For many people, hair is an afterthought. They spend time and money on their appearance, but don't give much thought to their hair. But for others, hair is an important part of their identity. Whether you consider your hair to be long or short, thick or thin, curly or straight, there are products that can help keep your hair looking its best. Here are some of the best shampoos for silky hair.
$15.00
I like to stick with sulphate free shampoos because my hair is at its best when I don't use shampoo with this surfactant in it. ...Very nice product, smells amazing and makes hair silky and soft after a wash. Highly recommend
What it is: A moisturizing shampoo that transforms dry, coarse or brittle hair, leaving it soft, silky, and smooth—without the weight.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, and Curly
Hair Texture: Medium and Thick
Hair Concerns: Dryness, Damage, Split Ends and Breakage, and Shine
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, and Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil: Condition, soften, and add shine.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, phthalates, and mineral oil. This product is also cruelty-free.
$49.00
This smells so good and leaves my hair soft and silky. One of my faves!...I first bought this shampoo (and matching conditioner) about two years ago.
What it is: A phthalate-free, restorative shampoo that repairs and hydrates damaged hair with precious argan oil and ceramides for a smooth, silky finish.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Volumizing
- Damage, Split Ends, and Breakage
Key Benefits:
- Gently cleanses while maintaining the quality of hair strands
- Nourishes to help restore and smooth damaged hair
- Leaves hair healthy looking, volumized, and smooth to the touch
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Argan Oil: Intensely conditions hair.
- Ceramides: Promote strong hair.
- Vitamin E: Restores the hair fiber.
$12.00
Trying New Shampoo...Not silky, but just super soft, light & super fluffy feeling! ...However, it's fine at best and there are many better shampoos that will clean your hair/scalp WITHOUT leaving it dull and tangle-prone.
What it is: A gentle, cleansing shampoo that is enriched with mushroom extracts.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Key Benefits: Hydrates, Reduces Oiliness, and Color Safe
Formulation: Lightweight Cream
Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, and phthalates. This product is also vegan and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This lightweight shampoo works to remove impurities and fortify hair. It is gentle on the scalp and strands and nurtures hair, leaving it feeling clean and soft.
$35.00
I've been using this shampoo for a little over a week, and so far I'm quite impressed.
What it is: An intensely rich, moisturizing shampoo for thick, unruly hair that tames, detangles, and adds a luxurious shine, leaving hair silkier and easier to manage.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Frizz
- Shine
- Straightening and Smoothing
Key Benefits:
- Intensely hydrates, smooths, and de-stresses thick and coarse hair
- Leaves hair smooth, silky, and strong
- Feeds and nourishes dehydrated and thirsty hair
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Avocado: Prevents moisture loss and dehydration.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Adds instant softness and silkiness—part of a unique High Hydration Complex.
$14.00
What it is: An intensely rich, moisturizing shampoo for thick, unruly hair that tames, detangles, and adds a luxurious shine, leaving hair silkier and easier to manage.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Frizz
- Shine
- Straightening and Smoothing
Key Benefits:
- Intensely hydrates, smooths, and de-stresses thick and coarse hair
- Leaves hair smooth, silky, and strong
- Feeds and nourishes dehydrated and thirsty hair
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Avocado: Prevents moisture loss and dehydration.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Adds instant softness and silkiness—part of a unique High Hydration Complex.
$16.00
I like to alternate shampoo and conditioner and after reading the reviews on Sephora's website I wanted to try the sample size. ...WOW I think I've tried almost every shampoo ever made. I LOVE this shampoo. I have coarse,fine, colored treated hair. after using this shampoo my hair was smooth healthy and it had body.
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: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Key Benefits: Cleans, Nourishes, and Replenishes
Formulation: Rich Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hydrolyzed Quinoa: This plant-based protein that enhances color, helps moisture retention, and adds shine.
- Baobab Seed Oil: From the African Tree of Life (known for its ability to store water), this rich, silky oil acts as an intense emollient for dry, damaged hair.
- Grapefruit Extract: Loaded with vitamins.
-Alpha Keratin 60ku®
$28.00
I used this shampoo as part of the Brightening set and loved it! ...Finally a shampoo & conditioner that leave my fine hair silky, smooth and shiny!
What it is: A color-saving shampoo that gently cleanses while boosting brightness and shine.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Shine
- Color Safe
- Brassiness
Key Benefits:
- Helps prevent dullness and brassiness
- Conditions, brightens, and adds shine
- Gentle and color safe
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Gentle Chelating Agent: Helps prevent dullness and brassiness.
- Raspberry Seed Extract: Prevents UV color fading.
$31.00
The shampoo had a nice mild scent. It feels like a quality product and appeared to be on par with similar high quality shampoos. ...Clean and silky....This shampoo leave your hair feeling really really clean without being too drying.
What it is: A volumizing and thickening shampoo designed for fine, limp, oily-prone hair that also adds vitality and shine.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine
Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Shine
- Volumizing
Key Benefits:
- Delivers long-lasting volume and body
- Improves scalp microbiome
- Balances oil production
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Microbiome Prebiotic: Supports scalp microbiome to balance oil production.
- Jeju Water: Mineral-rich volcanic water, rich in zinc and iron.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquin
$26.00
Silky softness...This product made my hair feel silky soft, light, and bouncy after one use. The smell is subtle but lovely. ...It leaves my hair hydrated, soft, and silky! The only downfall is that it’s consistently out of stock.
Which hair type is it good for?
✔ Straight
✔ Wavy
✔ Curly
✔ Coiled
✔ Tightly Coiled
What it is:
A shampoo that locks out frizz and keeps hair smooth, silky, and soft all day long.
Key benefits:
- Time-released humidity protection for silky-smooth locks that last
- Locks out frizz—no matter what the weather
- Protects hair against breakage and split ends
If you want to know more…
Velveteen Dream Smoothing Shampoo washes to win the frizz fight. Smoothing and protecting hair so humidity can’t undo your ‘do.
$30.00
This works wonderfully at removing buildup from leave in conditions and other products that have added weight to my hair. My hair silky upon drying and refreshed!...Amazing Shampoo...After I applied the Olapex hair serum and blow dried my hair , I have noticed that my hair was super silky and smooth and shiny and it didn’t get frizzy.
What it is: A clarifying shampoo that removes damaging impurity buildup from your environment, hair care, and daily life.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Oiliness
- Shine
- Volumizing
Key Benefits:
- Airy Volume and Softness
- Restored Shine and Vibrant Color Clarity
- Improved Hair Repair Routine Results
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Broad-Spectrum Clarifying System: Removes a wide range of impurities that damage hair.
- Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate: Patented technology to repair broken bonds for stronger hair.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
