Picking the right shampoo is the key to unlocking a good hair day – find your perfect match
If your hair is… fine or thinning
TO BOOST VOLUME Look for volumising formulas, and avoid any moisturising buys because they tend to be heavier, and can leave your ’do looking flatter. Monday Volume Shampoo, £5, Tesco, is a brilliant bargain, which will stimulate your scalp.
TO ENCOURAGE GROWTH It’s common for hair to become thinner during hormonal changes, such as post-pregnancy or during the menopause. Ingredients like biotin and keratin can help boost hair growth – Viviscal Thickening Shampoo, £9.99, viviscal.co.uk, contains both.
CURE WITH CONDITIONER Picking the right conditioner is important. You want something that’ll hydrate without weighing strands down. Noughty Pumped Up Conditioner, £7, Sainsbury’s, is just the one for the job.
If your hair is… troublesome
TO TAME FRIZZ Frizz is often caused by a lack of moisture, so make sure to use a nourishing conditioner. Picking the right shampoo is also vital – John Frieda Frizz Ease Brazilian Sleek Frizz Immunity Shampoo, £6.99, Superdrug, is ideal, and protects from humidity.
TO HEAL DAMAGE Bond-building technology helps repair damage and strengthen the bonds in your hair follicles. L’Oréal Paris Elvive Bond Repair Shampoo, £11.99, Boots, makes a difference after just one wash.
TO DEFEAT DANDRUFF Flaky scalps can be hard to get under control, but Garnier Ultimate Blends Delicate Oat Milk Soothing Shampoo, £2.40, Boots, works efficiently without irritation, which is especially impressive considering the price point.
If your hair needs… a colour boost
FOR BLONDES Whether your blonde comes from a bottle or not, pick a specialised buy to keep your colour looking bright. Fudge Clean Blonde Damage Rewind Shampoo, £15, lookfantastic.com, does so brilliantly, while overhauling damage caused by bleaching.
FOR VIBRANT COLOURS
When colouring hair, the last thing you want is a shampoo that speeds up fading. Aveeno Colour Protect Shampoo, £7.99, Boots, locks in colour and gently cleanses.
FOR GREYS Grey hair needs a little care – for the colour, and to soften strands, as they’re often wiry. Try Charles Worthington Colourplex Glowing Grey Shampoo, £9, Sainsbury’s.
If your hair is… textured
FOR WAVES Curly locks have had a haircare focus for years, but how about looser
