Best for: Dry, dehydrated, textured and coarse hair types (2A–4C) that need intense, long-lasting hydration. Particularly suitable for low-porosity hair and strands prone to moisture loss and breakage.

What is Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Shampoo?

Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Shampoo 275ml is a silicone-free, hydrating shampoo designed to gently cleanse dry hair while delivering intense, long-lasting moisture.

Formulated with hyaluronic acid, squalane, polyglutamic acid, bio-fermented coconut water, blue-green algae and Amika's signature sea buckthorn, this moisturising shampoo helps replenish hydration and improve hair suppleness.

Developed for dry, textured and coarse hair types (2A–4C), the formula helps address moisture loss while gently cleansing the hair.

When used with Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Conditioner, the shampoo is clinically proven to deliver 3 times more hydration, moisture lasting up to 72 hours and 50% less breakage.

Its combination of moisture-attracting and moisture-retaining ingredients makes it a suitable choice for hair that needs more intensive hydration as part of a regular wash routine.

Who is it best for?

Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Shampoo is ideal for those who:

• Have dry or dehydrated hair.
• Have textured, wavy, curly or coily hair types (2A–4C).
• Have coarse hair that needs additional moisture.
• Have low-porosity hair.
• Experience moisture loss between washes.
• Want to improve hair softness and suppleness.
• Have hair prone to breakage.
• Prefer a silicone-free hydrating shampoo.
• Want a colour-safe, vegan and cruelty-free formula.

What problem does it solve?

Dry, textured and coarse hair can struggle to retain moisture, leaving strands feeling dehydrated and less supple.

Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Shampoo combines moisture-attracting ingredients with nourishing ingredients that help limit moisture loss.

Hyaluronic acid attracts moisture, squalane helps protect against dehydration, and polyglutamic acid supports moisture retention.

Together, these ingredients help deliver a more hydrating cleansing experience for hair that needs long-lasting moisture.

When paired with the matching Hydro Rush Conditioner, the system is clinically proven to improve hydration and reduce breakage.

Benefits

• Intense hydration: Helps replenish moisture in dry, dehydrated hair.
• 3 times more hydrated hair: Clinically proven when used with Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Conditioner.
• 72-hour moisture: Provides long-lasting hydration when used as part of the shampoo and conditioner system.
• 50% less breakage: Clinically proven with the matching conditioner.
• Gentle cleansing: Cleanses hair while providing moisturising care.
• Moisture retention: Helps reduce moisture loss and improve hair suppleness.
• Textured hair care: Designed for dry, textured and coarse hair types (2A–4C).
• Low-porosity suitability: Particularly recommended for low-porosity hair.
• Silicone-free formula: Provides hydration without silicones.
• Colour-safe: Suitable for colour-treated hair.

The 3× hydration, 72-hour moisture and 50% less breakage claims are based on clinical testing of Amika Hydro Rush Shampoo and Conditioner used together as a system.

Key Ingredients

Squalane: Helps protect hair against dehydration, prevent moisture loss and restore suppleness by supporting the hair's lipid barrier.

Hyaluronic Acid: Attracts moisture from the surrounding air to help hydrate and plump dry hair.

Polyglutamic Acid: Helps promote moisture retention for longer-lasting hydration.

Bio-Fermented Coconut Water: Contains electrolytes and other naturally occurring components that help provide hydration to hair.

Blue-Green Algae: Provides essential fatty acids, amino acids, vitamin A and beta-carotene.

Sea Buckthorn: Amika's signature superfruit, rich in omega-7 fatty acids, vitamin C and vitamin A, supports healthier-looking hair and scalp.

How to use

Thoroughly wet your hair.

Apply Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Shampoo to wet hair.

Lather and massage through the hair from roots to ends.

Rinse thoroughly with water.

Follow with Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Conditioner for the brand's recommended hydrating routine.

Use as part of your regular hair-washing routine.

Avoid contact with eyes.

Why choose Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Shampoo 275ml?

Amika Hydro Rush is specifically developed for hair that needs intensive moisture rather than volume-focused cleansing.

Its silicone-free formula combines hyaluronic acid, squalane and other moisture-supporting ingredients to help care for dry, textured and coarse strands.

Product details:

Brand: Amika
Product: Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Shampoo
Size: 275ml
Product type: Hydrating shampoo
Hair types: 2A–4C
Hair concerns: Dryness, dehydration, moisture loss and breakage
Particularly suited to: Low-porosity hair
Key ingredients: Squalane, hyaluronic acid, polyglutamic acid, bio-fermented coconut water, blue-green algae and sea buckthorn
Formula: Silicone-free
Colour-safe: Yes
Keratin-safe: Yes
Vegan: Certified vegan
Cruelty-free: Yes
Sulphate-free: Yes
Paraben-free: Yes
Mineral oil-free: Yes
Packaging: Contains post-consumer recycled plastic

Is Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Shampoo right for me?

Choose Amika Hydro Rush if: you have dry, textured or coarse hair and want a shampoo that gently cleanses while delivering intensive moisture.

It is particularly suited to low-porosity hair and hair that needs help retaining hydration between washes.

The silicone-free formula also makes it suitable for those who prefer moisturising haircare without silicones.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Shampoo do?

It gently cleanses dry hair while providing intense hydration and helping improve moisture retention.

Is Amika Hydro Rush Shampoo good for dry hair?

Yes. It is specifically formulated for dry, textured and coarse hair that needs additional moisture.

Is Amika Hydro Rush suitable for curly hair?

Yes. Amika recommends it for hair types 2A–4C, including wavy, curly and coily textures.

Is Amika Hydro Rush good for low-porosity hair?

Yes. The official Amika product page identifies low-porosity hair as particularly suited to the formula.

Does Amika Hydro Rush contain hyaluronic acid?

Yes. Hyaluronic acid is a key ingredient that helps attract moisture to dry hair.

Does Amika Hydro Rush help prevent hair breakage?

When used with Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Conditioner, the system is clinically proven to deliver 50% less breakage.

How long does the hydration last?

Amika reports moisture lasting up to 72 hours when the shampoo and conditioner are used together.

Is Amika Hydro Rush silicone-free?

Yes. The shampoo is formulated without silicones.

Is Amika Hydro Rush suitable for coloured hair?

Yes. Amika identifies the shampoo as colour-safe.

Is Amika Hydro Rush vegan and cruelty-free?

Yes. It is certified vegan and cruelty-free.

Should I use Amika Hydro Rush Shampoo with the matching conditioner?

Amika recommends following the shampoo with Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Conditioner. Its clinical hydration and breakage-reduction claims are based on using both products together.

Ingredients

Water/Eau/Aqua, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Coco-Glucoside, Glycol Distearate, Squalane, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn/Argousier) Fruit/Seed Oil, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed/Colza) Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame/Sésame) Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut/Nuix de Coco) Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyglutamic Acid, Spirulina Platensis (Blue Green Algae/Algues Bleu-Verte) Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut/Nuix de Coco) Water, Emblica Officinalis (Gooseberry/Groseille à Maquereau) Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Cocamide MIPA, Coconut Acid, Polyester-11, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-73, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Isethionate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance/Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene