Paul Mitchell Shampoo Two Clarifying Shampoo 10.14 fl oz — Deep-Cleansing, Lemon Scent for Oily & Product-Buildup Hair

Paul Mitchell Shampoo Two is a lemon-scented clarifying shampoo that deeply removes buildup and oil to leave hair squeaky clean, shiny, and full of body.

This salon-grade clarifying cleanser by Paul Mitchell targets residue from styling products, hard water minerals, and excess sebum without stripping color-treated hair. Its crisp citrus fragrance refreshes the scalp while the lightweight formula lifts grime so conditioners and treatments can penetrate more effectively. The bottle uses post-consumer recycled materials, reflecting the brand’s effort to reduce environmental impact.

How does this shampoo remove buildup without over-drying?

Shampoo Two is formulated to break down oils and product residue so they rinse away cleanly, restoring natural movement and shine. It uses effective surfactants suited for clarifying, while leaving hair manageable enough to follow with your regular conditioner or a deep treatment.

• Targets excess sebum and styling product residue
• Rinses away mineral deposits and dulling film
• Maintains manageability so hair won’t feel straw-like

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

Paul Mitchell designs Shampoo Two to be color-safe while still offering a strong clarifying action. For vibrancy preservation, use it occasionally—especially when you notice dullness or heaviness—then follow with a color-protecting conditioner or mask.

• Color-safe formulation for retail-size bottles
• Recommended for periodic use, not daily for most colored hair
• Pairs well with conditioning treatments after cleansing

How often should I use this clarifying shampoo?

Frequency depends on scalp oiliness and styling habits: people who use heavy products or have oily scalps may benefit from weekly to twice-weekly use. If your hair is dry or chemically processed, reduce clarifying sessions to once every 1–3 weeks to avoid unnecessary moisture loss.

• Oily hair or heavy product users: 1–2 times per week
• Normal hair: every 1–2 weeks as a refresh
• Dry or porous hair: use sparingly, then recondition

What does it smell like and what are the sustainability features?

The scent is a bright, energizing lemon that leaves hair smelling fresh after rinsing. Packaging for retail sizes incorporates post-consumer recycled (PCR) content and simplified caps and labels to support recyclability, aligning with Paul Mitchell’s sustainability efforts.

• Crisp lemon fragrance for a clean, refreshed scent
• Retail bottles contain PCR materials to reduce waste
• Low-profile caps and labels designed for improved recycling

Who is this for: Paul Mitchell Shampoo Two is ideal for anyone who battles oily hair, product buildup, or dullness and wants a salon-quality clarifying cleanse. It’s particularly useful as a pre-treatment step before deep conditioners or scalp treatments, for people who style frequently, and for those seeking a bright lemon scent with responsible packaging choices.

Ingredients

Aqua (Water, Eau), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Cocamide MIPA, Panthenol, Hedychium Coronarium (White Ginger) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Leaf Extract, Algae Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Tetrasodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Polyquaternium-44, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl PG-Propyl Dimethicone, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Magnesium Chloride, Magnesium Nitrate, Parfum (Fragrance), Limonene, Benzyl Benzoate, Citral, Linalool