Clarifying

Cantu's Sulfate-Free Cleansing Cream Shampoo is a great budget-friendly shampoo for all curl types. It removes product build-up without stripping your hair of its natural moisture. Shea butter helps hydrate curls and coils.

CW says... If you are following the Curly Girl Method, this is a clarifying shampoo.

Directions

Wet hair completely. Massage into wet hair beginning at the root and work toward ends. Lather then rinse thoroughly with cool water. A second lather and rinse are recommended for hair with heavy product buildup.

Ingredients

WATER (AQUA,EAU), SODIUM ALPHA OLEFIN (C-14-16) SULFONATE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, COCAMIDE DIPA, GLYCERIN, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, STEARETH-4, PHENOXYETHANOL, FRAGRANCE (PARFUM), PEG-150 SIDTEARATE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER, POLYQUATERNIUM-39, POLYESTER-11, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, GUARHYDROXYPROPYL TRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, DISODIUM DIHYDROGENETYLENEDIAMINETETRAACETATE, DL PALTHENOL, ETHYLHEXYL GLYCERIN, POLYSORBATE-20, SODIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID, BENZYL BENZOATE.

Cantu's Sulfate-Free Cleansing Cream Shampoo is a great budget-friendly shampoo for all curl types. It removes product build-up without stripping your hair of its natural moisture. Shea butter helps hydrate curls and coils.

CW says... If you are following the Curly Girl Method, this is a clarifying shampoo.

Directions

Wet hair completely. Massage into wet hair beginning at the root and work toward ends. Lather then rinse thoroughly with cool water. A second lather and rinse are recommended for hair with heavy product buildup.

Ingredients

WATER (AQUA,EAU), SODIUM ALPHA OLEFIN (C-14-16) SULFONATE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, COCAMIDE DIPA, GLYCERIN, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, STEARETH-4, PHENOXYETHANOL, FRAGRANCE (PARFUM), PEG-150 SIDTEARATE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER, POLYQUATERNIUM-39, POLYESTER-11, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, GUARHYDROXYPROPYL TRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, DISODIUM DIHYDROGENETYLENEDIAMINETETRAACETATE, DL PALTHENOL, ETHYLHEXYL GLYCERIN, POLYSORBATE-20, SODIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID, BENZYL BENZOATE.

Aunt Jackie's Purify Me Co-Wash Cleanser is designed for hair that is especially dry. This product will not only clean your hair, it's creamy formula will help keep your hair hydrated and soft in the process. Flaxseed has been shown to prevent thinning and hair fall (shedding).

CW says...This is a clarifying co-wash if you follow the Curly Girl Method.

Directions

Thoroughly wet hair, then work in a moderate amount of Co-wash Cleanser into hair, gently massaging into hair and scalp. Do not vigorously shampoo. For thicker, coarser textures that are prone to tangles, starting at the roots, shampoo by gently raking fingers through hair, all the way to the ends, carefully working through tangles. Rinse thoroughly, and then repeat to insure that hair and scalp are clean and impurities have been rinsed away. For best results, gently remove excess water from hair.

Ingredients

Aqua, Sodium (C-14-16) Olefin Sulfonate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Cocamide MEA, Glycol Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-30, Sodium Cocoyl Isoethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Panthenol, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Ethylhexlyglycerin, Coconut Acid, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Persea Gratissima Oil, Acetic Acid, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Hexyl Cinnamal, CI 19140.

Invigorate your hair and scalp with Curly Hair Solutions Energizing Shampoo. Safe for colour- or chemically-treated hair, the 84 essential trace elements in this shampoo clean and re-awaken your hair.

CW says... If you are following the Curly Girl Method, this is a clarifying shampoo.

Directions

Distribute on wet hair. Lather from roots to ends. Gently rub your scalp to allow for scalp cleansing and exfoliation (the removal of dead skin). Rinse out very thoroughly and repeat if necessary. Avoid eyes.

Ingredients

Water/Eau, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Chloride (Himalayan Crystal Salt), Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Lauramide DEA, Panthenoil, Polysorbate 80, Silk Amino Acides, Hydroxyproyl Methylcellulose, Citric Acid, Fragrance, DMDM Hydantoin.

Invigorate your hair and scalp with Curly Hair Solutions Energizing Shampoo. Safe for colour- or chemically-treated hair, the 84 essential trace elements in this shampoo clean and re-awaken your hair.

CW says... If you are following the Curly Girl Method, this is a clarifying shampoo.

Directions

Distribute on wet hair. Lather from roots to ends. Gently rub your scalp to allow for scalp cleansing and exfoliation (the removal of dead skin). Rinse out very thoroughly and repeat if necessary. Avoid eyes.

Ingredients

Water/Eau, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Chloride (Himalayan Crystal Salt), Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Lauramide DEA, Panthenoil, Polysorbate 80, Silk Amino Acides, Hydroxyproyl Methylcellulose, Citric Acid, Fragrance, DMDM Hydantoin.

Wash day just kicked it up a notch. Remove dirt, build-up, and excess oil without stripping the moisture from your hair with Mielle Organic's Mongongo Oil Exfoliating Shampoo. 

CW says... Mielle Organics specifically recommends this product for curlies who have recently straightened their hair or have worn stretched/set styles to help restore your curls.

Directions

Apply a dime size amount into your hands and massage on the scalp on wet hair until it lathers. Rinse and repeat until cleansed. Follow up with our Protein-Free Hydrating Conditioner with Mongongo Oil.

Ingredients

Water(Aqua, Eau), Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betainer, Glycol Distearate, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide, Glycol Stearate, *Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, *Plukenetia Volubilis (Sacha Inchi) Seed Oil, *Argania Spinosa (Argan) Nut Oil, *Schinziophyton Rautanenii (Mongongo) Kernel Oil, *Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Fragrance (Parfm), Phenoxyethanol, Peg-150 Distearate, Peg-75 Lanolin, Polyquaternium-10, Lauryl Glucoside, Benzoic Acid, EthylhexylGlycerin, Glycereth-2 Cocoate, Citric Acid, Disodium Edta, Hydrolyzed Oat Protein, Propanediol, Sodium Chloride.

Mixed Chicks Sulfate-Free Shampoo combines a cocktail of moisturizing oils with mild cleansers. 

CW says... If you follow the Curly Girl Method, this is a clarifying shampoo.

Directions

Work through wet hair, massage into lather, rinse, and repeat if necessary.

Ingredients

Aqua (Water), Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cetyl Betaine, Polyquaternium-11, Glycol Distearate, Panthenol (Pro Vitamin B5), Polyquaternium-10, Wheat Amino Acids, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Guarhydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Phylate, Citric Acid,Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Fragrance.

This rich, colour-safe, ultra-moisturizing cleanser is specially formulated to add moisture back to dry, dull hair.

CW says... Castor oil and shea butter are great ingredients for moisturizing thirsty curls.

Directions

Wet hair completely. Massage into hair beginning at the root and work toward ends. Lather then rinse thoroughly with cool water. A second lather and rinse are recommended for hair with heavy product buildup.

Ingredients

Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Glycerin, Disteareth-100 Ipdi, Acrylates Copolymer, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Shea Butter, Castor Seed Oil, Polyquaternium-7, Glycol Distearate, Mentha Viridis Spearmint Leaf Oil, Fragrance (Parfum), Steareth-4, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citric Acid.

Specially formulated for dry and curly hair types, the Babassu Conditioning Sulfate Free Shampoo moisturizes your hair while it cleanses.  Organic ingredients support your hair to make it strong, shiny, and manageable. 

CW says... If you are following the Curly Girl Method, this is a clarifying shampoo.

Directions

1. Massage into wet hair until full lather forms.

2. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.

Used best with our Babassu Oil & Mint Deep Conditioner.

Ingredients

Water/Aqua/Eau, Decyl Glucoside, CocoamidopropylamineOxide, Polysorbate-20, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Acetamide Mea, Fragrance (Parfum), Phenoxyethanol, Polyquatermium-10, Citric Acid, Benzoic Acid, Ethylhexel Glycerine, Glycereth-2 Cocoate, Citral, Citronellol, Limonene, Linalool, *Orbignya Oleifera (Babassu) Seed Oil.