Neutrogena Anti-Residue Clarifying Shampoo, Gentle Non-Irritating Clarifying Shampoo to Remove Hair Build-Up & Residue, 12 fl. oz

Love this ant-residue clarifying shampoo because it actually cured the problem of hair looking greasy no matter how many times I washed it. I had tried using more shampoo, less shampoo, "for oily hair" shampoo, and different brands, but every single time it just kept drying to look as oily as before I had washed it. I resorted to applying dry shampoo to my hair after washing and drying it because it was the only thing that could make it look normal. I thought maybe I had some sort of scalp gland condition after consulting the internet, so I tried washing my hair in cold water, drying my hair with the "cool" shot on the blow dryer... these things helped a little, but not much. I read another recommendation to try a "clarifying" shampoo, and Neutrogena is a brand that I already liked, so I gave this product a try. Turns out I just had a build-up of hair care product residue, and my hair was so soft and silky once it was finally clear of all that gunk. Shampoos designed to "add" nutrients or whatever features to my hair was contributing to the problem of making it look oily. Even though dry shampoo was the only thing that could make it LOOK less greasy, it was actually making the problem worse. I would not personally use this product for every wash or recommend doing so because my hair stylist mentioned that it is stripping the hair of oil and nutrients. After all, the oils and nutrients added by the other products were not hurting my hair, just making me look gross. Using a clarifying shampoo too much may cause the opposite effect of hair becoming too dry, brittle, staticky. It works really great to use once every week or two to keep your hair from getting gunked up with too many oils and give it a break from non-beneficial styling product residue. I still use dry shampoo in between normal shampoo washes to avoid the urge to over-wash, and then just use this awesome product every so often to make sure I have gotten all of the dry shampoo residue washed out.

This Neutrogena product has been my go-to shampoo for years and years for getting my hair back to shiny and clean-feeling. I wasn't allergic to any of the ingredients, it removed all the residues and waxy conditioner stuff, and I just loved the scent. Now it's gone forever and they have another shampoo line in its place, which I looked into. It apparently includes grapefruit to entice the folks that love the idea of "green" and organic, and according to the reviews of it, the scent is quite strong, so I have to reject it. I won't buy a grapefruit-scented shampoo. The only scent I like in hair products is lavender, a lemon scent as in the 1970s, or a true coconut smell, which is not easy to find. I have always smelled a shampoo or conditioner before I buy it if I am unfamiliar with the product. Any hint of that horrid green apple or any other fruity scents, or that awful peppermint smell that you find in nearly all the Tea Tree shampoos (which actually stings my scalp, and I'm NOT talking about the Tea Tree oil, just the mint, which I'm allergic to), and I'm outa there. Sigh. One of many items that have been great but have been discontinued. I haven't found another clarifying shampoo that does what this one did. They all leave something behind, and that's the last thing my scalp eczema wants...so, for everyone else who misses this great shampoo, I sincerely hope you find something else that works well for you. There must be something out there that I haven't found yet! I am hoping some company that does knockoffs buys the original formula and puts it out there...like one of the dollar stores. And that I find out about it somehow. They used to do that with some once-popular but finally discontinued perfumes. I'm waiting, world! Are you listening, Neutrogena? We loved the stuff! You had a dedicated clientele! I am not unwilling to try a new line of yours. But grapefruit? No, sorry. Perhaps you will offer something else in time...I can only hope.

I have purchased Neutrogena shampoos for years. There are 3 different formulations -- so be sure to read the details when selecting the one that you purchase. 1) This one is for deep cleaning, great for removing hair spray and added products to a good wash 2) Regular shampoo is for everyday cleaning -- that is NOT this one 3) Brown color shampoo T-Gel is for scalp and really great medicated shampoo All three are gently fragranced to almost no fragrance. Quality is consistent. Purchased for MANY years. *** SHIPPING*** I selected the Amazon Prime overnight option because I had a furniture emergency. Believe it or not my local furniture store recommends Neutrogena shampoo to spot clean upholstery of my recliner!! I spilled milk of all things -- oh dear -- and about 4 tablespoons on the arm and down in between cushion and side of my chair. And I don't want it to set too long *** So I plan to use a small amount and try a small spot and see how it does. *** USE A SMALL AMOUNT WHEN YOU USE THIS SHAMPOO --- then add a bit add as needed. This is NOT your $1.00 department store shampoo.

I am Caucasian and have dreadlocks, I read someone else having dreadlocks in the reviews and they said it cleansed well, since that was what I was looking for - and truth be told it does. It will not get all the crap out from build up like wax and shae butter and all that junk, but it will get out the weekly wear and tear of products. My only gripe is that though it is cheap if you have tons of dreads like I do, very thick hair full of volume like I do, it takes quite a bit of this product to get it all in there and let it work its magic, and due to that this stuff goes fast. The bottle is tiny, you're talking aftershave bottle tiny. I feel like I am at some hotel every time I use it, my little sample bottle of shampoo that cost me $5. I notice if you do not really get in there and let it lather it doesn't do much more than water. You have to let it lather and sit there a bit, the breakup process must take a little time because if I am in a hurry and lay it on there, work it in a little then rinse, I'll have plenty of residue left over. It is very moisturizing though and adding some aloe to those locks afterwards only compliments them. I definitely notice that my hair went from overly gunked-up tough rope like locks to soft beautiful moisturized locks and all I changed was the shampoo. I still use my lime-mango jelly to keep them pretty, the occasional water-style, and this shampoo. Even once a week, the stuff works great! Recommended for white people with dreadlocks.

The first picture is taken after my hair air-dried after I used this shampoo. The second picture is after my hair air-dried after I used my regular shampoo, the OGX volumizing shampoo. My hair is always frizzy even if I glue it to my head with hairspray, so just ignore that. My hair is fine - not thin, I have lots of it, the follicles just aren't thick - so I use volumizing shampoo to give my ED hair a lift and make it have a little more bounce and shine. This Neutrogena shampoo does a great job cleaning off the build-up and it smells really nice. I got it 25 September and I use it every Sunday to refresh my hair. If my hair has too much buildup, I'll use it again the next day or again sometime in the week. I've also used it twice in one day for excess buildup or gunk and it works really nicely like that too. I've not noticed any damage to my hair outside of my own poor hair care routine. I don't know what reaction some people are having to the ingredients, but I've not had any problems. I honestly love it. No damage to my hair or any hair loss, doesn't weigh it down, doesn't burn, itch, or sting, it removes the buildup, it smells great, and my hair is super soft when it's all dry. I highly recommend if you want to get rid of the buildup.

Bien

My old hair products left residue that caused dandruff. Something like 15 years ago, I discovered Neutrogena Anti-residue clarifying shampoo. Not only did it completely solve the dandruff problem, but left my fine, thin hair clean, soft, and with lots of body and it has a lovely light fragrance. I have used this shampoo exclusively ever since then, along with a light conditioner. I'm super bummed that Neutrogena has discontinued this shampoo. I've tried alternatives that reviewers suggested such as Neutrogena Healthy Scalp Hydro boost and Paul Mitchell Shampoo Two. Both leave my hair flat and weighed down. So, I'm reduced to buying pricey remainders until they're gone. The ones that came with this order had broken packaging and one of the bottles was leaking, so my rating is for the shampoo, not the seller. Neutrogena, hear my plea to bring back this product!

Love this it truly works

J'avais l'habitude d'acheter ce shampoing lorsque je vivais en Amérique du Nord. Hélas, il est introuvable ici en France. Il était disponible il y a une trentaine d'années, et puis il a été retiré du marché pour je ne sais quelles raisons. Ce qui fait qu'il est devenu inabordable en terme de prix... Etrange tout de même. Ce shampoing est vraiment très efficace pour retirer les résidus de cire laissés pas les autres shampoings. Les cheveux et le cuir chevelu sont vraiment bien lustrés et propres. Je fais une cure de 3 semaines avec ce shampoing avant de repasser aux autres shampoings. Il améliore l'efficacité des autres shampoings, et surtout les cheveux ne sont plus plats et gras comme avec les autres shampoings. Triste qu'on ne le trouve qu'en Amérique du Nord!

This shampoo is always amazing. After washing it and the next day when you use your favourite shampoo, it makes your hair silky soft. It really removes all the residues to make your favourite shampoo works better.

Lo cercavo da diverso tempo, usato molti anni fa Lo trovo ottimo veramente per togliere tutti i Residui chimici che si depositano sul cuoio capelluto. Lo consiglio

Llevo 2 semanas usándolo y me ha parecido excelente. Mi cuero cabelludo tiende a ser graso y con esto he sentido que ha disminuido, con solo 2 aplicaciones que he hecho, ya que como mencionan es un producto que debe usarse 1 vez por semana. Te deja el cabello con una sensación de limpieza, muy suave y con brillo. Con respecto el aroma es agradable, es neutro y para su función no le veo necesario un aroma diferente. Definitivamente voy a seguir comprándolo!!!

I ordered this because I have really fine hair which has no body to it & I use texture spray to get volume. I also use dry shampoo on alternate days when I haven’t washed my hair. My hair was becoming really dull & I was finding the roots were greasy even on the days when I washed my hair. I didn’t even think about a build up of products until I went online to look at the possible causes of my hairs lankiness & then I discovered this amazing product. I’ve only used it once as it only arrived Thursday but wow - my hair practically squeaked when I was squeezing out excess water at the end of washing my hair, it was that clean! My hair has more life in it & felt lighter with no grease after just one wash. It definitely worked for me & this will be my new weekly hair routine to stop product build up & press reset on my hair.