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Gentle Shampoo

The one that washes your curls without making them feel like straw.

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£32.00 400ml
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WHAT IT DOES
  • Gentle but deep cleansing
  • Leaves the scalp feeling clean without making the hair feel stripped
  • Nice creamy lather
  • Fortified with prebiotics to help balance the scalp
  • Suitable for frequent washes
WHO IS IT FOR

All types of curls, waves and coils

WHAT NO ONE TELLS YOU

Curly hair shampoos don’t foam as much as regular ones, because they are designed to be more gentle. If you need a deeper cleanse, shampoo twice!

ACCESSIBILITY

The bottles have braille on pack to help identify them if you are visually impaired. The Gentle Shampoo has the letters S-H-P.

SHIPPING

We ship internationally! Make sure you select the correct Country from the drop-down menu before placing your products in the cart.

US, Canadian and Mexican orders are fulfilled from our US-based warehouse.

UK and other international orders will be shipped from our UK-based warehouse.

International orders may be subject to taxes, fees, levies or other charges due to local laws or customs rules.

Please read more about our shipping policy here.

    Gentle Shampoo
    Gentle Shampoo
    Gentle Shampoo

    What do our Active Ingredients do?

    • Cleanse

    • Soothe

    • Balance

    • Moisture

    Sustainably-sourced from palm or coconut, this blend of natural foaming cleansing agents effectively washes the scalp without stripping curls of their natural moisture

    Extracted from plant-based sugars, this active ingredient provides deep moisture to the hair and scalp, while helping soothe and restore its natural barrier

    This prebiotic active ingredient derived from chicory root helps nurture the good bacteria on the scalp to support and maintain the balance of its microbiome

    We use a water-soluble compound that allows to add the benefits of Argan Oil (moisture, softness and conditioning) without any of its greasiness

    Full Ingredient List

    Water (Aqua), Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Lauryl Glucoside, Glycerin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Inulin, Fragrance (Parfum), Benzyl Alcohol, Polyquaternium-7, Potassium Sorbate, Saccharide Isomerate, Argan Oil Glycereth-8 Esters, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Sodium Citrate, Hexyl Cinnamal.

    No marketing BS

    Everything in our formulas is at an active level, scientifically proven to give you results.

    Simple Instructions

    Squish a generous dollop of product and apply it evenly on your scalp - not on your lengths. Gently massage for a couple of minutes to break down dirt and product build-up, then rinse thoroughly, running the suds through your hair. Repeat if necessary.

    Signature Fragrance

    Crafted by one of the world's best perfume houses, our fresh gender-neutral scent contains a patented calming fragrance technology scientifically proven to lift your mood.

    Head notes: Lemon, Waterlily

    Heart notes: Clary Sage, Marine

    Base notes: Cedarwood, Abelmosk Seed, Amber

    Full Fragrance Ingredient List

    Our fragrance contains a blend of safe natural and synthetic materials to provide the best sensorial experience.

    Ethylene Brassylate, 1-(1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-Octahydro-2,3,8,8-Tetramethyl-2-Naphthalenyl)Ethanone*, Hexyl Cinnamic Aldehyde*, Triethyl Citrate*, Methyl Dihydrojasmonate, Cedrol Methyl Ether*, Dipropylene Glycol, Phenoxyethyl Isobutyrate/2, Virginian Cedarwood (Juniperus Virginiana) Oil**, Linalyl Acetate, Methyl Ionone, Orange Oil**, Linalool, Lemon Oil Terpenes**, Grapefruit Oil**, Clary Sage Oil**, Hexenol/Cis-3, Methylbenzyl Acetate/Alpha, Lime Oil Distilled**, Hexenyl Methyl Carbonate/Cis-3, Dimethyl Benzyl Carbinyl Butyrate, Decalactone/Gamma*, Dihydro-1,1,2,3,3-Pentamethyl-4(5H)-Indanone/6,7, Trimethyl-Alpha-Propylcyclohexanepropanol/2,2,6*, Tetrahydro-2-Isobutyl-4-Methylpyran-4-ol, Methyl-5-Cyclopentadecen-1-One/3, Dodecahydro-3a,6,6,9a-Tetramethylnaphtho[2,1-b]Furan*, Nonalactone/Gamma, Citral, Ginger Extract**, Heptamethyl Decahydroindenofuran, Methyl-3-Heptanone Oxime/5, (E)-1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-Cyclohexen-1-Yl)-2-Buten-1-One, Patchouli Oil**, Citronellyl Acetate, Oxacycloheptadec-10-En-2-One*, Terpineol*, Mandarin Oil**, 1-(2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohexa-1,3-Dienyl)-2-Buten-1-One, Lemon Oil**, Dimethyl-3-Cyclohexen-1-Carboxaldehyde/2,4, Decenal/Trans-4, Ethyl Butyrate, Cymene/Para*, Pinene/Beta**, Dodecanol/1, Hexanol/1, (Z)-Hex-3-Enyl Acetate, Octanol/1, Hexyl Butyrate.

    *naturally derived

    **natural

    Sustainable Packaging

    • Bottle

    • Label

    • Cap

    Fully recyclable and made of 100% recycled ocean bound plastic collected by the Prevented Ocean Plastic™ programme. They work with bottle collectors in areas where the coastline is at risk of ocean plastic pollution, to give waste a value and create economic benefits for individuals and local communities.

    Easily recyclable with the bottle without needing to peel it off first. It's upcycled from 99% bio-based byproducts that would otherwise go to waste, such as used cooking oil. The production process of this material uses 85% less energy than traditional labels and 9% less CO2.

    Unfortunately, our caps are not that special. Our suppliers are working on making them with ocean bound plastic as well, but the technology is not quite there yet, so we had a little setback. For now, they are made with virgin PP plastic, but they are still fully recyclable. Watch this space!

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    FAQs

    How often should I use this shampoo?

    It can depend on many variables - particularly your scalp type and lifestyle. We have designed this formula to be as gentle as possible, so you could even use it daily if necessary. Do not wait more than 7-10 days between one shampoo and the other - your scalp needs regular cleansing!

    Can I just use the conditioner without the shampoo?

    Short answer: no. Shampooing your hair is CRUCIAL for its long-term wellbeing. Ignore what social media trends are telling you, and make sure you're washing your hair regularly!

    Why is the shampoo not foaming?

    If you find your shampoo isn't foaming a lot, it might be due to product buildup on your scalp. Shampoo twice to make sure you remove all the debris - the second time around you'll see a lot more foam!

    Can I double cleanse with this?

    Of course! Double cleansing is a great technique to make sure you're removing all dirt and buildup from your scalp.

    Is this a clarifying shampoo?

    No. This is a moisturising, all-purpose shampoo. We still recommend clarifying your scalp every 4-5 washes to really make sure you get rid of all buildup.

    Is it Curly Girl Friendly?

    Yes, all our products can be used if you follow the Curly Girl Method.

    Does it contain Sulfates, Silicones or Parabens?

    No, this product doesn't contain any sulfates, silicones or parabens.

    Customer Reviews

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    Mrs Liz James
    Curl type: Ringlet curls
    Hair thickness: Fine strands
    Hair density: Thick - I have a lot of hair
    Hair health: Very damaged hair
    Very pleased

    I was sceptical at first. Every shampoo makes my dry, thin fluffy hair feel like straw. But I was so impressed with Tootilab shampoo. Will be buying it again and hope to buy the conditioner too. Thank you

    L
    Lieve
    Curl type: Loose waves
    Hair thickness: Fine strands
    Hair density: Thin - I don't have a lot of hair
    Hair health: Virgin hair
    Love it

    Gentle cleansing, and leaves my hair nice and clean and soft.

    A
    Ami
    Curl type: Ringlet curls
    Hair thickness: Medium strands
    Hair density: Thick - I have a lot of hair
    Hair health: Virgin hair
    The best out there

    Such a beautiful and kind for the scalp shampoo, having sensitive scalp I often worry that it will cause irritation but this shampoo didn't, it also great and removing build up and keeping the hair soft without drying it out. Teamed with the conditioner I will never use another brand again.

    R
    Rachael Ashforth
    Curl type: Loose waves
    Hair thickness: Medium strands
    Hair density: Medium
    Hair health: Moderately damaged hair
    Great shampoo!

    Loved this! It smells so fresh, gives a good lather and my hair and scalp feels so clean but not dried out. Only tried this so far but am definitely interested in trying the whole range now! 💖

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    Janey Ball
    Curl type: Ringlet curls
    Hair thickness: Thick strands
    Hair density: Thick - I have a lot of hair
    Hair health: Moderately damaged hair
    Smells amazing

    I used the whole set of products and I really loved doing so. This shampoo really broke down the product build up but without stripping my hair. I love the smell. It’s so fresh but not strong perfume scent. It’s more like a clean smell. I’ve never smelt anything like it before and my family has commented on the smell too. 10/10