The Best Conditioning Shampoos
These shampoos have conditioning ingredients that provide a slippery lather, which helps reduce friction damage from washing
How We Picked
These shampoos have conditioning ingredients, namely cationic conditioners, which provide slip
Gentle Shampoo
Tootilab
A gentle shampoo with lots of slip and a low pH (which helps prevent frizz).
Melissa @ CurlsBot says: This is a gentle shampoo with a rich lather that cleanses effectively without stripping the hair.
Pure Silk Moisturizing Shampoo
Bounce Curl
Melissa @ CurlsBot says: Another shampoo with an excellent lather, that feels silky and smooth on the hair.
Bond Building Shampoo
Curl Talk
Gently cleanses while repairing bonds to reduce breakage, tame frizz, and enhance curl definition
Scalp Revitalizing Solution Hair Thickening Shampoo
Dr. Groot
With probiotic beads, biotin, rosemary, and caffeine to support scalp health and promote stronger, healthier hair growth
Chai Latte Hair Cleanser
Ecoslay
This gentle, botanical-rich shampoo is handmade in Georgia and has a delicious chai latte scent.
Cleansing Shampoo
Fix My Curls
A mild shampoo that rids your scalp of buildup without stripping it of any natural oils
Smooth As Silk™ Deep Moisture Shampoo
Giovanni
An excellent low-pH (~5 protects against frizz) shampoo at a great price.
Outta My Hair Gentle Daily Shampoo
Hairitage
This shampoo cleanses impurities and excess oils without stripping hair
Curl Liberating Shampoo
Imbue
A sulfate-free shampoo that removes buildup without stripping moisture, leaving curls soft, shiny, and defined
Cleansed Moisturizing Shampoo
Miche
A sulfate-free, pH-balanced shampoo that moisturizes, restores dry hair, and stimulates the scalp
No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo
Olaplex
Uses Olaplex’s bonding technology to gently cleanse, strengthen, and add shine while repairing damage
Hydration Shampoo
Rahua
Replenishes dry, thirsty hair with a medium cleanse and a touch of protein for added bounce
Sunrise Rituals: Signature Shampoo
Voir
A daily go-to shampoo infused with hyaluronic and lactic acids that gently cleanses while boosting smoothness and shine
Essential Moisture Cleanser
Curlsmith
Full Body Weightless Cleanser
Curlsmith
Hydrating Hairbath
Innersense
Pure Harmony Hairbath
Innersense
Color Awakening Hairbath
Innersense
Clarity Hairbath
Innersense
Curl Definition Shampoo
Not Your Mothers Naturals
Sulphate 4% Cleanser for Body and Hair
The Ordinary