Moisturizing shampoos and hydrating shampoos are perfect for curly hair, which needs added love to prevent frizz, and for damaged hair that needs help on the road to repair. Read on for the dish about 4 leading products from Lush, TIGI, Redken, and Fekkai.
Lush Trichomania Solid Shampoo
Lush’s all-natural, handmade Trichomania is a little different from your average hair care product. Instead of coming in a bottle, it comes as a solid bar, similar to a bar of soap, except for the fact that its lather is specifically formulated to work up into a gentle moisturizing shampoo. Trichomania gets its luscious scent, and some of its hydrating power, from a base of creamed coconut. The coconut oil smooths the outer layer of each strand of your hair with a light coating that traps water in each strand, so it’s a hydrating shampoo that works by helping you retain your hair’s natural moisture, which can otherwise evaporate. A solid moisturizing shampoo like this one is ideal for travel, because you won’t have to worry about a bottle leaking in your suitcase. A 3.5 oz bar costs $9.75 at the Lush website.
TIGI Bed Head Moisture Maniac Shampoo
The Bed Head line of products offers Moisture Maniac, recommended by HairstyleCity (http://www.hairstylecity.com/HairCare/TopRatedMoisturizingShampoos.aspx) as a shampoo solution for those of us with frizzy or damaged hair. Its lightly fruity scent and rich, creamy lather make you feel pampered, and its ingredient list is designed to soothe and tame your locks without brutally stripping them of their natural oils. If having a salon-style sensory experience during your morning shower is a priority when choosing a moisturizing shampoo, give this hydrating shampoo a look. The gentle cleansing of Moisture Maniac follows many of the same principles as other hydrating shampoos, but its appealing aroma and attractively sleek packaging, and relatively affordable price ($8.99 for a 12 oz bottle at Folica.com) help it stand out from the pack.
Redken Clear Moisture Shampoo
Its ingredient list boasts apricot oil that smooths the outer cuticle of your hair for added shine, glucosamine that carries moisture into the core of each strand, and glycerin to lock that added moisture into place. This product is a hydrating shampoo for hair that only needs a little bit of a moisture boost, so if you need serious repair for dry and damaged hair, you may want a blend that’s heavier in oil or silicone. If what you’re in the market for is a weightless hydrating shampoo that kicks your moisture balance up a notch without sacrificing volume, Redken Clear Moisture is a smart choice for your moisturizing shampoo. You can purchase this shampoo, which runs in the price range of $12-30 depending on the size you buy, through Amazon.com, or find it in a brick and mortar store through the Redken store locator.
Fekkai Moisturizing Shampoo
Fekkai offers this moisturizing shampoo, which has a couple of powerful added boosts for overall hair health. In addition to being a hydrating shampoo that smooths and moisturizes, Fekkai Moisturizing Shampoo offers wheat proteins, oat protein, and wheat amino acids that help hair build lasting strength, and repair damage. An array of natural extracts, including carrot root, kukui seed, and chamomile flower, deliver nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that keep hair strands strong and sleek from core to cuticle. These advanced flourishes do show up in the price, which is $23 for an 8 oz bottle at Amazon.com, but if you can make an investment in your hydrating shampoo, you can reap rewards in your hairs’ health and luster.
