Readers' Picks for Best Hair Shampoo

TotalBeauty.com members of all hair types -- dry, curly, thin, you name it -- share their top product reviews

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If you're still searching for a shampoo that won't make your hair feel dry, brittle and unhealthy, rest assured there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Check out this list of users' favorites, from higher-end brands like Pureology and Aveda to more affordable brands like Herbal Essences. We bet you'll find a formula that works so well you'll never want to stop using it.

By Charli Schuler

Products Mentioned in This Story

Biolage Bodifying Shampoo
Biolage Bodifying Shampoo

Average Member Rating: 8.4

Buy it for $60.00

Sunsilk ThermaShine Conditioner
Sunsilk ThermaShine Conditioner

Average Member Rating: 9.0

Sunsilk ThermaShine Shampoo
Sunsilk ThermaShine Shampoo

Average Member Rating: 8.9

MOP Basil Mint Shampoo
MOP Basil Mint Shampoo

Average Member Rating: 8.2

Buy it for $11.13

Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Shampoo
Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Shampoo

Average Member Rating: 9.3

Aveda Damage Remedy Restructuring Shampoo
Aveda Damage Remedy Restructuring Shampoo

Average Member Rating: 9.3

Pureology HydrateShampoo
Pureology HydrateShampoo

Average Member Rating: 8.8

Buy it for $6.50

JOICO K-PAK Shampoo
JOICO K-PAK Shampoo

Average Member Rating: 9.1

Buy it for $10.93 - $11.87

Infusium (Colour)ologie Shampoo
Infusium (Colour)ologie Shampoo

Average Member Rating: 9.2

Lush I Love Juicy
Lush I Love Juicy

Average Member Rating: 8.5

Lush American Cream
Lush American Cream

Average Member Rating: 6.9

Samy Moist Shampoo
Samy Moist Shampoo

Average Member Rating: 7.9

Davines LOVE Smoothing Shampoo
Davines LOVE Smoothing Shampoo

Average Member Rating: 10.0

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Mastey Traite shampoo is the only shampoo I use. It is sulfate

I rated this article: 10 out of 10

by StarasmDecember 31, 2009 at 06:46PM Report as inappropriate

I am a women of color and have not seen any of the products that I have used on my hair. It has been years since I've used Infusium 23 or even Nexxus product brands during the 80's. However their is a hairline of products not mention, and that is Mizani. What are your view on it?

by womenofcolorOctober 26, 2009 at 08:53AM Report as inappropriate

I love Garnier Fruitis, it is wonderful!! My hair is very long and thick, I also color my hair with the same products (I'm completely gray headed at 47) Anyway, all of these products work great!! the shampoo/conditioner for colored hair helps hold the color longrer. If my hair gets dry I use either sleek and shine or moisture care. The prices are really good too and you can usually find coupons for more savings in Sundays paper

by mardimay09October 26, 2009 at 06:27AM Report as inappropriate

To Houston Girl - I think the smelly yellow shampoo may have been called Sulfer 8

by DimplzOctober 25, 2009 at 10:42PM Report as inappropriate

Geezer here again. I just noticed that my original post was on April Fool's Day and that because of that some people might think I wasn't serious about the Joy dishwashing liquid thing. I use it, really, have for 30 years. Hair, body wash - its great! For washing dishes - no way! I've got a dishwasher (no not my wife and I load thing myself). So quit wasting your money on all that froo-froo stuff and get some Joy and you too can "Lemony" fresh hair!!

by GeezerOctober 13, 2009 at 10:54PM Report as inappropriate

I have been using John Frieda rook awakening nourishing moisture shampoo and conditioner for dry hair OMG it gave my hair new life all I need in my round brush and hair dryer and maybe the curling iron to finish off the ends, LOVE IT!!!!

by sweetp19554October 13, 2009 at 08:14PM Report as inappropriate

There used to be a dandruff shampoo back in the 50's. It was yellow and looked like beaten egg yolks. It had a horrible odor. I'm trying to remember the name. Does anyone remember it and, if so, what was it called.

by HoustongirlSeptember 26, 2009 at 07:26AM Report as inappropriate

I have noticed, that using a differant shampoo " OUT OF 3 OR 4" and conditioner everyday has really HELPED my hair, and I buy the cheap ones, like V05 as the high priced ones seemed to make my hair that is very straight, feel bulky and weighed down, not to mention a build up on the scalp..

by LanaePSeptember 11, 2009 at 11:31AM Report as inappropriate

Hi mfbmsESP, AVEDA has two products which are excellent for african american (or overly cruly/dry caucasian) hair. The first is their Brillian line, with a deep cleansing shampoo, perfect for those that that dont wash their hair everyday, and an excellent deep mooisturizing conditioner, as well as styling prod. The other is their Dry Remedy line, moisturizing for all hair types, and smoothes the cuticle.

by gingeeJuly 10, 2009 at 07:37AM Report as inappropriate

the absolute BEST shampoo for color treated hair is Oribe. Expensive but well worth it, color takes alot longer to fade and it keeps it really shiny and healthy looking!

by kate2youJuly 09, 2009 at 03:19AM Report as inappropriate

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