BEST FOR NORMAL HAIR
Sachajuan Normal Hair Shampoo, £21
Available at Selfridges.com
Saunders & Long Detox Shampoo, £19
A favourite of industry insiders, this detox shampoo is a great all-rounder. It’s multi-purpose too – use it as a shampoo, then lather it up on your beard and body. A simple yet effective formula, this gets rid of daily grime, pollution and ‘life’ for a thorough cleanse. On those days when hair needs extra attention, rub a small amount between your hands and run it through your strands to tame flyaways and add texture. You’ll look as good as the sleek black bottle this one comes in.
Available at MrPorter.com
Kiehl’s Olive Fruit Nourishing Shampoo, £32.50
If your hair is on the drier side but you still want to wash it frequently, give this Kiehl’s shampoo a go. Enriched with olive, avocado and lemon oil, the rich and moisturising formula is great if you’ve got dry hair or suffer with dandruff. A little goes a long way, so you’ll get decent use out of a 250ml bottle.
Available at LibertyLondon.com
BEST FOR SENSITIVE SCALPS
Hanz De Fuko Natural Shampoo, £18
Favoured by hairdressers and stylists to the stars, Hanz De Fuko is the name to know for soft, gentle formulas that don’t irritate skin. The US-based brand has a good selection of haircare and grooming products, but this shampoo is one of its bestsellers. Packed with 16 natural plant extracts and ten amino acids, it will leave hair looking and feeling visibly stronger after a few uses. Sensitive skin? This one could become an everyday essential.
Available at MrPorter.com
Living Proof Perfect Hair Day, £20
Available at LookFantastic.com
Philip Kingsley No Scent No Colour Gentle Shampoo, £20
Philip Kingsley is a big deal in haircare and all of the brand’s products are formulated by top trichologists. This gentle shampoo suits all hair types though it was created specially for those who suffer with sensitivity and skin issues – it was originally made for Kingsley’s wife while she was undergoing chemotherapy. Great for everyday use, it does its job well.
Available at LookFantastic.com
BEST FOR THINNING HAIR
Michael Van Clarke Cashmere Protein Volumising Shampoo, £19
Available at VanClarke.com
Aveda Invati Men Nourishing Exfoliating Shampoo, £26
Available at LibertyLondon.com
Mark Hill Strengthening Growth Shampoo, £8.99
For a more affordable option, Mark Hill’s Strengthening Growth Shampoo does what its name suggests, while also gently cleaning fine, thin or delicate strands. Made with concentrated active ingredients, it gets to the root of hair follicles to encourage slow but steady growth. Containing argan oil, lemon oil, ProVitamin B5 and biotin (an ingredient lauded for its hair growth-inducing properties), it’s one of the best budget options out there.
Available at Boots.com
Davines Energising Shampoo, £18
Available at CultBeauty.co.uk
BEST FOR AFRO & TEXTURED HAIR
Olaplex No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo, £13
Grown Alchemist Nourishing Shampoo, £30
Available at MrPorter.com
Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Shampoo, £12.99
Enriched with organic shea butter and Jamaican black castor oil (a miracle product for textured hair), Shea Moisture’s restoring shampoo is a bestseller. Formulated with Afro-Caribbean hair in mind, it’s lightweight enough to use every day and eliminates product build-up and impurities, meaning you don’t need to follow up with a conditioner every time. It’s also sulphate free, making it a must for thicker hair types.
Available at JustMyLook.com
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