Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Shampoo 33.8 fl oz — Moisture-Balancing, Color-Safe Shine for Fine & Static-Prone Hair

Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Shampoo is a color-safe, moisture-balancing cleanser that removes dulling buildup while boosting shine and manageability for all hair types, especially fine and static-prone hair.

This salon-favorite formula uses Hawaiian awapuhi to deliver a rich, hydrating lather that cleans without stripping color or natural oils. The lightweight solution is designed to dissolve residue from styling products and environmental grime, leaving hair smoother, more luminous, and easier to style. Finished with a refreshing cucumber-melon fragrance with soft floral notes, the shampoo comes in retail-sized bottles made partially from post-consumer recycled materials.

How does this shampoo restore shine without weighing hair down?

The Awapuhi extract and conditioning agents work together to lift dulling buildup and smooth the hair cuticle, which helps reflect light and reveal natural shine. Its formula balances moisture rather than soaking hair with heavy oils, making it suitable for finer textures.

• Gentle surfactants cleanse without aggressive stripping
• Conditioning agents smooth cuticles for light-reflective shine
• Lightweight hydration prevents limpness on fine hair

Is this shampoo safe for color-treated hair?

Yes — the product is formulated to be color-safe and helps extend the vibrancy of dyed hair by gently removing residue that can dull color. It cleans without harsh chemicals that accelerate fading, so it’s a practical everyday option for colored hair.

• Color-safe surfactant system protects dye molecules
• Removes mineral and styling buildup that masks color
• Suitable for regular use between salon visits

How does this product help with static and manageability?

The shampoo restores moisture balance to strands and reduces friction along the hair shaft, which lowers static and makes hair easier to detangle. Improved cuticle alignment also helps styling products perform more predictably.

• Hydrating ingredients reduce flyaways and static
• Cuticle-smoothing components improve comb-through ease
• Creates a clean base for leave-ins and styling products

What are the environmental and packaging considerations?

Paul Mitchell has updated retail packaging to include post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials — bottles and jars average 50% PCR while tubes use 25% PCR — and simplified labels and caps for better recyclability. Local recycling rules vary, so check municipal guidelines when disposing.

• Retail bottles/jars: approx. 50% PCR content
• Tubes: approx. 25% PCR content; pumps/caps may be virgin plastic
• Labels and low-profile caps designed to aid recycling where accepted

Who is this for: Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Shampoo is ideal for anyone seeking a reliable, salon-quality cleanser that brightens and hydrates without weighing hair down — especially people with fine, static-prone, or color-treated hair who want a lightweight, everyday shampoo with a fresh cucumber-melon 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