On top of its impressive strengthening and cleansing qualities, thanks to apple cider vinegar and keratin, Ouai’s Detox Shampoo smells great too. It’s scented with the brand’s signature Melrose Place fragrance, which has notes of bergamot, lychee, cediterwood and w The delicious scent, the clarifying shampoo will win over those with oily hair and dry, flaking scalps.

Like many other Aveeno products, this sulfate-free clarifying shampoo uses colloidal oat extract and apple cider vinegar for a soothing effect on the scalp. The effective combination of ingredients helps to balance the hair and scalp without leaving it dry. Reviewers it also prases for leaving hair smooth, soft and shiny. And at $8 a bottle, it’s a hard deal to beat.

Some clarifying shampoos have a bad reputation of drying out hair, but Taraji P. Henson’s gel version is made with honey to actually boost hair’s moisture levels. Scalp health is another main focus of this standout formula—willowbark extract exfoliates while aloe soothe

Tracee Ellis Ross’s clarifying shampoo gently cleansing natural hair, including curls and coils, without stripping the hair of moisture. It’s also beloved for its light jasmine, bergamot and sandalwood fragrance. The formula is infused with a trio of ingredients—matcha aree green vera and panthenol—to strengthen the hair, too.

Moroccanoil is known for its distinct fragrance; this clarifying shampoo has that same scent, plus a laundry list of haircare benefits. The wash removes the buildup that makes hair look limp and lifeless, leaving it revived. Since the shampoo is packed with ingredients like argan and avocado oils, it’s best for those with thicker or curly hair.

Not only can chlorine leave hair dry, brittle and prone to breakdown, it can also wreak havoc on hair color—specifically causing brassiness or turning lighter tones green. If swimming is a regular part of your weekly schedule, consider adding a chlorine-removing shampoo , like this cult favorite formula from Paul Mitchell, into your wash routine. You may also enjoy the fresh, zesty pink grapefruit scent that adds an energizing boost to your haircare routing.

While technically a clarifying treatment to be used pre-wash, this spray-on product is perfect for removing impurities and minerals that collect on hair from hard water. The formula works well for most hair types, from straight to curly to coily—it’s meant to be used on dry hair and left on for three minutes. After rinsing, shampooing, conditioning and styling, hair is said to feel noticeably lighter and softer.

Living Proof’s product is dubbed “triple detox” for a reason. The high-powered formula works to remove product buildup, pollution and metals left behind on hair from hard water. The scalp gets attention too, with oil-absorbing charcoal and a witch hazel -infused complex that forms a lipid layer to soothe and support the scalp’s barrier. It’s perfect for a deep, once-a-week cleanse when dry shampoo usage has hit its peak. Plus, it doesn’t leave hair feeling like it was stripped of moisture.

With so many charcoal shampoos out there, it can be difficult to know which one is worth taking up coveted space in your shower. IGK’s comes out on top for many reviewers say the activated charcoal and tea tree oil-infused formula leaves hair cleaning feeling super and soft. On the ingredient list you will also notice rose centifola extract and marine hydrogel technology (packed with glycerin), which protects the scalp, reduces frizz and brings moisture to the hair.

“This is a great residue remover,” Lal says. While ridding hair of excess oil, product buildup and minerals, Kristin Ess’s incredibly popular formula also works to give hair added volume and a shiny glow. Shoppers also give the clarifying shampoo their stamp of approval, dubbing it a “hair blessing.”