Why it's great: Readers with processed, color-treated hair recommend this as one of the best shampoos for damaged hair. "My hair has never looked or felt better," says one reader. Others report that it "stops breakage," provides "bounciness" and prevents shedding. "My dry, processed hair looks shiny, feels like silk and smells clean and fresh," sums up a reviewer.
Why it's great: Reviewers claim the tingling sensation from this refreshing shampoo makes you feel "like you've just had a scalp massage." One reviewer with color-treated hair says that this clarifying shampoo doesn't strip her color — in fact, "it looks better because all of the product build-up is no longer dulling [her] shine." Others also extoll the gentle clarifying nature of this shampoo, saying it "strip[s] away residue without stripping moisture."
Why it's great: Readers rely on this budget buy to remove build-up and leave hair "squeaky clean." They say this floral-scented shampoo is the best because it makes hair soft and shiny — the superlow price tag is an added bonus. "It's the best shampoo in the world," says one longtime user. "People comment on my healthy, thick, shiny hair," says another. "If only they knew it's because of this cheap but effective shampoo."
Why it's great: This hair product makes the best shampoo list because it leaves hair soft, clean and manageable. "It smells wonderful — like coconut," says one reviewer. It's excellent for "taming frizz" and makes hair "very smooth," reports a reader. Reach for this one when you want that "deep-clean feel," suggests another.
Why it's great: As "No-Poo," this isn't technically a shampoo… but since it's used to cleanse your hair, we're including it (it also helps that it's massively popular). "I noticed an immediate difference in that my hair felt less dry and the curls were soft and manageable," wrote one reviewer. Other readers remarked that it also helped with adding volume and is great for defining curls.
The best shampoos won't make your hair feel dry, brittle or unhealthy. Instead, a great shampoo has the power to transform your hair and even make your hairstyles look better, no matter if you have straight hair, curly hair or somewhere in between. We scoured the shampoo reviews in our database to find the very best shampoos — here, the ones our readers swear give them the soft, shiny, manageable hair of their dreams.
