Babassu & Mint Damage Repair Shampoo

Gentle sulphate-free shampoo that preps damaged hair for the repair system

✓CGM ApprovedBabassu & MintProtein-FreeStep: Cleanse

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Our Take

The first step in Mielle's four-part Babassu & Mint Damage Repair system, this sulphate-free, protein-free cleanser is formulated to remove buildup without placing additional mechanical or chemical stress on hair that's already compromised. Hair that has been damaged by bleach, heat, or protective styles has a more fragile cuticle — this shampoo uses softening agents that allow it to cleanse without further disrupting that structure. The protein repair work is intentionally saved for the Bond Treatment and Leave-In later in the system. If you're rebuilding severely damaged hair, starting the full system here makes sense.

Who is this for?

Our assessment — not the brand's claim

Curl Pattern

Porosity

LowNormalHigh

Free From

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

Ingredients at a Glance

Water

Solvent

Universal solvent and primary base of most hair products.

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Surfactant

Mild amphoteric surfactant that boosts foam. CGM-friendly.

Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate

Surfactant

A mild anionic surfactant from lauric acid. A gentle alternative to SLS used in low-irrita…

Starch Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

Protein

A cationic starch derivative that provides gentle protein treatment and conditioning. Impr…

Polyquaternium-7

Film Former

A diallyldimethylammonium chloride/acrylamide copolymer. Forms a conditioning, anti-static…

Free From

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

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How to Use

Use as the first step in the Babassu & Mint damage repair system. Apply to wet hair and massage into a lather. Rinse thoroughly. Follow immediately with the Bond Treatment and Deep Conditioner.