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

268 Reviews

$21.00

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I loved this shampoo! It’s a great shampoo for oily hair and it leaves my hair clean. ...Definitely the best exfoliating shampoo I’ve used so far. It’s great for my curly hair providing a non-stripping clean, feeling along with effectively cleansing the scalp.

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.

CurlsmithCurl Reset Detox Shampoo

ITEM: 2875805

Size: 8 fl oz/237 ml

20 Reviews

$38.00

This is one of the best hair products I have ever tried! I love how this exfoliating shampoo lathers, the scent and how it deeply cleanses and exfoliates my hair without leaving any residue and irritation. ...If you loved Curlsmith’s Detox Kit then you’re going to LOVE this detox shampoo. It’s like the detox kit cleanser but on steroids!

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

$51.00

The scalp detox jelly cleanser clarifying shampoo is actually the best! I use it right before I shampoo my hair and use the little scrub brush to really massage my scalp! ...The shampoo itself is five out of five. Smells refreshing, does a great job at exfoliating and clarifying the scalp and hair, and after the few times I've used it my hair hasn't been left really dry like some clarifying or exfoliating shampoos.

What it is: A color-safe, clarifying shampoo with a bouncy, jelly-like texture infused with nourishing vitamin E capsules and glycolic acid to remove buildup and exfoliate the scalp.

Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

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

Key Benefits:
- Detoxifies and exfoliates scalp
- Removes excess oil and product buildup
- Color-safe and non-stripping hydrating formula

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Lotus: An antioxidant that nourishes and softens hair while balancing the scalp.
- Vitamin E Capsules: Quick-dissolving beads that release moisture for lasting hydration.
- Glycolic Acid:

$53.00

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. ...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!

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

$19.00

I used this alongside their exfoliating scalp scrub and all my dandruff was gone. ...i love this shampoo so much. I suffer from dry scalp, so im always skeptical on new shampoos.

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

DavinesMINU Shampoo for Colored Hair

ITEM: 2815470

Size: 8.45 oz/ 250 ml

84 Reviews

$47.50

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

$111.00

New fave shampoo!!...If you have oily hair like me and have a hard time finding shampoos that really clean your hair, try this shampoo!...I regularly use other “detox” and exfoliating shampoos, and this one takes the cake. The scent is light and fresh and has no hint of apple cider vinegar.

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.

$57.00

I didn’t find it cleaned my scalp as much as other clarifying shampoo would. I also find it is not very concentrated compared to other professional shampoos. ...Replaced My Everyday Shampoo...I have very thick long hair and my scalp gets oily and dry with build up if i don’t take care of it. This shampoo helps to exfoliate the my scalp and remove all the build up throughout the time i don’t wash my hair with the shampoo.

What it is: A lightweight gel shampoo that purifies the scalp and hair fiber from residue, sweat, and oil for a fresher and cleaner feel.

Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Scalp Buildup
- Oily Scalp

Key Benefits:
- Clarifying
- Reduces oil
- Increases volume at the root

Highlighted Ingredients:
- AHA: Purifies scalp.

What Else You Need to Know: Your scalp is skin, but more complex. Sebum oxidation and micro-cracks on the scalp’s surface can create numerous issues.

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