The 26 Best Shampoos for Every Hair Type, According to Glamour Editors

I've been working on making the switch to sulfate-free shampoo, and the Whole Blends line has been a lifesaver. I'm addicted to the smell of this one—it's got a fruity vanilla scent that isn't cloying—and I love that it's under $10. —Bella Cacciatore, beauty associate

I am a true lazy Jane. For years I’ve been streamlining my weekday hair routine, and I’m constantly on the hunt for holy grail hair products with maximum impact, minimum effort. Eva Hair NYC’s Lazy Jane Air Dry Shampoo definitely delivers on that promise. My hair is on the straighter side, so I need a little extra texture and body to really pull off the “undone but not messy” look I’m going for. Lately I’ve been showering with this shampoo in the morning (the lavender scent is a lovely, relaxing start to the day) and just letting my hair air-dry. It brings out my hair’s natural wave and volume immediately. Plus, I no longer need a daily styling spray! These days, I just smooth flyaways with a little bit of frizz serum, and I’m ready to go. —Madeline Hirsch, senior social media manager

I went an entire year—actually more than that, 16 months!—without cutting my hair in the pandemic, and let's just say the split ends were real. I ended up finding my savior in this bottle. I often find that reparative formulas are too heavy for my fine hair and leave residue behind no matter how many times I rinse. But this shampoo actually penetrates deep into your hair's cortex to strengthen it and prevent breakage, as opposed to sitting on top of it. After a few washes, the difference is noticeable. —Lindsay Schallon, senior beauty editor

I'll admit it: I first bought this shampoo based on aesthetics. But I'm pleased to report that it truly delivers. I wash my hair about once a week, so by the time it hits the shower, there can be a lot of product and oil buildup (which is not super helpful to a dry scalp). Luckily, after a wash with this shampoo, my scalp is far more hydrated and errant flakes are put to bed. I love that it (1) makes me feel like I'm not applying a boring, medicated antidandruff shampoo (the citrus extract smells heavenly), and (2) manages to be free of parabens and sulfates—you know that's quite a feat if you've been on the hunt for an antidandruff shampoo! It does have salicylic acid to help exfoliate your scalp (so I sadly had to stop using this while pregnant), but it'll be a mainstay in my shower forever. —S.S. 

A decade ago my dream hair would have looked like it stayed out all night partying: matte, matted, and haphazard in every way. Now I dream of shiny, healthy, “rich girl” hair, so any product that promises to gloss gets my attention. This one delivered—it not only cleansed but definitely gave my dry hair a rare boost in terms of shine. —Perrie Samotin, digital director

Monday Shampoo—named because we should welcome the week with luxury hair care—looks like it belongs on the set of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. It's large, it's pastel pink, and it's retro-looking. But everything else about Monday is cutting-edge. It's parabens-free and cruelty-free, the bottles are made from recycled plastic, and best of all, it makes my superthick hair extremely soft, manageable, and like I just had a professional blowout. —Jessica Radloff, West Coast editor

Aesop is the ultimate smell-good brand. Have you ever walked into one of its stores? It’s fragrance heaven. Its products are a bit of an indulgence for me pricewise, so I buy them only every once in a while—which is to say this isn’t my everyday shampoo. But I do love keeping a bottle in the shower for when I need a little boost. It makes my hair feel soft, and when I let it out of the towel, the earthy scent surrounds me—a real pick-me-up. —Emma Wartzman, producer

There are lots of moisturizing shampoos out there for thin, dry hair like mine, but I keep coming back to Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Moisturizing Shampoo because the beachy coconut scent is like nothing else (sweet, fresh, but not too overpowering). Showering with this is as close to my hometown of Tampa, as I can get without actually flying back there. —Halie LeSavage, contributor 

Thank goodness for Bread Beauty Supply. The Black-owned hair-care brand launched in July, and the products are up to par as is the on-point packaging. Leave it to this Gentle Milky Hair Cleanser to bust buildup and wake you up (it smells like a divine mixture of lemon muffins and Froot Loops). Whenever I need a good cleanse that feels like a treat, I reach for this because it feels amazing on your scalp and creates a bit of suds without leaving your hair feeling stripped and brittle. —E.P.

I'm rarely blown away by shampoos (I have easy hair, so as long as it cleans, it's good in my book), but this one sort of stopped me in my tracks. Once lathered with water, it has almost a whipped texture that's so fun to use. The kefir adds tons of softness to my bleached hair, but it feels light and bouncy, not heavy at all. The conditioner has an equally weightless feel, and really seals in the moisture. —B.C.

I never thought I'd say this, but my hair reaches all the way down to the middle of my back. As someone who's struggled to grow their hair past their shoulders (thanks to an addiction to heat styling), this is monumental. I've been using this ultra-hydrating shampoo for months on end, and I know that it's part of my hair's longer, stronger journey. It's made with biotin, which helps keep my split ends in check, and while it doesn't put an end to all breakage, it works wonders for protecting damaged hair. Never letting this one go. —S.S.

By the eleventh month of not having my hair cut, it was time I turned to the big guns for all the breakage and damage I was experiencing, and that's where this shampoo came in. Kérastase's Chronologiste line is the ultimate for all-around revitalizing sad, dull, brittle hair. Chalk it up to skin care–like properties in the formula: hydrating hyaluronic acid, reparative abyssine, and nourishing vitamin E go to work to transform your hair. Bonus: It smells like heaven. —L.S.

Like most women with straight, color-treated hair, my hair is oily at the root and dry at the ends, so finding a good shampoo is a bit of a Goldilocks situation. For months I've settled for formulas that moisturize my lengths, but leave my hair flat and lackluster up top. This one has totally blown me away on all fronts. It has peppermint, so it feels nice and tingly, but it's gentle enough to use every time I wash my hair (every other day). My hair is really clean and bouncy, but still nourished and silky. The matching Cilantro Conditioner is also the perfect way to add light hydration to my ends. —B.C.

When it comes to my fine, oily, color-treated hair, I say this shampoo is amazing. It smells incredible, the avocado and almond oils in the formula leave your hair smooth and frizz-free, and it's made without any sulfates or parabens. What's not to like? —L.S.

I did a rare thing and colored my hair—and then regretted it days after. I was worried about the harsh chemicals making it look dull, so I stocked up on all kinds of color-care shampoos and conditioners in hopes of protecting my hair. This one's great because it's made with biotin to fortify your hair. Plus, it lathers a ton, which is always a nice feeling. —Talia Abbas, commerce writer

If you have frizzy hair, thick hair, wavy hair—honestly, just hair in general—then you need Paul Mitchell's Clean Beauty Anti-Frizz Shampoo in your life. My hair has never felt softer or smoother, so much so that my sister actually said, “We need to take a picture because your hair looks like it's ready for a hair commercial.” Enriched with organic, cold-pressed almond oil and hyaluronic acid, the bottle might as well say “pixie dust,” because I don't know how else you explain just how magical the result is. —J.R.

I straighten my hair once, sometimes twice, a week—which means my bathroom is stacked with solid heat protectants and reparative treatments. One of my favorites is the super moisture shampoo from Briogeo. The entire Don't Despair, Repair! line is amazing, but I love that this shampoo has everything from rosehip oil to almond oil to vitamin B that not only leaves my hair shiny but also works to prevent further breakage. —S.S.

Do you like your months-old hair to look freshly colored? Do you want to always smell like you just stepped out of a fancy salon? Do you prefer a shampoo that's vegan, sulfate-free, and silicone-free? Me too and that's exactly what you get from this adorably packaged shampoo. The way it makes my hair look, feel, and smell is downright incredible. —L.S.

Shampoo dries out my curls like crazy, so I use it really only every few months when I’m in need of a super-deep clean. I’ve used lots of cleansing conditioners over the years, and Hair Story Studio’s New Wash is a longtime favorite. The brand has improved its formula over time and recently launched it in Rich, which is great for thick, ringlet curls like mine. Bonus: It smells like rose, ylang-ylang, and clove—and the pouch uses 63% less plastic than the bottle. —E.P.

My hair is about as flat and fine as it comes, so I'm all about a volumizing shampoo that's made without any silicones (grease city!) but still gives great volume and hydration. This teamed with Shu Uemura's conditioner actually gives me clean, bouncy hair that doesn't need a shot of dry shampoo come 2 p.m. I'm obsessed. —L.S.

Despite all the memes shading men who use a singular “does-it-all” hygiene product that somehow magically subs for every step of the getting ready process, I honestly think they might be onto something after checking out the rave reviews for this one-and-done bar shampoo from Public Goods. With an impressive star rating and sustainably sourced oils, organic scents, and no parabens, sulfates, or phthalates (which many bars have to get the suds going), this one seems like a winner—especially if you've got a camping trip or are looking for a liquid-free option to keep in your carry-on bag. And the lack of plastic packaging is an added bonus. —E.P.

I recently switched hair colorists and was definitely taken aback when he suggested I start using L'Oréal Professionnel's neutralizing shampoo for gray and white hair. Don't get me wrong—I love other women rocking gray and white hair, but I think I'm still some decades away from wanting it personally. But in a surprise twist, my colorist explained that while it's top-tier for gray hair, the dark purple shampoo will actually make my rich brown color last longer and look less brassy. And guess what? He was absolutely right. Oh, and it's also shinier and softer than ever. Who knew?! —J.R.

My naturally wavy hair's number-one enemy is frizz, but adding a ton of heavy moisturizing ingredients only tends to weigh it down. This smooths without feeling heavy, and also detangles well enough that I can finger-comb my hair, which helps to preserve wave definition. —Deanna Pai, beauty contributor

R+Co Bleu Primary Color Shampoo and Conditioner is a new favorite of mine! My fine hair was desperate for moisture, and these made my hair feel so healthy and strong again. It's also far less frizzy when I use it. The scent is so nice and light. I definitely recommend it to anyone feeling their hair needs some extra TLC! —Cassie Bradford, assistant visuals editor