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Celebrate the curls in your life this holiday season with thoughtful, curl-friendly gifts from Original Moxie! Whether you're shopping for a seasoned curly hair enthusiast or someone just beginning to embrace their natural texture, we offer a selection of products that show your support for their unique hair journey. Each gift is a nod to our roots as a small, women-owned business dedicated to the curly community — perfect for those who love meaningful, high-quality self-care.

  At the heart of our shampoo formulations is an understanding of shampoo’s role in nurturing your hair. Regular, proper cleansing with a sulfate-free shampoo allows moisture to penetrate the hair, which is essential for proper hydration and hair health!  Original Moxie shampoos are sulfate-free & extremely gentle. They tone the hair & scalp, promote a healthy pH, and maintain the integrity of the scalp’s outer mantle. We offer 2 shampoo options – a no-foam shampoo and a clarifying shampoo. Not sure which one would suit your hair the best? Join us as we dive into the unique features of each shampoo so you can find your perfect match!   Get Clean No-Foam Shampoo Get Clean is our top pick for normal to dry hair. Its sulfate-free formula removes dirt and excess oil without disturbing your scalp’s natural balance! It’s especially beneficial for curly hair that struggles with moisture retention or for anyone with scalp issues such as dandruff or itchiness. The star ingredient in Get Clean, Organic Turmeric, has the unique ability to calm inflammation, combat bacteria, and regulate sebum production in the scalp! The active component of the root, Curcumin, possesses anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiseptic, and antibacterial properties, and works effectively to correct scalp conditions like dandruff. Karanja Oil, pressed from the seeds of the Pongam Tree, also contributes anti-bacterial benefits and provides effective relief from skin conditions such as dandruff while toning and cleansing the scalp. Additionally, Get Clean’s cream-based formula offers excellent slip, making detangling a breeze. You can effortlessly soften and loosen tangles with your fingers during shampooing, simplifying your styling routine afterward. Original Moxie Founder, Rachel Blistein, attributes the remission of her lifelong Seborrheic Dermatitis to the benefits of this product.   Triple Threat Detox Shampoo Build-up happens no matter how perfect you are at caring for your hair! Gradual build-up often occurs because small amounts of minerals are present in most municipal water systems. Additionally, pollutants in the air, like dust, dirt, and chemicals, can also accumulate on our skin and hair, leading to build-up over time. Minerals can block water from entering your hair, affecting how your hair feels and how your styling products perform. To combat build-up, we recommend Triple Threat Detox Shampoo. Its powerful formula cleanses, clarifies, and chelates – a process that removes minerals and heavy metals from your hair and rinses them down the drain where they belong! Like all of our products, Triple Threat is ultra-concentrated, meaning a little goes a long way. It’s curl and color-friendly, meaning it’s safe to use on any hair type. Its foamy lather is gentle, and its minty, fresh scent leaves your scalp feeling invigorated. If you have city water, your mineral build-up is likely gradual. You can use a chelating shampoo every 3rd wash. If you have hard water, or low porosity hair that is especially prone to build-up, you can technically use a chelating shampoo every time you wash. If you have dry and/or high-porosity hair, we recommend using Get Clean as your regular shampoo and using Triple Threat every 3rd wash. If you have oily hair, you can use Triple Threat as your regular shampoo.   If you’re unsure which Moxie products are right for you, take our Hair Type Quiz for personalized product recommendations.