Design Essentials Agave & Lavender Moisturizing Shampoo — Sulfate-Free 12 oz, Hydrating & Detangling

Design Essentials Agave & Lavender Sulfate-Free Moisturizing Shampoo is a gentle, plant-forward cleanser that hydrates and detangles hair while helping improve manageability.

Formulated with agave nectar and calming lavender, this sulfate-free shampoo removes dirt and product buildup without stripping natural oils. It targets dryness and rough texture to leave hair feeling softer and easier to style. The formula is also free of parabens, petrolatum, mineral oil and animal byproducts, making it a modern option for anyone seeking a cleaner daily wash.

How does this shampoo improve texture and manageability?

By blending humectant-rich agave with nourishing botanicals, the shampoo helps restore moisture to the hair shaft so strands lie smoother and tangle less. The gentle surfactants cleanse while preserving the hair’s natural lipids, which leads to improved slip for detangling and quicker blow-dry results.

• Hydrating agents that attract and hold moisture.
• Sulfate-free surfactants that clean without over-drying.
• Lavender to soothe the scalp and add a light fragrance.
• Formulation designed to reduce friction during combing.

Will this shampoo help reduce breakage and shedding?

The blend supports elasticity by preserving moisture balance and smoothing the hair cuticle, which can lower mechanical stress during styling. While no shampoo can eliminate breakage entirely, maintaining hydration and reducing tangles makes hair less prone to snapping when brushed or styled.

• Cuticle-smoothing ingredients for less friction.
• Hydration-focused actives to improve flexibility.
• Suitable for use before thermal styling to aid manageability.

Is this shampoo suitable for color-treated or chemically processed hair?

Because it’s sulfate-free and formulated to be gentle, the shampoo is generally appropriate for color-treated and chemically processed hair. Its mild cleanse helps avoid rapid color fade while maintaining moisture—important for processed strands that can be more porous and fragile.

• No harsh sulfates that strip dye molecules quickly.
• Moisture retention helps maintain color vibrancy.
• Safe for regular use as part of a color-care routine.

Who is this for: Design Essentials Agave & Lavender Sulfate-Free Moisturizing Shampoo is aimed at people with dry, textured, or processed hair who want a gentler clean that improves softness and ease of styling. It fits daily and weekly wash routines for those seeking a botanical-forward product without sulfates, parabens, petrolatum, mineral oil, or animal-derived ingredients. If you regularly use heat styling or struggle with tangles and stiffness, this shampoo can be paired with a conditioner or leave-in treatment to extend smoothness and manageability between salon visits.

Ingredients

Deionized Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefi n Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Polyquaternium-7, Cocamide MEA, Propanediol, Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylamide Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycereth-2 Cocoate, Glycol Distearate, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Mangifera Indicia (Mango) Fruit Extract, DC Violet No. 2, DC Red No. 33 Powder, FDC Blue No. 1, Powder, Fragrance