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KEVIN.MURPHY Balancing Wash 250mL
SIZE: 250ml

4.2 of 48 reviews

4.2 of 48 reviews

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Most Helpful Positive

Great

Tina

Lovely shampoo. Deep cleansing without stripping. I felt it strengthened my fine bleached hair for sure.

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An antioxidant rich shampoo that strengthens the hair and protects against colour fade or damage caused by hot irons or dryers.
  • Cruelty Free
  • Sulphate Free
  • Vegan

What customers say

GREAT - 74% recommend

4.2
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Hair Concern:

  • Thinning hair
  • Breakage and split ends
  • Dull, lacking shine
  • Colour protection

Hair Curl Type:

  • Curly
  • Straight
  • Wavy

Hair Texture:

  • Curly
  • Straight
  • Wavy

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KEVIN.MURPHY Balancing Wash 250mL Reviews

4.2 of 48 reviews

74% recommend this product

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Most Helpful Criticism

Hard to lather, leaves residue

Bridget

This shampoo is really hard to lather. It takes me a few of rinses to get my hair to feel clean under the water. A 10c blob really does not go far, it stays in ...
  1. Did I get a bad batch?!

    What in the shampoo!

    Like other reviewers, I thought I had bought the conditioner instead of the shampoo. This doesn’t lather up one bit, I’m perplexed as to how it cleanses without the suds! Can someone at AB respond to my review and the product in question? I have another KM shampoo and it functions like any normal shampoo. Am I missing something here?
  2. Hard to lather, leaves residue

    Bridget

    This shampoo is really hard to lather. It takes me a few of rinses to get my hair to feel clean under the water. A 10c blob really does not go far, it stays in the one area on my head and does not spread. I use a scalp massager too and the shampoo just doesn’t…shampoo. I have quite thin, uncoloured hair. I’ve gotten out of the shower a few times thinking it might just be the way the shampoo is, an...
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  3. nah

    ASH

    was hopeful because of the other reviews. it made my hair limp, smelt ick (like a man's car) and gave me pimples on my back. Not for me.
  4. Great

    Tina

    Lovely shampoo. Deep cleansing without stripping. I felt it strengthened my fine bleached hair for sure.
  5. Best shampoo

    WF

    Love this shampoo it has take me from shoulder length hair to buzz cut
  6. Smelly and unpleasant

    Deborah

    The wash does not foam, which is disappointing and makes it unpleasant to use, but it washes hair OK. The problem is that the smell is appalling. Really awful!
  7. Not as good as it once was

    EG

    I used to love this shampoo. It would lather nicely, had a lovely scent and left my hair looking and feeling amazing. The last two times I have purchased this I have noticed that the shampoo doesn't lather anymore and the scent and texture are a bit different - almost like I have purchased the conditioner. I won't be buying this one again.
  8. Not soapy enough

    Natooley

    It does not seem to produce lather enough to wash my hair properly, so I have to use double dose and then wash again. I actually thought I bought a conditioner by mistake at first. Not buying it again.
  9. pretty good

    sa

    great worth it for the price and does what it says!
  10. Amazing

    S Mann

    This shampoo is really nice from keeping my looking too oily and greasy! Ive struggled with greasy oily hair for a long time until I found this guy. Its worth every penny! I use it once a week and im good to go!
  11. Wanted to love it

    L

    Unfortunately this shampoo didn't help combat my oily scalp, it actually made it worse. After one day of washing my hair, my hair is instantly oily. It does make my hair super soft and lush but I just cannot cope with the oiliness. Even using the pre-wash didn't make a difference. I think the consistency is just too creamy for my scalp.
  12. Very cleansing

    Georgie

    My roots are very oily and this is the only shampoo I’ve found that will keep it clean for more than a day. I can usually get 3 days out of it before it needs washing again! Doesn’t dry my hair out and is gentle enough for regular use.
  13. Nice

    M

    Does the job, cleans hair without stripping it bare and smells great
  14. Fantastic, natural hair cleanser!

    Scott1987

    After experiencing the onset of male pattern baldness 5 or so years ago, I went on a complete journey to find the right hair products for my changing hair type. Following a hair transplant, my beautiful locks were returned and my barber recommended Kevin Murphy's balancing wash due to its nourishing ingredients. For a natural product, this cleansing wash foams delightfully and smells fantastic. In...
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  15. Silky, soft and alluring

    ☆•°Jamie°•☆

    This is one beautiful shampoo. Not only did it make my hair feel gorgeous, but also had a strong organic smell in it that was very pleasing.

    Totally recommend this product!!
  16. Good

    Char

    Smells beautiful and cleans hair well. Feels lovely afterwards
  17. I like this

    Daisy

    Pricey but not the best for how expensive it is! I found it to weigh down my hair a little bit. Great brand though.
  18. My go-to shampoo

    Clazzy

    I was recommended this by my hairdresser and I love using it. I find it helps balance out the oiliness I sometimes get on my crown, plus it smells great!
  19. Love the smell

    Chris

    Recommended by my hairstylist post colour treatment for daily use. I have fine straight hair with no dryness prior to colour treatment. This product has helped to keep my hair feeling clean, soft and silky! Love the smell as well. Would definitely recommend to anyone who has similar hair type to mine.
  20. Didnt help my oily hair

    Deaane

    Thought I would spend a bit extra trying to find a shampoo that might finally help my oily hair...this was not it
  21. Could be better....

    Melissa

    I have very fine thin hair and have to wash my hair daily. I decided to try the KM Balancing Wash as I wanted a shampoo that was gently but effective to use everyday. The shampoo is quite good and smells great but i find that I have to use more than usual otherwise my hair does not feel clean. In the end, I went through the bottle faster than I would have liked.
  22. Smells Devine!

    Caitlin

    The smell is amazing and definitely makes your hair feel beautiful and clean but isn’t as effective for balancing oil.
  23. Leaves hair shiny

    Elena

    I bought this to use on my oily hair, after a number of recommendations. It's been ok... I like that it leaves my hair shiny, but it doesn't do much for the oily hair situation.
  24. My fave shampoo!

    Kait

    Best shampoo for my dry yet oily hair! Just finished my first bottle and about to repurchase.
  25. Great for oily hair

    Bmac

    I have fine hair that tends to get oily quickly! My aim was to find a decent shampoo and conditioner that I could use twice a week to stretch out washing time but treat my hair at the same time! A little goes a long way with this!
  26. Nice deep cleansing shampoo.

    Laura

    Nice deep cleansing shampoo. I have fine, straight, non coloured hair with an oily scalp. I feel this helps control the oil and support my scalp. Smells nice.
  27. Maybe not for thick hair?

    Gabby

    I was super excited to receive a sample of this with an order, but was pretty disappointed. I have long, thick, frizzy hair. It was like my hair just absorbed it. There wasn't enough to actually wash my hair so I used my normal products. From that I would need a lot to use a lot to wash my hair which is a bummer
  28. perfect for dry scalp

    ally

    an ex boyfriend bought me this shampoo after noticing my scalp was dry. i was kinda offended and that's not a very romantic gift but it has paid off. really nice shampoo, perfect level of cleaning and moisturising. doesn't leave my hair oily or any product on my scalp.
  29. Good product

    Jack

    Leaves my hair feeling so fresh and energised, amazing scent too! Would recommend!
  30. Best Shampoo

    Rebecca

    Bought this shampoo as I have oily roots and dry ends and find it so hard to get any life or volume from my hair. Was a bit put off by the price, but it is actually worth the money. You only need a small amount so it will last a while, and leaves my hair feeling so good! Soft and shiny for days. Will be repurchasing and will try the other Kevin Murphy ones.
  31. Great product

    Christina

    I switch between this and hydrate me wash it’s great I can use everyday if needed and it doesn’t dry my hair or scalp out
    pleasant smell and the bottle lasts for a Long time
  32. Cleanses and controls oily hair

    Katerina

    Cleans my hair beautifully without stripping it and making it feel dry. Controls and helps an oily scalp and makes my hair feel fresh! Loved this shampoo
  33. Volume galore

    Renee

    This is the best shampoo i have ever used. My hair has never had this much volume and the oil is significantly reduced- I've never lasted more than 2 days. I will definitely recommend this shampoo to everyone.
  34. Love this

    Madee

    Have not been using this long.. but deffinetly my favourite shampoo now! It is perfect for an oily based hair and is not too stripping! Makes my hair feel healthy again! Great for daily use too which is a plus!
  35. Game changer

    Georgia

    This product has changed my life. As someone who suffered from extremely oily hair (washed every morning as it looked dirty) this product has been a god send. I can now go more than 24 hours without having to worry about how oily my roots look and if I need to wash my hair again. Would definitely purchase again and have recommended to friends.
  36. Where have you been all my life!?

    Lauren

    I have struggled with oily hair my whole life, my hair would get oily within a day of washing it. I didn't have high hopes for this shampoo as nothing has ever worked really well on my hair but after over 20 odd years of searching I have finally found a shampoo that works!! I can wash every 3 days now!!!!!!!!! THIS PRODUCT IS AMAZING!!!
  37. beautiful product

    Pw

    I purchased this shampoo as I have oil roots and dry ends, and after using the kevin murphy hydrate me and protection wash i thought this might be better suited to my hair however it still gets quite oily. My hair feels amazing though after the first wash, silky and smooth, but I still have to use dry shampoo the day after.
  38. YES YES YES

    Schar

    My hair gets super oily with frizzy dry ends so finding a shampoo that helps with the oil but doesn't dry it out is hard. After looking forever I tried this one and I love it! 24 hours after washing my hair instead of being it's usual gross oily way, it now will still be a little soft, straight and clean
  39. Meh

    Roxybella

    Not sure about this. Hasn’t helped my blonde streaked fine hair shoulder length. For me no game changer but the Kevin Murphy Angel Wash and rinse I recommend it is fab maintains moisture and controls dry ends and smells amazing. This balancing wash has no scent which for me is a negative as scent is a big part of the experience. Cleans but no moisture.
  40. Great for oily hair

    Marytm

    I've got the unhelpul combo of naturally curly hair that's prone to frizz, oily roots and dry ends (from blow drying and straightening). Since moving to Sydney from the UK, my old shampoo (also prestige) was leaving my hair lank and oily far too quickly.

    The Kevin Murphy shampoo was the break I needed - my hair feels properly cleansed to the roots and it seems to keep the oil at bay....
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  41. Brilliant Product

    Rahni

    Since hitting my late 20’s and now 30 (yikes!), my hair thanks to hormones i think, became incredibly oily at the roots within one or two days of washing. This shampoo has enabled me to go back to washing every 3 days. It really does balance my oily roots and dry ends. Smells divine! Shampoo twice for best results- hair feels SO Clean! Im in love!
  42. Love washing my hair now

    Kelly

    Having moved to Sydney, I found my hair was getting knotty, dry and lacklustre using my previous (also premium brand) shampoo. My hairdresser is a Kevin Murphy rep and suggested I try this range. Following the KM assessment online, I bought this shampoo and the Angel Rinse for my thick, fine hair that was getting oily by the 2nd day with dry ends. The combination has cured it perfectly! It looks a...
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  43. Great shampoo, free of SLS, parabens etc

    Roya

    I originally wanted to try this shampoo after my hairdresser used it. She said it would help 'balance' my oily roots and slightly dehydrated ends. I find that to be true. It smells amazing, feels light in my hair and doesn't weigh it down. I also wanted a shampoo free of silicone, SLS and paraben, and this is that for me. My hair is fine but thick, and this works well. I'll be looking to try this ...
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  44. Best shampoo

    Karina

    I love a majority of the Kevin Murphy and this is my shampoo of choice from the range. It smells organic and I only have to use a small amount to get a good lather in my medium length hair. My hair feels clean and lightweight when I blow dry it or leave to dry naturally and doesn’t leave that oily residue that some paraben free shampoos tend to leave. I have ash blonde hair and it doesn’t make my ...
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  45. Works well as a clarifying shampoo

    Amy

    I was using this for my first wash as recommended by my hairdresser. It was supposed to help my hair get less oily by the second day after washing but I don't think it helped. It's a nice shampoo and I stopped buying it when I switched from the angel range back to the plumping range. It left my hair looking cleaner than when I double shampoo'd with the angel wash only, but again, no additional lon...
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  46. Super impressed!

    Em

    I have fine hair that tends to get oily quickly! My aim was to find a decent shampoo and conditioner that I could use twice a week to stretch out washing time but treat my hair at the same time! I found you really only need a 10 cent size amount which goes a LONG way! I loved it!!
  47. Great shampoo for oily roots and dry ends

    Jayne

    I have oily roots and dry ends. Kevin.Murphy Balancing Wash shampoo, in combination with Kevin.Murphy Hydrating Rinse is perfect for my hair, leaving it silky and not oily or dry.
  48. Anonymous

    I used a sample on my oily hair. I also have a LOT of hair, so I require a shampoo that penetrates well. This didn't do the job for me. I needed to use a large amount of product, in fact, I used the entire trial packet and I still wasn't able to work it through all of my hair (despite lots of effort). It seemed to cleanse well in the areas that it did get to, though.
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