My go to shampoo
"My hair got really dry during menopause and switching to all Curlsmith products gave me my hair back! I get compliments everyday and this shampoo smells great, lathers a lot and leaves my hair clean and moisturized."
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Our best-selling moisturizing shampoo gently cleanses while keeping curls nourished, hydrated, and refreshed.
Safe for color treated hair
Provides long lasting hydration
Suitable for curl & texture types (Wavy, Curly, Coily)
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Essential Moisture Shampoo
How does it perform across different curl types?
Wavy (2A-C)
Hair Texture:
Fine
Medium
Coarse
Curls (3A-C)
Hair Texture:
Fine
Medium
Coarse
Coily (4A-C)
Hair Texture:
Fine
Medium
Coarse
Great
Works
Not designed for
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Product Specifications
Product type:
Shampoo
Best for:
Dry to Normal Curls, Dull Curls
Feels like:
Mild, creamy foam
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The Formula
Our mission is to provide clean, effective products that help you achieve the curls of your dreams. We’re constantly looking for feedback and finding ways to improve on existing formulas to deliver better results and experiences to our community.
Resurrection Flower
Desert plant that survives up to 3 years without water, known for its moisture-retention properties.
Aloe leaf
Often used for its moisturization properties.
Sunflower Oil
Lightweight oil rich in Vitamin E and fatty acids, great to add shine and make the hair soft.
How to use
1
Apply to wet hair and scalp and Massage vigorously Rinse thoroughly. Repeat.
1/4
2
Massage gently but vigorously to clean the scalp and melt down all dirt and impurities.
2/4
3
Rinse thoroughly until water runs clear. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to thoroughly cleanse the hair.
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4
Follow with the Curlsmith® Essential Moisture Conditioner to detangle and nourish your hair.
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Overall rating: 4.6574674 / 5 from 616 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Essential Moisture Shampoo is praised for its ability to leave hair soft, silky, and clean. Customers appreciate its moisturizing properties, pleasant smell, and effective cleansing without drying. It is particularly noted for its benefits on curls and scalp.
Summary topics
- Hair Appearance (5%): Customers keep praising how this product leaves their hair soft, silky, and luscious.
- Curl Definition (8%): Customers keep praising the product for its ability to create clean, soft, and defined curls.
- Scent (26%): Many customers expressed appreciation for the pleasant and great smell of the shampoo, which was mentioned multiple times in the reviews.
- Hair Softness (38%): Many customers expressed appreciation for the shampoo's ability to make their hair soft and clean without frizz.
- Scalp Cleansing (6%): Customers raved about how this product cleans and moisturizes their scalp without drying their hair.
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Review highlights
- "The scent was magical, the lather was just perfect, and my hair felt so incredibly clean after washing with it." —
- "Finally my hair doesn't dry out when washed, even when I wash twice, and my scalp still feels clean and fresh!" —
- "I've been pairing this with the conditioner, my hair feels a lot healthier and smoother, and it smells lovely!" —
Reviews
"I typically love my Curlsmith products, but the Essential Moisture doesn’t work for my hair at all. It leaves my hair feeling very dry/straw like after washing, and even using the matching conditioner my hair doesn’t have that soft, moisturized texture that I’m used to from other Curlsmith products. My hair type is 3A, and this left my hair feeling flat and dry."
Shampoo is back!
"I love the new design of this bottle, but most importantly I love the new formula. I feel like I can actually feel my hair being washed while still remaining curly. Great job and I'm happy to use product numbers 1, 2 and 3 in this line."
The Best Thing I’ve Ever Done for My Hair
"My hair has always been curly, but my previous use of shampoos and conditioners simply stopped the curls! Since I have been using Curlsmith shampoos and Conditioners, and their after-shampoo curl enhancers, my hair has been wonderfully curly, soft, and frizz-free."
Hydrating shampoo - doesn’t weigh curls down!
"Very hydrating without weighing my hair down. I have bleached hair and this has really helped restore my curl pattern. My hair looks so much healthier."
Excellent.
"This is my forever shampoo. I love Curlsmith products. They work amazingly on my hair."
Loved this my hair wasnt
"Loved this my hair wasnt stripped at all and was left soft and clean."
No Soapy Suds
"I don’t need all those chemical suds to let me know I’m washing my hair. Thank you CurlSmith for pure cleansing. Love the product that gently cleanses my hair, period."
Removes built up grime and
"Removes built up grime and products resulting in hair that feels clean and soft with curls that look healthy"
Nice shampoo, low lather tho
"Nice shampoo, low lather tho so have to do a few shampoos"
Q&A
- Is this line of shampoo and conditioner suitable for low porosity hair?
- Hi! This Shampoo is great for all hair types as it has gentle ingredients :)
- Some sites and companies state that sodium chloride in schampoo can strip the hair of its natural oils and result in hair loss, where does Curlsmith stand in this?
- Hi JT, Thanks for reaching out to us. Curlsmith does not use sodium chloride as a primary ingredient in our shampoos. While sodium chloride (salt) is sometimes used to thicken shampoos, it can be drying for some hair types, especially if used in high concentrations. However, there is no scientific evidence linking sodium chloride to hair loss. Curlsmith formulates products with gentle, nourishing ingredients to support healthy hair and scalp. If you have further questions. Please reach out to us at hello@curlsmith.com and our team will be able to help you. Thanks, Curlsmith
- How does using the essential moisture cleanser and conditioner compare to the frizz control equivalents?
- The primary benefit of the Essential Moisture range is to focuses on moisturising and nourishing hair while gently removing dirt and product buildup. Whereas the Frizz Range focuses on taming frizz while removing build up :)
- Is this color safe?
- Hi Faith, Thanks for reaching out to us. Yes, the Essential Moisture Cleanser is color-safe. It’s formulated to gently cleanse while preserving the vibrancy of color-treated hair. If you have further question. Please reach out to us at hello@curlsmith.com and our team will be able to help you. Thanks, Curlsmith
- Is this gentle enough for everyday use?
- Our essential moisture shampoo gently cleanses the hair, helping remove dirt and product build-up but leaving your hair feeling nourished. Its foaming action gently cleanses without stripping the hair of moisture. It's suitable for frequent washes and is also safe for colored hair.
- Can this be used as a regular shampoo? Or is this something that should be used less frequently?
- It can be used as a regular cleanser
- Can this shampoo be used as a clarifying shampoo?
- No you can not. The Wash and Scrub Shampoo is our only clarifying shampoo.
- What is the pH of this shampoo?
- Hi Alexandria, Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We would love to assist you in finding the best product for your hair type. Please reach out to us at hello@curlsmith.com and our team will be able to help you. Thanks, Curlsmith
- Can this be used as a clarifying shampoo?
- Hi Janet, Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We would love to assist you in finding the best product for your hair type. Please reach out to us at hello@curlsmith.com and our team will be able to help you. Thanks, Curlsmith
- I use the Curl Quencher Co-Wash daily. Can I use the Essential Moisture Cleansure as a weekly clarifying shampoo?
- Hi Janet, Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We would love to assist you in finding the best product for your hair type. Please reach out to us at hello@curlsmith.com and our team will be able to help you. Thanks, Curlsmith