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Head& shoulders

Shampoo Contains fragrance Contains colorants
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Expert note

Not recommended for Straight, Dry, Oily, Dandruff hair. This shampoo contains several harsh or potentially harmful ingredients.

Head& shoulders by the brand — a shampoo formulated to balance and care for scalp and hair. Designed to leave hair feeling refreshed and lightweight.

Full Ingredient List

Sodium Laureth Sulfate, MEA, TEA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Sodium Xylenesulfonate, Fragrance, Citric Acid, Dimethiconol, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Trideceth-10, Acetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Triethylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, CI 42090, CI 17200, Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycol Distearate, Piroctone Olamine, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Tocopheryl acetate

Key Ingredients

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Milder surfactant but can still be drying

MEA

Potential irritant, avoid

TEA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate

Harsh surfactant that can strip natural oils and cause dryness

Sodium Xylenesulfonate

Enhances solubility of ingredients, may cause dryness if overused

Fragrance

Can cause allergies or irritation

Citric Acid

pH adjuster, gentle exfoliant

Ingredient Breakdown

Ingredient Details Rating
Sodium Laureth Sulfate Milder surfactant but can still be drying Bad
MEA Potential irritant, avoid Bad
TEA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate Harsh surfactant that can strip natural oils and cause dryness Bad
Sodium Xylenesulfonate Enhances solubility of ingredients, may cause dryness if overused Moderate
Fragrance Can cause allergies or irritation Moderate
Citric Acid pH adjuster, gentle exfoliant Moderate
Dimethiconol Heavy silicone for conditioning and shine, may cause buildup Moderate
Sodium Chloride Salt - thickener, can be drying in high amounts Moderate
Sodium Benzoate Preservative, generally safe in low amounts Moderate
Sodium Salicylate Mild exfoliant, can help with scalp health but may dry hair Moderate
Hexyl Cinnamal Jasmine-scented fragrance, may cause allergic reactions Moderate
Linalool Fragrance component, potential allergen Moderate
EDTA Chelating agent, improves stability Moderate
Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster, used in small amounts Moderate
Trideceth-10 Nonionic surfactant used for solubilizing oils, gentle on hair Moderate
Acetic Acid pH adjuster that can enhance shine but may dry hair Moderate
Benzyl Alcohol Preservative and solvent, may be drying in high amounts Moderate
Triethylene Glycol Humectant with antimicrobial properties, potential for buildup Moderate
Propylene Glycol Humectant, retains moisture Moderate
CI 42090 Blue dye for aesthetic purposes, no conditioning properties Moderate
CI 17200 Red dye used for color enhancement, no conditioning benefits Moderate
Water Base solvent, neutral Good
Cocamidopropyl Betaine Gentle cleanser, reduces irritation Good
Glycol Distearate Adds pearlescent appearance and improves texture Good
Piroctone Olamine Anti-dandruff, gentle on scalp Good
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride Conditioning agent that reduces static and improves manageability Good
Glycerin Humectant, attracts moisture Good
Niacinamide Vitamin B3, improves scalp health Good
Panthenol Pro-Vitamin B5, adds shine and moisture Good
Tocopheryl acetate Vitamin E derivative that provides antioxidant protection and moisture Good

Safety & Allergens

Fragrance allergens (linalool, geraniol, coumarin) may be present if fragrance is listed.

Colorants are aesthetic only — skip if you react to synthetic dyes.

Strong surfactants and fragrance can bother very sensitive scalps.

Patch test before full use if you have fragrance allergies or reactive skin.

Summary

Best suited for users seeking a clear, balanced cleanse. Effectively targets buildup while maintaining a light feel. Be mindful of surfactant strength and fragrance if you are sensitive.

Refreshing cleanse with balanced oil control Light fragrance in formula Sensitive scalps: monitor
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