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Design Essentials Oat Protein & Henna Deep Cleansing Shampoo 12oz is a professional-grade clarifying shampoo that deep cleanses the scalp and hair while delivering essential nourishment to strengthen and volumise textured, curly, and natural hair. Formulated with hydrolysed oat protein and henna extract, this sulphate-based clarifying formula removes product build-up, excess oil, and impurities from the scalp without stripping the hair of its natural moisture, leaving strands feeling light, bouncy, and revitalised after every wash.

Key Benefits for Natural, Curly and Coily Hair

The Design Essentials Oat Protein & Henna Deep Cleansing Shampoo 12oz is specifically designed for those who struggle with scalp build-up from heavy styling products, hard water deposits, or pollution. Its deep cleansing action reaches into the follicles to purify the scalp environment, which is essential for promoting healthy hair growth. A clean, healthy scalp is the foundation of strong, vibrant hair, and this shampoo delivers exactly that with every wash.

Oat protein and henna work synergistically to strengthen each strand from the inside out, improving tensile strength and reducing breakage over time. Hair feels noticeably thicker, fuller, and more resilient after regular use. The formula also adds volume to fine, thinning, or limp hair a common concern for those with finer-textured natural hair giving it the lift and body needed for well-defined styles and protective sets.

The botanical blend of plant extracts including calendula, chamomile, horsetail, and saponaria works to soothe the scalp while enhancing overall shine and hair health. These gentle botanicals make this shampoo suitable for regular use without causing over-drying or irritation, even for sensitive scalps that react to harsher cleansing formulas.

Hero Ingredients and What They Do

Hydrolysed Oat Protein is the cornerstone of this formula. Its small molecular weight allows it to penetrate the hair shaft and reinforce the internal structure of each strand, improving elasticity and reducing the brittleness that leads to breakage. For natural hair types that are prone to dryness and mechanical damage from styling, this protein boost is invaluable. Lawsonia Inermis (Henna) Extract works alongside oat protein to coat the hair cuticle, enhancing shine, smoothness, and strength similar to the way traditional henna treatments have been used for centuries to improve hair quality.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine provides gentle lathering action that cleanses without causing irritation, while Polyquaternium-10 conditions the hair during the wash process, reducing static and improving combability. Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract and Chamomilla Recutita Extract bring anti-inflammatory and soothing properties to the scalp, calming any redness or sensitivity caused by build-up or environmental stressors. Together, these ingredients create a well-balanced clarifying formula that cleanses deeply while treating the hair with the care it deserves.

How to Use

Apply a quarter-size amount of Design Essentials Oat Protein & Henna Deep Cleansing Shampoo 12oz to the palm of your hand and emulsify between both palms. Apply to thoroughly wet hair, concentrating on the scalp and roots where build-up tends to accumulate. Massage firmly into the scalp using your fingertips in circular motions to stimulate circulation and lift debris. Work the lather down through the lengths and ends of the hair, then rinse thoroughly with warm water. Repeat as necessary for a thorough cleanse, particularly if using this shampoo after a period of heavy product use or following a protein or oil treatment. For best results, follow with a conditioner or deep conditioning mask from the Design Essentials range to replenish moisture post-cleanse.

Who Is This Shampoo For?

Design Essentials Oat Protein & Henna Deep Cleansing Shampoo 12oz is ideal for anyone with natural, relaxed, or textured hair who needs a regular or periodic deep cleanse. It is particularly well-suited to hair types 2A through 4C from wavy and curly to coily and tightly coiled afro-textured hair. Those who use heavy butters, oils, and styling products regularly will benefit greatly from this clarifying shampoo as part of a monthly reset wash day. It is also an excellent choice for those experiencing scalp build-up, dandruff, or sluggish hair growth due to clogged follicles.

Product Details

Size: 12oz (355ml). The Design Essentials Oat Protein & Henna Deep Cleansing Shampoo has a creamy, lathering consistency that applies easily and rinses out cleanly. The formula is designed to gently cleanse without leaving residue, and is suitable for all hair types. Free from petrolatum and mineral oil in its conditioning actives.

Why Choose Design Essentials Oat Protein & Henna Deep Cleansing Shampoo?

Design Essentials has been trusted by professional stylists and natural hair enthusiasts in the UK and beyond for decades. The Oat Protein & Henna Deep Cleansing Shampoo 12oz stands out because it delivers the thorough cleansing action of a clarifying shampoo without sacrificing the nourishment and care that textured hair needs. Most clarifying shampoos leave hair stripped and rough this one leaves it clean, strengthened, and ready for the next steps of your hair care regimen. If you are looking for a deep cleansing shampoo that genuinely works for Afro-textured, curly, and natural hair in the UK, this is an outstanding choice that delivers results every time.