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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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Key Ingredients

  1. View 1 Gentle Cleansers
  2. View 2 Hemp Seed Oil
  3. View 3 Rice Protein
  4. View 4 Bond Protection

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

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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63 ReviewsWrite a Review
74%
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
5Wavy 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...

63 results

A MUST try

Submitted 22 days ago

By SP

From Ohio

I started loosing mass amount of hair about 2 years ago, unbeknownst, it was due to my Shampoo (Biolage/ Joico/Redken) and Conditioner (same). Started using Quidad, noticed less hairloss, decided to try Curlsmith and was absolutely amazed. I have very LITTLE hairloss, I detangle in shower and brush my hair after shower. I have also noticed I have no hair shed/fall throughout the day, usually I am pulling hair off of myself and everything consistently. My itchy scalp has also been alleviated and I have noticeable new hair growth. The scent is like a dusty grape smell to me lol This line is Protein ENRICHED, not Protein RICH, there is a difference. I do use it in conjunction with the 3 in 1 Conditioner in the same line, using it as a regular wash out Conditioner then as a leave in (emulsified w/water). It has not caused a protein overload. The bottle is horrible to squeeze, I keep a stash of pumps from empty random bottles, pump works great 🤣 For reference: caucasion, 3B ringlets, medium porosity, super fine hair, daily hair washer, sometimes twice a day.

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Helped heal my damaged hair!!

Submitted 1 month ago

By Alex

From Chattanooga, TN

Hair Type Wavy Hair

I've been using this shampoo for well over a year now and it's really helped me significantly recover from the heat and bleach damage I did to my hair in college. I know some people have complained about excess hair loss but I haven't noticed anything beyond the normal loss I experience from brushing and washing. I've also seen some complain about dryness, I haven't experienced that at all, but I do only wash my hair twice a week so others may be having issues with that do to washing too often for their hair, or they kay just need to use it every other wash. If you're experiencing dryness it may also be a protein imbalance (too much protein, not enough moisture). I also use a leave in cream to help balance the protein with moisture and it works great for me.

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Skip on this one

Submitted 1 month ago

By Cici

From Chicago, IL

Not cleansing at all & too hard to dispense. I could see this working for finer hair types who need a gentle daily shampoo. I'm a fan of the Curlsmith Air Dry Cream. This.. not so much. Glad I bought this on sale. I will be gifting it.

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Tried twice and NO

Submitted 1 month ago

By Susie

From Minneapolis

I tried this twice thinking it might be better for my hair the second time and boy was I wrong. My hair is even more damaged and my hair feels like straw. :(

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Great Shampoo

Submitted 1 month ago

By Barbie

From Shiloh, IL

I have long,fine, thin, dry, colored, wavy/curly hair. This is the only protein shampoo that rinses easily and doesn't leave my hair straw-like when rinsed out awaiting conditioner. I alternate this with Bondi Boost HG. This easily cleanses my hair when gets thoroughly greasy. I do make sure my hair is really wer when I apply it, and it lathers well. I bought the liter size and find that 1 pump is more than sufficient to do my my mid-back length hair. I do, however, not feel that the Essential Moisture Conditioner is not rich enough in conjunction. I use their Multitasking Conditioner or It's a 10 Silk Conditioner. The Multitasking also makes a great leave-in when needed. I also love the Moisture Memory Reactivator (on damp hair).

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