Good Housekeeping participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Vitamin B5 and antioxidants combine with charcoal to give your scalp the cleanse it needs, while the conditioner softens and revitalizes your strands. Many of my friends are currently colour their hair, and they told me they thought this shampoo did a good job of protecting their colour.

Also I appreciating cosmetics having animal (non-)testing credentials on them, so adding a label to that effect would be encouraging. These specialized shampoos incorporate ingredients chosen to cater to specific hair needs, allowing you to enjoy the detoxifying benefits of activated charcoal customized to your hair type. The infusion of coconut charcoal and kaolin clay in the formula leaves your hair visibly shiny without making it feel overly dry. And thanks to a touch of peppermint, tea tree, and spearmint oils, that cool, clean feeling will last. Clarifying shampoos should be used only when your hair feels weighed down or you know you need a deeper cleansing than a normal shampoo," says Bullock.If you have dandruff or scalp problems the Eucalyptus, Mint and Tea Tree Oil Shampoo is a great choice. It’s useful for oily, grease-prone hair and hair that's laden with product buildup because it helps “draw oils and trapped dead skin cells away from the scalp,” says New York-based board-certified dermatologist Morgan Rabach.

This scalp serum (part of a four-piece collection made with binchotan charcoal) can be used on post-shower hair or as an overnight treatment.

Additionally, while many charcoal shampoos are marketed as natural alternatives to traditional shampoos, this doesn’t mean all charcoal shampoos will have completely organic formulas with purely natural ingredients. If you straighten your frizzy, curly or wavy locks, this shampoo will soften and smooth the hair cuticles making it easier to straighten. When I test out shampoos I always try them for at least a month before reviewing them and also consider how they might perform on other hair types such as oily or thick.