10 Best clarifying shampoo (2025)

10 Best clarifying shampoos in 2025 offer a refreshing solution for those seeking to remove buildup and impurities from their hair. These shampoos are formulated with powerful ingredients that effectively cleanse without stripping essential moisture. Top contenders include brands known for their gentle yet effective formulas, catering to various hair types and concerns. Whether you’re dealing with product residue, hard water minerals, or excess oil, these clarifying shampoos promise to restore your hair’s natural shine and vitality. Embrace a cleaner, healthier scalp and hair with these top-rated options that have garnered rave reviews this year.

Bestseller No. 1

L'Oreal Paris Clarify Sulfate Free Shampoo with Antioxidants, Clarifying Shampoo for Hard Water Exposure and Styling Build-up, EverPure, 6.8 Fl Oz

Protect Hair Color From Fading: Our Clarifying Shampoo removes hair residue while our Restoring Conditioner locks in hydration to reveal bright, visibly healthy color that lasts, for all hair types. Suitable shampoo and conditioner for color treated hair
Delivers 2X The Moisture: Our sulfate free shampoo and conditioner features non-stripping, dual action technology, with Vitamin C and Glycine, to remove unwanted hair residue and styling build-up while delivering 2x moisture*. *vs non conditioning shampoo
For Your Brightest and Strongest Hair Color: Experience a luxurious lather with our clarifying shampoo for build up and our restoring hair conditioner. Alternate with EverPure Bond Repair Shampoo and Conditioner on wash days
Vegan Shampoo: EverPure hair products have the purest respect for your hair and have been formulated without sulfates, parabens, DMDM hydantoin, added phthalates, dyes and gluten ingredients. Always color caring and powered by science
L'Oreal Paris Innovation: We are a total beauty care company that combines the latest in technology with the highest in quality for the ultimate in hair color, hair care, hair style, skin care and cosmetics

SaleBestseller No. 2

Paul Mitchell Shampoo Two, Clarifying, Removes Buildup, For All Hair Types, Especially Oily Hair 10.14 fl. oz.

Lemony fresh clarifying shampoo deeply cleanses hair and removes dulling buildup.
Excellent for oily hair.
Color-safe formula leaves hair squeaky-clean, shiny and full of body.

SaleBestseller No. 3

Aveeno Apple Cider Vinegar Clarifying Shampoo, Shine Enhancing, 12 fl oz

BRIGHT AND SHINY: This nourishing shampoo gently cleanses and clarifies the scalp while adding high shine to oily, dull hair
BALANCED CLEANSING: Made with balanced blends of wholesome ingredients, this clarifying shampoo helps soothe your scalp and nourish your hair from root to tip, enhancing your hair's natural beauty
NATURALLY GOOD: Free from sulfates, parabens and dyes, Aveeno Apple Cider Vinegar Shampoo gently nourishes your scalp. It is not tested on animals and features simple ingredients that won't hurt your hair
WHOLESOME HAIR CARE: Known for bringing the soothing and healing properties of nature to skin care, Aveeno now also offers wholesome hair care products that soothe your scalp and nourish your strands
CLINICALLY PROVEN: Soothe the scalp and nourish hair with clinically proven formulas from the Aveeno Scalp Soothing Haircare Collection

SaleBestseller No. 4

Kristin Ess Deep Clean Clarifying Shampoo for Oily Hair & Build Up | Detox Purifying + Cleansing Oily Hair Treatment - Sulfate Free + Vegan - Product for Thick, Curly + Color Treated Hair

“Sometimes you just need a fresh start. This clarifying shampoo removes mineral deposits, product buildup, excess oils, and even silicones that can build up over time. Use this when needed to get a deeper clean.” - Kristin Ess
Cleanse + Condition: A clean, well-conditioned canvas is essential. These universal products cleanse + deeply condition to leave hair feeling moisturized, full and looking shiny from root to tip.
For all hair types, Buildup removing, Purifying + volumizing, Shine enhancing, Mineral detoxifying, Super sudsing
How To: Depending on the thickness of your hair, squeeze a dime to quarter-sized amount of shampoo into your palm. Apply to wet hair, massaging into the scalp to create a rich lather. Add more shampoo if desired. Rinse thoroughly and repeat if necessary.
Cruelty free + vegan, free of parabens, phthalates + silicones

SaleBestseller No. 5

Neutrogena Exfoliating Healthy Scalp Clarify & Shine Shampoo for Oily Hair and Scalp, Anti-Residue Shampoo with Pink Grapefruit, pH-Balanced, Paraben & Phthalate-Free, Color-Safe, 12oz

Ideal for oily hair and scalp: This clarifying shampoo and conditioner help bust through residue and build up. Gentle, non-medicated, non-drying formula for all hair types
With Refreshing Pink Grapefruit: This blend acts as a natural exfoliant and adds shine to hair
Gentle, Non Medicated Shampoo and Conditioner: Free from parabens, phthalates, sulfated surfactants, SLS and SLES
Helps Maintain Scalp's Natural Barrier: This nourishing pH balanced shampoo and conditioner help maintain scalp's natural barrier with regular use

SaleBestseller No. 6

OUAI Detox Shampoo Travel Size - Clarifying Shampoo for Build Up, Dirt, Oil, Product and Hard Water - Apple Cider Vinegar & Keratin for Clean, Refreshed Hair - Sulfate-Free Hair Care (3 oz)

Apple Cider Vinegar Shampoo for Itchy Scalp and Product Build Up - Finally, a Detox that doesn’t suck. Get rid of product and hard water buildup, dirt and oil with this 1-2x week clarifying shampoo. Here's your fresh start, see you next week.
Time to Detox - This cleansing shampoo uses chelating agents to help remove heavy metals, minerals, and chlorine found in hard water, which can cause color fading to the hair while apple cider vinegar exfoliates, removing flakes and build-up to restore volume, bounce, and shine.
OUAI Means Yes - In that casual Parisian way. OUAI is about being better IRL. It's about having honest conversations with our community. It's about letting go of unrealistic expectations and embracing your imperfections.
Made For Effortless Routines - All OUAI hair care products including this sulfate-free shampoo are carefully crafted to cut styling time and nourish your hair health. We put the good stuff in and leave the bad stuff out, without ever sacrificing quality.
Live Life Your OUAI - OUAI offers luxury hair products at affordable prices that are user-friendly — no glam squad needed. Wet your hair, lather up with ACV shampoo and rinse clean. Follow with any OUAI conditioner to soften your squeaky clean strands.

Bestseller No. 7

Olaplex No. 4C Bond Maintenance Clarifying Shampoo, Deep Cleans, Softens, Restores Shine, & Clarity, For All Hair Types Experiencing Product Buildup or Excess Oil, 8.5 fl oz

Removes heavy metals, minerals, chlorine, pollutants, and product buildup
Deeply cleanses
Color safe; non-stripping

SaleBestseller No. 8

Garnier Fructis Pure Clean Purifying Shampoo, Silicone-Free, 12.5 Fl Oz, 1 Count (Packaging May Vary)

Remove up to 100% of residue with our lightweight shampoo and purify your hair for beautiful, softer strands at every wash
Infused with aloe extract plus Vitamins B3 & B6, our shampoo and conditioner system cleanses and hydrates for clean, healthy hair with no weigh-down and gentle for everyday use for all hair types
Garnier is committed to Greener Beauty - our bottles excluding pumps and caps are made of 100% Recycled Plastic
Paraben Free, Silicone-Free
Leaping Bunny certified, Cruelty Free and Vegan

Bestseller No. 9

Odele Clarifying Sulfate-Free Shampoo, a Deep Weekly Clean that Removes Buildup for All Hair Types & Textures, 13 Fl Oz

DEEP CLEAN + REVITALIZE - Powerful yet gentle formula removes product buildup and acts like a magnet to remove impurities
COLOR SAFE - Removes chlorine and deposits from hard water while still maintaining color
WHO IT’S FOR – Works for all hair types needing to remove product buildup or chlorine. Our signature scent is a gender-neutral, all-natural fragrance with oakmoss, ylang ylang and cucumber
PEACE OF MIND – Dermatologist-tested and made without SLS or SLES sulfates, formaldehyde, phthalates, parabens, or synthetic fragrances. All Odele products are color-safe, vegan and cruelty-free
WE’RE ODELE – Clean, accessible, high-performance hair care for all. Our award-winning products deliver key benefits sought by every hair type + texture for every age and gender

Bestseller No. 10

Remove damaging impurities and dulling deposits* including hard water, metal ions, minerals, pollutants and product build up
With Willow Bark Extract
Clarifies without leaving hair feeling dry or stripped
Color Safe

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