Kristin Ess Sulfate-Free Shampoo Avocado Oil — Daily Clarifying & Hydrating Formula for Color-Treated Hair

Kristin Ess The One Signature Shampoo is a sulfate-free, high-lathering daily cleanser that removes buildup while restoring moisture, smoothing cuticles and boosting shine with avocado oil and Zip-Up Technology™.

This shampoo is formulated to clean hair thoroughly without stripping natural oils, making it suitable for daily use on all hair types, including color-treated strands. The formula pairs a rich, foaming experience with hydrating ingredients and Kristin Ess’s Zip-Up Technology™, a strengthening complex designed to smooth the look of split ends and reinforce weakened areas. Lightweight clarifying properties leave hair feeling fresh and manageable, while a lasting pear, sandalwood and magnolia scent gives a salon-fresh finish.

How does this shampoo balance a deep clean with hydration?

The One Signature Shampoo creates a high lather that lifts dirt, oil and product residue but uses gentle surfactants to avoid over-drying. Hydrating agents and avocado oil help replenish moisture, so hair feels clean without the stripped, tight sensation some clarifying shampoos leave behind.

• High-foaming, sulfate-free formula for effective cleansing
• Avocado oil adds lightweight moisture and shine
• Gentle surfactants safe for daily use and color-treated hair
• Light clarifying action removes buildup while preserving softness

What is Zip-Up Technology™ and how does it help damaged hair?

Zip-Up Technology™ is Kristin Ess’s proprietary strengthening complex formulated to target weak points along the hair shaft. It visually smooths the cuticle and helps reduce the appearance of split ends, improving manageability and perceived health without making hair heavy.

• Targets areas prone to breakage and frizz
• Smooths cuticle appearance for increased shine
• Supports hair resilience against environmental stressors
• Works in tandem with conditioning ingredients for balanced results

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

Yes — the sulfate-free, paraben- and phthalate-free formula is designed to be gentle on color-treated and keratin-treated hair. It cleanses without accelerating color fade and pairs well with color-safe conditioners and treatments.

• Vegan and cruelty-free formulation
• Free of sulfates, parabens and phthalates to protect color longevity
• Suitable for keratin- and color-treated hair
• Use daily or as needed depending on styling and product buildup

What kind of scent and sensory experience does it provide?

The shampoo features a distinct, long-wearing fragrance blend of pear, sandalwood and magnolia that gives hair a pleasant, salon-style aroma. The rich lather and silky rinse create a polished finish that leaves hair feeling soft, manageable and refreshed.

• Notable pear, sandalwood and magnolia fragrance that lasts
• High-foaming texture for a satisfying wash ritual
• Leaves hair soft and lightly fragranced throughout the day
• Pairs well with Kristin Ess conditioners and styling products

Who is this for? Kristin Ess The One Signature Shampoo is ideal for anyone who wants an effective daily cleanser that won’t strip moisture — from fine to thick textures, including chemically treated hair. It’s a good match for people seeking a sulfate-free option with smoothing benefits, a pleasant long-lasting scent, and a cruelty-free, color-safe formulation.

How to use: Squeeze a dime- to quarter-sized amount into wet hair depending on thickness, massage into the scalp to build a rich lather, then rinse. Repeat if needed. For best results, follow with a Kristin Ess conditioner from the Cleanse + Condition Vegan Collection.

• Lightly clarifying daily shampoo
• Sulfate-free, paraben-free, phthalate-free, vegan and cruelty-free
• Contains avocado oil and Zip-Up Technology™ for moisture and smoothing
• Safe for color-treated and keratin-treated hair

Ingredients

Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Fragrance, Acrylates Copolymer, Glycol Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Cocamide Mipa, Polyquaternium-10, Peg-12 Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyquaternium-11, Panthenol, Disodium Edta, Cetearamidoethyldiethonium Succinoyl Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Sargassum Filipendula Extract, Sorbitol, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Coco-Glucoside, Carrageenan, Chitosan, Algin, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Oleate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone.