If you're looking for a way to make your hair smell good without using perfume or cologne, consider using a scented shampoo. Scents are added to shampoos to give them a more appealing smell. Here are some of the best candy-scented shampoos on the market today.

$46.00
I enjoyed using this shampoo! The scent reminded me of a clean smell mixed with cotton candy, which was not overpowering. ...I’m personally not big on scented hair products so I don’t love the smell, but it isn’t bad.
What it is: A gentle, vegan shampoo that lifts hair at the roots while expanding every strand to quickly deliver visible volume and thickness.
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Concerns:
- Thinning
- Volumizing
- Damage/Split Ends/Breakage

$42.00
Not a cleansing shampoo...The shampoo smells like banana candy, is moisturizing, and has a good lather. ...I LOVE the scent of this shampoo. If you love the classic coconut scent, imagine that but a little more refined and less candy-like.
What it is: A moisture-rich, hydrating shampoo infused with coconut oil and aloe vera to nurture dry hair for an ultra soft, cleansed and moisturized mane.
Hair Type: Medium, and Thick
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Color Safe
- Shine

$113.00
This shampoo has been so good for my dry, damaged hair. ...It's very concentrated, even though it's quite expensive, I find that I use a lot less than my other shampoos. I don't usually like scented hair products but I actually love how this smells, it smells expensive and yummy.
What it is: A shampoo that rebuilds damaged hair with each use, gently dissolving daily buildup while filling in cracks of damage to leave hair healthy, soft, and supple.
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Texture: Straight and Wavy
Hair Concerns:
- Damage/Split Ends/Breakage
- Dryness
- Color Fading

$62.50
It also smells like Rockets (if you're from Canada, you know the candy) which is a plus...Good shampoo for volume...Lightly scented nothing to overpowering, lathers great, leaves my hair feeling good with volume.
What it is: A thickening shampoo formulated with hyaluronic acid that adds volume and fullness with enhanced shine to all types of thin hair.
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, and Curly
Hair Concerns:
- Thinning
- Volumizing
- Shine

$50.00
Leaves my hair lightly scented. Lathers well and rinses off easily. I love how soft my hair feels after using this shampoo and especially love the reduced frizz. ...This shampoo is AMAZING! I have very fine/frizzy hair (think cotton candy).
What it is: This multitasking, weightless hydrating shampoo instantly transforms dry or brittle hair. Plus, it detangles to help protect against breakage.
Hair Type: Medium and Thick
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, and Curly
Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Frizz
- Shine

$24.00
I love this shampoo. Not for daily use though since it cleans very well and could strip your hair a bit …it kinda smells like a starburst candy and I love it… will definitely repurchase...I really like this shampoo it smells amazing like oranges and candy and my hair was so soft after using it!
What it is: A nourishing, color-safe shampoo that gently cleanses with a rich lather to strengthen, add shine, and tame frizz, leaving hair smelling dreamy.
Hair Texture: Straight, and Wavy
Hair Type: Fine, and Medium
Hair Concerns:
- Color Safe
- Frizz
- Shine
Key Benefits:
- Gently cleanses and softens
- Strengthens and nourishes
- Tames frizz and adds shine
Highlighted Ingredients:
- False Daisy Extract: Strengthens hair and promotes a healthy scalp.
- Signature Desert Botanical Blend: Hydrates, tames frizz, adds shine, strengthens, and

$121.50
This shampoo is just what my hair needed! First thing I noticed was the scent. ...This shampoo works really well with my hair! It lathers up super nicely and doesn't have any sulfates in it.
What it is: A moisturizing shampoo that protects hair color and deeply nourishes medium to thick, dry hair.
Hair Type: Medium and Thick
Hair Texture: Coily, Curly, Straight, and Wavy
Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Frizz
- Color Safe

$175.50
Complimentary Pureology nanoworks gold shampoo.... I received this shampoo complimentary from Influenster. I have colored dry hairs and I have tired different shampoos nothing worked . ...It’s very lightly scented, I personally prefer a stronger scent because i like to smell my hair lol!
What it is: A rich, sulfate-free shampoo that renews softness, manageability, and shine to dull, brittle, or very dry, color-treated hair.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Shine
- Color Safe
Key Benefits:
- Strengthens hair
- Renews softness, manageability, and shine
- Provides extraordinary color protection
- Highly concentrated formula allows for 75+ shampoos in a single bottle
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Keravis: Strengthens hair.
- Golden Marula Oil: Supports scalp health and keeps hair soft, supple, and moisturized.

$30.00
Awesome volume shampoo...This is a great, high quality shampoo. It leaves my hair and scalp feeling clean without stripping any moisture. ...I am usually super picky about shampoos and hair products because I have a very sensitive scalp and most ptoducts don't work for me.
What it is: A body-boosting shampoo that gently cleanses and lifts flat hair without stripping moisture.
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Volumizing

$57.00
I love the packaging and the pump. Light scented and effectively cleaned my 4C hair. It was also very moisturizing....It is a scent that is a cross between cotton candy and flowers. It smells rich and luxurious.
What it is: A shampoo that gently removes buildup and deeply moisturizes wavy to coily curl patterns with a long-lasting boost of hydration.
Hair Texture: Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Dryness
- Frizz
Key Benefits:
- Gently cleanses with boost of long-lasting hydration
- Defines and easily detangles curl and coil patterns.
- Lightweight finish for softer, bouncier curls.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Glycerin: Provides long-lasting hydration.
- Hibiscus Seed: Strengthens and softens hair while adding moisture.
- Urea H: Protects curls and coils.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and sulfates SLS









