Shea Moisture Intensive Hydration Shampoo — Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil, 13 oz sulfate-free for dry, damaged, coily hair

Shea Moisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Shampoo is a sulfate-free cleansing treatment formulated to deeply moisturize and soften extremely dry, damaged and coily (type 4) hair.

This updated 13 oz formula produces a creamy lather that lifts dirt and buildup while delivering rich hydration. Key natural ingredients—fair trade shea butter, manuka honey, mafura and baobab oils, plus fig extract—work together to nourish strands, improve manageability and leave curls feeling softer without silicones, parabens, petrolatum or sulfates.

How does this shampoo hydrate dry, damaged hair?

The formula combines humectant-rich manuka honey with nourishing plant oils to attract and seal moisture in the hair fiber. A gentle cleansing base clears impurities without stripping natural oils, so strands retain more moisture after washing.

• Manuka honey draws and holds hydration for improved softness
• Mafura and baobab oils replenish lipids to smooth cuticles
• Fair Trade shea butter provides longer-lasting conditioning
• Sulfate-free lather cleanses while protecting natural oils

Will this work for coily or type 4 textures?

Yes—this shampoo is formulated specifically with coils and tight curls in mind. Its richer, creamier lather helps with slip and detangling, while emollient botanicals reduce breakage from combing and styling.

• Designed for coily, kinky and tightly curled hair patterns
• Improves slip to ease finger-detangling and comb-through
• Helps reduce dryness-related breakage when paired with conditioner
• Supports better curl definition by softening strands

What ingredients are avoided and why does that matter?

This shampoo is free of sulfates, parabens, phthalates, mineral oil and petrolatum, and contains no animal testing. Avoiding these ingredients helps preserve hair’s natural moisture balance and reduces the risk of buildup that can dull curls.

• No sulfates: gentler cleansing to protect natural oils
• No silicones or petrolatum: less residue and easier deep conditioning
• No parabens or phthalates: formulated without common synthetic preservatives
• Fair Trade Shea Butter supports ethical sourcing

How should I use it for best results?

Apply to wet hair, work into a creamy lather concentrating at the scalp, then rinse. Follow with Shea Moisture Intensive Hydration Conditioner to maximize moisture and softness; use as part of a regular care routine tailored to your hydration needs.

• Wet hair thoroughly before applying for even distribution
• Massage into scalp and roots, then smooth through lengths
• Rinse and follow with the Intensive Hydration Conditioner
• Use regularly or as needed for moisture maintenance

Who is this for: This product is ideal for people with very dry, damaged, coily or tightly curled hair seeking a gentler, deeply moisturizing shampoo. It suits anyone who prefers plant-forward formulations and ethical sourcing—especially those avoiding sulfates, silicones and other common synthetic additives. Pair it with the matching Intensive Hydration Conditioner for the most noticeable increase in softness and manageability.

Ingredients

Water (Aqua), Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Glycol Stearate, Glycerin (Vegetable), Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Panthenol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Fragrance (Essential Oil Blend), Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Trichilia Emetica Seed Butter, Ficus Carica (Fig) Extract, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Stearamide AMP, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Tocopherol, Honey