The best clarifying shampoos in 2019

Similar to an activated charcoal mask that sucks out dirt and gunk from clogged pores, activated charcoal shampoo can help draw out impurities like product buildup, oil, and more for a deep clean without stripping away natural oils. Shampoos with activated charcoal are safe for color-treated hair and gentle on many hair types.

Drybar On The Rocks Clarifying Charcoal Shampoo has activated charcoal that the brand claims can absorb up to 200 times its weight in impurities, resulting in a deep and thorough wash every time.

The other hero ingredient in this shampoo is vegetable protein to help strengthen hair, so it's a great pick for color-treated or damaged hair. Although the activated charcoal reduces the risk of stripping natural oils and supports hair health with vegetable protein, several shoppers suggest using this shampoo no more than once a week to avoid drying out hair.

Editors at Women's Health, PopSugar, and Refinery29 recommend this clarifying shampoo, and call it one of the best you can buy. It holds a 4.3-star rating with more than 200 reviews on Sephora, and over at Ulta, 91% of reviewers said they'd recommend the shampoo to a friend.

Ulta shoppers also confirm that this clarifying shampoo actually works for all hair types, from thick and straight to fine and thin hair — even those with tape-in extensions.

When it comes to the smell of the shampoo though, reviews are mixed. It's described as "cotton candy" and "salon smelling" in some reviews, while others say it's earthy — probably due to ingredients such as sage leaf and chamomile flower extracts.

Pros: Activated charcoal deep-cleans without stripping natural oils, lathers well, ideal for many hair types

Cons: Pricey, some shoppers didn't like the smell, pump is not included, not ideal for use more than once a week

Source: Business Insider

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