Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Shampoo

Amika Hydro Rush shampoo for dry, textured or coarse hair

Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Shampoo is a silicone-free wash for dry, textured or coarse hair, types 2a to 4c. The brand describes it as suited in particular to low porosity hair. The formula is infused with hyaluronic acid and squalane.

It is color safe, and suitable for hair that has had a keratin, Brazilian or other chemical treatment. The formula is vegan certified, cruelty free and sulfate free.

What the brand says it does

These results come from testing the shampoo and its conditioner together as a system. No sample size or trial length is published.

• 3x more hydration
• Moisture that lasts 72 hours
• 50% less breakage
• Gently cleanses

On the ingredients behind it:

• Squalane: helps protect from dehydration and restore lipid barriers, to prevent moisture loss and restore suppleness.
• Hyaluronic acid: helps plump up dry hair by drawing in moisture from the air.
• Polyglutamic acid: known to promote moisture retention.
• Bio-fermented coconut water: contains electrolytes, monolaurin, lauric acid and plant hormones to add natural hydration.
• Blue/green algae: provides essential fatty acids, amino acids, vitamin A and beta-carotene.
• Sea buckthorn: a plant source of the fatty acid omega 7, with vitamins C and A, sustainably sourced from Tibet.

How to use it

Lather and massage through wet hair from root to tip, then rinse. Avoid contact with eyes.

The directions say to follow with the Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Conditioner and to use it as part of your wash care routine.

The pump on the 33.8 oz bottle has to be unlocked before first use. Hold the dip tube with one hand and twist the pump top with the other.

Before you buy

Are the hydration and breakage figures for the shampoo on its own? No. Each figure was measured with the shampoo and conditioner used together.

Does it contain silicones or sulfates? Neither. It is labelled silicone-free and sulfate free, with no parabens and no mineral oil.

What goes with it? The conditioner, the leave-in conditioner, the Hydro Rush hair mask and the Dream Routine overnight mask are the products listed as working well with it. All four sit on our shelf with the full Hydro Rush routine from Amika.

Do ingredient lists change? They can. To confirm the formula suits you, check the ingredient list printed on your bottle.

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