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CURLSMITH Core Strength Shampoo, Main, color,
CURLSMITH Core Strength Shampoo, Alternate, color,
CURLSMITH Core Strength Shampoo, Alternate, color,
CURLSMITH Core Strength Shampoo, Alternate, color,

Core Strength Shampoo

CURLSMITH

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Details & care

What it is: A protein-enriched gentle cleanser that melts dirt and buildup to help hair look stronger and more resilient.

Who it's for: Ideal for all hair types.

What it does: Curly hair needs gentle cleansers that don't strip away natural oils, but not all hair types like co-washing. If your hair is fine or greasy, using a co-wash may actually weigh it down and make it look flat. That's when the Core Strength Shampoo comes in. This cleanser will look and foam like a traditional shampoo, but it contains much gentler ingredients that will not dry curls out, so it is suitable for frequent washes and color-safe. It is also enriched with proteins and fortifying actives that will help strengthen the hair and protect it from breakage.

How to use: Wet your hair thoroughly, then dispense a generous blob of product on your palms and apply directly to the scalp. Massage gently but vigorously to clear the scalp and melt down all dirt and product buildup. Rinse thoroughly until water runs clear.

  • Paraben-free; phthalate-free; sulfate-free; silicone-free; mineral oilfree; DEA-free
  • Made in the USA
  • Item #7656928

Ingredients

Water (Aqua), Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate, Sodium Chloride, 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, Fragrance (Parfum), Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, Linalool. *Organic Ingredients
Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging

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Most helpful positive review

Dec 31, 2025
Very cleansing. Made my hair
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very cleansing. Made my hair feel soft and alive! A little bit goes a long way!,
Pamela Q.
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Most helpful critical review

Mar 24, 2025
Heavy and stringy
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve now used this twice. My hair is curly and fine. This weighed it down and left my hair flat.
Heather B.
Reposted from Curlsmith

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Pamela Q.
Reposted from Curlsmith
Dec 31, 2025
Very cleansing. Made my hair
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very cleansing. Made my hair feel soft and alive! A little bit goes a long way!,
Gra
Reposted from Curlsmith
Oct 29, 2025
Amazing results!
I have used the strength shampoo for a month now, so I feel a bit more comfortable leaving a review. It a really gentle cleaner it didn't make my scalp feel dry or made my hair string and no knots were present. It actually made my hair soft, and my hair has been smelling really nice. There has been an improvement with my curl pattern, the culprit, I was heat styling my hair and some of the ends and bangs areas have become straight. I've been happy that I don't have cut them, so that's a win!
UnHappy
Reposted from Curlsmith
Aug 31, 2025
Not sure
While I love the cleaning of this shampoo and the smell is nice, it did have my hair fall out which i was not happy about. The other gentlle shampoo was great.
Carmen E.
Reposted from Curlsmith
Aug 19, 2025
Amazing
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Products was recommended after the quiz. Amazing for my coils.
STEPHANIE M.
Reposted from Curlsmith
July 31, 2025
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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love all Curlsmith products. My hair looks and feels so much healthier since I started using them a couple of years ago.
Garylisse L.
Reposted from Curlsmith
July 24, 2025
Love this shampoo!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve found many shampoos that don’t seem to work on my dandruff + buildup problem but this one had my scslp clean and shiny! It didnt feel dry, instead it felt soft, moisturized and replenished!
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