I consider myself a bit of a shampoo and conditioner connoisseur because I not only have at least six bottles of shampoo in my shower at all times but I am very particular about the smell and what the product does for my hair. I have tried a lot of different brands, price points, and types of shampoos and conditioners throughout my 29 years and want to share which ones are my absolute favorites.
You may be thinking I am crazy for having six bottles of shampoo in my collection at once, but the truth is rotating my shampoos and conditioners helps to maintain the look and feel I want. When I use the same product over and over, my hair starts to ignore all the benefits. I will also admit that right now my favorite shampoos and conditioners are all at a higher price point, but I just can’t seem to find any drug store brands that can make the cut.
Let’s talk about my hair type. I have very fine hair that does not have a lot of volume on its own that can easily be weighed down. I also consider my hair to be very healthy so I don’t need shampoo or conditioners that are ultra repairing. However, I do need scalp care because I have a very dry itchy scalp which can result in a lot of oil production. When it comes to my hair products, I need weightless and simple products for “normal” hair. All of My favorite shampoo and conditioners do just that. They make my hair feel voluminous but still weightless and clean.
PAUL MITCHELL SHAMPOO ONE | ORIBE SIGNATURE SHAMPOO | LIVIGN PROOF FULL SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER | SURFACE AWAKEN SHAMPOO | PAUL MITCHELL SCALP CARE SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER | LIVING PROOF PERFECT HAIR DAY SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER
Summary of Products
Paul Mitchell Shampoo One is a good, clean shampoo for normal hair. It cleans my hair without weighting it down. This shampoo is what I would call a “staple”.
The Oribe Signature Shampoo does the best job at giving my hair weightless volume but also helps with oil control for days! Oribe is very expensive so I only use their shampoo for special occasions. It also have it’s own signature smell which is to die for. You will never smell anything like it.
Living Proof Full Shampoo and Conditioner gives my hair the weightless volume I love and helps the strands of my hair to feel thicker. To top it off, it smells like roses in a subtle but not overwhelming way.
The Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Shampoo does is a great everyday shampoo. Again, it smells amazing and helps my hair feel weightless and full. The same goes for the conditioner. I love that it does not weigh my hair down.
I use the Surface Shampoo every shower on the back of my scalp to help with hair growth, moisture, and to prevent itch. Along with this, I also use the Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Oil for hair growth, which I talked in detail about in this POST.
Happy Shopping!