Highlights
- Cruelty-free
- Vegan
- Clarifying
Details & care
What it is: A weekly clarifying shampoo that removes damaging buildup from the scalp and all hair types and textures to restore color vibrancy, shine and softness.
Who it's for: Ideal for all hair types and textures. Safe for color-treated and chemically-treated hair.
What it does: Break through everyday damage-causing buildup with this clarifying shampoo. This deep cleansing shampoo is pH-optimized to lift the cuticle and remove damage-causing impurities like chlorine, heavy metals and the minerals commonly found in hard water, pollution, as well as excess oil and product buildup. The endless, refreshing lather cleanses hair without stripping to restore color vibrancy, shine and softness, and maximize efficacy of hair repair routines.
Key ingredients:
- Broad-Spectrum Clarifying System: removes a wide range of impurities that damage hair
How to use: Use weekly in place of your regular shampoo. Focus at the root and work through ends. Dispense and emulsify in hands. Apply to wet hair. Lather thoroughly and rinse well.
- Dermatologist tested
- Paraben-free; phthalate-free; sulfate-free; silicone-free; phosphate-free; gluten-free
- Cruelty-free
- Vegan
- Made in the USA
- Part of BEAUTYSPACE
- Item #7335144
Ingredients
Water (Aqua/Eau), Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Coco-Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Acrylates Copolymer, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide, Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate, Decyl Glucoside, Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Coco-Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Chlorphenesin, Panthenol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Polyquaternium-11, Benzoic Acid, Sodium PCA , Pentasodium Triphosphate, Sodium Lactate, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, PCA, Citric Acid, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline,Threonine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Fragrance (Parfum), Citral, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene.
Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging
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Olaplex
This brand is part of BEAUTYSPACE, a global beauty destination offering a carefully edited selection of the world's most innovative beauty products, including cosmetics, skin care and tools. Since its founding in 1993, it has given emerging brands access to a broader market—through Nordstrom and other prominent retailers. Today, BEAUTYSPACE encompasses more than 70 global brands.
Most helpful positive review
Feb 16, 2026
Gently cleanses the hair without stripping it
The Olaplex clarifying shampoo is a really amazing product. The shampoo gently gets rid of buildup and oil without making your hair feel dry and brittle. The Olaplex clarifying shampoo can be used as a stand alone product as well as part of the Olaplex line. I personally get better results when I pair it with other Olaplex products.
Valentina1981
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Most helpful critical review
June 7, 2025
Déçu 😞
Je suis déçu complètement mouves produit ca ma lesse le cheveux comme un corde et pourtant je ne pas le cheveux décoloré me je le utile pour la maintenance et cette une mouves expérience
Zuly
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Valentina1981
Reposted from spacenk.com
Feb 16, 2026
Gently cleanses the hair without stripping it
The Olaplex clarifying shampoo is a really amazing product. The shampoo gently gets rid of buildup and oil without making your hair feel dry and brittle. The Olaplex clarifying shampoo can be used as a stand alone product as well as part of the Olaplex line. I personally get better results when I pair it with other Olaplex products.
tristan90
Reposted from spacenk.com
Feb 16, 2026
Best clarifying shampoo
This removes buildup and leaves the hairy soft and comfortable. Works better than any other I've used. It's obviously better than drugstore brands, but among higher end shampoos this one still stands out. I feel like my hair is so clean and is so light and bouncy, but it feels moisturized without being oily and feels like the perfect texture. I use this intermittently while using usual bond maintenance shampoo as my main shampoo. highly recommend the cmobo
TheHoleyCheese
Reposted from spacenk.com
Feb 12, 2026
Removes build up
Olaplex No. 4C is a brilliant clarifying shampoo that leaves my hair feeling genuinely clean without stripping or drying it out. It removes buildup, product residue and hard water minerals so well, and my hair feels lighter, softer and shinier after every wash. Perfect for a weekly reset and works great before treatments too.
tyna_s
Reposted from spacenk.com
Jan 30, 2026
Excellent product
OLAPLEX No. 4C Clarifying Shampoo delivers a deep, satisfying cleanse without stripping my hair ir drying it out. It removes product buildup and excess oil while still keeping it feeling surprisingly soft. The lather is rich, and a little goes a long way..
LULU_A
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Jan 29, 2026
Removes build up without stripping
This is one of the better clarifying shampoos I have tried.
When my hair feels weighed down by product buildup or oil, it leaves strands feeling clean without stripping, however, because it’s designed to remove buildup, it can be a bit strong for daily use, so I have opted for once a week. I found that using it once every worked best to maintain balance without over-drying. I follow up with a hydrating shampoo a rich conditioner or mask.
Lizzyapril
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Jan 12, 2026
Soft bouncy hair
My hair type is oily and I also have thick long hair which can get dense and matted if the oil builds up, I love a good clarifying shampoo which leaves my hair bouncy and volumised and this does exactly that. Best thing is it’s not overly cleansing and doesn’t rip out the moisture from my hair either, I love it! Only thing is it’s pricey but a great shampoo for healthy hair with a great finish!
