does not strip hair [SEP] this has a different scent that i was expecting very grapey it takes some getting used to because it does not have all the harsh chemicals your hair does not feel quite the same when you start using it while it does lather it is not as foamy as the standard store bought but it did clean my hair didnt leave it dry and did not aggravated my scalp the scent is stronger in the bottle but it does not stay in your hair as strong