Best shampoo on Reddit
249 reviews from r/longhair, r/finehair, r/Ulta and 46 more subreddits
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#1
Redken
4.8
(24)
"I’m loving it so far!"
"I love redken all soft"
"Redken Volume!"
"Redken all soft but maybe Ouai Medium Hair…"
"❤️❤️"
"Redken all soft."
"Redken all soft <3"
"Redken All Soft!!!!"
"For you, Redken All Soft."
"Only thing I've used so far that leaves my scalp clean enough."
#2
Nizoral
4.8
(16)
"Best shampoo, as in most efficacious for scalp health, that you can get over the counter is Nizoral."
"Nizoral. Hands down."
"Nizoral at Target."
"Nizoral is all that would help mine."
"For shampoo, I alternate between Davines energizing and Nizoral."
"I used Nizoral and it was amazing."
"Nizerol. And only use it once a week maximum."
"I use Nizoral (Ketoconazole) shampoo two days a week and the other days I just use a conditioner."
"Use nizoral."
"Nizoral."
#3
Ouai
4.7
(15)
"I have thick hair and love the clarifying shampoo from Ouai."
"Ouai Detox"
"I LOVED Ouai and Amika when I used them."
"I would recommend a clarifying shampoo every third wash."
"I love the Ouai and noticed a difference in my scalp being less itchy."
"I’ve been bringing by hair back to life postpartum with Ouai products."
"Is the best I’ve ever used."
"I love Ouai. It's a little pricey, but I only wash my hair like once a week and it literally leaves my hair squeaky clean without making it or my scalp feel dry."
"It has fragrance but I love it and lathers really well on my long medium straight hair."
"The Ouai detox is lovely!"
#4
Olaplex
4.6
(11)
"Olaplex or Goldwell rich repair."
"Olaplex"
"Olaplex, and it’s actually on sale right now too."
"Olaplex is the only one I’ve used recently that doesn’t make my head itch."
"Olaplex! One of the salon stylists recommended it to me while getting my hair done bcs I abuse dry shampoo and am kinda of a gym rat too and it leaves almost no white residue and it actually leaves my hair feeling cleaner and not dirtier like other dry shampoos."
"I would use Olaplex or Terax."
"STick w/ Olaplex if it’s working well for u, it’s excellent for maintaining bleached hair."
"I use this shampoo once or twice a week, and it keeps my hair healthy."
"Olaplex conditioner leaves my hair feeling soft and manageable."
"I use olaplex for my normal shampoo and conditioner."
#5
Living Proof
4.9
(8)
"Best of the best right there!!"
"Living Proof"
"Best hair I have had in decades."
"Personally I like the Living Proof one."
"Either the Living Proof dry shampoo (the original, not the advanced version) or the IGK one work well for me."
"It’s expensive but the dry shampoo from living proof is my favorite. fragrance lasts, smells good, isn’t super thick and powdery when you spray."
"The Living Proof Dry Shampoo would be a good option for you. The trick is to spray it and to not touch it or massage it for about 60 seconds."
"The only one I can stand (doesn't feel powdery or itchy on my scalp) is the Living Proof advanced clean dry shampoo - in the silver can."
#6
Pantene
4.3
(7)
"I personally love Pantene Volume shampoo and the conditioner."
"It's an awesome clarifying shampoo that I love for my straight/ fine oily hair."
"I like the Pantene volume and body."
"Only this variant, nothing else from Pantene."
"I use Pantene volume for when I use grease or oil."
"I love the way my hair feels with Pantene volume and body."
"I use Pantene lively clean every alternate day."
#7
Selsun Blue
4.3
(6)
"Selsun blue"
"I discovered Selsun Blue, used it 2x a week and my dandruff is gone."
"You can see results within 2 weeks."
"Selsun blue really works for me though pricey siya."
"Selsun blue is good."
"Selsun Blue works for me."
#8
Head & Shoulders
4.2
(6)
"I swear by it."
"For my scalp."
"Head & Shoulders"
"Works well and it doesn't strip your hair like dish soap."
"Head&Shoulders."
#9
Vichy
4.8
(5)
"I vouch for this. 💯💯"
"Dercos all the way. It was recommended to me by a dermatologist."
"Dercos by Vichy (talking from experience) it costs around 120 dhs for a 200ml bottle. I've tried many and I can assure you Dercos is the best of the best."
"Vichy Dercos 💯💯."
"I used Vichy Decros too when my scalp was terrible and it worked well!"
#10
Oribe
4.8
(5)
"Kinda expensive, but works wonders."
"Oribe gold lust shampoo"
"I love Oribe Gold Lust shampoo and conditioner."
"Look at Oribe. Excellent brand & reputation."
#11
Verb
4.6
(5)
"I love Verb Ghost!"
"I highly recommend Verb, it’s much more affordable than a lot of brands but high quality!"
"Verb Ghost is consistently great."
"Verb ghost."
"I use verb I also really like batiste."
#12
Lush
5.0
(4)
"The one I keep going back to is Tofu from Lush."
"I really like Tofu at the moment."
"BIG truly nourishes your hair and scalp without leaving a residue."
"It regulates it without stripping. Best I've found."
#13
Pureology
5.0
(4)
"Pureology hydrate"
"Another vote for Pureology ! I use the Stength Cure formula, have been using it for 3 months."
"I literally just tried it recently but the purology stength cure has quickly risen to the top for me"
"Pureology hydrate. I have fine to medium hair and the sheer option is great"
#14
IGK
4.8
(4)
"IGK’s Charcoal dry shampoo is my holy grail."
"IGKs charcoal dry shampoo is my holy grail."
"I like IGK’s First Class or Living Proof dry shampoo."
"I like the IGK First Class dry shampoo. I have dark hair and found this one was easier to blend in than others I've tried."
#15
Dove
4.5
(4)
"Honestly, my scalp feels the best with dove or suave."
"I like Dove’s the best."
"Try the Dove brand, women’s or men’s."
"Dove just works well for a reasonable price."
#16
L'Oreal
4.3
(4)
"I love the L'Oreal EverPure Clarifying shampoo as an affordable option!"
"I like the loreal hyaluronic shampoo and conditioner"
"Loreal Dream Length"
"Loreal dream length"
#17
Selsun
4.0
(4)
"It is the only one that consistently improved my scalp psoriasis."
"Selsun"
"Selsun Daily (orange colour) does the job for super oily scalp!"
"Selsun not helping me; finally went to the doc."
#18
Head and Shoulders
4.0
(4)
"Head and shoulders (I got the dandruff 😭)"
"Head and shoulders is underrated IMO."
"Head And Shoulders."
"I use the head and shoulders stuff."
#19
Acure
4.0
(4)
"I also use Acure."
"I like powder dry shampoo, like Acure."
"I like either the Acure or Trader Joe's dry shampoos."
"I really like the Acure dry shampoo."
#20
Kristen Ess
5.0
(3)
"My favorite shampoo of all time is the Kristen Ess clarifying shampoo."
"Kristen ess clarifying shampoo is really good"
"Kristin Ess daily clarifying shampoo."
#21
Matrix
5.0
(3)
"Matrix shampoos and conditioners are great !! They’re usually under or around $20 a piece retail ! Food for Soft is a great one !"
"My personal favorite is the matrix food for soft."
"I got the Food for soft by Matrix which I highly recommend."
#22
Innersense
5.0
(3)
"Innersense"
"Innersense. A little goes a long way."
"I use Innersense it was recommended by my hair stylist."
#23
Iv San Bernard
5.0
(3)
"Iv San Bernard 100% if you can afford to splurge."
"Hands down, nothing is better than Iv San Bernard."
"I love Hydra and Iv San Bernard!!"
#24
Nioxin
4.7
(3)
"I will say my hair has stayed nice and thick."
"Nioxin. I've not found anything else that can help my horrifically flakey scalp"
"I used Nioxin shampoo/conditioner."
#25
Mane and Tail
4.7
(3)
"Mane and Tail."
"If your country has it, Mane and Tail is great."
"Mane n tail."
#26
Eva Nyc
4.7
(3)
"Eva Nyc!"
"Favorite brands for me are the Eva NYC and the Living Proof in the SILVER can."
"The Eva NYC one is awesome."
#27
Klorane
4.3
(3)
"Klorane is the best hands down and also won’t give you cancer!!"
"Klorane is the least powdery dry shampoo I’ve tried, followed by the Living Proof. They have a tinted version that doesn’t leave a white cast."
"I really like Klorane, but it’s pricey so I just buy Batiste."
#28
V05
4.3
(3)
"V05 is my favorite."
"V05."
"V05 is cheap and gets the job done."
#29
Aveeno
4.3
(3)
"I really like the Aveeno Apple Cider Vinegar shampoo!"
"I like Aveeno apple cider vinegar shampoo."
"I really like the aveeno apple cider vinegar shampoo."
#30
Vanicream
4.3
(3)
"You could try Vanicream shampoo!"
"It removes oil and build up well and it's formulated for sensitive skin."
#31
Native
4.3
(3)
"I recently bought Native and I’m super happy with it!"
"I’ve recently (a couple months now) started using Native, and I’ve noticed a huge difference in my hair."
"I prefer Native products for shampoo/conditioner."
#32
Kerastase
4.3
(3)
"Kerastase is my favorite, but it is pricey."
"Kerastase"
"Rotating supply of different kerastase ones lol"
#33
Batiste
5.0
(2)
"Batiste. It was one of the originals."
"Batiste is all I’ve used for years and I have bland hair."
#34
K18
5.0
(2)
"Loving k18 dry shampoo. It is not cheap but it’s like your hair is actually clean."
"It’s THE BEST product and I’ve used them all!! Keeps your hair looking fresh for dayssss without gross smells or buildup."
#35
Prose
5.0
(2)
"I love the one from Prose."
"Prose has been life changing."
#36
Nexxus
5.0
(2)
"Nexxus clean & pure nourishing detox shampoo for a non stripping clarifier."
"I started using Nexxus Nexxus Clean and Pure Clarifying Shampoo."
#37
Paul Mitchell
5.0
(2)
"Paul Mitchell Tea Tree (dark green bottle)"
#38
Squeak
5.0
(2)
"I love squeak! smells like a bag of skittles to me."
"Squeak is amazing. Makes my hair feel really clean AND soft."
#39
Moroccan Oil
5.0
(2)
"I love Moroccan oil dry shampoo!"
"The Moroccan Oil dry shampoo is the only product that actually works on my oils, actually has a great amount of product in it, smells divine and is easy to manage in my hair."
#40
Renpure
5.0
(2)
"I use “renpure” products."
"With Biotin and collagen. It's amazing!"
#41
Neutrogena
5.0
(2)
"I have a dry flaky scalp that I itch a lot if I don't use TGel Coal Tar shampoo regularly."
"Okay I had dandruff for like two years after trying neutrogena t/gel therapeutic shampoo for two weeks it’s been all gone."
#42
Moxie
5.0
(2)
"Try moxie"
"It cleans the hair very well and doesn’t dry out the hair."
#43
Trader Joe's
5.0
(2)
"I actually found a hair mask and a hair wash from Trader Joes and I really like it."
"I have actually LOVED the Trader Joe's 'Hair Wash' - it makes my hair have so much volume."
#44
Chris Christensen
5.0
(2)
"Chris Christensen's ice on ice range is specifically designed to prevent and help with matting."
"He uses Chris Christensen Ice on Ice detangling shampoo, conditioner and finishing spray."
#45
Joico
4.5
(2)
"Joico is a great and often found at TjMaxx!"
"Joico, Nexxus, & occasionally Biotin"
#46
Biolage
4.5
(2)
"Biolage hydra source! it’s hydrating but also has salicylic acid."
"Biolage ultra hydra source."
#47
Camille Rose
4.5
(2)
"Camille Rose stuff."
"Camille Rose, Aunt Jackie, TGIN, As I Am, Cream of Nature and Shea Moisture Manuka Honey."
#48
SheaMoisture
4.5
(2)
"I’ve used Shea Moisture shampoo and conditioner and it’s great."
"I like shea moisture’s shampoo and conditioner that they sell at Costco."
#49
Davines
4.5
(2)
"For shampoo, I alternate between Davines energizing and Nizoral."
#50
Conaz
4.5
(2)
"Let me put you on the cheapest best thing you could do for your hair."
"Try Conaz shampoo, it’s a clarifying shampoo."
#51
Johnson's
4.5
(2)
"Johnsons baby shampoo is the best try it and see the difference."
"We’ve always used Johnson’s baby shampoo."
#52
Kirkland
4.5
(2)
"Kirkland brand."
"Costcos kirkland purple bottle"
#53
Not Your Mother's
4.0
(2)
"The long and strong line of theirs is great and leaves my hair feeling so nice."
"I like not your mothers! It’s supposed to be better for your hair than batiste."
#54
Pura D'or
4.0
(2)
"I use pura d’or. it is supposed to help prevent hair thinning."
"I use Pura d'or, it works well."
#55
Eva NYC
4.0
(2)
"I live by the eva nyc brand dry shampoo."
"I live by the eva nyc brand dry shampoo."
#56
Aussie
4.0
(2)
"I like Aussie Volume shampoo with the Total Miracles Conditioner."
"I use Aussie but the volume version"
#57
Odele
4.0
(2)
"I’ve been using Odele volumizing shampoo and so far it’s been really nice."
"I've been trying out the Odele volumizing shampoo and like it so far!"
#58
Sebamed
4.0
(2)
"Any shampoo with Piroctone Olamine will be good."
"You can see results within 2 weeks."
#59
Kinky Curly
4.0
(2)
"I use Kinky Curly Come Clean to clarify."
"Kinky Curly Come Clean is a fantastic chelating shampoo."
#60
Maui Moisture
3.5
(2)
"Maui moisture"
"Have you tried using a conditioner on your ends with the Maui Moisture shampoo?"
#61
HiBar
5.0
(1)
"I LOVE HiBar, I use the conditioner bar for shaving too."
#62
Drybar
5.0
(1)
"I love the Drybar Detox Thickening Dry Shampoo for Thinning Hair."
#63
Purology
5.0
(1)
"This one has worked."
#64
Amika
5.0
(1)
"Amika hydration rush."
#65
Rene Furterer
5.0
(1)
"Super light and volumizing with a light, clean scent."
#66
Arkive
4.0
(1)
"I like the one from arkive. It’s not gritty or powdery."
#67
Kitsch
4.0
(1)
"So now it’s Kitch!"
#68
Ketoconazole
4.0
(1)
"Try Ketoconazole 1% or 2% shampoo if Selsun is too drying for you."
#69
Ketomac
4.0
(1)
"2percent ketoconazole --- ketomac."
#70
Scalpe Pro
4.0
(1)
"Scalpe pro anti - dandruff shampoo"
#71
Jason
4.0
(1)
"I’d recommend fairly traded honey, the honey I washed my hair shampoo bar, or the Jason and the argon oils shampoo bar."
#72
EverPure
4.0
(1)
"EverPure Clarifying Shampoo works for me."
#73
Bondi Boots
3.0
(1)
"Bondi boots dry shampoo has been alright."
#74
Dr. Bronner's
3.0
(1)
"I use that shampoo once in a while because its gentle on my skin."
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