Clarifying Solid Shampoo for oily hair and roots
Before - oily, build-up, weighed down. After one use - balanced, refreshed, lightweight.
Concentrated Shampoo. Solid Shampoo - 3 liquid bottles* *Based on 220ml shampoo bottles
94% of users agree this shampoo helped remove excess oil or buildup* *Based on a 2 week consumer study of 48 participants.
Clean, Powerful Ingredients: Castor Oil - deeply cleanses without stripping moisture. Ginseng - invigorates the scalp for healthier looking hair. Orange Peel - clarifies for a deep clean.
50,000+ five-star reviews
Easy to use and hold. Wet bar and hair, swipe directly on scalp and rinse completely. High lather.
Effective, clean, ethical. Cruelty free international, animal test-free Peta vegan, Certified B Corporation

CLARIFYING Shampoo Bar

for oily hair and roots
$24.00

Deeply cleanse and clarify without stripping hair. Remove oil and build-up, leaving hair clean, light, and balanced.

Not sure which bar to choose? Take our quick quiz to find your perfect match.

Sizes:
SHAMPOO
SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER
Quantity Limited to 5

Bye-bye, buildup!

This solid shampoo bar clears build-up and excess oil with castor oil, ginseng, and orange peel. It deeply clarifies, tackling oily roots and product residue, leaving your hair and scalp refreshed without stripping or disrupting your scalp’s natural balance.

Suitable for colour-treated hair.

Scent profile: Fresh citrus blend of lime and orange.

94% of users agree this shampoo helped remove excess oil or buildup* *Based on a 2-week consumer study of 48 participants

Castor seed oil - Deeply cleanses without stripping moisture

Ginseng - Invigorates the scalp for healthier-looking hair

Orange peel - Natural clarifying properties for a deep clean

Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Stearic Acid, Aqua (Water), Decyl Glucoside, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Glycerine, Coconut Acid, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Brassica Alcohol, Lactic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Sodium Isethionate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Mica, Tin Oxide, Limonene¹, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil¹, Terpinolene¹, Terpineol¹, Pinene¹, Alpha-Terpinene¹, Linalool¹, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77492, CI 77491). ¹Component of essential oils.

Easy as 1 - 2- 3: Wet hair and bar. Massage bar directly onto scalp and work into a lather with hands. Rinse completely, following with your Ethique conditioner.

Keep dry and away from direct water between uses. Store with ample airflow and drainage for best results. Check out our storage options!

BALANCED + REFRESHED + REVITALISED

Results in ONE WASH

SHAMPOO
1. Wet bar and hair
2. Swipe directly on scalp
3. Rinse completely

CONDITIONER
1. Glide bar on hair + ends
2. Rinse completely
Effective, Clean, and Ethical Haircare
Effective, Clean, and Ethical Haircare

FAQ

It removes product buildup and excess oil, helping reset your scalp without stripping its natural moisture—leaving hair lighter, fresher, and more voluminous.

Use 1–2 times a week to clarify without over-drying. It’s great as a reset between washes with your usual shampoo bar.

Yes—our formula is 100%colour-safe. It deep-cleans without harsh surfactants, so your strands stay vibrant and nourished.

Absolutely. It’s made to break down buildup, absorb excess sebum, and help rebalance an oily scalp over time.

Yes. It lifts buildup without disrupting your natural curl pattern—just follow with a nourishing conditioner bar to keep curls defined.

Reviews

4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 2,011 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 1.7k Total 4 star reviews: 187 Total 3 star reviews: 62 Total 2 star reviews: 30 Total 1 star reviews: 19
95%would recommend this product
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2,011 reviews
  • Sage H.
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    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Age Range 25 - 34
    My hair texture Medium
    My hair shape Wavy
    My curl type 2A
    My oil production Moderate
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 days ago
    Husband's favorite

    Repeat customer. Five stars!

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  • Carly C.
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    I recommend this product
    Age Range 35 - 44
    My hair texture Thick
    My hair shape Wavy
    My oil production Oily
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    6 days ago
    Works the best!

    My hair is sensitive and gets oily with so so many different hair products and shampoos. This one works so well for me, it’s the only one I’ve used for years!

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  • Peter H.
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    I recommend this product
    Age Range 55 - 64
    My hair texture Fine
    My hair shape Wavy
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    A great shampoo!

    Not only is this bar good for the environment, it is great for washing my hair.

    Illinois, where I live, is the first state in the country to have a tax incentive for certifiable sustainable film productions. I wish every production would insist their cast, crew, and hair and make up departments use Ethique products. It's good for you and good for the environment.

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  • Christine L.
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    I recommend this product
    Age Range 25 - 34
    My hair texture Thick
    My hair shape Straight
    My oil production Oily
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    Will never go back to regular liquid shampoos!

    I love this Clarifying bar! It truly gives my hair a clean feeling, right to the roots and scalp. I have thick hair that can gets oily easily, and this shampoo works really well on me. Very easy to use and lathers up lots!

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  • Emily W.
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    I recommend this product
    Age Range 25 - 34
    My hair texture Thick
    My hair shape Straight
    My oil production Oily
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    Highly recommend

    This has been a lifesaver for my chronic oily hair after spending so much money on products that don’t work this shampoo has been the only thing that actually helps

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