Extra-Body Shampoo is formulated specifically for fine or thin hair that falls flat and needs more root lift and body - it is not a general-purpose shampoo for every hair type, despite some older listings suggesting otherwise.

It's a consumer, everyday-use product, color-safe for people who color-treat their fine hair, and pairs with Paul Mitchell's Extra-Body Conditioner as part of a volumizing routine rather than being a stand-alone treatment shampoo.

The reason to pick this over a general shampoo is its narrow focus: it's built to cleanse fine hair without leaving the heavy residue that weighs thin strands down, while panthenol and a touch of wheat germ oil help support body between washes rather than just stripping hair clean. It's best understood as one half of a volumizing routine - paired with the matching Extra-Body Conditioner - rather than as a moisturizing or repair shampoo for other hair types.

Massage into wet hair, working from roots through lengths, then rinse thoroughly. Repeat if hair needs a deeper cleanse, and follow with Paul Mitchell Extra-Body Conditioner for the full volumizing effect.

1. Wet hair thoroughly.
2. Massage shampoo into scalp and through lengths.
3. Rinse.
4. Repeat if needed, then follow with Extra-Body Conditioner.

Pros:

• Purpose-built for fine hair - formulated to add body and volume rather than acting as a generic all-purpose cleanser.
• Contains panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) to support body and manageability as it cleanses.
• Color-safe formula, so it's less likely to strip color-treated fine hair with regular use.

Cons:

• Uses Sodium Lauryl Sulfate as its primary cleanser, so it isn't a fit for anyone specifically seeking a sulfate-free shampoo, despite some outdated listings claiming otherwise.
• Formulated for fine or thin hair specifically - thick, coarse, or very dry hair types may find it doesn't provide enough moisture on its own.
• Contains added fragrance, a consideration for scalp sensitivity.