for the past 7 years and love trying out new color safe shampoos!

What it is: A color-protecting shampoo for color-treated hair that gently cleanses while boosting hydration and imparting lasting shine.

Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Color Fading
- Color Safe
- Shine

Key Benefits:
- Prolongs hair color
- Leaves hair hydrated, soft, and silky

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salina Caper Blossom Extract: Is rich in quercetin with color-protecting polyphenols.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and sulfates SLS & SLES.

What Else You Need to Know: Keep your hair color vibrant for longer with this gentle, protective foaming shampoo. Infused with natural sal

$61.00

I was expecting just a normal exfoliating scrub like tree hut. Usually I will exfoliate with that and then use my body wash after to feed exfoliated & clean but this stuff exfoliates WHILE lathering with a soapy texture. ...It renewed my dry scalp & works great to exfoliate before shaving!

What it is:A St. Barts-scented deep-cleansing sugar scrub that exfoliates product buildup from your scalp while visibly smoothing out and nourishing dry skin.

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Sugar Crystals: Gently exfoliate the scalp and body while supporting microcirculation.
- Panthenol and Glycerin: Improve skin moisture.
- Coconut Oil: Fatty acid that nourishes the scalp and body.

Fragrance Description: Fly a-OUAI to St. Barts with this scent that has notes of dragon fruit, orange blossom, tuberose, and Baltic amber. Use to prep skin for a real beach day, a spray tan, or just to transport yourself out of your shower for a minute.

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