What to look for in shampoo for frizzy and curly hair

Selecting the right shampoo can help define curls, reduce frizz, and keep your hair healthy and hydrated.

1. Moisturizing Ingredients

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Curly and frizzy hair types tend to be drier, so look for shampoos with hydrating ingredients like shea butter, coconut oil, or glycerin to nourish and soften strands.

2. Sulfate-Free Formulas

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Sulfates can strip natural oils from hair, leading to increased dryness and frizz. A sulfate-free shampoo gently cleanses without compromising your hair’s moisture balance.

3. Frizz Control Benefits

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Opt for shampoos specifically formulated to combat frizz. These often contain smoothing agents that help seal the cuticle and minimize flyaways.

4. Curl-Enhancing Properties

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Curly hair benefits from shampoos designed to enhance curl pattern and definition. Look for products labeled as 'curl-enhancing' or 'curl-defining' to support bouncy, well-formed curls.

  1. 1
    Smooth Shampoo

    Virtue

    363 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    A luxurious lathering shampoo for frizzy hair with a soft and smooth finish.
  2. 2
    Curl Shampoo

    Virtue

    206 REVIEWS
    A luxurious, creamy lathering shampoo for curly hair that maintains hair’s natural hydration.
  3. 3
    Farewell Frizz Smoothing Shampoo
    137 REVIEWS
    Cleanse hair of excess oil and impurities while smoothing strands and adding shine.
  4. 4
    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.
  5. 5
    Soft Bounce Natural Texture and Curl Shampoo
    2 REVIEWS
    Nourish, hydrate and repair. 
  6. 6
    Bel Air Smoothing Shampoo and Anti-Oxidant Complex
    1 REVIEWS
    A smoothing shampoo for thick, curly or frizzy hair with a warm, romantic fragrance.
  7. 7
    Matcha and Apple Replenishing Superfood Shampoo
    510 REVIEWS
    Balance and hydrate your hair with a nutrient-rich, naturally derived hair care essential.
  8. 8
    Delicate Volumising Shampoo with Rose Extracts
    14 REVIEWS
    This gel-textured shampoo cleanses as it boosts natural-looking volume, building body and fullness so hair appears denser, thicker, and is nourished.

What to look for in shampoo for frizzy and curly hair

Selecting the right shampoo can help define curls, reduce frizz, and keep your hair healthy and hydrated.

1. Moisturizing Ingredients

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Curly and frizzy hair types tend to be drier, so look for shampoos with hydrating ingredients like shea butter, coconut oil, or glycerin to nourish and soften strands.

2. Sulfate-Free Formulas

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Sulfates can strip natural oils from hair, leading to increased dryness and frizz. A sulfate-free shampoo gently cleanses without compromising your hair’s moisture balance.

3. Frizz Control Benefits

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Opt for shampoos specifically formulated to combat frizz. These often contain smoothing agents that help seal the cuticle and minimize flyaways.

4. Curl-Enhancing Properties

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Curly hair benefits from shampoos designed to enhance curl pattern and definition. Look for products labeled as 'curl-enhancing' or 'curl-defining' to support bouncy, well-formed curls.