Gone are the days when men could get away with using a three-in-one for their hair and body. Now, guys need to put as much effort as women when it comes to caring for themselves, especially when buying essential products like your shampoo. Choosing the right shampoo for your valuable hair is some serious business, you absolutely can’t use anything and everything you spot online. Everyone’s hair is different and so are shampoos, you have to bet your money on what might work for your hair concerns and choose wisely from the sea of shampoos staring back at you on your screen. But you need not fret when you have us to save you from reading hundreds of product labels with our spot-on recommendations for the best shampoos for men across 10 concerns. Read on to find your match.
Dry Scalp- L'Oreal Professionnel Mythic Oil Shampoo
If you have a dry scalp, chances are you also have dandruff, itchiness and dehydrated ends, the markers of a stripped-off scalp yearning for moisture and nourishment. This gem of a product from L’Oreal’s Professionnel range focuses on quality formulation for manageable hair that looks and feels healthy after every wash. Boasting the goodness of Argan Oil, an emollient that ensures a luxurious cleanse always, this shampoo guarantees to leave your hair with a soft touch and also has Myrrh extract, an ancient Greek secret component that helps in healing and repairing hair fibers.
Oily Scalp- Anomaly Clarifying Shampoo
Oily scalp tends to excrete more oil if overwashed so refrain from washing your hair every day, and instead look for shampoos with clarifying or exfoliating ingredients that keep the oil buildup at bay. Our suggestion for an effective shampoo for men is the clarifying shampoo from Anomaly (Priyanka Chopra’s hair care line) that contains Charcoal and Eucalyptus as the stars running the show. Charcoal acts as an exfoliant and removes the excess oil, grim and build-up alongside Eucalyptus that gives a cooling sensation to soothe the scalp.
Hair Fall- Kama Ayurveda Bringadi Hair Cleanser
Nothing’s better than going back to our culture’s Ayurvedic beliefs for some self-care help. That’s the ideology Kama believes and promotes with their original Ayurvedic recipes and one of their products that has stood the test of time (and thousands of customers) is the Bringadi Hair Cleanser. The star ingredient Bhringraj corrects imbalances that cause hair loss and hair thinning, a common hair condition that kicks in with increasing age in men while Amla strengthens the hair strands and prevents dandruff.
Frizzy Hair- Matrix Biolage Smoothproof Professional Shampoo
Biolage has always been a hit among people for its innovative formulas that strengthen even the most lifeless of hair, no wonder you can always find it in good salons. For frizzy hair caused by brittle and damaged hair follicles, this shampoo works like magic with water-resistant Camellia flower packing in the hydration and polymers along with avocado oil taming the frizz and saving from pesky split ends.
Dandruff- Selsun Anti Dandruff Shampoo
This one’s a medicated shampoo so expect no fluff and only realistic results here. It works by targeting the root cause of dandruff, that is excess oiliness or fungi causing dandruff to clear away dead skin flakes with the help of Selenium Sulphide. Selsun’s hair care products are PH balanced and are also free from sulphates and parabens making them gentle on the scalp. A trick to maximise its effect is to leave this shampoo in your hair for three to four minutes before rinsing off.
Premature Greying- The Man Company Anti-Graying Shampoo & Conditioner
Premature greying is a menace that spares none and comes at an early age for men in comparison to women. So, it’s only sensible that we start its prevention timely with suitable hair products like this shampoo from The Man Company that uses the collective magic of Arcolys, Bhringraj, Black Tea, Shikhakai, and Curry leaves and works on delaying the greys. Also, it’s a two-in-one shampoo and conditioner so you don’t have to shell out money for a conditioner.
Hair Breakage- Olaplex No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo
Hair breakage is especially common in men with weak hair shafts and so, the very first step to help prevent it is choosing the right shampoo that thoroughly cleanses and nourishes the hair deeply. This one’s been in popular demand because of its ability to get rid of dirt without weakening the hair cuticles and helping to fill in damaged hair’s broken bonds. While it’s a little heavy on the pocket, you can be assured that every day will be a good hair day with this one.
Coloured Hair- Wella Professionals Invigo Colour Brilliance Shampoo
For men who colour their hair (don’t worry, your secret’s safe with us), it’s absolutely essential to invest in a shampoo that safeguards your hair from breaking your hair faces post colouring. This shampoo from Wella does exactly that with smart ingredients like Histidine, Vitamin E and Lime Caviar that protect the hair, along with Copper molecules that slow down the oxidation process and keep your hair colour intact for up to seven weeks.
Curly hair- Curl Up Moisturising Curly Hair Shampoo
Yes, shampoo for specifically curly hair is a thing of the present. To keep your curly tresses looking bouncy and healthy, you need to get yourself a moisturising shampoo, like this one from Curl Up that won’t wash out too much oil from your hair to keep the frizz away. It is power packed with several natural ingredients like Flax Seeds, Coconut, Chia seeds and Argan oil, so you know it’s a reliable one that won’t let you (and your curls) down.
Straight Hair- Streax Glossy Serum Shine Shampoo
Though we envy you for being god’s favourite and getting blessed with silky straight tresses, there's a lot to be kept in mind when choosing shampoo for men’s straight hair. First and foremost, hydration is your bestie so a smoothing shampoo is just what your mane needs. The next thing on the checklist is lustre because no one wants sad-looking poker straight hair. And this shampoo from Streax does all this and even more with silicone actives that impart gloss and shine to the hair while softening the hair with its hydrating agents.
