Upload a photo of any hair product label or paste the ingredient list — instantly check if it contains harmful ingredients.
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Our AI-powered ingredient analysis scans your hair product label and gives you a detailed safety report in seconds.
Snap the ingredient label on your product or paste the ingredient list directly. Supports JPG, PNG, HEIC & text input.
GPT-4o Vision identifies each ingredient and checks it against a scientific database of harmful and beneficial compounds.
See a 0-100 safety score, flagged ingredients with explanations, and personalized recommendations for your hair type.
Most people don't read ingredient labels — and brands count on that. These five categories show up in thousands of shampoos, conditioners, and masks, quietly causing damage you'll only notice months later.
Upload your product label above and we'll flag every one of them instantly.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Aggressive detergents that strip natural oils. Especially damaging for curly, color-treated, and dry hair.
Dimethicone, Cyclomethicone, Amodimethicone
Coat hair in a synthetic layer that blocks moisture. Cause buildup that makes hair dull and limp.
Isopropyl Alcohol, SD Alcohol, Alcohol Denat.
Evaporate fast and severely dehydrate hair, causing frizz and breakage.
Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben
Preservatives linked to potential hormone disruption. Many consumers and brands now choose paraben-free formulas.
Petrolatum, Paraffinum Liquidum, Cera Microcristallina
Petroleum-derived ingredients that clog follicles and suffocate strands.
Not just the bad stuff — we identify beneficial ingredients too, so you know exactly what's working for your hair and what's not.
SLS, SLES, ALS, and ammonium lauryl sulfate. These strip natural oils and irritate sensitive scalps. Especially harmful for curly and color-treated hair.
Dimethicone, cyclomethicone, and amodimethicone cause buildup that blocks moisture. They make hair look shiny short-term but cause long-term dryness.
Isopropyl alcohol, SD alcohol, and alcohol denat evaporate moisture from the hair shaft. They're different from fatty alcohols, which are actually beneficial.
Glycerin, aloe vera, hyaluronic acid, and panthenol. These humectants attract water into the hair shaft and keep it hydrated throughout the day.
Keratin, hydrolyzed wheat protein, silk amino acids, and bis-aminopropyl diglycol dimaleate (Olaplex). These repair and strengthen damaged hair from the inside out.
Argan oil, jojoba oil, shea butter, and coconut oil. These seal moisture, reduce frizz, and add shine. The right oil depends on your porosity and hair type.
Instantly check if a product is Curly Girl Method approved — no sulfates, no non-soluble silicones, no drying alcohols. Stop guessing and scan the label.
Sulfates strip color faster than anything else. Our scanner flags every sulfate variant so you can protect your investment and keep color vibrant longer.
Fragrance, essential oils, and certain preservatives can trigger itching, redness, and flaking. We flag known scalp irritants so you can shop safely.
Buying a new product every week? Scan before you buy. Know exactly what you're putting on your hair and avoid wasting money on products with the same harmful ingredients.
| Reading labels | IsItClean Scanner | |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 5–15 min per product | 30 seconds |
| Accuracy | Depends on your knowledge | AI-powered, 98% accuracy |
| Hidden ingredients | Easy to miss derivatives | Catches all variants & aliases |
| Good vs bad | Confusing chemical names | Color-coded with explanations |
| Hair type match | No personalization | Flags based on your hair type |
| Safety score | No overall rating | 0–100 score with breakdown |
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