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Thank the good lord we live in a time where men’s hair care has evolved past the black bottle of neon goo with the word “EXTREME” plastered all over.
Men have myriad options out there to tame, condition, and strengthen their wild manes. Now more than ever, we have access to the shampoos and conditioners that work for us and tackle any hair type and style imaginable. From treatments for hair loss to nourishing shampoo that eradicates dandruff, these are the 10 best men’s shampoos for every hair type.
SHOP ALL SHAMPOOSWinner of the esteemed 2020 Grooming Lounge Handsome Award Winner, our very own Best Shampoo lives up to its names and your expectations. This daily hair cleanser gently removes residue while conditioning your scalp and promoting overall hair health. We love the tingling peppermint for that extra zing of energy in the morning.
While we’re still far off from a cure to hair loss, there’s still plenty we can do to maintain and strengthen the hair we’ve got left. DS Laboratories Revita Hair Growth Stimulating Shampoo uses a powerful combination of caffeine, taurine, emu oil, and biotin to maintain scalp vitality and stimulate your follicles without any of the harsh additives you find in typical hair loss shampoos. Check out the whole DS Laboratories Hair Growth Set for everything you need to revive those fleeting follicles.
FACT: Just because your hair is thin doesn’t automatically mean you’re balding. If you’re concerned with your overall hair volume and follicle strength, we highly recommend taking Jack Black True Volume Thickening Shampoo for a whirl. This light and creamy shampoo uses micro-sized particles to deliver vital proteins into each hair shaft, increasing the thickness of each strand for a volumized appearance. Pro-vitamin B5 adds volume and shine while biotin strengthens, repairs, and stimulates hair follicles for healthier growth.
In each bottle of Malin + Goetz Peppermint Shampoo, you’ll find olive oil extract, panthenol, glycerin. This triad of scalp defense purifies and balances with a mildly foaming, residue-free formula that leaves your hair soft and scalp conditioned. All of Malin + Goetz’s shampoo are paraben-free, giving you a great wash without any nasty side-effects.
Dandruff happens to the best of us, but there’s plenty you can do to ensure your head and shoulders remain flake-free throughout the day. DS Laboratories Dandrene Anti-Dandruff Shampoo gets to the root of the problem by killing dandruff-causing fungi and neutralizing the excess oil that causes flakes, stopping dandruff in its tracks.
It’s shampoo! It’s a conditioner! It’s both! Kiehl's Grooming Solutions Nourishing Shampoo + Conditioner brings you the best of both worlds with a luxurious two-in-one formula that leaves scalps dandruff-free and smelling of a sweet blend of fresh, woodsy notes. Pracaxi oil and arginine smooth and condition for a shiny finish you could see your reflection in.
To think, there was a time when people looked down on the all-in-one shampoo and body wash combination bottles, but leave it to the Jack Black crew to make one that works. Their Turbo Wash Energizing Cleanser for Hair & Body utilizes rosemary and eucalyptus oils for a refreshing and vibrant shampoo and body wash that reduces bacteria on the skin’s surface. The all-natural juniper berry oil breaks down build-ups of lactic acid to combat muscle pain, making this the perfect post-gym shower essential.
For the very best in men’s haircare, you gotta go with tea tree shampoo. For every type under the sun, Billy Jealousy Monsoon Mist Tea Tree Shampoo gently nourishes and cleans your roots, washing away dirt and grime from the day while improving your overall hair health. Jojoba seed oil, rosemary leaf extract, and ginger root extract work together to further stimulate follicles and prime your hair for potential growth.
When you want that luxurious head of hair that can stop a comb in its tracks, go for Brickell Daily Strengthening Shampoo. This unique formula uses wheat protein and amino acids to fortify your follicles and a combination of vitamin E and tea tree oil to relieve scalp irritation and destroy flakes along the way.
Sometimes you want a shampoo that makes you feel like a million bucks in gold coins that you can dive into à la Scrooge McDuck. Truefitt & Hill Hair Management Moisturizing Vitamin E Shampoo keeps your hair hydrated and manageable while leaving you smelling of rich citrus and lemongrass. Truefitt & Hill succeeds in putting out the kind of luxurious shampoos you can use daily without any negative side effects.
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Dandruff makes the scalp itchy and dried out, leading to visible flakes, redness and irritation. A good men's dandruff shampoo or men's moisturizing conditioner will help fend off flakes and keep the scalp healthy and snowy shoulders at bay.
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