Awapuhi Wild Ginger HydraSoft Shampoo 33.8 fl oz — Sulfate-Free Moisturizing for Dry, Frizzy Hair

Awapuhi Wild Ginger HydraSoft Shampoo by Paul Mitchell is a gentle, color-safe cleanser that replenishes moisture to leave hair noticeably softer, smoother, and shine-ready.

This shampoo combines a targeted hydration complex with plant-based proteins and lightweight humectants to restore manageability without weighing hair down. Formulated to be free of sulfates (SLS/SLES/ALS) and parabens, it works for all hair types and is especially helpful where dryness or frizz make styling difficult. The scent of warm ginger tea accompanies a formula that also uses vegan collagen and hyaluronic acid to support smoother-looking strands.

How does this shampoo hydrate without making hair heavy?

The HydraTriplex system blends amino acids, vegetable protein and nourishing oils to penetrate, bind and help seal the hair cuticle while keeping texture soft, not greasy. Lightweight humectants like hyaluronic acid attract and retain moisture in the strand, and vegan collagen adds a softening film that improves slip for easier detangling.

• HydraTriplex: amino acids + vegetable protein + oils for cuticle support
• Hyaluronic acid: moisture retention without weight
• Vegan collagen: improves softness and manageability
• Pleasant ginger tea fragrance for a sensory wash

Is this safe for color-treated or chemically processed hair?

Yes—formulated without harsh sulfates and free of parabens, it cleanses while helping to protect color vibrancy. The gentler surfactant system removes buildup without aggressively stripping pigments, so repeated use with a matching conditioner supports condition and shine.

• Sulfate-free surfactants preserve color longevity
• Moisturizing ingredients reduce post-wash dryness and dullness
• Best results when paired with the HydraSoft Conditioner
• Made without gluten-containing ingredients

How will this product change styling and daily hair care?

By improving slip and reducing frizz, the shampoo makes wet detangling and blow-drying easier and faster. The lightweight finish leaves hair manageable for styling products to perform more predictably, giving smoother-looking results and enhanced shine with fewer touch-ups.

• Smoother texture simplifies combing and styling
• Shine-enhancing marine plant extract for a polished look
• Reduces the need for excess heat or heavy styling creams
• Designed for everyday or regular use depending on hair needs

What makes the packaging and formula more sustainable?

The bottle incorporates at least 25% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic, so each container may display slight color variations that reflect its recycled origins. The formula avoids several harsh additives and focuses on plant-derived extracts and vegan ingredients to align with cleaner-beauty preferences.

• Packaging contains minimum 25% PCR material (excludes closures)
• No SLS, SLES or ALS sulfates; paraben-free
• Plant extracts and vegan collagen reduce reliance on animal-derived inputs
• Each recycled bottle may vary in appearance—intentionally imperfect

Who is this for: This shampoo suits anyone seeking a gentler, moisture-rich cleanse—especially people with dry, frizzy, or hard-to-manage hair, color-treated hair in need of kinder cleansing, or anyone wanting softer, shinier strands without heavy buildup. Choose it if you want a daily-use shampoo that prioritizes hydration, smoother styling, and cleaner ingredients while using partially recycled packaging.

Ingredients

Aqua (Water, Eau), Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium C14- 16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Chloride, Hedychium Coronarium (White Ginger) Root Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Extract (Extrait de Racine de Betterave), Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf, Yeast Extract (Extrait de Levure), Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Leuconostoc/ Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Glycine, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Arginine, Alanine, Serine, Hyaluronic Acid, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Divinyldimethicone/ Dimethicone Copolymer, Glycerin, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, PEG 150 Distearate, Propylene Glycol, Quaternium-80, Citric Acid, Styrene/ Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Glycolate, Polyquaternium-10, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Coco-Glucoside, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, C12-13 Alketh-23, C12-13 Alketh-3, Xylitol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactic Acid, Aspartic Acid, PCA, Bisamino PEG/PPG 41/3 Aminoethyl PG-Propyl Dimethicone, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Magnesium Chloride, Magnesium Nitrate, Methylisothiazolinone, Methylchloroiso thiazolinone, Parfum (Fragrance), Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate