Finding the right shampoo and conditioner can change your life. And I am not being dramatic. You know that feeling when you catch yourself in the mirror and you just don’t feel like you. When your hair’s having one of those days or weeks and suddenly you’re pulling it back, hiding under hats, cancelling plans because you just don’t feel confident enough to show up as yourself. I see you. I’ve helped thousands of women who felt the exact same way finally find the right products for their hair type and have watched their confidence skyrocket. That’s exactly what I’m going to do for you right now — help you choose the right shampoo and conditioner to make you feel confident, beautiful, and completely yourself again.

Top Shampoos & Conditioners

Ratings on a 1-10 scale with 10 being the highest.

1. Moroccan Oil Moisture Repair (Coarse Hair)

• Cleansing: 9
• Moisture: 9
• Smell: 9 (signature Moroccan Oil scent)
• Value: 9
• Extremely strong cleanser, sulfate‑free, and instantly silky moisture. A no‑brainer for coarse hair.

2. Redken Volume Injection (Fine/Medium Hair)

• Cleansing: 9
• Moisture: 9
• Smell: 6 (floral, old‑school)
• Value: 8.5
• Contains filloxane, which actually adds volume. Best overall in the entire L’Oréal line.

3. Pureology Hydrate (All Hair Types)

• Cleansing: 9
• Moisture: 9
• Smell: 8 (minty, spa‑like)
• Value: 7
• Rare formula that works for fine, medium, and coarse hair. Strong cleanser with weightless moisture.

4. IGK Extra Love (Fine/Medium Hair – Volumizing)

• Cleansing: 8.5
• Moisture: 8
• Smell: 7 (sweet vanilla)
• Value: 8
• Lightweight, great for volume capability. Exotic ingredients like volcanic water don’t actually matter.

5. Oribe Gold Lust (Coarse Hair)

• Cleansing: 8.5
• Moisture: 6 (slightly greasy/heavy)
• Smell: 6
• Value: 6
• Luxury branding, but performance doesn’t justify the price.

6. Redken Cleansing Cream (Clarifying – All Hair Types)

• Cleansing: 9
• Moisture: N/A
• Smell: 7 (citrus-clean)
• Value: 8
• Best clarifying shampoo available. Strong, effective, and universal.

7. Redken Frizz Dismiss (Coarse Hair Only)

• Cleansing: 8
• Moisture: 8.5
• Smell: 7 (coconut/suntan lotion)
• Value: 8
• Babassu oil adds moisture but is too heavy for fine/medium hair.

8. Kérastase Genesis (Fine/Medium Hair)

• Cleansing: 8.5
• Moisture: 8
• Smell: 6 (sour fruit)
• Value: 6.5
• High price tag without outperforming cheaper options.