ComScore

5 Charcoal Products That Will Give You Better Hair

You’re already familiar with charcoal’s role in detox drinks and face masks, but now the impurity-absorbing ingredient du jour has entered the world of haircare, too. Here, five products that use it to transform your tresses.

Got a Headache? Drink Charcoal


sexy hair color safe detox shampoo
Sexy Hair

Sexy Hair Color Safe Detox Shampoo

Dirt, oil and product buildup can lead to limp and lifeless locks. Enter this purifying shampoo that uses activated charcoal powder to rid your scalp of grime and coconut oil to fight frizz and add shine.

Sexy Hair Color Safe Detox Shampoo ($17)

briogeo scalp revival charcoal treatment
Briogeo

Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Tea Tree Scalp Treatment

Product buildup can also cause itchiness and flaking. This soothing blend of charcoal and tea tree oil tackles both issues by first removing any impurities from the scalp so that the antibacterial ingredients in the formula can then treat the issue. 

Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Tea Tree Scalp Treatment ($32)

hask charcoal purifying dry shampoo
Hask

Hask Charcoal Purifying Dry Shampoo

Short on time? Quickly soak up any excess oil from your roots and get an instant boost of volume with this drugstore favorite. And don’t worry about getting black flecks in your hair; the charcoal particles are tiny and colorless.

Hask Charcoal Purifying Dry Shampoo ($8)

charcoal detoxifying masque with citrus oil packet
Hair Chemist

Charcoal Detoxifying Masque With Citrus Oil

Give your scalp a deep cleanse with this dirt-absorbing treatment that gets rid of the nasties while locking in moisture. The result? Smooth, shiny and silky strands.

Charcoal Detoxifying Masque with Citrus Oil ($3)

apotheke charcoal moroccan oil conditioner
Apotheke

Apotheke Charcoal Moroccan Oil Conditioner 

This luxurious conditioner uses Argan oil to nourish damaged locks, while essential oils like lavender, sweet orange and sandalwood hydrate dry ends and nix dandruff. (And will also make your shower smell totally amazing.)

Apotheke Charcoal Moroccan Oil Conditioner ($24) 



img 0936

Executive Editor

Alexia Dellner is an executive editor at PureWow who has over ten years of experience covering a broad range of topics including health, wellness, travel, family, culture and...