The Best Drugstore Shampoo for Every Hair Type
The Best Drugstore Shampoo for Every Hair Type
Want soft, smooth strands, but don't want to pay salon prices? Experts say the best drugstore shampoo is just as effective as pricier counterparts. Whether you have curly, color-treated, fine hair, or anything in between, here are their top affordable drugstore shampoo picks.
Murumuru Butter & Rose Blooming Color Shampoo
Love Beauty and Planet
walmart.com
$6.94
This drugstore shampoo is a game-changer, says Fred Connors, owner of FRED. salon. The sweet-smelling shampoo is great for all hair types, but particularly suited for color-treated hair, since it's sulfate-free. It's also vegan, cruelty-free, and made with ethically sourced ingredients. "It's gentle on your hair, as well as the planet," says Connors.
Classic Clean Daily-Use Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
Head & Shoulders
amazon.com
$3.67
Head and Shoulders is the classic, tried-and-true dandruff shampoo, and for good reason. "The zinc pyrithione not only helps to kill the yeast, but it also helps to mop up some of the excess sebum, so that roots are less greasy, hair appears thicker and fuller, and there is less of a ‘home’ for yeast to grow," says Dr. Tsippora Shainhouse, a board-certified dermatologist. If your hair is damaged or dry, choose the moisturizing version or follow up with the matching conditioner to hydrate strands.
Smoothing and Shine Enhancing Shampoo
Sun Bum
amazon.com
$9.99
This shampoo is "exceptional for dry hair," says Fae Norris, a stylist at Neighborhood Salon. It has all-natural ingredients that revitalize and protect, while delivering soft, delicious smelling hair.
Scalp Build-Up Therapeutic Shampoo
Neutrogena
amazon.com
$6.46
If you suffer from dandruff, but also have an oil-prone scalp, try a salicylic acid shampoo once a week to dry up some of the excess oil and help remove dead skin, says Shainhouse. This formula, by Neutrogena, is a favorite because it helps clear dandruff without harsh preservatives or fragrances.
Shimmer Lights Shampoo
Clairol
amazon.com
$8.39
Especially effective for blondes and those who embrace the gray, this one amplifies the color you want, while diminishing unwanted tones, says Norris. Use it once per week as an intensive treatment and follow it up with a high-quality hair mask. Otherwise, it can discolor and dry out hair.
EverPure Moisture Shampoo
L'Oréal
ulta.com
$7.99
With a rich, creamy sulfate-free formula that gently cleanses hair while infusing strands with moisture, it's great for redheads in particular, since it helps preserve color, says Rick Wellman, master colorist at The Salon Project by Joel Warren.
The Best Drugstore Shampoo for Every Hair Type
Color Revitalize Protection Shampoo
TRESemme
cvs.com
$4.99
If you have thin hair, but need to infuse dry strands with moisture, try this drugstore shampoo. "It adds moisture to the hair without weighing it down," says Angelo David, owner and creative director of the Angelo David Salon in NYC. As an added bonus, it smells great.
The Best Drugstore Shampoo for Every Hair Type
Bio:Renew Birch Bark Extract Shampoo
Herbal Essences
target.com
$5.99
Looking for a natural shampoo? Try this one—"it's EWG-verified, making it the perfect, safest choice for your hair," says celebrity stylist Bridget Brager. "It’s naturally-derived, color-safe and paraben-free, too." Still, it effectively cleans and protects color treated hair.
Elvive Color Vibrancy Protecting Shampoo
L'Oreal Paris
amazon.com
$4.97
This shampoo is a wonder product for all color treated or damaged hair, says Patrice Vinci, owner of Patrice Vinci Salon in Boston. "It works just as well as the professional L’Oreal line, Kerastase, but for a quarter of the price, plus it holds color for up to 60 days."
Anti-Breakage Keratin Oil Shampoo
OGX
ulta.com
$7.99
If you have curly or natural hair, try this moisturizing formula. It lathers well and gets through natural curly hair with ease, says celebrity stylist Alicia Henry. It locks in moisture, creates a beautiful shine, leaves hair soft to the touch, and smells amazing, she adds.
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