Top Gently Cleansing Shampoos for Color-Treated Hair: Safe, Effective, and Award-Winning Options
If you’re looking for a gently cleansing shampoo that’s safe for color-treated hair, we offer several excellent options:
Apple Cider Vinegar Soothing Shampoo
- Gently cleanses without stripping natural moisture, helping to maintain scalp and hair health.
- Soothes sensitive, itchy, or flaky scalps and helps prevent color wash out.
- Color safe, paraben free, SLS & SLES sulfate free, and Leaping Bunny certified.
- Suitable for all hair colors and types.
- Features botanical extracts to bring vitality and shine to both natural and color-treated hair.
- Protects strands from fading and dulling caused by UV damage.
- Color safe, paraben free, SLS & SLES sulfate free, and Leaping Bunny certified.
- Recognized as Best Shampoo For Brunettes by Forbes Vetted in 2023.
- Formulated with apple cider vinegar, hyaluronic acid, and apple stem cells to balance the scalp and support healthy hair growth.
- Gently exfoliates and unclogs hair follicles, promoting a robust growth cycle.
- Color safe, paraben free, SLS & SLES sulfate free, and Leaping Bunny certified.
- Ideal for all hair colors and types, especially those with scalp sensitivity or shedding concerns.
- A unique cleansing alternative to traditional shampoo, made with artisanal apple cider vinegar.
- Gently removes impurities without stripping color or natural oils.
- Helps seal the hair cuticle, boosts shine, and maintains a pH-balanced scalp.
- Color safe, paraben free, SLS & SLES sulfate free, and Leaping Bunny certified.
- Award-winning and suitable for all hair colors and types.
| Feature | Apple Cider Vinegar Soothing Shampoo | Color Fresh Shampoo | Apple Cider Vinegar Revitalizing Shampoo | Apple Cider Vinegar Hair Rinse |
| Type | Traditional Shampoo | Traditional Shampoo | Traditional Shampoo | Shampoo Alternative (Rinse) |
| Key Benefits | Soothes sensitive, itchy, flaky scalp; prevents color wash out; improves shine | Protects color from fading & UV damage; adds shine & vitality | Balances scalp; reduces shedding; supports healthy hair growth; exfoliates scalp | Gently cleanses without stripping color or oils; boosts shine; maintains pH balance |
| Color Safe | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sulfate Free (SLS & SLES) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Paraben Free | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Leaping Bunny Certified | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Suited For | Scalp sensitivity, color preservation, all hair types | Color maintenance, all hair types | Scalp sensitivity, shedding, all hair types | Scalp sensitivity, color preservation, medium/coarse hair |
| Key Ingredients | Apple cider vinegar, aloe vera, ginger root, lavender, panthenol | Kumquat extract, sunflower seed extract | Apple cider vinegar, hyaluronic acid, apple stem cells, organic maca root, aloe vera, lavender, fire tulip | Apple cider vinegar, aloe vera, lavender, argan oil, dandelion root, fire tulip |
| Fragrance | Soft, light, clean & fresh | Light fragrance | Not specified | No scent left behind |
| How to Use | Lather on wet hair, rinse, follow with conditioner | Lather on wet hair, rinse, follow with conditioner | Lather on wet hair, rinse, follow with conditioner & scalp serum | Apply to wet hair/scalp, massage, leave 1-3 min, rinse thoroughly |
| Awards | InStyle Best of Shampoo for Oily Hair 2023 | Forbes Vetted Best Shampoo for Brunettes 2023 | — | Marie Claire Best Shampoo for Oily Hair 2024, Hollywood Life Best Scalp Product 2022 |
| Price (Regular) | $32.00 | $26.00 | $32.00 | $37.00 (8.5oz), $64.00 (20oz) |
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