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Rice Protein Shampoo for Damaged Hair
ShampooStrength
Core Strength Shampoo
A protein-infused gentle cleanser that helps eliminate dirt and product build-up for healthy looking curls.
Removes dirt & product build‑up
Lightweight, protein‑balanced formula
Strong healthy looking curls
£22.00
Size
Enter quantity between 1 and 67
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
Product video
Ingredients
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.
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...
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. This means that our ingredient lists may vary for a period of time as we improve them. For the most accurate ingredient list, please refer to the one printed on the package. INGREDIENTS/INGRÉDIENTS: Water (Aqua / Eau), Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, Opuntia Tuna Fruit Extract, Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Extract*, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Fruit Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Lentinus Edodes (Shiitake Mushroom) Extract*, Hydrolyzed Hemp Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Hydroxypropylgluconamide, Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-10, Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Fragrance (Parfum), Linalool, Limonene , Geraniol, Dimethyl Phenethyl Acetate, Citrus Aurantium (Orange) Peel Oil.*Organic Ingredient
Manufacturer:
KAZ Europe Sàrl
A Helen of Troy Company
Q-Center, Chaux 4
CH-1030 Bussigny
Switzerland
EU Representative:
KAZ Hausgeräte GmbH
Kölner Strasse 23
DE-57439 Attendorn
Germany
Responsible Person:
Biorius
Shelton street 71
London, WC2H 9JQ
Great Britain
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.
Overall rating: 4.472687 / 5 from 897 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Core Strength Shampoo is praised for its ability to clean and refresh the scalp, leaving hair soft and smelling great. Customers appreciate the defined, bouncy, and healthy curls it produces, as well as the overall clean and soft feel of their hair. However, some users find the bottle difficult to use.
"Leaves my hair feeling very fresh and clean but also soft and moisturised" — Annabelle B.
"My hair looks healthy and shiny (no frizzy), with more defined curls." — Galina S.
"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)
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)
!!
"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)
So Moisturising!
"A little goes a long way, so lasts for ages. Really feels like it moisturises dry, grey hair and helps with frizz."
— SOPHIA (5/5)
Very cleansing. Made my hair
"Very cleansing. Made my hair feel soft and alive! A little bit goes a long way!,"
— Pamela Q. (5/5)
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 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