50:50 Balanced Hydrating-Clarifying Shampoo — Reddit Reviews

Name: 50:50 Balanced Hydrating-Clarifying Shampoo
Brand: Giovanni

by Giovanni

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Updated November 12, 2026

Balanced clarifying shampoo removes buildup without leaving fine hair heavy; soft, shiny finish.

$9.45at Amazon· 251.4 ml

What the community says

A dual-purpose cleanser pairing sodium coco-sulfate with glycerin, aloe, and botanical extracts for regular buildup removal. Fine-haired users get a lightweight wash and soft shine, though fragrance and lavender extract may annoy sensitive scalps.

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From Reddit

Backed by 5 threads from r/Naturalhair and r/finehair.

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What people love

Clarifies without leaving fine hair heavy
Cuts product and oil buildup
Leaves hair soft and shiny

Product details

Based on limited Reddit discussion so far

Where to buy

Amazon$9.45

Full ingredient list · 27

Giovanni 50:50 Balanced Hydrating-Clarifying Shampoo ingredients

Aqua (Purified Water), Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Polysorbate 20, Lauryl Glucoside, Glycerin, *Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, *Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, *Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, *Betula Alba (Birch) Bark/Leaf Extract, Decyl Glucoside, *Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Extract, *Equisetum Arvense (Horsetail Plant) Extract, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, *Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Fragrance, *Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Extract, *Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, *Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, *Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopherol (Vitamin E)

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Real Reddit threads — 7 mentions across 5 threads

Giovanni 50:50 Balanced Hydrating-Clarifying Shampoo on Reddit, in one place — 5 threads from r/Naturalhair and r/finehair, summarized.

r/NaturalhairAre y'all getting away from "natural " hair products too? What do you use?

401

“The 50/50 shampoo is good as well the rest of the line.”
Positive

r/finehairHoly grail shampoo & condish

“I use the Giovanni 50:50 shampoo to clarify every time I wash my hair regardless of what shampoo I am using for my second wash”
Positive

“I wash 1-2x with the Giovanni (sometimes my hair is really dirty and needs to be washed 3x total)”
Positive

“To fully remove buildup, whether that be from products, natural oils, or something else.”
Positive

r/NaturalhairWhat’s everyone’s favorite shampoo?

“Giovanni (Smooth as silk or 50:50)”
Mentioned

r/finehairMild shampoo for fine, but greasy hair (alternative to Pantene volume)

“i love giovanni (i use the 50/50 shampoo as a clarifying 1-2x per week)”
Positive

r/finehairShampoo woes, please help

“Giovanni 50/50 or Tea Tree Triple Treat.”
Mentioned