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FOR MEN WITH THICK HAIR · BEST SELLER

Clarifying Shampoo - Deep Cleanse & Detox - 8 Oz

8 oz · Removes clay, wax & pomade buildup

4.93 (70 reviews) | 2,634 reviews brand-wide
ALEX RECOMMENDS

ALEX RECOMMENDS

"If you use clay or pomade, you need this twice a week. Everything else you put in your hair works better on a clean base." — Alex Costa, founder

Strips buildup a 2-in-1 leaves behind — clays, waxes, pomades

Won't strip your scalp — apple cider vinegar + aloe vera

Preps hair for styling — product grips a clean base

ALEX RECOMMENDS

ALEX RECOMMENDS

"If you use clay or pomade, you need this twice a week. Everything else you put in your hair works better on a clean base." — Alex Costa, founder

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1. Thoroughly wet hair (cold water recommended).  
2. Lather a quarter-size amount in palms.  
3. Work into roots while massaging scalp.  
4. Rinse out thoroughly.

Use 2–3× per week, or after any heavy styling day.

One 8 oz bottle of Clarifying Shampoo — Deep Cleanse & Detox in cooling peppermint. That's roughly 55–60 washes at the recommended 2–3× per week, so a bottle lasts most people about three months.

Across the routine: apple cider vinegar, aloe vera, peppermint oil, coconut oil, laurel oil and shea butter. Sulfate-free surfactant base, no parabens, no phthalates, never tested on animals.

The complete INCI list for each product is printed on its bottle and carton.

Use it for a full 60 days. If your scalp doesn't feel cleaner or your hair doesn't hold a style better, email customercare@forteseries.com and we'll refund you in full — even if the bottle is empty.

No return shipping to pay, and no need to send anything back.

Free shipping on all US orders over $95; $8.95 flat below that. Subscriptions always ship free.

Orders placed before 2pm ET ship the same business day and typically arrive in 3–5 business days. Unopened items can be returned within 30 days of delivery.

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WHY IT WORKS

4 reasons you'll love the Clarifying Shampoo

Not a creator merch drop. Stocked by national retailers who audit what they put on shelf.

1

Barber quality ingredients

Infused with apple cider vinegar and aloe vera.

2

Preps your hair for styling

A proper cleanse is required to prime your hair for styling.

3

Barber quality ingredients

Infused with apple cider vinegar and aloe vera.

4

Easy wash out

Deep cleanses with every wash, with a refreshing sensation after use.

IT'S WHAT'S INSIDE THAT COUNTS

The pure, active ingredients your hair needs

Apple Cider Vinegar
CLARIFY · DETOX

Apple Cider Vinegar

Mild acidity removes product buildup, dead skin cells and excess oil from the scalp.

Coconut Oil
MOISTURE · STRENGTH

Coconut Oil

Tames frizz and flyaways, strengthens strands and helps prevent breakage and split ends.

Laurel Oil
SCALP · ANTI-FLAKE

Laurel Oil

Antifungal properties help combat dandruff by reducing Malassezia yeast growth.

Shea Butter
NOURISH · SOFTEN

Shea Butter

Fatty acids deeply moisturise dry and damaged hair, leaving it soft and smooth.

Forte vs. your drugstore 2-in-1

It's time to ditch the bottle that doesn't actually clean or hydrate your hair.

Removes clay & pomade buildup
Scalp-safe surfactants
Preps hair to hold a style
Made for thick, coarse hair
FORTE SERIES

FORTE SERIES

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
DRUGSTORE 2-IN-1

DRUGSTORE 2-IN-1

No
No
No
No
WHERE IT FITS

Your routine, in order

STEP 1Clarifying Shampoo
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STEP 2Hydrating Conditioner
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STEP 3Chrome Clay
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Alex Costa
FROM ALEX

Most men's shampoo is a 2-in-1 that does neither job well.

Why the 2-in-1 fails thick hair, what barbers actually use, and why he built a dedicated clarifying step. Teach, don't sell.

Alex CostaFounder · 7.7M followers across YouTube and Instagram
REAL CUSTOMERS

Don't take our word for it

Unscripted videos from men who use it — swipe through.

Marcus · Thick / wavy
Marcus · Thick / wavy "Finally something that gets the clay out."
James · Curly
James · Curly "No squeaky-dry feeling after."
Marcus · Thick / wavy
Marcus · Thick / wavy "Finally something that gets the clay out."
Andre · Thick
Andre · Thick "Hair actually holds a style now."

Customer reviews

4.93
out of 5 · based on 70 reviews

Customers say

CUSTOMER PHOTOS

Ask us anything

Straight answers about the Clarifying Shampoo.

It deep cleans. The Clarifying Shampoo is a salon-grade shampoo designed to remove stubborn buildup from styling products like clays, waxes and pomades.

It's infused with aloe vera to hydrate and soothe your scalp while it deep cleans your hair, along with apple cider vinegar, peppermint oil and shea butter.

Thoroughly wet your hair (cold water recommended), lather a quarter-size amount in your palms, work it into the roots while massaging your scalp, then rinse out thoroughly.

For best results, follow up with the Forte Series Hydrating Conditioner.

Your hair needs a proper cleanse to be ready for styling. Clearing out buildup gives your styling product a clean base to work on.

Whenever you like, from your account. Skip a delivery, change the frequency or cancel outright in a couple of clicks — no emails, no phone calls.

Clarifying Shampoo - Deep Cleanse & Detox - 8 Oz
Clarifying Shampoo - Deep Cleanse & Detox - 8 Oz

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