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Whether you’ve got straight, curly or wavy hair, these are the best shampoos to help achieve your hair goals.
We take the time to hunt for the best skincare ingredients in our serums and the right shade match for our foundations, but we don’t always take the same care with our hair, especially when it comes to shampoos.
According to research conducted by Philip Kingsley, 49% of us don’t use a shampoo that caters to our hair type, which means we’re wasting some seriously good hair days.
We think any old shampoo will do, often prioritising their scent above all else. However, picking a shampoo designed specifically for your hair type is going to be a game-changer when it comes to achieving healthy-looking locks, no matter your hair goals.
A targeted shampoo could be the difference between having flat or bouncy curls, and can have an impact on how frequently you have to wash your hair. See? There are some very practical reasons to make the switch.
Whether you’ve got curls or waves or are struggling with injecting volume into your fine, poker-straight strands, we’ve rounded up the best shampoos for each hair type.
Best shampoos for straight, fine hair
Philip Kingsley Body Building Shampoo
Tired of limp strands no matter how much mousse you put in your hair? Good volume starts at the washing stage. This keratin-rich shampoo provides a gentle cleanse to banish any product buildup weighing you down while adding weightless bounce to the ends once dry.
Shop Philip Kingsley Body Building Shampoo at LookFantastic, £27
Living Proof Full Shampoo and Conditioner Bundle for Volume, Bounce and Shine
Gifting hair with plumper strands and high-wattage shine, this duo will deliver thickness without compromising your colour. You’ll spot added fullness from the get-go and notice breakage-repair in the long run.
Hair By Sam McKnight Cool Girl Volume Cleanse Shampoo
Volumising shampoos typically leave my hair feeling crunchy or dry, but not this one. Proteins and polymers encourage juicer strands, while pro-vitamin B5 drench the hair in hydration. Prepare for some seriously glossy locks.
Shop Hair By Sam McKnight Cool Girl Volume Cleanse Shampoo at Cult Beauty, £28
Best shampoos for curly hair
Charlotte Mensah Manketti Oil Shampoo
Designed with afro and curly hair types in mind, legendary hairstylist Charlotte Mensah has created a creamy formula featuring manketti nut and rich oils to revive and condition hair that’s been over-processed or scorched with heated hair tools.
Imbue Curl Liberating Sulphate Free Shampoo for Curly Hair
Suitable for a range of curl patterns, Imbue’s vegan and sulphate-free formula is packed with thirst-quenching coconut extract and rich shea butter to nurture your curls to maximise definition and softness.
Shop Imbue Curl Liberating Sulphate Free Shampoo for Curly Hair, £8.99
Fenty Beauty The Rich One Moisture Repair Shampoo
Anyone struggling with hydration levels Infused with amino acids and antioxidants, this sulphate-free formula effectively leaves scalps refreshed – not desert-dry – while minimising the appearance of split ends. Expect to see plusher curls as a result.
Shop Fenty Beauty The Rich One Moisture Repair Shampoo at Selfridges, £29
Best shampoos for wavy hair
Kérastase Curl Manifesto Bain Hydratation Douceur
Hydrating honey and strengthening ceramides nourish strands without adding heaviness or greasiness. The results? Waves appear more beachy, defined and shiny. Plus, the floral scent leaves your hair smelling of expensive perfume.
Shop Kérastase Curl Manifesto Bain Hydratation Douceur at Sephora UK, £28.25
Maria Nila True Soft Shampoo
Flyaways and dullness constantly plague my wavy hair, which is where this vegan shampoo comes in. Argan oil leaves strands softer and moisturised, so your waves look silky smooth and defined.
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