Trust Me—These Are the 20 Best Shampoos and Conditioners for Every Curl Type

This sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner set uses formulas enriched with five types of nourishing oils and shea butter to seal in moisture and defend your strands against breakage. I also love these products because they don't strip the hair of the natural nutrients it needs to be at its healthiest.

"I've been using these products for years now. I used to have dry hair. However, once I stopped using oils and started using these products, I've noticed more moisturized hair and better curl definition." — Amazon customer

Pro: Reduces breakage and increases moisture retention 

Con: None

Designed to repair hair damaged by chemicals or overprocessing, this SheaMoisture shampoo and conditioner set uses moisturizing Manuka honey and fig extract as well as baobab and mafura oil to promote healthy hair. They work in tandem to infuse moisture into your tresses, reduce hair breakage, and soothe a dry scalp.

"My hair is very dry and damaged and overprocessed. This shampoo and conditioner is fabulous, and my hair is so much smoother and hydrated."  — Amazon customer

Pro: Delivers shiny, bouncy curls that stay moisturized

Con: Conditioner leaves a slight film that can be removed with a thorough rinse

This highly moisturizing, reparative shampoo and conditioner bundle addresses split ends, frizz, and damage by relinking broken bonds. Formulated for daily use, your hair will be much softer, stronger, and shinier.

"Nothing else is touching my hair! It washes my hair so well, and my hair is so soft and smells amazing after! I always follow with the Olaplex conditioner as well." — Amazon customer

Pro: Repairs and maintains broken bonds

Con: High price point

This was one of the first shampoo and conditioner sets I invested in after transitioning my hair from its chemically treated state back to 4c curls. It's formulated with coconut oil, vitamin E, iron, fatty acids, and hibiscus-flower extract to deliver soft, bouncy curls every time.

"It's the first time I tried the curl products of this brand, and I'm very happy with them. My hair feels great, and my curls don't tangle with this product. Not to mention, it smells amazing, and it doesn't feel heavy." — Amazon customer

Pro: Can be used on color- and/or chemical-treated curls

Con: Conditioner is challenging to coax from bottle

Ideal for hair types, Oribe's Gold Lust Repair and Restore bundle blends the brand's high-tech, bio-restorative complex and oils to bring your hair back to its healthiest state by smoothing each cuticle. This is on constant rotation during my more luxurious "everything" showers.

"I love this Oribe bundle. I truly love all of Oribe's products. They actually do what they say the products should do. Shampoo and conditioner smell great. Leaves my hair feeling clean and silky." — Dermstore customer

Pro: Leaves hair clean, moisturized, and shiny

Con: Offered at a high luxury price point

To say I'm obsessed with this Briogeo shampoo would be an understatement. Part of the brand's best-selling Curl Charisma line, this hydrating shampoo uses a mix of rice amino acids, shea butter, tomato-fruit ferment, and avocado extract to cleanse the hair without stripping it of nourishing natural oils.

"Love how my hair looks and feels after using this! They are more bouncy and do not feel dried out. Usually, my hair needs an adjustment period, but it seems to be thriving. My hair looks nourished and healthy." — Sephora customer

Pro: Minimizes frizz to enhance curl definition

Con: May not address heavy scalp buildup

Here's a nourishing conditioner formulated to seal in moisture and boost hydration, minimizing frizz and enhancing the definition of waves, curls, and coils. Like its shampoo counterpart, the conditioner is sulfate-free and crafted using a 96% naturally derived formula.

"I have thin wavy/curly hair, and this was perfect. I thought it was going to be too heavy at first, but it's so hydrating and curl enhancing." — Sephora customer

Pro: Enhances the definition of all curl types

Con: Difficult to squeeze conditioner from its container

Ideal for curly hair that needs lightweight hydration, L'Oréal's EverCurl Shampoo is at the top of my list. Delivering intense moisture for up to 48 hours, its formula is packed with nourishing ingredients (including coconut oil) for soft, manageable, hydrated curls. It's also free of sulfates, salts, and surfactants.

"I have curly hair and, with the high humidity, frizzy hair. I've used this shampoo and conditioner for a month, and it has really helped with the dryness and frizz. [I] will continue using it." — Amazon customer

Pro: Hydrates the curls without weighing them down

Con: Does not promote juicy curl definition

Need an extra burst of moisture? Follow L'Oréal's EverCurl Hypercharge Shampoo with this quenching conditioner. It comes in the same gorgeous fragrance, a combination of juicy mango, soothing sandalwood, and tropical coconut for a luxurious, aromatic fragrance that lasts all day.

"This product really helped my hair! My curls were more defined, and my hair didn't go flat after a day. All other products I used made my hair fall out, dry out, or would over moisturize it. I was really impressed with my results and will definitely be purchasing again." — Amazon customer

Pro: Won't strip or dull color-treated curls

Con: Does not soften tight textures enough for easy comb-through

Kérastase's sulfate-free shampoo gently cleanses the scalp and hair while also removing buildup and boosting radiance without removing all the good stuff (i.e. natural oils) for soft and defined curls. Its key ingredient is Manuka honey, which is rich in minerals and nutrients.

"I absolutely love this shampoo! The smell is wonderful. The shampoo itself is thick and creamy and lathers perfectly in my hair. My hair has never looked better since I started using this product. I definitely recommend!" — Sephora customer

Pro: Boosts radiance and preserves natural oils

Con: Offered at a high price point

This is a lightweight, moisture-replenishing conditioner that offers hydration while easily detangling and reducing the frizz of your curls and coils without weighing them down. It also increases hair volume while enhancing the bounce and elasticity of your strands.

"My hair is naturally wavy/curly, and although it is thinner than most, I have a lot of hair. Most shampoos and conditioners weigh down my hair. This conditioner and its shampoo counterpart did not. Definitely recommend!" — Sephora customer

Pro: Seals in moisture to restore natural body

Con: Offered at a high price point

Anyone who has curly or coily hair has experienced the pain of waking up with tangled curls. When you're over throwing your hair up in a bun and going on with your day, give this Almond and Avocado Shampoo a try. In addition to being extremely gentle and cleansing, it saves up to 30 minutes of detangling time.

"Best shampoo ever. I have 4c hair, and this not only cleanses my scalp, [but I can also] detangle my hair with this shampoo. That's how amazing the slip is. A little goes a long way. This is definitely my go-to on my wash days." — Target customer

Pro: Cleanses without stripping hair of natural oils

Con: None

Design Essentials' Almond and Avocado Leave-In Conditioner is enriched with almond, avocado, and jojoba oils and nutrient-rich botanicals. It penetrates your strands to quickly soften and smooth the cuticle for easy detangling for frizz control.

"Effectiveness and smell win my approval after one use! Great slip, smell, and consistency. Exactly what you'd expect for a leave-in conditioner." — Target customer

Pro: Softens, defines, and detangles curls

Con: None

Pattern's deep-cleansing shampoo clarifies, removes buildup, and nourishes the scalp to promote hair strength without stripping away healthy oils. It also helps low-porosity hair types keep the cuticle open to receiving moisture. How great is that?

"This cleansing shampoo is amazing! I have thick and coily hair. This shampoo left my hair feeling so clean, soft, and hydrated It's very effective and smells amazing. Perfect cleansing shampoo for curly hair!" — Sephora customer

Pro: Designed specifically for low-porosity hair types

Con: Not ideal for those sensitive to fragrances

This conditioner uses an ultra-rich, hydrating formula packed with safflower-seed, jojoba, and avocado oils to soften, hydrate, and define curls. It also doubles as a deep conditioner so you can keep your hair healthy and hydrated for even longer.

"Helped my 4a/4b hair so much. My hair was damaged from dye, curl pattern was fried. Now since using this my curls are back, hydrated and my hair feels soft." — Sephora customer

Pro: Replenishes and locks in hydration

Con: May be heavy on certain hair types