What to Look for in Shampoo for Dry, Curly, Frizzy Hair

Choosing the right shampoo can make a big difference in managing dry, curly, and frizzy hair. Here are some important aspects to consider before making your selection.

1. Moisturizing Ingredients

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Look for shampoos that contain hydrating ingredients like shea butter, coconut oil, argan oil, or glycerin. These help replenish moisture and combat dryness common in curly and frizzy hair.

2. Sulfate-Free Formulas

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Sulfates can strip natural oils from hair, leading to increased dryness and frizz. Opting for sulfate-free shampoos helps preserve your hair’s natural moisture balance.

3. Curl-Enhancing Properties

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Some shampoos are specially formulated with curl-enhancing ingredients that define and support your natural curl pattern while reducing frizz.

4. Gentle Cleansing

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Curly hair is often more delicate and prone to breakage. A gentle cleansing shampoo will clean without over-drying or damaging your hair’s cuticle.

  1. 1
    Curl Moisturizing Shampoo

    Bumble and Bumble

    231 REVIEWS
    A gentle cleanser for seriously hydrated curls.
  2. 2
    Shampoo for Moisture and Control
    338 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    Designed to moisturize and tame wavy, curly and coily hair, leaving it smooth, sleek and polished.
  3. 3
    Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Shampoo

    Bumble and Bumble

    662 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    Frizz reducing, hydrating shampoo for dry hair.
  4. 4
    True Soft Shampoo

    Maria Nila

    104 REVIEWS
    Hydrates, softens, and strengthens dry hair, leaving it smooth, nourished, and frizz-free with a floral scent.
  5. 5
    Luscious Curl Conditioning Cleanser with Chia Seed Oil
    7 REVIEWS
    A conditioning cleanser that gently washes and nourishes to revive hair's natural texture. Use for wavy to softly curled hair.
  6. 6
    Smooth Shampoo

    Virtue

    364 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    A luxurious lathering shampoo for frizzy hair with a soft and smooth finish.
  7. 7
    Curl Shampoo

    Virtue

    206 REVIEWS
    A luxurious, creamy lathering shampoo for curly hair that maintains hair’s natural hydration.
  8. 8
    Creme de Coco Shampoo

    Bumble and Bumble

    123 REVIEWS
    Hydrating shampoo that restores moisture, improves flexibility, adds shine and calms frizz.
  9. 9
    Bel Air Smoothing Shampoo and Anti-Oxidant Complex
    1 REVIEWS
    A smoothing shampoo for thick, curly or frizzy hair with a warm, romantic fragrance.
  10. 10
    Re-Moisturizing Smoothing Shampoo
    1 REVIEWS
    Cleanses while boosting your hair's hydration, to help control frizz and add weight to unruly strands.

What to Look for in Shampoo for Dry, Curly, Frizzy Hair

Choosing the right shampoo can make a big difference in managing dry, curly, and frizzy hair. Here are some important aspects to consider before making your selection.

1. Moisturizing Ingredients

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Look for shampoos that contain hydrating ingredients like shea butter, coconut oil, argan oil, or glycerin. These help replenish moisture and combat dryness common in curly and frizzy hair.

2. Sulfate-Free Formulas

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Sulfates can strip natural oils from hair, leading to increased dryness and frizz. Opting for sulfate-free shampoos helps preserve your hair’s natural moisture balance.

3. Curl-Enhancing Properties

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Some shampoos are specially formulated with curl-enhancing ingredients that define and support your natural curl pattern while reducing frizz.

4. Gentle Cleansing

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Curly hair is often more delicate and prone to breakage. A gentle cleansing shampoo will clean without over-drying or damaging your hair’s cuticle.