My Favorite Moisturizing Shampoos and Conditioners
I’ll admit it: I beat up my hair. I heavily highlight it every 8 weeks or so and put heat on it almost daily (bad, I know), which is why my hair craves a really good moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. I don’t like anything too greasy, too thin (in terms of the formulation), too drying, or too clarifying—it has to be just right. It has to make my hair look and feel good AND not dull my color. Finding those ‘just right’ hair products is a hard task!
That’s why I did the work for you and put together this list of my shampoo and conditioner picks, which is sure to please.
Olaplex No. 4 Shampoo ($28) is an absolute must for those that regularly color their hair. It works by restoring and relinking broken bonds, which results from chemical and color treatments. In turn, hair is left smoother, shinier and stronger. I follow it up with their No.5 Conditioner ($28).
Another shower staple—even my husband is addicted to it—is Verb Ghost Shampoo ($18). It’s formulated with moringa oil, which infuses the hair with just the right amount of moisture. Plus, it’s free of parabens and sulfates, so I make sure to stock up on this post-keratin treatment.
My hair is pretty thick and dry, and when it needs a megadose of moisture, I like to treat it with Davines NouNou Conditioner ($13.50) Minimalistic in packaging, the pudding-like texture literally melts into my strands and infuses them with life.
MoroccanOil Intense Hydrating Hair Mask ($38) does just what its name suggests. I like to let this one soak into my hair while I’m lounging in bed and watching Netflix. I leave it on for a few hours and when I wash it out, I’m left with silky strands.
If all-out luxury is your thing, then Oribe Shampoo for Beautiful Color ($46) deserves a special spot in your shower. Good for all hair types, this daily-use shampoo gently cleanses while seriously hydrating.
Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair Conditioner ($36) is clinically proven to strengthen damaged hair thanks to a blend of hair helpers like algae extract, panthenol, and a unique argan oil micro-encapsulation technology.