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The Shampoo
- Cleanses and refreshes thoroughly while hydrating and moisturizing the scalp and hair.
- Helps to reinvigorate and strengthen hair to combat signs of damage and reduce breakage.
- Boosts hair thickness and shine while improving moisture retention and smoothing locks.
- Supports keratin production for improved hair structure and vigor.
- Supports improved scalp and follicle health and renewal, preventing flakiness and supporting natural hair growth.
- Protects the hair against environmental stressors.
- 96% agree their overall hair health/quality is improved.
- 99% agree The Shampoo helps improve hair growth.
- 100% agree their scalp is not left feeling dry or stripped.
- See clinical and user trials.
- Lightweight, gently foaming texture. Leaves hair feeling fresh and never weighed down.
- Formulated without irritants, allergens, silicones, parabens, or sulfates. Fragrance-free.
- Suitable for all hair types. Vegan.
- See ingredients.
How To Apply
Apply to Wet Hair
- Massage gently into the scalp and hair, daily or as needed.
- Rinse and repeat as required.
- Follow with The Conditioner.
- Suitable for all hair types.
​​Use both The Shampoo and The Conditioner as the foundation for a holistic haircare system. For optimal results use with The Scalp Treatment, The Leave-In Hair Treatment, The Hair Oil and The Neem Comb as needed.
Clinically Proven Results
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The Shampoo
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User Proven Results
The Beauty of TFC8®
Our proven results are powered by Professor Bader's TFC8®, Trigger Factor Complex TFC™ - a a carefully crafted blend of high-grade vitamins, lipids, and high-performing, proprietary peptides - and inspired by over 30 years of research, innovation and clinical study.
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TFC8® technology guides key nutrients and powerful natural ingredients to the scalp, follicles, and hair, creating and supporting an optimal environment for cellular renewal.
TFC8® turns potent base formulations into smarter, adaptive haircare capable of addressing individualized concerns - such as weak, thinning, or brittle hair, dehydration, shedding and breakage, split ends, frizz, and damage from over-styling, coloring, or external stressors.
TFC8® nourishes and protects, training the hair for the long-term. Resulting in hair that looks and feels healthier, stronger, fuller, and more vibrant.
Key Ingredients
Augustinus Bader haircare is formulated with sustainably-sourced, high potency botanicals and bio-engineered clean actives where possible, to minimize environmental impact.
THE SHAMPOO
Powered by our patented TFC8® technology and formulated with soothing Vitamin B5, and potent botanical extracts including Watercress & Indian Cress, Shikakai, and Maca Root to nourish, reinvigorate, and protect the hair and scalp.
The Shampoo represents a disruptive approach that is deeply rooted in science and untangles any confusion about how best to cleanse the hair. Unlike any other shampoo available, this innovative formula is developed with TFC8® technology to target cells in the hair follicles, where healthy hair begins to form -- going beyond just cleansing to actively create an optimal environment for repair and regrowth.
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Find Your Shampoo.
The Shampoo
Texture: Weightless gel shampoo
Key Benefits: Cleansing & strengthening
Key Concerns: Build up, thinning, shedding, breakage
Ideal For: Finer hair types
The Rich Shampoo
Texture: Rich cream shampoo
Key Benefits: Nourishing & restoring
Key Concerns: Dryness, damage, breakage, shine, frizz, shedding
Ideal For: Thicker hair types
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Shampoo is 100% vegan and free of gluten, GMOs, parabens, silicones, sulfates (SLS, SLES), DEA, fragrance, heavy metals, talc, and petrolatum/paraffin/mineral oil.
Housed in a 100% recyclable bottle made from certified recycled material and a metal cap.
Yes, it's a sulfate-free formula designed to maintain your hair color. If you have any concerns, we recommend consulting your hairstylist before use.
Yes, The Shampoo is safe to use in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
The Shampoo is unscented, with no fragrance added.
On average 2-3 months, but depends on your usage, hair thickness and length
The Shampoo should be used 2-3 times per week or as needed
We would recommend you consulting with your hair stylist
Benefits of Using The Shampoo
Upgrade your shower routine with The Shampoo from Augustinus Bader. Formulated with clean, sustainably-sourced ingredients, this shampoo provides a multitude of benefits for your hair from scalp to ends.
Read MoreThe Shampoo gives the hair a deep cleanse without stripping or drying. It’s designed to lock in moisture, combat signs of damage, and smooth frizz to improve overall hair health and growth. It also supports keratin production for shinier, healthier-looking hair.
Improved hair health starts at the scalp. The Shampoo’s formula helps prevent dry, flaky skin and protects against environmental aggressors to support your scalp. The lightweight gel texture won’t weigh down your hair, so hair stays fresh and voluminous.
We’ve carefully selected potent botanical extracts, including Watercress & Indian Cress, Shikakai, and Maca Root. Each ingredient works alongside our powerful TFC8 technology to rejuvenate, strengthen, and protect your hair. The Shampoo is 100% vegan and sulfate-free.
The Shampoo can be used daily or as needed. To apply, massage it gently into wet hair and scalp. Rinse the product out completely, then repeat as needed; follow with The Conditioner, which perfectly complements The Shampoo. We also recommend pairing it with The Scalp Treatment and The Hair Oil to complete your haircare routine.
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