Shampoo

Give your hair care routine a fresh start with botanical-based shampoo from Desert Essence. Specifically formulated for various hair types and textures, our shampoo collection helps keep your hair looking and feeling its absolute best.

What is Botanical-Based Shampoo?

Get lustrous hair without worrisome ingredients. Desert Essence botanical shampoos incorporate botanical oils, extracts and more to cleanse and revitalize hair, all without compromising the softness of your strands. Our key botanical-based ingredients like lemon peel oil, tea tree oil, and coconut oil keep your hair nourished.

What Are the Benefits of Using Botanical-Based Hair Shampoo?

Revel in shiny strands after using botanical-based* botanical shampoos that are gluten free and cruelty free. Desert Essence botanical shampoos gently remove pollutants, excess oil and product buildup while revitalizing hair with cleansing and nourishing ingredients. Some, such as the Island Mango Shampoo, will help with extra moisturizing, while others, such as the Green Apple & Ginger Shampoo, will support hair volume. Don’t forget to complement your favorite Desert Essence shampoos with conditioners and hair styling products to round out the best hair care routine for your hair type.

What is the Best Shampoo for Your Hair Type?

What Shampoo Is Good for Oily Hair?

To take care of oil-prone hair and scalp, treat your head to Lemon Tea Tree Shampoo, which gently removes oils and buildup without a drying effect. Organic Australian tea tree oil and lemon peel extract helps to bring the scalp to its preferred pH level while organic aloe and comfrey soothe. After this shampoo works its magic, enjoy touchably soft and bouncy hair all day.

What Shampoo Is the Best for Curly Hair?

Pamper curls with Desert Essence’s Coconut Shampoo (and other coconut hair products!) with the delicious scent of coconut. The coconut oil helps smooth hair and restore shine, while organic shea butter, hemp oil and olive oil moisturize without leaving the hair greasy.

What Shampoo Is Good for Dry Hair?

If you have a dry, sensitive scalp, the Fragrance-Free Shampoo gently cleans and moisturizes hair, leaving it with extra shine. Our Coconut Shampoo will also give dry hair TLC with much-needed moisture.

What Shampoo Should I Use for Smooth, Shiny Hair?

Nourish hair with our Smoothing Shampoo, which increases shine for up to five times with exclusive Hi-Gloss Technology™. It's infused with apple cider vinegar, quinoa protein and tea tree oil hydrosol to smooth the hair cuticle and remove product buildup. The boost and benefits of jojoba oil will also leave hair healthy and gorgeous!

Desert Essence Shampoo FAQ’s

Is It Safe to Use Shampoo on Color-Treated Hair?

If you have color-treated hair, we recommend using the Italian Red Grape Shampoo and Conditioner, which are specially formulated to protect against sun damage and fading. Please avoid using any shampoo or conditioner with tea tree oil, as it may lighten hair color.

Do Desert Essence Shampoos Contain Silicone?

Desert Essence shampoos do not contain silicone. Instead, they’re powered by gentle botanical extracts that remove daily impurities and leave hair soft and shiny.

Do Desert Essence Shampoos Contain Sulfates?

We have SCS, or sodium coco-sulfate, in some of our shampoos. However, SCS is mild and safe as it's derived from coconut oil.

Would the Fragrance-Free Shampoo Help with Scalp Issues?

For any scalp or hair type, you can't go wrong with Desert Essence's gentle Fragrance-Free Shampoo. Fortified with nourishing organic jojoba oil, comfrey and green tea, it's perfect for those of us who are sensitive to scents. If you have an itchy or dry scalp, we recommend using Desert Essence’s Lemon Tea Tree Shampoo or Tea Tree Replenishing Shampoo, as both are made with pure Australian tea tree oil to clarify and soothe the scalp.

From moisture-rich, nourishing cleansers to volumizing formulas that help to restore fullness and bounce, each type of Desert Essence shampoo harnesses botanicals for clean, shiny, more manageable hair. Wake up to the power of great hair days ahead.