Curl & Shine Shampoo
SheaMoisture
🔬 Under the Microscope
⭐⭐⭐½☆ (3.5/5)
A longtime go-to for defining and softening curls, this shampoo is formulated to boost shine, add slip, and lightly hydrate. Its silk protein, coconut oil, and hibiscus give it a smoothing, frizz-reducing edge — but it can be drying or protein-heavy if overused on the wrong porosity or curl pattern.
💧 Health, Benefits & Quality Ratings
Health ⭐⭐⭐☆ (3/5)
Free from sulfates and silicones, but includes fragrance, protein, and polyquats that can build up or dry out sensitive or low-porosity hair. Clean enough for curlies with average needs, but not ultra-sensitive or CGM-friendly.
Benefits ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5)
Defines, smooths, and reduces frizz — especially helpful for wavy and looser curl types. Silk protein, coconut oil, aloe, and hibiscus give curls more pop and shine, especially when followed with a hydrating conditioner.
Quality ⭐⭐⭐½☆ (3.5/5)
Great balance of performance and price. It’s not ultra-pure, but it delivers shine and bounce reliably, especially for curlies not avoiding proteins or polyquats.
🌡️ Porosity Ratings
Low Porosity⭐⭐½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Medium Porosity⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5)
High Porosity ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5)
🌀 Best Curl Type Compatibility
2A–2C (Wavy) ✅
3A–3B ✅
3C–4A ⚠️
4B–4C ⚠️
Ingredient List
Water, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Glycol Stearate, Fragrance, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Panthenol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Lauroyl Hydrolyzed Silk, Citric Acid, Stearamide Amp, Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Seed Oil, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil, Sodium Phytate, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Tocopherol, Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin (Vegetable), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Triethyl Citrate, Benzoic Acid