Envy Gentle Cleansing Shampoo review

Envy's Gentle Cleansing Shampoo is a moisture-balanced cleanser that Envy says is safe for all fibers, which makes it one of the few picks here you can use on synthetic, heat-friendly and human hair alike. The paraben- and sulfate-free formula removes product buildup, oils, makeup and environmental residue, and it is written with the cap in mind: the directions ask you to clean the base areas that touch skin, where oils and makeup collect. Envy recommends washing about every 6 to 8 wears, using a quarter-size amount under cool to lukewarm running water without submerging the wig. It comes in 8.5 oz and 2 oz sizes. The catch is price clarity: Envy's own site is for retailers, and we could not confirm a stable USD price from a retailer page, so we score its value conservatively.

Who it is for

Envy wig wearers and anyone cleaning the cap as well as the hair

Price

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Key features

• Safe for all fiber types, per Envy
• Paraben-free and sulfate-free
• Made to clean the cap and base areas that touch skin as well as the hair
• Envy suggests washing about every 6 to 8 wears
• Sold in 8.5 oz and 2 oz sizes

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Works on synthetic, heat-friendly and human hair
• Strength: Clear wash frequency guidance from the maker
• Strength: Sulfate-free and paraben-free
• Weakness: We could not confirm a stable USD price
• Weakness: Envy sells to retailers, so you buy it from a wig shop
• Weakness: New to retailers, with few published reviews

Key facts

• Hair type: All fiber types
• Free of: Parabens, sulfates
• Wash every: About 6 to 8 wears
• Sizes: 8.5 oz and 2 oz

Where it ranks

Envy Gentle Cleansing Shampoo is No. 9 in our Best Wig Shampoos verdict.