Between the changing beauty standards and brands trying to keep up with them, it is hard to find products that not only keep your hair healthy but also leave you happy with their results. Everyone wants to know how to achieve thicker, fuller but also healthier hair with close to instant results. The truth is, it is not possible to have a single product that fits all these requirements. It takes time to find the right fit for you, but there are many products out there that can give you your best hair days.

Arguably the best shampoo for a good hair detox is the Rice Powder Micro-Exfoliating Scalp Scaling Shampoo, from the brand Base K. This shampoo delivers a deep clean for your scalp, without the leftover residues seen from a lot of scrubs. Using this, your hair feels lightweight at the roots, with the shampoo’s formula containing many ingredients that get rid of buildup and flakes.

Another great shampoo, especially in my experience for colored hair, is the Pureology Hydrate Shampoo. This shampoo offers great hydration, helping combat dryness, and includes premium ingredients like jojoba oil, which reduces breakage and helps seal split ends. Overall, this shampoo is best for dealing with dry or chemically treated hair.

Adding to the treatments for dry and damaged hair, which is undoubtedly a common problem, the Moroccanoil Hydrating Shampoo is another good selection. With its nourishing oils and antioxidants, this shampoo includes ingredients like argan oil, aloe vera and glycerin to help lock in moisture while also repairing damage.

Next up on the list is a strengthening shampoo: Redken Extreme Shampoo, the repair-focused cleanser that supports bond-repair technology, which helps rebuild hair structure at the molecular level. This shampoo is ideal for people who frequently use heat-styling tools or color their hair.

Now, if you’re looking for a gentler option, like one that does not contain as many oils, CeraVe’s Gentle Hydrating shampoo is an ideal pick for people who frequently wash their hair but want to stay away from grease. This shampoo is a mild cleanser that stays away from stripping natural oils. Its cleaner ingredients indicate a gentle option for a skincare-inspired hair product.

People with oily hair face many problems, but whether it’s frequent washing or greasy roots, L’Oréal Paris Elvive Hyaluron Pure Shampoo takes care of these issues. Oily hair often needs a cleanser which falls under a balance between cleaning and hydration. This shampoo is a lightweight formula, so as to not overwhelm the scalp, that includes ingredients such as salicylic acid to prevent overdrying while still controlling excess oils.

To improve circulation and encourage healthier hair growth while also keeping under a certain budget, Mielle’s Rosemary Mint Strengthening Shampoo contains ingredients such as rosemary and biotin, making it an essential product for good scalp health, although it is the best for colored hair compared to the other products.

Another great choice for color-treated hair is the Wella Invigo Brilliance Shampoo; a color protecting product that enhances shine while preserving dyed hair. This shampoo is more specifically designed to lock in color pigments and prevent the fading of colors, while still providing a gentle cleansing.

Affordable and budget-friendly, the Dove Bond Strength Shampoo uses a protein-based formula to strengthen hair and reduce any breakage for a fraction of salon-brand prices. This shampoo performs just as well as high-end shampoos, especially when matched to hair needs. It can be used for every hair type, but is more targeted towards damaged hair.

While not essential or effective for every hair type, Amika’s Forget Frizz Anti-Frizz Shampoo’s formula helps protect the hair from the moisture in the air, which is a major cause of frizz. It is highly effective for people with coarse, curly or humidity-prone hair, making it a strong and targeted pick.

Haircare nowadays is about more than just keeping your scalp clean; it’s about specific needs, hydration and ingredient quality. Especially with all the heat many of us put on our hair, whether it is for a cheer competition or simply going out for a night, we need to take the time to let our hair breathe. We all want healthy-looking hair, but we should also consider the patience and time it takes for our hair to recover from everything we do to it. One of the best ways to aid in this process is by choosing the right shampoo for you.