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Curlsmith Core Strength Shampoo #1
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Curlsmith Core Strength Shampoo

Item 2593191

$56.00
Size:32.0 oz
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Summary

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Curlsmith Core Strength Shampoo is a protein-enriched gentle cleanser that melts dirt and build-up to help hair look stronger and more resilient.

Details

Benefits

  • Very gentle cleanser that gets rid of dirt and product build-up without stripping the hair of moisture
  • Enriched with proteins at low dosage, it can be used frequently without the risk of protein overload
  • Balancing protein-rich and moisturizing products in your routine is key to strengthen and protect the hair against damage. The more damaged and porous your hair is, the more protein-rich products you should use
  • Safe for color-treated hair
  • Suitable for frequent washes
  • Vegan, cruelty free, clean ingredients and curly girl friendly (no sulfates, silicones or drying alcohols)
  • Designed for all curls and texture types, this product is also suitable for straight hair

Key Ingredients

  • Gentle cleansers that don't strip hair's natural oils
  • Powerful patented active that targets and fortifies hair bonds
  • Hemp Seed & Rice Protein complex, completely plant-based alternative to animal keratin that helps the hair look stronger and more elastic
  • Blend of nutrient-rich superfoods (Prickly Pear, Kale, Guava, Shiitake Mushroom, Blackcurrant and Pumpkin Seeds)

How To Use

Apply generously to wet hair. Massage vigorously into your scalp to break down dirt and product buildup. Rinse off thoroughly.

Ingredients

Water (Aqua), Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate, Opuntia Tuna (Prickly Pear) Fruit Extract, Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Extract,* Psidium Guajava (Guava) Fruit Extract, Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Fruit Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala (Kale) Leaf Extract, Lentinus Edodes (Shiitake Mushroom) Extract,* Hydrolyzed Hemp Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Hydroxypropylgluconamide, Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-10, Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, Linalool, Fragrance (Parfum).

*Organic Ingredients

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How To Use

Step 1

Step 1

Wet your hair thoroughly, then dispense a generous blob of product on your palms and apply directly to the scalp.
Step 2

Step 2

Massage gently but vigorously to clear the scalp and melt down all dirt and product buildup.
Step 3

Step 3

Rinse thoroughly until water runs clear.
Step 4

Step 4

Follow with the Curlsmith Glow Perfecting Conditioner to detangle, boost shine and colour vibrancy.

Comparison Table

Product Comparison

This Product

Range

Strength Recipe

Moisture Recipe

Color Recipe

Scalp Recipe

Moisture Recipe

Scalp Recipe

Function

Step 1: Cleanse

Step 1&2: Cleanse & Condition

Step 1: Cleanse

Step 1: Cleanse

Step 2: Condition

Clarify Scalp

Product Type

Gentle Shampoo

Co-wash / 2in1

Gentle Shampoo

Clarifying Shampoo

Deep Conditioner

Gift Set

Description

Can be used frequently without the risk of protein overload

Most gentle, cleanses and conditions at the same time. Suitable for everyday washes

Delicate cleanser, suitable for frequent washes

Deep purifying action, to be used every 4-5 washes

Deep rich moisture for dry or coarse hair

Purifying system to deeply cleanse scalp from build-up

Contains Proteins?

Yes

No

No

No

No

No

Before & After

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How to get the best from your curls

Low-poo shampoo like this one is great for frequent cleanses, as the gentle surfactants do not strip the natural moisture from the hair, but for the best balanced routine make sure you also clarify with our Wash & Scrub every 4-5 washes to melt buildup and reset the scalp!

Review Snapshot

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57 ReviewsWrite a Review
73%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend
Ratings Distribution
Pros
1Smells great
1Soft silky feel
Cons
1Bottle is difficult to squeeze
1Strips color easily
Hair Type
4Wavy Hair
3Very Curly Hair
Most Helpful Positive Review
Works if you make certain to thoroughly wet your head

It worked great on my fine, medium-high porosity, medium density, day 4 hair. My roots were very oily this week and when that happens I have to shampoo twice, but I only needed to shampoo once with this. My hair felt clean but the product is gentle because it didn't strip out my semi-permanent, pu...

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Most Helpful Critical Review
I wanted to like this so badly

This was the first product I ever tried from Curlsmith. First, this product heavily depends on what your curls can handle. I am assuming it is heavily oil-based, and my hair gets oily super quickly. I had to wash my hair every day while using this. I did see some comments about how it doesn't lather...

57 results

Love this shampoo

Submitted 2 months ago

By Marianna

From Los Angeles

I find this a fairly gentle shampoo. It works great as a good cleanser and gets all the curly hair products off without stripping. I love how clean my scalp and hair is after using it. The hair does get matted after rinsing the shampoo out so definitely need to use a good moisturizing conditioner afterwards. The bit of protein in the formula is a bonus and makes my hair slightly softer. Overall a winner for me from CurlSmith.

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Its big no

Submitted 5 months ago

By S

From Los angeles, cA

I bought to help me with my damage and weak hair and honestly it left it worst. The only thing I enjoyed was the scent. It had almost no lather.

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Its big no

Submitted 5 months ago

By S

From Los angeles, cA

I bought to help me with my damage and weak hair and honestly it left it worst. The only thing I enjoyed was the scent. It had almost no lather.

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Horrible shampoo (if it can even be called shampoo)

Submitted 6 months ago

By Gigi

From Los Ángeles, CA

This product does not clean your hair at all. I have to wash my hair 3 times with this product to even have some semblance of washed hair. My hair will get greasy by the next 1-2 days with this product, even if i dont use gels + curl creams after the shower. After 5 uses I could not take it anymore and cleaned my hair with a sulfate shampoo to remove buildup. Product is a waste of money. My hair is normally very dry and I typically go 5 days between washes. My hair type is 3a, very course and thick.

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CurlSmith Strength

Submitted 6 months ago

By Laurie

From Reno Nevada

Hair Type Very Curly Hair

I use almost all of the CurlSmith products and this is one I needed for added protein and to strengthen my hair. I do like this shampoo and you must massage aggressively to apply it and I always start from the back of my head and work towards the front making sure I have lots of water in my hair and not a lot of product is needed, it goes a long way if you know how to use it. I do have hair loss however if it's a season change in weather or your taking medication of any kind it will cause fall out as well as taking supplements can cause hair loss and let's be clear the crap they are spraying in our sky's is causing environmental damage to our hair and skin to say the least, so I can't say it's from a product I'm using and so far it's no different than when I use other products. So I recommend CurlSmith for people with very curly hair that want a trusted brand that may be expensive but you get your money's worth if you know how to use it sparingly.

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I owe it all to CurlSmith

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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