Drunk Elephant Cocomino Glossing Shampoo 8 oz — Sulfate-Free, Color-Safe Shine & Strength

Drunk Elephant Cocomino Glossing Shampoo is a sulfate-free, color-safe cleanser that lifts dirt and styling residue while improving shine, body, and manageability.

This plant-forward shampoo uses a coconut amino acid blend and conditioning oils to gently remove buildup without stripping color or leaving hair dry. Formulated to avoid the brand’s Suspicious 6 (including essential oils, silicones, SLS, and drying alcohols), it aims to clean hair while preserving softness and gloss. Lightweight sweet almond oil and almond extract add a subtle, short-lived almond scent, while panthenol and sacha inchi seed oil help smooth and strengthen the hair shaft.

How does this shampoo clean without sulfates or SLS?

Cocomino relies on coconut-derived amino acids and mild surfactants that foam and lift impurities but are gentler than traditional sulfates. The result is effective cleansing that’s less likely to strip color or over-dry fragile hair.

• Gentle coconut amino acids provide low-irritation foaming
• Formulated to be color-safe so pigments remain vibrant
• Removes styling product residue and environmental grime

Will this shampoo help hair feel smoother and stronger?

Yes — humectants and lightweight oils combine with panthenol to improve texture and apparent strength. While it’s primarily a cleanser, the formula supports slip and manageability so hair detangles and styles with less friction.

• Panthenol smooths and bolsters the hair shaft
• Sacha inchi seed oil contributes shine and heat-style protection
• Sweet almond oil moisturizes without heavy buildup

How should I use Cocomino Glossing Shampoo for best results?

Apply to thoroughly wet hair, massage to distribute, then add a little water to build the lather. Rinse well — the brand recommends not repeating the shampoo — and follow with Cocomino Marula Cream Conditioner for balanced hydration and easier detangling.

• Wet hair fully before applying a quarter-size amount
• Add water while massaging to increase lather if needed
• Rinse thoroughly and use the matching conditioner afterward

What ingredients make it suitable for sensitive scalps or colored hair?

The formula avoids common irritants and heavy silicones, using small-molecule actives and skin-compatible pH to limit irritation. It’s designed to be gentle enough for frequent use on color-treated hair while maintaining visible body and gloss.

• Free of essential oils, silicones, and SLS
• Balanced pH and easily absorbed molecular actives
• Coconut amino acids plus conditioning agents for gentle care

Who is this for? Drunk Elephant Cocomino Glossing Shampoo is for people who want a gentle, effective daily or regular-use cleanser that respects color-treated hair and avoids heavy, pore-clogging ingredients. It suits those seeking a sulfate-free option with extra focus on smoothness and shine, users who prefer formulations free of essential oils and silicones, and anyone looking to pair a cleansing shampoo with a nourishing conditioner for improved manageability. Avoid if you need a highly medicated scalp treatment; this product is formulated for cosmetic cleansing and cosmetic conditioning rather than addressing clinical scalp conditions.