Curl Cleanser

Award-winning co-wash — cleanses without the strip

✓CGM ApprovedCurlProtein-FreeStep: Cleanse

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Bouclème

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Our Take

Bouclème's original co-wash and still one of the most-loved products in the range. A gentle, non-foaming cream cleanser that removes dirt and buildup while preserving the hair's natural moisture — no stripping, no lather. Voted Best Shampoo for Curly Hair at the Marie Claire Hair Awards 2019, which is a remarkable achievement for a product that technically isn't a shampoo. Works especially well for dry, thick, or high-porosity curls (3a–4c) that lose too much moisture with traditional shampoos. If you find regular shampoo leaves your hair feeling like straw, start here. A fragrance-free version is available for sensitive scalps.

Who is this for?

Our assessment — not the brand's claim

Curl Pattern

Porosity

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Free From

✓ Sulphate-Free✓ Silicone-Free✓ Paraben-Free✓ Alcohol-Free

Ingredients at a Glance

Water

Solvent

Universal solvent and primary base of most hair products.

Glycerin

Humectant

Powerful humectant that draws moisture into the hair shaft.

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emollient and emulsifier. CGM-approved, not a drying alcohol.

Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate

Emulsifier

Plant-derived emulsifier made from polymerised glycerin, citric acid and stearic acid. Cre…

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Thickener

Semi-synthetic thickener and film former derived from cellulose (wood pulp or cotton). Wat…

Free From

✓ Sulphate-Free✓ Silicone-Free✓ Protein-Free✓ Paraben-Free✓ Alcohol-Free

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How to Use

Apply to wet hair and massage thoroughly into the scalp and lengths. Leave for 1–2 minutes, then rinse well. Use in place of shampoo for everyday cleansing, or alternate with a shampoo when you need a deeper clean.