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2,168 Curly Girl Warning Shampoos

These shampoos contain sulfates, non-water-soluble silicones, or waxes — not recommended for the Curly Girl Method.

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Why Are These Shampoos Not CG Approved?

Warning-rated shampoos contain at least one ingredient from three problem categories: sulfates, non-water-soluble silicones, or waxes. The most common offender in shampoos is sulfates — harsh cleansing agents that strip natural oils from your hair.

Non-water-soluble silicones like dimethicone create a coating on the hair shaft that can only be removed with sulfate shampoos, creating a cycle of stripping and coating. Waxes cause similar buildup issues.

If you follow the Curly Girl Method strictly, these shampoos should be avoided. However, some are still popular products — if you want to check exactly which ingredients triggered the warning, click on any product to see its full ingredient analysis.

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