Award-Winning Shampoos and Conditioners for Every Hair Type

Fancy hair tools and luxe scalp treatments are trending, but the base of having a good hair day starts in the shower. The foundation of a good head of hair is built on the base of a solid shampoo and conditioner combo, and that doesn’t mean they have to be pricey. We put our strands through quite a bit of trial and error testing shampoos and conditioners of to find the standout formulas, so you don’t have to. These are the shampoos and conditioners worthy of a NewBeauty Award. From curly hair to damaged hair, dry shampoo to leave-in conditioner and $8 to $48, there’s something for everyone to try.

Best Shampoos and Conditioners

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Best Shampoo for Damaged Hair

BondiBoost Rapid Repair Bond Builder+ Shampoo ($26)

Meeting damaged hair’s SOS signal, BondiBoost Rapid Repair Bond Builder+ Shampoo gets a supercharged upgrade with plant-based bond technology and Australian aloe vera that clinically reverses damage.

• BUY ON AMAZON – $26
• BUY ON ULTA – $26

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Best Volumizing Shampoo

Fable & Mane Volumizing Shampoo ($30)

Your flat hair’s new best friend, Fable & Mane Volumizing Shampoo plumps strands with an ancient blend of fenugreek seeds, onion juice and amla extract, all while keeping things weightless and naturally moisturized.

• BUY ON AMAZON – $30
• BUY ON SEPHORA – $30

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Best Shampoo for Color-Treated Hair

Color Wow Color Security Shampoo ($24)

The name says it all: Color Wow Color Security Shampoo is a gentle, sulfate-free product that acts like a security guard for your strands, preserving and protecting their color for a healthy, vibrant look.

• BUY ON AMAZON – $24
• BUY ON ULTA – $24

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Best Shampoo for Dry Hair

California Naturals Moisture Shampoo ($12)

Hydrate thirsty hair with California Naturals Super Moisture Shampoo, made with 99-percent naturally derived ingredients and a figgy, food-grade fragrance.

• BUY ON AMAZON – $12
• BUY ON ULTA – $12

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Best Shampoo for Curly Hair

SheaMoisture Bond Repair Shampoo ($15)

Formulated for curls and coils, Shea Moisture Bond Repair Shampoo prioritizes curl health and definition while repairing damage and broken bonds in as little as one use.

• BUY ON ULTA – $15
• BUY ON AMAZON – $13

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Best Shampoo for Oily Hair

Nutrire S.3 Balance Shampoo for Oily Scalp ($36)

Nutrire S.3 Balance Shampoo for Oily Scalp lets you put away the hats and dry shampoo and embrace your natural roots thanks to oil-regulating blend of niacinamide and lactic acid.

• BUY NOW – $36

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Best Clarifying Shampoo

Milk_shake Deep Detox Shampoo ($28)

Milk_shake Deep Detox Shampoo’s green tea and milk protein formula helps eliminate copper and lead residue from your hair, as well as product buildup (we see you dry shampoo), while also smelling so good.

• BUY ON MILK_SHAKE – $28
• BUY ON AMAZON – $25

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Best Shampoo for Dandruff

VICHY Dercos Selenium Sulfide Anti-Dandruff Shampoo ($20)

For the thousands suffering from frustrating dandruff, VICHY Dercos Selenium Sulfide Anti-Dandruff Shampoo offers serious relief with its proprietary formula featuring anti-flake micronized selenium sulfide.

• BUY ON AMAZON – $20
• BUY ON DERMSTORE – $20

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Best Fragrance-Free Shampoo

CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo ($11)

When skin care’s darling ceramide formula meets dull and dry strands, you get CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo, a fragrance-free formula designed to keep hair happy and your scalp barrier intact.

• BUY ON AMAZON – $11
• BUY ON CVS – $11

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Best Powder Dry Shampoo

Ceremonia Dry Shampoo ($28)

The arrowroot and Brazilian clays in Ceremonia Dry Shampoo absorb excess oil without turning strands ghostly white. It’s perfect for absorbing oil and revitalizing volume between washes.

• BUY ON REVOLVE – $28
• BUY ON SEPHORA – $28

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Best Dry Shampoo for Oily Hair

K18 Airwash ($48)

Non-aerosol K18 AirWash features groundbreaking odorBIND smart-release biotechnology that absorbs oil without residue and eliminates odors for up to three days for a healthier scalp.

• BUY ON K18 – $48
• BUY ON SEPHORA – $48

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Best Shampoo Bar

Ethique Hydrating Solid Shampoo ($17)

Eco-friendly and rich with argan oil and hyaluronic acid, Ethique Beauty Hydrating Solid Shampoo contributes to millions of gallons of water saved and leaves strands soft and hydrated.

• BUY ON ETHIQUE – $17
• BUY ON ULTA – $17

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Best Dry Shampoo for Dark Hair

MONDAY Haircare BRUNETTE Dry Shampoo ($8)

The hair reviver you can count on between washes, MONDAY Haircare BRUNETTE Dry Shampoo’s gardenia-scented formula blends invisibly into dark strands, letting its keratin-enriched powders absorb oil.

• BUY ON ULTA – $8
• BUY ON AMAZON – $9

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Best Leave-In Conditioner Cream

Olaplex Leave-In Conditioner ($32)

Apply this creamy Olaplex No.5 Leave-In Conditioner before blow-drying or air-drying and let the brand’s signature Bond Building Technology and High-Adhesion Sealing Complex go to work to repair damage for healthier-looking hair.

• BUY ON AMAZON – $32
• BUY ON ULTA – $32

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Best Leave-In Conditioner Spray

Divi 3-in-1 Leave-In Conditioner ($28)

Formulated for fine and thinning hair types, the multitasking Divi 3-in-1 Leave-In Conditioner detangles, protects and hydrates via unique upcycled ingredients like olive-derived squalane.

• BUY ON DIVI – $28
• BUY ON ULTA – $28

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Best Leave-In Conditioner for Curly Hair

PATTERN Palo Santo Leave-In Conditioner ($28)

PATTERN Palo Santo Leave-In Conditioner is a curly girl’s best friend. The best-seller hydrates hair, banishes frizz and helps define curls, all with an amazing scent that lingers all day.

• BUY NOW – $28