This Is the Shampoo I Use for My Fine Hair (2024)

This shampoo comes recommended by both hairstylist Graham Nation and Glamour contributor Neha Tandon. “This is super hydrating,” says Nation. “I love a product made by a hairstylist.” Yes, ICYMI—JVN’s eponymous founder is none other than hairstylist Jonathan Van Ness. The formula is rich in antibacterial aloe vera, so even though it’s very moisturizing, it’s not too heavy. It keeps hair looking and feeling fresh even after styling it, while caffeine helps to stimulate hair growth and give it volume. If hair loss is a concern, it also contains hemisqualane, an alternative to silicone that helps strengthen hair long after you wash the shampoo out.

• Key Ingredient: Squalane
• Fragrance: Jasmine
• Safe for Color-Treated Hair: Yes
• Size: 10 oz.

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Believe it or not, shampoo bars aren’t a gimmick, and this beloved option from Lush is proof. One of our testers, Brittany Savoie, says that she came to this product because she wanted to cut down on single-use products. But she stayed because of the way it cleanses her fine, oily hair type without weighing it down. “It gives my hair decent volume, and it doesn’t strip my hair like other harsh shampoos have done in the past.” As the name would suggest, it contains honey to draw moisture into hair. Beyond that, it contains just 11 other ingredients, one of which is sodium coco sulfate. Rich in fatty acids, it manages to cleanse the scalp deeply, yet gently. At under $20, the fact that it’s relatively affordable is just a happy bonus.

• Key Ingredient: Fairly traded honey
• Fragrance: Citrus
• Safe for Color-Treated Hair: Yes

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_{Original photo courtesy of Glamour contributor Neha Tandon}

This newly launched shampoo from Augustinus Bader features the same signature TFC8 complex that all of its beloved skin-care products do, and it works just as well on hair as it does on skin. In this shampoo, it helps address everything including split ends, frizz, hair thinning, breakage, and shedding. It may not be cheap, but it’s extremely potent. Tandon says that she usually ignores the dosage recommendation on hair products and tends to use more than advised, but that just a tiny bit of this shampoo goes a long way.

“I have really long hair that hits the middle of my waist, but for this I use just a thumbnail-size amount on my scalp to generate a good lather,” she says. “I was admittedly a bit nervous at first because it made my hair feel squeaky clean, which I thought meant it would be dried out, but I’m so happy I was wrong. I couldn’t believe how shiny my hair looked right away and how soft it felt.”

• Key Ingredient: TFC8
• Fragrance: None
• Safe for Color-Treated Hair: No
• Size: 6.8 oz.

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_{Original photo courtesy of Glamour contributor Neha Tandon}

Hairstylist Cavalcante recommends Rahua to his clients who traditionally use a dry shampoo in between washes, because it exfoliates the scalp to give it volume while you’re styling it. “It removes all that product buildup that can weigh hair down and irritate the scalp,” he says.

Tandon has been using this hydrating shampoo as her favorite staple shampoo for nearly a decade, because she says it’s one of the few products that tames her frizz during the humid New York City summer as well as her frequent trips to India to visit family. “I honestly look forward to coming home after a long, sweaty day to use this,” says Tandon. “It has this really refreshing palo santo scent, and it somehow tames my crazy frizz without overly drying out my dry hair.”

• Key Ingredient: Aloe vera
• Fragrance: Palo Santo
• Safe for Color-Treated Hair: Yes
• Size: 9.3 oz.

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_{Original photo courtesy of Glamour contributor Neha Tandon}

This cult-favorite shampoo is beloved for its ultra-lightweight consistency and, of course, the iconic Oribe scent. Yes, it’s pricey. But a little goes a long way, so it lasts for a long time. Both Tandon and Glamour tester Jennifer Nied love using it for special occasions. “This preps my hair at a professional level,” says Nied. “It is the perfect first step for when I give myself a pro-level blowout at home, but the best part is that it leaves my hair looking shiny and bouncy for days after.”

The sulfate- and paraben-free formula is infused with Oribe’s signature complex, which helps to protect hair from environmental elements, oxidative stress and photoaging. That’s what’ll give your style long-lasting life, but the shampoo also contains polymers and protein that plump each individual strand with more fullness and body.

• Key Ingredient: Lupine protein
• Fragrance: Bergamot, sandalwood, and jasmine
• Safe for Color-Treated Hair: No
• Size: 8.5 oz.

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Everyone with fine hair is likely seeking more volume, but that’s especially true if you have thin hair. Tester Kobey Rogers loves this vegan, cruelty-free shampoo so much that she got rid of all her other shampoos after using this one. “This thickening shampoo gives my hair volume and a lot of texture without weighing it down,” she says. “My hair looks so healthy and shiny.” It contains coconut-based surfactants that gently remove buildup while also lightly nourishing the hair shaft. The formula even contains peptides and ceramides to strengthen hair and help prevent thinning.

• Key Ingredient: Ginger root
• Fragrance: Coconut
• Safe for Color-Treated Hair: Yes
• Size: 10.1 oz.

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Fine, dry hair has very particular needs. You’ll want to moisturize hair without using heavy styling products that lead to product buildup or a limp style. Tandon and Nation both love that this formula manages to be lightweight yet hydrating. “I’m extremely picky about the products I choose to use because most dry my curly hair out and exacerbate the frizz I have,” says Tandon. “My gym keeps this shampoo in the showers, and I had to use it in a pinch one day when I forgot to bring my own products. I was shocked by how it moisturized my hair, especially since I have curly hair and can admittedly be a total snob about products.” She says it helped cut down on frizz, too. Nation says it’s even hydrating and gentle enough for everyday use on all hair types. If you want extra hydration for a dry scalp, Tandon also loves the brand’s Amino Acid Conditioner, which you can use as a leave-in product, as well.

• Key Ingredients: Coconut oil, amino acids
• Fragrance: Yes
• Safe for Color-Treated Hair: Yes
• Size: 16.9 oz.

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Alterego’s shampoo comes recommended by tester Angela Poccia, who needs a shampoo for oily hair and fine hair. She’s tried many hair products, and most either cater to one type or the other. This was the first time she tried one that satisfied all her needs “It plumps up my fine hair, and the volume it gives me lasts for two days,” she says. It contains hyaluronic acid to lightly hydrate strands from the inside out without looking or feeling greasy. Wheat extract fortifies it, so you’ll see that hair also gets stronger over time.

• Key Ingredient: Coconut oil
• Fragrance: None
• Safe for Color-Treated Hair: No
• Size: 16.9 oz.

_{Original photo courtesy of Glamour contributor Neha Tandon}

If you have color-treated hair or have regularly used hot tools and are experiencing damage in the form of brittle strands, breakage, and split ends, you’ll want a really gentle shampoo. Ranavat’s is lightweight, but it still has a rich formula that Tandon says provides a luxurious shower experience. “After over a decade of dying my hair and frying it with hot tools on an almost daily basis, I’ve been on a journey to restore shine and health to my hair,” she says. “This has been a key part of helping to preserve whatever health my hair has left while also helping to treat breakage and damage I’ve experienced. As a side note, I also love using it before a date because the jasmine scent is quite sensual, if I say so myself.” The gentle vegan, cruelty-free formula contains botanical extracts, ashwagandha, and amla to calm and soothe irritation while also conditioning hair. It uses the brand’s proprietary Veda Bond Complex, which strengthens and protects the hair follicle from external stressors to maximize shine.

• Key Ingredient: Amla
• Fragrance: Jasmine
• Safe for Color-Treated Hair: No
• Size: 8 oz.

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_{Original photo courtesy of Glamour contributor Neha Tandon}

This is another option that Tandon uses on her curly hair, citing that it contains a unique, customizable formula. “For times I want to style my natural curls without heat, this is the only shampoo I’ve ever been able to rely on,” she says. “It gives my curls this really great shine and bounce while still hydrating them and getting rid of frizz.” Amino acid and virgin poppy seed oil help with curl definition and bounce while reducing frizz. Simply add different concentrates for frizz, hydration, shine, volume, and more to your bottle of shampoo and conditioner to further customize the formulas to your specific hair goals. Bonus: No matter which concentrate you choose, it has a lush, floral scent.

• Key Ingredient: Adaptive f3 bonding complex
• Fragrance: Floral
• Safe for Color-Treated Hair: Yes
• Size: 11 oz.

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Hairstylist Ponce says that people with fine hair should avoid sulfates because they can be heavy on our strands. The famous leave-in hair mask from K18 has reached best-seller status for its ability to seal split ends and repair breakage without harsh chemicals that can weigh hair down, and Nation says that the brand’s sulfate-free shampoo is also worth trying. “It’s restorative and great for processed hair,” he says. “It’s not too thick and works into hair easily.” Made with salicylic acid and activated charcoal, the brand says that the clarifying shampoo removes 99% of buildup, 95% of sebum, and 76% of copper, so it’s a great option for oily, color-treated, or dandruff-prone hair, too.

• Key Ingredient: Activated charcoal
• Fragrance: Citrus
• Safe for Color-Treated Hair: Yes
• Size: 8.5 oz.

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Cavalcante stresses the importance for his clients with fine hair to find a shampoo that cleanses hair intensely, because that’s how you’ll get volume. Tester Kiran Hefa is a fan of how Ouai Detox Shampoo makes her fine hair feel. The TikTok-viral product features a uniquely lightweight gel formula that clarifies hair with apple cider vinegar (but, don’t worry—it smells more like a bouquet of flowers than vinegar). Use it to help gently clarify buildup and exfoliate the scalp while also smoothing frizz and adding shine to hair. Ponce likes that this shampoo also has keratin, because the ingredient adds weightless shine and nourishment to hair.

• Key Ingredient: Apple cider vinegar
• Fragrance: Floral
• Safe for Color-Treated Hair: No
• Size: 10 oz.

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