Key ingredients
4.5/5
Clarifying surfactants is the main active in this hard-water shampoo.
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Shampoo Three Clarifying
$16.00
Paul Mitchell Shampoo Three is the salon clarifying classic — strong enough for mineral and chlorine film; not a daily shampoo.
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The Edyt Score
4.5 / 5.0
Targets
4.2/5
This hard-water shampoo is a classic.
Formula standards
4.5/5
The formula is a classic.
The verdict
Paul Mitchell Shampoo Three is the salon clarifying classic.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (Malibu C, L'Oreal Paris, Ouidad, Olaplex, Redken, and Kristin Ess) — best for, job, hair/scalp fit, format, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Weekly clarifying reset | Mineral-heavy well or city water | Accessible hard-water wash days | Curly hair + mineral film | Color-treated clarifying | Heavy buildup weeks | Mid-price hard-water detox |
| Job | Clarify | — | Clarify | Clarify | Clarify | Clarify | Volume |
| Hair / scalp | — | — | — | — | — | — | Oily / acne |
| Format | Hard-water shampoo | Hard-water shampoo | Hard-water shampoo | Hard-water shampoo | Hard-water shampoo | Hard-water shampoo | Hard-water shampoo |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 |
| Notes | Classic · Chlorine | Hard-water labeled · Sulfate-free | Hard-water callout · Sulfate-free | Curly-focused · Buildup | 4C · Color-aware | Salon · Detox | Hard-water callout · Detox |
| $ / size | $16.00 | $39.98 | $9.97 | $24.00 | $34.00 | $31.00 | $19.00 |
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FAQ
Who is Shampoo Three Clarifying best for?
Paul Mitchell Shampoo Three is the salon clarifying classic — strong enough for mineral and chlorine film; not a daily shampoo.
How did Edyt Beauty score this hard-water shampoo?
Edyt Beauty rates Shampoo Three Clarifying 4.5 out of 5 from the ingredient list, who it is for, and how the formula is built. That is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks Shampoo Three Clarifying against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from Malibu C, L'Oreal Paris, Ouidad, Olaplex, Redken, and Kristin Ess. For more from the same brand, see More from Paul Mitchell below.
Where can I buy it?
Shop Shampoo Three Clarifying with the Buy on Amazon button when it is available. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability can change. You can also find it in our guide to Best Shampoo for Hard Water.
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