A gentle shampoo formulated with biosurfactants, vegan protein and prebiotics, designed to cleanse the scalp while supporting hair health for those experiencing thinning.
Aqua (Water, Eau), Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Propanediol, Sodium Chloride, Parfum (Fragrance), Cocamide MIPA, Glycol Distearate, Citric Acid, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Polyquaternium-73, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Glycolipids, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Diisopropyl Adipate, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Triethyl Citrate, Dihydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Syzygium Luehmannii Fruit Extract, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Borate
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Early verdict · Few reviews so farWhat the gurus are saying
This shampoo earns praise for being gentle enough to use daily without stripping the scalp, a key concern when hair is thinning. Dermatologists value how it cleanses while preserving the scalp's moisture barrier and microbiome, and recommend alternating it with stronger clarifying shampoos if you wash frequently. The prebiotic and protein ingredients work together to replenish the scalp, making it a practical choice for anyone building a scalp-focused routine to support hair growth.
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Nothing. None of the experts who reviewed it raised a problem.
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A gentle shampoo formulated with biosurfactants, vegan protein and prebiotics, designed to cleanse the scalp while supporting hair health for those experiencing thinning.
Yes. All 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 81%.
Nutrafol Root Purifier Scalp Shampoo for Thinning Hair holds a Guru Score of 81%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.
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