MUST HAVE SHAMPOO!
"I'm obsessed with the Core Strength Shampoo & Condish Set. It's perfect for 2c / 3a curls!"
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A protein-infused gentle cleanser that helps eliminate dirt and product build-up for healthy looking curls.
Helps strengthen and protect hair
Safe for color treated hair
Suitable for curl & texture types (Wavy, Curly, Coily)
Find your Curl Match
Core Strength Shampoo
How does it perform across different curl types?
Wavy (2A-C)
Hair Texture:
Fine
Medium
Coarse
Curls (3A-C)
Hair Texture:
Fine
Medium
Coarse
Coily (4A-C)
Hair Texture:
Fine
Medium
Coarse
Great
Works
Not designed for
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Product Specifications
Product type:
Shampoo
Best for:
Weak, Damaged Curls
Feels like:
Mild Creamy Foam
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The Formula
Our mission is to provide clean, effective products that help you achieve the curls of your dreams. We’re constantly looking for feedback and finding ways to improve on existing formulas to deliver better results and experiences to our community.
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
A plant-based alternative to animal keratin that is designed to help strengthen the hair.
Shiitake Mushroom
Native to East Asia, this medicinal fungus is known for its strengthening properties.
Prickly Pear
A nutritious fruit known for its moisturizing properties.
How to use
1
Wet your hair thoroughly, then dispense a generous blob of product working it into your palms before applying it directly to the scalp.
1/4
2
Massage gently but vigorously to clean the scalp and melt down all dirt and impurities.
2/4
3
Rinse thoroughly until water runs clear. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to thoroughly cleanse the hair.
3/4
4
Follow with the Curlsmith® Multi-tasking Conditioner.
4/4
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Core Strength Shampoo
$35.50
Hair type:
Wavy, Curly, Coily
Best suited to:
Weak, Damaged Curls
Benefit:
Strength
Type:
Shampoo
Core Strength Shampoo
$35.50
Hair type:
Wavy, Curly, Coily
Best suited to:
Weak, Damaged Curls
Benefit:
Strength
Type:
Shampoo
Overall rating: 4.5113516 / 5 from 925 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%): Customers expressed appreciation for the gentle cleanser, which cleans the hair well and leaves it shiny and bouncy.
- Hair Feel (38%): Many customers loved how this shampoo made their hair feel clean, soft, and healthier, with a good lather.
- Hair Nourishment (19%): Many customers brought up that this shampoo leaves their hair feeling clean and nourished, making it feel healthier and stronger.
- Curl Definition (7%): Customers expressed appreciation for the ability to make their curls more defined, bouncy, and healthier.
- Product Results (5%): It was observed by customers that the results of the product are amazing, with great results.
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Review highlights
- "My hair looks healthy and shiny (no frizzy), with more defined curls." —
- "Leaves my hair feeling very fresh and clean but also soft and moisturised" —
- "I love this shampoo, it smells beautiful and my hair feels really clean and lovely." —
Reviews
great all around shampoo for strong healthy curls
"Shampoo is great at cleaning hair and giving It a much needed protein boost, also leaves hair smelling amazing"
I recently ordered this for
"I recently ordered this for my son and he loves the look and feel of his hair after using this product. I thought wow he actually likes something I do. Thank the holy grail."
Wonderful
"This shampoo product is my go to ever since I found it. It’s the best for when my hair needs a refresh and stripped of all oils. It leaves my hair fresh and feeling clean. The guava smell in this is amazing as well."
#1 shampoo. Gentle to use
"#1 shampoo. Gentle to use daily and great scent."
Love it!
"My favorite shampoo. The smell is amazing. My curly hair will hold for days using this shampoo."
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."
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!"
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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!"
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."
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 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.
- I have a lot of hair loss. Will this formula of shampoo help with the shedding or another recommendation ?
- This will not repair hair loss / hair shedding but will help to strengthen and repair damaged hair
- Why doesn't it have a pump? Your bottles are very stiff,they should have a pump. Especially for the price of the product.
- You'll be happy to know that we are already working on it, and the next batch of products in production will be packed in softer bottles that are much easier to squeeze!