Hydrate Shampoo — Reddit Reviews
by Pureology
Updated November 3, 2026
Hydrating shampoo for damaged hair; scalp irritation and breakouts recur in community reports.
What the community says
A fragranced, protein-containing shampoo built for dry or damaged lengths, with conditioning silicones and salicylic acid. It gets love from curly and bleached-hair users, but acne-prone or reactive scalps report breakouts, itching, dandruff, and dramatic shedding.
What this means for you
Backed by 11 threads from r/FancyFollicles, r/SkincareAddiction and 4 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Strong results on bleached, damaged hair
- Curly and wavy users fit it into repeat routines
Watch out for
Product details
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 13 mentions across 11 threads
Pureology Hydrate Shampoo on Reddit, in one place — 11 threads from r/FancyFollicles, r/SkincareAddiction and 4 more, summarized.
“Pureology hydrate shampoo/conditioner and olaplex # 3 is their best friend.”
Positive
“I was dealing with the worst back, chest, and shoulder acne of my life until I stopped using Pureology.”
Cautionary
“It cleared up instantly.”
Cautionary
“Now I’m desperately trying to find a shampoo and conditioner that doesn’t break me out”
Cautionary
“I switched to Pureology Hydrate shampoo and conditioner and that’s helped too.”
Mentioned
“I tried Pureology hydrate shampoo & matching conditioner (sulfate & paraben free) and my hair still is fabulous, I almost cried.”
Mentioned
“pureology hydrate shampoo and conditioner and label m oil kept my beached hair in good condition!”
Positive
“Every other week or once a month (depending), I will use Hydrate Shampoo.”
Positive