Product Overview
This shampoo from the “Hydrate + Repair” line by SheaMoisture features a formulation of Manuka Honey & Yogurt (along with Mafura & Baobab oils) designed for dry, brittle or damaged hair.
According to the brand and product listings:
- It is a sulfate-free cleanser (at least in the listed formula).
- It aims to gently cleanse while infusing hair with moisture and strengthening nutrients.
- The size is 13 fl oz (≈ 384 ml) in many markets.
- Key botanical ingredients include: Manuka Honey, Yogurt Extract/Powder, Mafura Seed Oil, Baobab Seed Oil, Fair-Trade Shea Butter.
In short: this shampoo is for someone whose hair isn't just "normal but dry" — it’s for hair that has been stressed, possibly heat-styled or otherwise in need of both moisture and repair.
Key Features & Benefits
Features
- Manuka Honey – a humectant helping to draw in and retain moisture.
- Yogurt Extract / Yogurt Powder – provides nourishment and helps improve the condition of damaged hair.
- Mafura Seed Oil & Baobab Seed Oil – botanical oils meant to help restore lipids, improve softness and resilience.
- Fair-Trade Shea Butter included in the formula, aligning with the brand’s ethical sourcing.
- Sulfate-Free (in many listings) – less stripping, gentler on hair.
Benefits
- Improved moisture & softness – hair that has been feeling dry or “brittle” may feel smoother, better hydrated.
- Repair support / reduced breakage – The brand claims that paired with the conditioner, the line “reduces breakage up to 76%” on non-chemically treated hair.
- Better manageability and shine – By smoothing rough cuticles and replenishing moisture, hair may be easier to detangle and style, and look healthier.
- Ethical/cleaner formula appeal – For those who prefer brands with fewer harsh ingredients and ethical sourcing, the formula aligns with that.
- Designed for textured/curly hair (though not limited to it) – Many listings mention “curly hair” or “all hair types especially damaged”.
Specifications
- Product Name: SheaMoisture Manuka Honey & Yogurt Hydrate + Repair Shampoo
- Size: 13 fl oz (≈ 384 ml)
- Hair Type / Target: Dry, brittle, damaged hair; hair needing “repair + hydrate”. Suitable for textured hair, but also broadly for “all hair types especially damaged”.
- Key Ingredients: Water/Aqua; Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate; Cocamidopropyl Betaine; Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*; Honey; Yogurt Powder; Yogurt Extract; Inulin; Adansonia Digitata (Baobab) Seed Oil; Trichilia Emetica (Mafura) Seed Oil; Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil; Panthenol; etc.
- Free-From / Claims: Many listings say “no silicones, no sulfates, no parabens, no phthalates, no mineral oil, no petrolatum.”
- Brand: SheaMoisture
- Usage Form: Rinse-out shampoo
Why Choose This Product?
Here are some reasons you might pick this shampoo:
- Your hair is dry, brittle or damaged — perhaps you’ve used heat tools, coloring, or your hair is naturally high-porosity/coarser texture and needs serious hydration + repair.
- You want a shampoo that does more than clean — you want one that “repair + hydrate”, i.e., supports strength of strands, not just superficial moisture.
- You prefer brands/formulas with cleaner credentials — if avoiding sulfates/parabens/mineral oils is a preference, this fits well.
- You have textured/coily hair (or know your hair tends to lose moisture badly) and you want something built for that kind of need.
- You use matching conditioner/treatment — The full benefit is likely when used in a routine (shampoo → conditioner → treatment). The brand emphasizes pairing with their Hydrate + Repair Conditioner.
Things to consider / caveats:
- Because this is richer and designed for repair, it may feel heavy or weigh down finer hair or hair with low porosity. In reviews, some users state buildup or feeling that wash wasn’t complete.
- Some users note a change in formula and felt the “new & improved” version didn’t perform as well.
- Always ensure your scalp is rinsed thoroughly if you have oily scalp or fine hair; heavy formulas need proper rinse.
- If your hair is not very damaged but just “slightly dry”, you might prefer a lighter “maintenance” formula instead of a heavy repair-oriented one.