Core Strength Shampoo
Shampoo Strength

Core Strength Shampoo

A protein-infused gentle cleanser that helps eliminate dirt and product build-up for healthy looking curls.
  • Helps remove dirt and product build-up​
  • Lightweight and balanced to avoid protein overload​
  • For strong healthy –looking curls

$35.50
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Core Strength Shampoo

Product Description

This protein-infused gentle shampoo helps eliminate dirt and product build-up for healthy-looking curls. It looks and lathers like a traditional shampoo, but don’t be fooled, it's packed with curl-friendly ingredients that cleanse without stripping away natural oils. Lightweight and perfectly balanced to avoid protein overload, it leaves your curls clean, fresh, and hydrated without compromising softness or bounce.

Who is it for? All Curl and Texture Types
Best for? Weak, Damaged Curls
Frequency Regular Wash Days
Feels Like Mild Creamy Foam

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How to use

Step 1

Wet your hair thoroughly, then dispense a generous blob of product working it into your palms before applying it directly to the scalp.

Step 2

Massage gently but vigorously to clean the scalp and melt down all dirt and impurities.

Step 3

Rinse thoroughly until water runs clear. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to thoroughly cleanse the hair.

Step 4

Follow with the Curlsmith® Multi-tasking Conditioner.

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Overall rating: 4.453664 / 5 from 928 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Core Strength Shampoo is a protein-infused gentle cleanser that effectively removes dirt and product build-up, leaving hair shiny, bouncy, and healthy. Customers appreciate its ability to clean the scalp and enhance curl definition. However, some users find the bottle difficult to squeeze.

Summary topics

  • Gentle Cleanser: 5%
  • Hair Feel: 38%
  • Hair Nourishment: 19%
  • Curl Definition: 7%
  • Product Results: 5%

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Review highlights

  • "My hair looks healthy and shiny (no frizzy), with more defined curls." — Galina S.
  • "Leaves my hair feeling very fresh and clean but also soft and moisturised" — Annabelle B.
  • "I love this shampoo, it smells beautiful and my hair feels really clean and lovely." — Eleni S.

Reviews

Textura ușoară, curata parul bine

"Textura ușoară, curata parul bine dar cu blândețe. Parul meu este ușor deteriorat, acest sampon curata parul dar nu il usucă. Mie personal imi place foarte mult il folosesc de ceva vreme si nu vreau sa il schimb."

— Eleonora D. (5/5)

Great product!

"One of the best shampoos I've ever used. My hair was looking dry and weak, and after the first usage, I already saw a lot of difference. It has been a few weeks using it, and I'm alternating with the orange shampoo too, they both pair up really well, and my curls are loving it!"

— Izabelle (5/5)

Love it!

"My favorite shampoo. The smell is amazing. My curly hair will hold for days using this shampoo."

— Sharon G. (5/5)

Smells amazing. Works even better.

"Love the scent of this and how it makes my hair feel. I was struggling with my hair feeling fragile and elastic when wet and this has made it feel healthier."

— Nicole P. (5/5)

A little goes a long way!

"You have to use very little to get your hair clean! It's gentle on my hair, and afterwards, my hair is not frizzy, light and ready to go!"

— Tara (5/5)

Really loving my new products!

"A friend recommended that I try Curlsmith shampoo and conditioner and I’m thrilled that I took her advice. I absolutely love how they make my hair feel and truly help the waviness of my hair. Will definitely be buying more of their products!"

— Liane C. (5/5)

I’ve had some breakage from

"I’ve had some breakage from heat damage, and Curlsmith is helping to strengthen my hair again."

— Kaitlin A. (5/5)

Core strength shampoo

"Love this shampoo as it glides easily over my hair and leaves it feeling soft"

— Selina P. (5/5)

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"Funktioniert! Meine Haare sind so viel kringeliger, sobald ich das Treatment hier nutze. Der Geruch ist außerdem unfassbar angenehm so wie alle anderen Curlsmith Produkte. Was mir besonders im Vergleich zu anderen Marken heraus sticht ist der Slip. Einmal aufgetragen, gleiten meine Hände durch die Haare und das detangling tut auch nicht weh!"

— Sandra (5/5)

Stinks

"I don’t like this shampoo. It stinks. Conditioner also never will buy it again."

— Holly (1/5)

Q&A

Is this color safe?
Hi Hillary, Thanks for reaching out to us. The Core Strength Shampoo from Curlsmith is generally safe for color-treated hair. It is formulated with nourishing ingredients like proteins and moisture-rich compounds that help strengthen and maintain hair health, which can be beneficial for colored hair. However, it’s always a good idea to check the ingredient list if you have concerns about specific sensitivities, as some proteins can sometimes make color-treated hair feel stiff if used in excess. If you have further questions. Please reach out to us at hello@curlsmith.com and our team will be able to help you. Thanks, Curlsmith
I have low porosity hair, can I use the core shampoo and the multi-tasking conditioner on the same wash day or would that be too much protein ? I’m looking for a mild protein treatment that I can use to replace my old one (it contained silicones).
These contain low protein properties so can be used together and regularly without risk of protein overload!
Will this work for my dry brittle low porosity hair? My hairs been fragile lately and suffering from breakage and I'm not sure why.
Hi, Giselle. The Core-strenght shampoo is greattle for brittle hair. If you are seeking moisture, you might want to check out the essential moisture cleanser.
I wash my hair twice a week, and I currently use the bond curl rehab salve followed by double cream deep quencher once a week. The protein from the bond salve has done WONDERFUL things so far, and I'm wondering if I should use the core strength shampoo on the other was days? I don’t want to do a protein overload and don’t really know how much protein is too much.
Hi, Lauren, Yes, you can! Our products except for the bond salve have minimal amount of protein and won't cause protien overload!
I need this is a travel size please! xxx
We are working on expanding our sample/ travel size line and will be available to you guys soon!
I need this is a travel size please! xxx
We are working on expanding our sample/ travel size line and will be available to you guys soon!
I feel like the core strength shampoo leaves the top of my hair oily after I use it. Is that normal?
Hi! We would advise to try leaving longer between wash days
Is this formula color safe?
Yes it is!
Can u use this in newly coloured hair
Hi Amouna, Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We would love to assist you in finding the best product for your hair type. Please reach out to us at hello@curlsmith.com and our team will be able to help you. Thanks, Curlsmith
What is the PH level of this shampoo?
We have designed all our products to be gentle on the scalp and safe for everyday use, so we made our products with a ph of 5 to cater to all different scalp needs.

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