The Best Shampoos For All Hair Types, Whether It's Curly, Dry, or Color-Treated

Redken Frizz Dismiss Sulfate-Free Shampoo ($25)

Even the slightest amount of frizz is inevitable, but if you're looking for a tried and true product that smooths the hair better than the rest, this option from Redken is for you. Its gentle formula cleanses the hair without stripping away much-needed moisture and combats errant hairs with help from its star ingredient, babassu oil.

As I Am Coconut Cleansing Conditioner ($9)

OK, so this isn't technically a shampoo — hence the term "cleansing conditioner" — but its creamy formula gets the job done on days when you're in need of a light cleanse and a heavy dose of moisture. As a bonus, it also works amazingly as a detangler.

Briogeo Superfoods Mango + Cherry Oil Control & Balancing Shampoo ($30)

Think of this Briogeo shampoo as a nourishing smoothie for your hair: it features a luscious cocktail of fruits and vitamins to balance oil production and promote healthy hair growth.

Pattern Beauty Hydration Shampoo ($21-$45)

Our editors can confirm: this Pattern Beauty Shampoo lives up to the hype. The formula features a blend of moisturizing ingredients like coconut oil and honey to gently cleanse the hair and remove buildup without being too stripping.

Briogeo Scalp Revival Dandruff Relief Charcoal Shampoo ($42)

If you have thick, natural hair, you don't even have to have dandruff to love the Briogeo Scalp Revival Shampoo. Everything from the way it lathers to salicylic and lactic acids used in the formulation make it the perfect pick-me-up for your scalp and hair. It's so good, it even won itself a coveted POPSUGAR Beauty Award.

Ouai Detox Shampoo ($32)

If your scalp is one big pile of beauty products, we get it — we've been there. Give hair a reset with this deeply cleansing shampoo created by Ouai. Apple cider vinegar clarifies while hydrolyzed keratin will add softness and shine.

Head & Shoulders Classic Clean Dandruff Shampoo ($6)

There may be more scalp products on the market these days than you can count on two hands and feet, but there's something to be said about this tried-and-true Head & Shoulders Shampoo, which has been around for so long for a reason. It's formulated with flake-fighting zinc pyrithione, and there's arguably no better (or research-backed) means of dealing with dandruff.

Ouidad Curl Quencher Moisturizing Shampoo ($24)

Curls need one thing: hydration, hydration, hydration. This formula is made with a blend of wheat amino acids, chamomile, and vitamins E and A that removes buildup from the hair while delivering intense moisture and body to even the driest of curls.

Davines Volu Shampoo ($34)

Give thin, limp hair a bit of a boost with the Volu Shampoo from Davines, which is made with a light formula featuring turnip extract to add volume and shine to the hair.

Olaplex No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo ($30)

While some shampoos and conditioners offer ingredients to boost color-treated hair, another important thing to consider is whether or not the products are color-safe and build back the bonds broken during the chemical coloring process. This Olaplex shampoo does exactly that. It works well for people who want to keep hair as strong, protected, and frizz-free as possible, while also safeguarding its color.

Virtue Recovery Shampoo ($42)

The word "recovery" is in the name of this shampoo for a reason. It's a protein-rich formula made for rebuilding damaged hair, while also helping the hair retain moisture and remain healthy.

Odele Ultra-Sensitive Shampoo ($12)

For the fragrance averse — or anyone with sensitive skin — this is the best shampoo from the drugstore. The formula will rinse away all the dirt and grime sitting on your scalp without any irritation. It's also completely scent-free and, thus, easier on both your skin and hair.

Bumble and Bumble Curl Moisturizing Shampoo ($36)

We know, we know — the product name has "curl" written all over it, but if you're looking for the best shampoo for wavy hair this is the one that actually works best. Its blend of avocado oil, coconut oil, and shea butter hydrates and reduces frizz, but won't feel heavy or thick.

Moroccanoil Blonde Perfecting Purple Shampoo ($26)

You and your blond color can wave goodbye to brassiness, thanks to the magic in this bottle. The tone-correcting formula puts life back into blond, lightened brunette, and grey hair after just one wash.

Kerasilk Volumizing Shampoo ($26)

Using biomimetic (read: vegan) silk, this sudser works to soften hair and protect it from damage, all while simultaneously bulking up volume for fuller-looking results. It is formulated without silicones, sulfates, mineral oil, or microplastics.

John Frieda Blue Crush Shampoo ($11)

Blondes shouldn't get to have all the fun. In the same way that color-correcting purple shampoo exists to eliminate brassy tones from blond hair, blue shampoos like this one are meant to knock out stubborn orange tones in brown hair that's been lightened or highlighted in the past.

Joico Color Infused Red Wash Shampoo ($23)

Even if you're a natural redhead, the Joico Color Infused Red Shampoo comes in handy on wash day. It helps red hair maintain its vibrancy while also making it stronger with each wash.

Aveda Nutriplenish Deep Moisture Shampoo ($38)

If it's been a while since you've given your hair some TLC, consider going in with this shampoo from Aveda. Pomegranate oil and mango butter are some of the star ingredients used in this formula, and you will definitely be able to tell the difference.

Crown Affair The Cleansing Scalp Scrub Shampoo ($54)

Just like your body, your scalp needs to be exfoliated too. If you're not using chemical exfoliants in your liquid shampoo, consider using a different formula altogether, like this cleansing shampoo scrub. You get all the benefits of a traditional shampoo plus the added bonus of sloughing away dead skin on your head. Sounds like the shower of our dreams to us.

Dae Violet Hour Purple Shampoo ($30)

Dae is beloved for its formulas which work on all air types and textures, which is why when they released the Violet Hour Shampoo, they won a POPSUGAR Beauty Award. Editors with blond or lightened brunette hair raved about its ability to counteract brassiness while leaving behind healthy, hydrated hair.

Curl Wow Hooked 100% Clean Shampoo with Root-Locking Technology ($27)

This Colorwow curl shampoo is where beauty and technology meet. The formula contains proprietary technology that breaks down large oil particles that penetrate the cuticle where your hair actually needs them, so your hair won't feel weighed down or flat after a wash session.