Top 10 Shampoos For Dry And Damaged Hair

WHY IT MADE THE LIST: Packed with bond cure technology, plant butters, and vegan proteins, this brilliant formula is clinically shown to repair and strengthen damaged strands caused by everyday stressors, heat, and chemical treatments. Each application gently cleanses while working to repair, strengthen, and bring stressed hair back to a healthy state.

USER REVIEW: "Absolutely obsessed with this shampoo. I have damaged hair from bleaching and was using the Olaplex shampoo and was not a fan. I switched to this, and it is my holy-grail shampoo. I love the smell, it suds up very nicely, and I have noticed a difference in my hair since I’ve been using it."

WHY IT MADE THE LIST: Formulated with quinoa protein and rich coconut, this genius formula contains everything needed to treat four different types of damage: environmental, chemical, heat, and physical. Pair it with the rest of the Damage Remedy line for the best results possible.

USER REVIEW: "This is the only thing that rescued my hair when my flat iron overheated. Every time it's feeling dry or brittle, I switch to this product and it bounces back almost instantly."

WHAT IT DOES: With softening marshmallow root, hydrating shea butter, and strengthening avocado oil, this cleansing agent has everything you need to restore moisture to damaged strands. 

USER REVIEW: "I have extremely thick and wavy 2C hair. I am purchasing my second bottle of this along with the Thick Hair Conditioner. It is the first shampoo and conditioner set that has left my hair looking and feeling simply amazing. No more frizz and no more oily roots on day two. This stuff is really pretty amazing."

WHAT IT DOES: With hydrating ingredients like algae extract and rose oil, this shampoo stops breakage by merging the cleansing action of a shampoo with the moisture of a deep conditioning mask. Even better? It does all this without weighing down hair or stripping color.

THINGS TO KNOW: Reviewers say that just a little bit goes a long way, so one bottle should last you quite some time.

WHY IT MADE THE LIST: This shampoo from Oribe is infused with powerful ingredients like biotin, plant collagen, caffeine, and niacinamide to fortify, nourish, and strengthen hair. The $49 price tag might seem steep for a shampoo, but think of how much you’ve spent on the wrong shampoos.

WHAT IT DOES: This shampoo is formulated with centuries-old healing oils (cypress, argan, and maracuja) plus Oribe's Bio-Restorative Complex, which restores moisture while strengthening cuticles from the inside out.

WHY IT MADE THE LIST: If you're suffering from lackluster locks, look no further. With a blend of fatty acids, antioxidants, vitamin E, and—the star ingredient—argan oil, this shampoo adds shine and deeply nourishes lifeless hair to bring it back to a vibrant state.

THINGS TO KNOW: Not only is this shampoo free of sulfates, parabens, and mineral oil, but it also comes in recyclable packaging. 

WHAT IT DOES: Using patented healthy hair molecule technology and conditioning agents, this shampoo works to instantly restore dry, damaged, and aging cuticles while also protecting them from future damage. The formula also repels dirt and oil, helping your hair stay cleaner for longer.

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW: This shampoo is safe for use on color and chemically treated hair.

WHO IT'S FOR: Keeping color-treated hair looking its best is no easy task. This sulfate- and paraben-free formula contains ingredients like jojoba, green tea, and sage to keep your color looking its best between appointments.

WHY IT MADE THE LIST: If your hair is color-treated, you’ll want to reach for a shampoo that will keep your dye job vibrant, all while nourishing to keep dryness and damage at bay. This shampoo does all that and more. It protects color, strengthens and repairs damage, and restores moisture.

WHO IT'S FOR: Dealing with coarse hair that needs extra nourishment? Redken can handle it. This formula effortlessly cleanses, restores, and softens dry, brittle hair, leaving it softer, shinier, and more manageable than ever before.

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW: Argan oil is the star ingredient here—it's known for its ability to promote moisture and softness.

WHY IT MADE THE LIST: Whether you're battling dry hair, frizz, flyaways, or breakage, this cult-favorite shampoo and its conditioner counterpart are the holy-grail solution. 

WHAT IT DOES: This shampoo repairs damage by relinking broken bonds, and it's been proven to reduce breakage and strengthen hair of all types and textures.