10 Best Moisturizing Shampoos in 2023 (Dermatologist-Reviewed)

Pureology's Hydrate Shampoo was designed to work on nearly all hair types, from straight to curly haired individuals. With hydrating ingredients like jojoba oil, this shampoo revives dry and frizzy hair. It also is safe to use with colored hair. The aromatherapy blend has a scent of lavender, bergamot, and patchouli.

Olaplex has a patented ingredient bis-aminopropyl diglycol dimaleate. That, along with moisturizing ingredients such as coconut oil and noni fruit extracts, works to deeply hydrate and repair hair that is either dry from natural causes or from color and heat treatments. Dimethicone also adds a shine, luster, and coating of protection to the hair strands.

Some noted that this product produced 'crunchy' hair, and this could be due to the presence of silicone. Remember to introduce a clarifying product to truly wash off any silicone build up. Many reviewers use this shampoo in tandem with other Olaplex products and love the results. They feel that it truly repairs their hair, instead of merely hydrating it.

• Suited for fine to medium thickness hair
  
• Uses aloe vera as the key moisturizing ingredient
• Targets scalp issues with salicylic acid
  

Cons:

• Contains sulfates
• Reviewers note the smell can be overpowering
  

BIOLAGE aims to keep your hair 15 times more moisturized if you use their entire Hydrasource line. But even if you use just the shampoo, your hair will reap the smoothing and hydrating benefits of ingredients like aloe vera and guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride. Plus, the inclusion of salicylic acid helps control any dandruff and scalp acne that may also plague you.

This shampoo combines many curly hair-friendly ingredients to make for a hydrating but gentle washing experience. The combination of coconut oil, shea butter, and neem oil provides a thick texture, and the addition of silk proteins and hibiscus maintains hair growth and flexibility. You can maintain a shiny, smooth look without fear of breakage.

The biggest drawback reviewers noted is this shampoo can be too moisturizing, leaving their curls greasy. However, others left tips such as washing with a scalp brush and rinsing thoroughly to avoid that. Many reviewers enjoyed how, because this product is so hydrating, they need only a little to wash their entire scalp.

This addition to Dove Nutritive Solutions line offers keratin as its main ingredient, which helps to strengthen brittle hair damaged by heat treatments. While this may not seem obviously linked to moisture, by healing damaged hair, the keratin helps improve your hair's moisture retaining properties over time.

While many people dislike the smell, as it can come across as too artificial, many more liked the benefits this product gave, such as repairing hair damaged from aging, medical treatments, and harsh summer sun conditions. Many claim that this shampoo helped repair their hair after repeated use over weeks, thickening the strands and making them less prone to breakage.

This shampoo from Kiehl's aims to cleanse your hair through its use of amino acids as the main surfactant. Amino acid is significantly less harsh on the hair compared to common sulfates, so that, combined with hydrating coconut oil and conditioning hydrolyzed wheat protein, will gently cleanse, strengthen and smooth your hair. Plus, for eco-conscious consumers, this product also can be purchased with re-fillable packaging.

Reviewers did note that, since this product has such gentle cleansers, it may not work well for users dealing with build-up from styling products. However, for those who just want a gentle everyday shampoo, many loved how this product delivered just that. Various reported that their hair felt stronger and shinier over repeated, consistent use.

Another cause of dry hair is harsh weather conditions, such as direct sunlight and overly humid or dry climates. This shampoo from Ouidad aims to address those issues by combining moisturizing ingredients with protective ingredients such as dimethicone and ceramides. That way, your hair can still get the moisture it needs while being protected from weather conditions that can wick away hydration.

Some reviewers say despite the claim on the bottle, it did nothing to tame frizz in their hair. Otherwise, many reviewers who loved this product mention that they're from Florida or California! They say despite being outside all day, this shampoo helps their hair maintain its bounce, shine, and softness.

This shampoo does more than target dry hair issues. It also addresses a variety of scalp issues including dandruff, hair loss, and product build-up. Although it may seem odd to see a clarifying shampoo in a moisturizing shampoo list, the inclusion of argan oil combined with the smoothing properties of apple cider vinegar helps to control frizz and moisturize dry hair.

Some were conflicted about the scent, with some reviewers saying they liked how it masked the smell of vinegar while others found it overpowering. But for the most part, reviewers appreciate how this product gently cleansed their hair and moisturized their scalps. Many saw a noticeable increase in hair shine and strength.

This shampoo from Redken makes big claims, saying that with the use of the conditioner, this product will hydrate your hair up to 15 times better than a non-moisturizing shampoo. This is due to its inclusion of argan oil, an oil commonly used to moisturize hair, and a moisture care complex dedicated to hydrating your hair thoroughly.

Some claimed this product made their hair coarse and crunchy, which could be due to the presence of silicone. Other reviewers with all kinds of hair patterns love this shampoo, from kinky coily haired to bone straight-haired individuals. They all loved how this product bolstered their fine hair with shine, strength, and moisture.

This oil-based cleanser uses oil as moisturizing ingredients, but despite this, it still foams up easily for a gentle wash. It also contains thermus thermophillus ferment, which aims to provide the same kind of minerals and vitamins you would get from sitting in a Japanese hot spring bath.

While some reviewers mentioned their hair feeling greasy after washing with multiple pumps, it seems like less is more with this shampoo. If you like to blow dry your hair after washing it, reviewers note this product does exceptionally well, adding shine to any blowouts. They also enjoy how it doesn't weigh down their hair, noting it could be used without conditioner for normal-type scalps.