Hair Cleansing Cream is a clarifying shampoo from Redken formulated to strip out hard-water mineral deposits (copper, iron, calcium), chlorine buildup, and heavy styling-product residue that a regular shampoo won't fully remove. Redken positions it both as a pre-chemical-service prep step — used in-salon before color, lightening, or texture services so the treatment processes evenly on clean hair — and as an occasional deep-clean option for retail customers dealing with product buildup or mineral-heavy water.
Unlike a typical sulfate-free "clarifying" product, this formula uses Sodium Laureth Sulfate as its primary surfactant alongside lauryl glucoside and cocamidopropyl betaine, which is what gives it the stronger cleansing power needed to fully clear buildup and minerals in one wash. That strength is also why it's meant to be used occasionally rather than as a daily shampoo — alternated with a regular shampoo rather than replacing it.
It's available through both professional salons and retail channels, and works across hair types and textures, including color-treated hair, though its stripping strength means color-treated hair shouldn't be washed with it more than occasionally.
