The shampoo does lather enough for you if you use a decent amount. My only draw back with this product however is it doesn't do much for people who get knots in the hair, but works fine for frizz. I do like the fact that's it sulfate and vegan and cruelty free. I would recommend using conditioner and a hair mask once a week to make your hair better with this product, if your hair tends to get into knots.