19 Best Shampoos For Dry Hair To Boost Shine

Taking the crown, this hydration hero product claims to repair hair cuticles to leave you frizz-free. Nearly all of our panel found their lengths looked less damaged and appeared more hydrated by the end of the trial.

Testers also reported ends feeling more silky and a super-convenient application nozzle.

If Hailey Bieber is a permanent feature in your hair inspo folder on Instagram, you can't go wrong with OUAI. Hailey's (and many other celebs') favourite hair stylist, Jen Atkins, founded the brand so you can achieve celeb-worthy results from your own shower.

This formula aims to save those with fine, limp locks, to strengthen and add some serious body. Did it work? We're pleased to say it's not just got a pretty face. Testers were thrilled to see their hair felt stronger and softer, while scalps felt squeaky-clean. Added bounce was noticed too, while hair was easier to manage and comb through after washing.

With the goal of liberating your curls, this formula is specifically catered to those with kinks, coils and curls ranging from 3A-4C. All testers agreed it swept away any sweat and grime effectively, to leave scalps sparkly-clean.

Despite its cleaning powers, it didn't strip hair of any moisture and instead boosted this for most testers. Everyone saw their dandruff and scalp health improve, while one tester raved that their hair was now moisturised and their curls defined.

No one likes being shamed by their hairdresser, but if you find split-ends are the bane of your existence, this shampoo will be a game-changer.

Almost everyone noticed an improvement in their frayed ends, with the majority seeing stronger, softer and shinier hair. It did wonders for colour too, with most saying it helped boost vibrancy and kept their shade intact for longer.

Hairdressing hero, Adam Reed, developed Arkive with ‘head care’ in mind. He believes in building moments of reconnection with the self through small touch-points in our daily routine, claiming to serve no single gender or age group, but instead a set of people with a single mindset — one which values self-care.

Our lab tests proved that this shampoo performed brilliantly; frazzled, split ends were softened and smoothed, and our panel were equally as impressed with how shiny and manageable it left their lengths. Adam may be loud and proud about his brand’s admirable motivations, but his effective formulations speak volumes too.

Transform your dull six-week-in colour with this miracle worker. It gave everyone's shade a revamp and added in some moisture to parched strands too.

Hair looked smoother and shinier and softer for most, with hardly any frizz in sight. It was such an overachiever, almost everyone said they'd be exclusive to this bottle in the future.

Filled to the brim with soothing, hydrating aloe vera, this shampoo managed to calm even the most stressed-out scalps.

Our panel found it relieved itchiness and dryness, with no irritation to the skin or scalp. As a result, dandruff was eradicated for all, leaving the majority with more nourished, softer hair.

Proving you don’t have to spend a fortune to achieve expensive-looking hair, this 2-in-1 works as a shampoo and conditioner to hydrate ends without weighing them down.

Our testers noticed damaged hair appeared repaired and more nourished after the trial, while no one reported irritation to the scalp.

While mixing banana and coconut might sound like a sickly cocktail, turns out it works wonders for dehydrated hair.

At the bargain price of £3, our entire panel saw an improvement in hydration, smoothness, shininess and frizz — talk about a great all-rounder.

Strands felt stronger and softer, with all seeing a boost in the boldness of their colour. It didn't do as well in our lab test, but it certainly got our testers' seal of approval.

Switching up your hair colour will inevitably lead to frazzled ends. This shampoo aims to protect your precious colour, while still helping to recover damaged lengths.

Nearly all of our panel agreed that their hair felt healthier and more nourished by the end of the trial, with the majority seeing less damage too.

If you’re blessed with curls, you may notice your hair is prone to dryness no matter what luxe butters and creams you throw at it.

This is due to the oils produced by your scalp not reaching your ends, which is where this shampoo can help. Suitable for curls from 2A to 4C, our testers said hair appeared healthier after washing, with the majority seeing hydrated, softer ends as a result.

Whether you’ve overdone it in the sun or were just born with it, a dry scalp is a sign of an unhappy head of hair.

Our testers found this wash helped solve the problem, with most noticing it made a visible difference in boosting hydration. They appreciated how well it lathered to gently cleanse scalps, too.

Want that super-shiny hair you see in those hypnotising Instagram videos? This shampoo claims to turn up your hair wattage with nourishing coconut milk.

Testers reported ends looking softer and visibly shinier after use, while scalps felt refreshed. And, overall, our panel said hair looked repaired and more hydrated after the trial.

If you struggle to find a shampoo that really gets at the roots to remove grime and dirt, here’s your solution.

Aveda’s Nutriplenish shampoo aims to provide a deep cleanse to scalps, without stripping hair of moisture or leaving ends heavy. The majority of our panel agreed, with most also reporting less frizz as a result.

Can’t seem to figure out exactly what your scalp wants? This one acts as a soothing solution for dry, irritated scalps. Infused with ginger, the shampoo aims to gently remove dead skin and flakes to promote healthy hair growth.

Testers thought their scalps felt cleansed after washing, with no pesky residue left behind. The majority also said their hair felt smoother and more moisturised as a result.

An SOS response for over-bleached ends, Olaplex is known for being a go-to saviour for blondes.

This shampoo claims to repair broken bonds in the hair to restore it to its former glory, and testers found it relieved lengths from dryness, making them appear less damaged. Most also felt that it left scalps feeling fresh and strands noticeably smoother.

Living in the UK means humidity isn’t a top concern for us, but if unexpected winter showers leaves your hair looking frizzy and static, this shampoo claims to fix the issue — without the need for an umbrella.

Testers agreed it did a good cleaning job, noticing hair felt hydrated and softer. Most said hair looked shinier too, with over half saying it banished frizz.

Famous for its keratin-enriched formulas that aim to rebuild damaged hair from the inside out, Virtue promises to mend even the most frail of ends with this hard-working shampoo.

Almost all of our testers said it was so hydrating that they used less conditioner than normal, while hair was left looking hydrated and had a glossy finish.

Made from 94% natural origin ingredients, such as aloe vera and hemp, this shampoo aims to smooth stressed-out lengths.

Over half of our testers noticed hair appeared less frizzy after use, with nearly all commenting on how hydrated their hair looked. Most said damaged ends appeared repaired by the end of the test, too.