Low Porosity Weightless Hydrating Shampoo
SheaMoisture
🔬 Under the Microscope
⭐⭐⭐½☆ (3.5/5)
A gentle, protein-free shampoo formulated specifically for low porosity hair. It’s light and non-greasy, with good botanical oils that won’t cause buildup, and gentle enough for regular use. That said, it still includes a few unnecessary additives that low-po users may want to watch out for.
💧 Health, Benefits & Quality Ratings
Health ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (3/5) Free from sulfates and proteins (which can be overwhelming for low porosity), but includes fragrance, polyquats, and PEGs that can cause buildup over time. Still fairly clean compared to most shampoos.
Benefits ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5) Targets the right issues: moisture without heaviness, gentle cleansing, and smoother cuticles. Great for those who struggle with flatness, product buildup, or moisture repelling. Contains aloe, jojoba, baobab, and mongongo oils — all friendly for low-po strands.
Quality ⭐⭐⭐½☆ (3.5/5) A nice balance of science and plant power, but it could be cleaner. The use of polyquaternium-10, PEG-150 Distearate, and laureth-4 makes it feel more “cosmetic aisle” than curl lab–approved.
🌀 Best Curl Type Compatibility
2A–2C (Wavy) ✅
3A–3B (Curly) ✅
3C–4A ⚠️
4B–4C ⚠️
Ingredient List
Water (Eau), Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin (Vegetable/Végétale), Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Sodium Chloride, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Panthenol, Coconut Acid, Polyquaternium-10, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Menthol, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Citric Acid, Caprylic Acid, Capric Acid, Lauric Acid, Sodium Isethionate, Sodium Methyltaurate, Sodium Acetate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Fragrance (Parfum)