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The best drugstore shampoos and conditioners

Published: September 26, 2023 |6 minute read

Written by: Deanna Pai

Several shampoo and conditioner products for healthy hair, like Tresemme and Harry's, laying out on a pink background.

Want to shake up your hair routine? These products can help bring shine, body and wave to many hair types and styles.

For any hair care routine, shampoo and conditioner are your foundation. That means you'll want to choose products that do everything they can for your ultimate hair goals, whether that's body, luster or control.

But where to start? The sheer quantity of options can get overwhelming fast.

Fortunately, many top-performing shampoos and conditioners can be found at your local drugstore - at well below salon prices. Whether you're looking to add a new product or a top-to-bottom revamp, these tips and tricks can help your tresses be their absolute best.

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Best drugstore shampoo

When shopping for the best drugstore shampoo, “I always recommend a formula that is paraben- and sulfate-free,” says celebrity hairstylist Alex Brown,1 the founder of SPACE by Alex Brown in Chicago who also spent several years as the right hand to world-renowned celebrity hair stylist Jen Atkin. “They are typically safe for all hair types, including color-treated hair.”

Next, seek out a formula that works for your hair type and addresses any specific concerns. "If your hair feels dry, you probably need moisture," says Shelly Aguirre,2 a hairstylist at Maxine Salon in Chicago. "If your hair is limp, you need volume, and so on." Doing this first can help you narrow down your choices.

Some popular shampoos on CVS.com® for various hair types include:

Best drugstore conditioner

Acondicionadores are responsible for restoring moisture after shampooing,3 but they can come with other perks, too. As with shampoo, "look at the packaging and choose a conditioner that speaks to what you're looking for in a product - whether it's color protection, frizz control, volume or moisture," Brown says. She recommends only using treatment-based products every so often, because they can be overkill for daily maintenance. If used too often, she explains, they can build up, weighing hair down and leaving it dry and brittle.

Some popular conditioners on CVS.com include:

Best drugstore leave-in conditioner

Swapping your rinse-out conditioner for a leave-in conditioner comes with several benefits.

“If hair tends to be drier, or is color-treated or damaged, using a leave-in formula before brushing hair can help with detangling and smoothing,” says Brown. “A leave-in can also help prevent additional damage while making hair softer, whereas an in-shower product doesn’t help prevent damage when brushing wet hair.”

Some popular leave-in conditioners on CVS.com include:

Best drugstore shampoo and conditioner for color-treated hair

A dedicated shampoo and conditioner for color-treated hair can help extend the lifespan of your hair color and keep it looking vibrant.4 That's essential because "color-treated hair is more compromised and prone to dryness or damage," Brown says. As a result, it requires additional maintenance in the form of color-protective formulas.

Some popular options for color-treated hair on CVS.com include:

Best two-in-one shampoo and conditioner

While separate shampoos and conditioners are often best to reach your specific hair goals, hybrids can still be incredibly helpful. "If you skip a conditioner or leave-in altogether due to convenience, this could be an option," says Brown. "Or, if you use it in a pinch for a quick, post-workout cleanse, it could also work." But she recommends pairing it with a leave-in product to get extra moisture.

Some popular two-in-one options on CVS.com include:

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