Deep Moisturizing 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
⭐⭐⭐½☆ (3.5/5)
High Porosity
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5)
🌀 Best Curl Type Compatibility
2A–2C (Wavy) ⚠️
3A–3B (Curly)✅
3C–4A (Tightly Curly)✅
4B–4C (Coily/Kinky)⚠️
Ingredient List
Water (Eau), Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Glycerin (Vegetable/Vegetale), Sodium Chloride, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Buiter, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) Extract, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Polyquaternium-10 Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Diheptyl Succinate, Acid, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Methyltaurate, Lauric Acid, Caprylic Acid, Capric Acid, Sodium Isethionate, Stearamide Amp, Sodium Acetate, Glycol Stearate, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance (Parfum)