Check out these guy-tested shampoos that are right for your hair, no matter what kind of hair you have.
By Emily Kate Warren
I have never understood why many guys think it’s okay to research which razor is best for shaving, but they would never think about doing homework on which shampoo works for them.(It’s because razors can be used as deadly weapons. Obviously. —Ed.)
You need good hair. Women like guys with hair — and not just hair, but hair that looks and smells good.
So I’m going to make it easy for you with a straightforward countdown of the best shampoos for guys. (Be sure to take note of the kind that’s best for your hair type.) If you just read this once and make your choice, you’ll be able to mindlessly buy the same shampoo for the rest of your life…unless, of course, you go bald.
Next: Shampoo for thinning hair
Your Hair Type: ThinningYou see a visible difference between the thinning hair at your crown verses the thicker sides of your head
Best Shampoo: Bos-Revive Nourishing Shampoo, $19
You need a shampoo that contains DHT inhibitors; DHT is the hormone that triggers hair loss. This one contains plankton-derived laminarghane, which jacks up DHT, as well as pentapeptides that help make hair appear fuller. You won’t notice results overnight, but over time it’ll make a difference.
You need a shampoo that contains DHT inhibitors; DHT is the hormone that triggers hair loss. This one contains plankton-derived laminarghane, which jacks up DHT, as well as pentapeptides that help make hair appear fuller. You won’t notice results overnight, but over time it’ll make a difference.
Next: Shampoo for African-American men
Your Hair Type: African-AmericanOne or both of your parents or grandparents is black, and your hair is coarse and extremely textured
Shampoo Rx: Carol’s Daughter Tui Herbal Shampoo, $13
Your hair needs intense moisture, and this shampoo contains lots of natural hydrating ingredients like lavender, nettle, and marigold. It’s also free of detergents that strip your hair of its natural oil. And only shampoo your hair every three to seven days.
Your hair needs intense moisture, and this shampoo contains lots of natural hydrating ingredients like lavender, nettle, and marigold. It’s also free of detergents that strip your hair of its natural oil. And only shampoo your hair every three to seven days.
Next: Shampoo for dyed hair
Your Hair Type: OilyBut you shower — honest!Shampoo Rx: Axe Deep Clean Shampoo & Hair Scrub, $5
Oily hair gets weighed down at the roots, which means you look funky and your hair looks thin. So we recommend maintaining your scalp with an exfoliating shampoo to remove dead skin cells, extra oils, and product build-up. This one contains scrubbing rock crystals as well as citric acid to deeply cleanse your scalp. Be sure to rinse your hair with water for 5 to 10 seconds longer to release all the crystals.
Oily hair gets weighed down at the roots, which means you look funky and your hair looks thin. So we recommend maintaining your scalp with an exfoliating shampoo to remove dead skin cells, extra oils, and product build-up. This one contains scrubbing rock crystals as well as citric acid to deeply cleanse your scalp. Be sure to rinse your hair with water for 5 to 10 seconds longer to release all the crystals.
Next: Shampoo for dandruff-prone hair
Your Hair Type: Dandruff-proneYou regularly see flakes in your hair.
Shampoo Rx: Kiehl’s Herbal Shampoo & Scalp Treatment for Dandruff Control, $18
Constantly scouting for flakes on your shoulders? You need a shampoo with Zinc Pyrithione, a fungicide whose antibacterial properties help to eliminate dandruff. The key to curing it is upkeep. Keep using the product even after the dandruff disappears.
Constantly scouting for flakes on your shoulders? You need a shampoo with Zinc Pyrithione, a fungicide whose antibacterial properties help to eliminate dandruff. The key to curing it is upkeep. Keep using the product even after the dandruff disappears.
Next: Shampoo for curly hair
