If you have dry, damaged hair, finding a shampoo that leaves you with a soft, shiny-as-hell texture feels virtually impossible. But after combing through the massive assortment of moisturizing and reparative shampoos on the market right now — all of which promise to soften and strengthen your hair with ease *rolls eyes* — we’re here to confidently tell you that we’ve found some kick-ass formulas that actually live up to their hype. Ahead, eight shampoos that are infused with crazy-powerful hydrators (we’re talking coconut oil and shea butter) and a slew of antioxidants that are equipped to transform even the weakest of strands.
1. The Curl Coddler
Ouidad Ultra-Nourishing Cleansing Oil
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Dhs127
A fool-proof way to bring dry, dehydrated curls back to life is to make sure your shampoo is loaded with uber-moisturizing ingredients (think: oils, butters, and proteins). This cult-favorite formula offers the ultimate remedy — a combination of Mafura butter, fruit seed oils (like watermelon, passionfruit, and acai), and hydrolyzed silk protein leaves hair softer and stronger.
2. The Shine Enhancer
Moroccanoil Hydrating Shampoo
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Dhs98
This color-safe formula calls on a blend of vitamins A and E, antioxidant-rich argan oil, and algae (a natural moisturizer) to transform dry, brittle hair into the shiniest, soft-to-the-touch texture.
3. The Drugstore Favorite
LÓreal Paris Moisture Shampoo
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Dhs61
Not only does this formula leave hair smelling freakishly good (you can thank its rosemary scent for that), but it’s completely color-safe, sulfate- and paraben-free, and vegan. Did we mention it’s less than Dhs100?Â
4. The HydratorÂ
Kiehl’s Damage Repairing & Rehydrating Shampoo
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Dhs94
The hero ingredient in this cleanser is hyaluronic acid — an incredibly powerful component you’ve definitely seen on skincare labels. Hyaluronic acid treats your hair exactly like your complexion: using its ability to hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water, it hydrates and softens parched, damaged strands.
5. The Long-Term Fix
Living Proof Restore Shampoo
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Dhs107
This formula calls on its patented Healthy Hair Molecule (OFPMA) to target and repair weak, damaged hair cuticles. With regular use, it cleanses, restores, and protects your hair from future damage and breakage. Translation: If heat tools and hair-coloring is in your future, this cleanser is a smart buy.
6. The Splurge
Christophe Robin Regenerating ShampooÂ
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Dhs148
This formula certainly isn’t the most budget-friendly of the bunch, but its rare hero ingredient of prickly pear seed oil makes it well-worth the steep price tag. Smooth a dollop of the antioxidant-rich formula over angry, stressed out hair and watch it restore shine, hydrate, and strengthen strands on contact.
7. The Heat-Damage Healer
Carol’s Daughter Almond Milk Sulfate-Free Shampoo
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Dhs71
This cleanser blasts hair with a cocktail of crazy-hydrating ingredients like almond, shea and coconut oils, aloe and shea butters, and antioxidant-rich rice bran extract to soothe and hydrate all signs of damage (even the crispiest, heat-damaged of strands).
8. The Colour Protector
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Dhs139
Like all color-safe shampoos, this formula is sulfate-, silicone-, and paraben-free — but unlike your average cleanser, each bottle is loaded with a powerful infusion of rosehip, argan, and coconut oils to make sure your hair is super-moisturized as it preserves your hue.
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