Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Shampoo – 33.8 fl oz color-safe, moisture-balancing for fine & static-prone hair

Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Shampoo is a color-safe, moisture-balancing cleanser that lifts buildup, hydrates strands and adds shine to all hair types, especially fine or static-prone hair.

Formulated around Hawaiian awapuhi, this salon-rooted shampoo delivers a rich lather that removes dulling residue while preserving color. The 33.8 fl. oz. size is ideal for home use or back-bar in professional settings and comes in packaging made partially from post-consumer recycled materials. Its cucumber-melon fragrance with soft floral notes leaves hair feeling refreshed without weighing it down.

How does this shampoo balance moisture without making fine hair limp?

The formula cleanses impurities and lightweight hydrators restore manageability without heavy oils that flatten fine strands. It lifts away product and environmental buildup so hair keeps body while regaining natural shine.

• Gentle surfactants remove buildup, preserving natural volume.
• Lightweight conditioning agents hydrate without coating strands.
• Designed for frequent use to maintain bounce and movement.

Will it protect color-treated hair while removing dulling residue?

Yes — the recipe is specifically labeled color-safe, so it strips away oily or mineral deposits that mute color without aggressively fading salon dye. Regular use helps hair look refreshed and vibrant between professional color services.

• Color-safe cleansing maintains tone and brightness.
• Removes environmental and styling buildup that dulls color.
• Suitable for daily or frequent washing as part of a color-care routine.

What sensory experience and fragrance should I expect?

Pump or pour produces a creamy, foaming lather that spreads easily and rinses clean. The fragrance blends crisp cucumber-melon top notes with soft florals, leaving hair light and pleasantly perfumed without overpowering.

• Lush lather for easy distribution and effective cleansing.
• Refreshing cucumber-melon scent with subtle floral undertones.
• Rinses clean to avoid sticky or heavy residue.

Is the packaging environmentally considerate?

Paul Mitchell has updated retail packaging to include post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials and simplified components for better recycling where accepted. Bottles and jars contain 50% PCR, while tubes contain 25% PCR; pumps and some caps remain made from virgin plastics.

• Retail bottles/jars: 50% post-consumer recycled content.
• Tubes: 25% post-consumer recycled content.
• Labels and low-profile caps designed for improved recyclability—check local guidelines.

Who this is for: Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Shampoo is suited to anyone seeking a salon-quality, color-safe cleanser that removes buildup, restores hydration and boosts shine—particularly beneficial for people with fine or static-prone hair, those who color-treat their hair, or households looking for a larger, professional-size bottle. It’s also a good pick for stylists and salon back-bars wanting a reliable, crowd-pleasing shampoo with a fresh, light scent.

Ingredients

Water/Aqua/Eau, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide MIPA, Sodium Chloride, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl PG-Propyl Dimethicone, PEG-12 Dimethicone, PEG-14M, Glycol Stearate, Silica, Magnesium Nitrate, Magnesium Chloride, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Fragrance/Parfum, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene