11 of the Best Shampoos For Removing Chlorine From Your Hair

Olaplex No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo ($30)

One of Kenyon's favorites for ridding the hair of chlorine is the Olaplex No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo, which "uses the brand's proprietary technology to relink the bonds in the hair for stronger, healthier hair." This is a great option for those looking for something highly moisturizing that's color-safe and reduced breakage.

UltraSwim Chlorine Removal Shampoo ($6)

The UltraSwim Chlorine Removal Shampoo easily removes all traces of chlorine (including its odor) while helping to keep the chemical from leaving a tint on lighter hair colors. Unlike other clarifying shampoos, you can use this gentle formula after every single swim. This not only prevents dry, brittle hair, but also helps with detangling as well.

Ouidad Water Works Clarifying Shampoo ($24)

For curly-haired people, the Ouidad Water Works Clarifying Shampoo works to gently break down buildup in the hair without compromising your texture or drying out the curls. This is formulated to help remove dulling residues, hard water deposits, and chlorine with citrus extracts and fruit acids. It's a gentle shampoo that you can use once or twise a week.

Malibu C Swimmers Wellness Shampoo ($38)

The Malibu C Swimmers Wellness Shampoo is a divine two-in-one that not only keeps your hair free of the damaging effects of chlorine, but it can also double as a moisturizing body wash. Plus, this shampoo prevents your hair from going green during you summer sdventures with discoloration correcting properties.

Odele Clarifying Shampoo ($12)

For the fragrance-averse, the Odele Clarifying Shampoo uses a dermatologist-tested, sulfate-free formula to wash away residue from products, pollutants, hard water deposits, and chlorine without stripping oils from the hair. This balancing shampoo can be used weekly along side the rest of your hair care routine. It's safe for all hair types, including color-treated hair.

Sun Bum Detox Scalp Scrub Shampoo ($17)

Sun Bum's Detox Scalp Scrub is a beach-bag must have that uses ingredients like apple cider vinegar and blue agave to help gently cleanse and exfoliate the scalp of build up and excess oil production. Use this weekly to wash away impurities and free the hair from the potentially harsh effects of salt water and chlorine. It also has sugar and banana to help retain moisture and hydration.

Nexxus Clean & Pure Nourishing Detox Shampoo ($19)

This shampoo uses a lightweight, hydrating, salon-quality formula to rid the hair of oil and product buildup. Additionally, the formula is also protein heavy to add moisture and essential nutrients back to the hair. This is a great option for those who need something hair-smoothing with added moisture and hydration.

Ouai Detox Shampoo ($32)

Ouai's bestselling Detox Shampoo is an editor-backed clarifying shampoo that helps eliminate buildup, flakiness, and excess oil. It has chelating agents and apple cider vinegar to exfoliate the scalp and remove hard water deposits. It's nonstripping and color-safe due to hydrolyzed keratin, which helps soften and smooth the hair. Plus, you only need to use it once a week. Read our in-depth review of the Ouai Detox Shampoo.

Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Shampoo ($18-$45)

With a refreshing tingly sensation, the Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Shampoo will make your wash days feel like a spa experience. This shampoo has a blend of tea tree, peppermint, and lavender, which work together to purify both the hair and the scalp and get rid of unwanted product buildup. It's ideal for all hair types, especially those with oily hair. It cleanses the hair thoroughly, leaving it feeling refreshed and weightless.

Vitabrid C12 Scalp+ Shampoo ($32)

Unlike other shampoos that only remove sebum and surface contamination, Vitabrid's C12's Scalp+ Shampoo fully cleanses while promoting root-to-tip hydration and moisture balance at the same time. The K-beauty hair product is packed with safe and effective ingredients to improve scalp and hair health, like Centella Asiatica extract, glycerin, niacinamide, licorice-root extract, rosemary extract, and more. This is a wonderful option for those looking for something calming and balancing.

Bumble and Bumble Sunday Shampoo ($10-$27)

Take a day off from buildup (read: pollutants), and let the clarifying Sunday Shampoo from Bumble and Bumble do the work for you. We recommend incorporating it into your Sunday night beauty ritual. The brand suggests applying it before applying heavier masks or treatments. However, if you have color-treated hair, this is not the best option for you.