The perfect wash day starts with the right shampoo. From gentle clarifying cleansers to deep detox shampoos, here’s our guide to picking the best types of shampoo for your hair care routine. Because choosing the right formula can make all the difference for strong, healthy hair.
How to Choose the Right Shampoo
When choosing the right shampoo for your routine, it’s important to assess the following:
Hair Needs & Pattern
Your hair’s natural texture—coily, curly, wavy, or straight—and its porosity (low, medium, high) will influence your cleansing needs.
- For dry, textured, or frizz-prone hair, Cécred’s Hydrating Shampoo is great for balancing moisture and softness.
Stubborn Scalp
Oily scalp? Flaky scalp? Heavy product buildup? Your scalp condition should guide your formula choice.
- For a flaky scalp or heavy product use, Cécred’s Clarifying Shampoo & Scalp Scrub is an ideal reset for weekly or biweekly exfoliation. Follow with Cécred’s Hydrating Shampoo to restore additional moisture.
Protective Styles, Lifestyle, & Environment
Long stints without washing, long-term buildup from protective styles, sweaty workouts, humid climates, or seasonal changes can affect how often and what type of shampoo you need.
- If you deal with heavy buildup, just took your protective style down, or need the occasional reset, Cécred’s Detoxifying Shampoo eliminates heavy buildup without stripping the hair.
Which Hair Shampoo Is Best for Me?
- Dry Hair: Look for hydrating and moisture-locking formulas. Cécred’s Hydrating Shampoo, infused with hyaluronic acid, deeply hydrates from root to tip.
- Oily Scalp: If you’re dealing with an oily scalp, balancing or clarifying cleansers, like Cécred’s Clarifying Shampoo & Scalp Scrub, gently remove excess sebum while keeping hair healthy.
- Flaky Scalp: Seeing excess flakes or buildup? Exfoliating formulas, like Cécred’s Clarifying Shampoo & Scalp Scrub, gently lift buildup and residue while soothing any dryness or irritation. Think of it like a facial scrub for your scalp–it buffs away dead skin and buildup.
- Buildup-Prone Hair: If you’re prone to excess buildup, we recommend a detoxifying cleanser, like Cécred’s Detoxifying Shampoo. It’s a super-strength cleanse that eliminates extreme buildup without overstripping. Think of it like a detoxifying cleanser for your hair–it pulls out impurities and resets hair and scalp at the deepest level.
What Is the Healthiest Shampoo to Use?
The healthiest shampoos are scalp-friendly, free of harsh sulfates, and balanced in pH to protect the cuticle. Cécred's shampoos are formulated to cleanse effectively while preserving moisture and strength.
- Hydrating Shampoo: Gently cleanses with a luxurious lather, while the hyaluronic acid-infused formula delivers deep hydration. Great for regular use.
- Clarifying Shampoo & Scalp Scrub: Gently exfoliates the scalp with tiny micro-cellulose granules and essential oils, leaving hair feeling super clean and fresh. Great for weekly or biweekly use.
- Detoxifying Shampoo: Our strongest shampoo, formulated with the highest level of cleansing surfactants. Powered by PhytoFerment and menthol, it invigorates, soothes, and provides immediate comfort to the scalp while removing heavy buildup, sweat, and oil. Great for when you need a deep detox.
Just like your skincare routine, rotating shampoos based on your hair’s needs keeps it healthy and balanced. Not sure where to start? Take the Cécred Hair Quiz to find your perfect match.