33 best shampoos for every hair type and texture, according to the GLAMOUR editors who use them

If you’ve got thin or really fine hair and it needs a bit of oomph, look for shampoos that boast thickening or volumizing properties. Hair loss or thinning can be caused by a number of underlying factors which can be reversed by the ingredients in shampoo for fine hair. Clarifying shampoos are a good choice since they contain minimal conditioning ingredients which could – despite first assumptions – build up and weigh fine hair down.

The best shampoos for coloured hair will contain lower levels of cleansers but higher levels of conditioning agents which help your colour stay more vibrant for longer. You’ll want to consider those which boast “colour protection“, “anti-colour fade” or “colour care” labels. Head this way for the best purple shampoo for blonde hair and over here for the best shampoo for red hair.

“Anti-frizz” / “frizz-control” shampoos are the ones to look towards if you’ve got frizzy hair which you’d like to smooth, even if you love it naturally. They hydrate the hair as they cleanse.

You’ll want to make a beeline for these soothing shampoos if your scalp is struggling to stay calm. Ingredients like tea tree oil, peppermint and lavender will help to soothe your scalp at the same time as revitalising your hair.

If you’re lucky enough to have naturally curly hair, cherish it. Celebrity Hairdresser and Founder of Hi’Demand Hair, Heather Dapaah, told us: that “hydrating and natural ingredients are great for curly-haired tresses.

“Ingredients to look out for are hydrators such as aloe vera or aloe vera juice (it’s made of 99.5% water so it’s extremely hydrating for hair and is one of the best natural moisturisers). Also look out for natural carrier oils such as almond oil, jojoba oil, and castor oil. The chemical composition of carrier oils is similar to the fatty acids naturally found in the hair so using them boosts hair health almost immediately.”

If your hair gets greasy quickly, there are plenty of specially-formulated shampoos for greasy hair on the market that won’t leave you washing your hair every day or reaching for your dry shampoo. Avoid heavy ingredients like coconut and Argan oils as well as coconut milk, instead make a beeline for formulas containing balancing ingredients like tea tree oil, mint and charcoal. These all naturally reduce oil production and detox the scalp of sebum build-up.

Whatever your hair type, it’s worth buying the matching hair conditioner for your shampoo when you can. Why? Most shampoos and conditioners are formulated, developed and tested in pairs; shampoo brands will optimise the ingredients in each of the products so they each compliment each other. Your results may be less effective if you mix brands. You’ve been warned.

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