Best shampoo for dry hair - top formulas to restore your locks

There are a number of reasons why you might get dry hair, with an addiction to ghds (we've all been there) and the weather being just two of them.

External aggressors like the sun, wind, and central heating can strip your strands of their naturally-occurring oils, leading to dry and stressed tresses.

The best shampoos for dry hair will lift lifeless locks, add shine to a dull, dehydrated mane, minimise breakages and help fortify your crowning glory.

Whether you're looking to restore shine and get good gloss, strengthen and nourish, or create a more manageable mane, ingredients like argan oil and shea butter have got you covered.

Keep scrolling for our pick of the best shampoo for dry hair that will take you from lacklustre to luminous in two shakes of a ponytail. Get set, glow...

Read More Related Articles Best shampoo for dry hair 1. Moroccanoil Hydrating Shampoo

Treat thirsty, dehydrated hair to a reviving formula infused with antioxidant-rich Argan oil.

This reviving shampoo combines vitamins A and E to smooth dry strands, with moisture-attracting red algae for hair that looks and feels healthier, smoother and shinier.

Gentle enough for daily use, it provides optimal hydration for both normal and colour-treated hair, and is free from sulphates, phosphates and parabens.

Price: £19.95, Look Fantastic - buy here now

2. Ouai Haircare Repair Shampoo

Dealing with hair that won't repair? This shampoo will become your mane girl.

Created by Jen Atkin - hairstylist to the likes of the Kardashian Klan - the Ouai haircare line has gained something of a cult following.

This shampoo is perfect for dry and damaged locks, and works to fortify strands, minimise breakage and enhance shine. It's also free of nasties like parabens and sulphates.

Price: £32, Amazon - buy here now

3. Superdrug Black Castor & Shea Replenish Shampoo

Fight the frizz with this shampoo that's been specially developed for dry, unruly  hair and is suitable for natural, chemically-treated, coloured and heat-styled hair(it's easy to get carried away with those ghds).

Enriched with black castor oil, shea butter and plant keratin, the formula gently yet effectively cleanses your hair, leaving it looking strong and healthy with an added shine-boost.

Say bye to brittle hair and hello to a soft, smooth and more manageable mane.

Price: £5,49, Superdrug - buy here now

4. Dr Organic Moroccan Argan Oil Shampoo

Dr Organic Moroccan Argan Oil Shampoo is ideal for adding a hydrating boost and cleansing dry hair without stripping it of its natural moisture.

Argan oil is a naturally nourishing ingredient that will leave stressed tresses happier and healthier.

Price: £6.49, Holland & Barrett - buy here now

Read More Related Articles 5. Aveda Dry Remedy Moisturising Shampoo

Keep your mane's moisture levels topped up with this super-hydrating shampoo that quenches thirsty tresses without weighing it down.

A blend of buriti oil and pomegranate will leave you with supple strands, while a relaxing floral aroma blend with certified organic palmarosa, ylang ylang, rose geranium, and vanilla will create a nose-pleasing perfume wherever you go.

Price: £23.84, Amazon - buy here now

6. Davines Momo Moisturising Shampoo for Dry Hair

Destress your tresses with a high-quality moisture-rich shampoo that gently cleanses while adding a dash of shine to dull, dehydrated locks.

Rocket extract packed with essential fatty acids is mixed with vitamins C and B to boost vitality.

Sweet almond proteins bond with your hair's natural keratin to form a protective layer against external aggressors, leading to stronger, smoother strands.

Price: £16.90, Cult Beauty - buy here now

Read More Beauty essentials 7. Sainsbury's My Hair Matters Nourish and Repair Shampoo

Make your weekly grocery shop more exciting by adding a lovely - and affordable - shampoo to basket.

A nourishing shampoo for dry and damaged hair that contains pro-vitamin B5, wheat proteins and arginine to help minimise breakage, this is a fantastic product at an unbeatable price.

Works to strengthen your hair over time for stronger strands that don't snap.

Price: £1.50, Sainsbury's - buy here now

8. Yes To Coconut Dry Hair Ultra Moisture Shampoo

Give lacklustre locks the kiss of life with this shine-boosting shampoo.

Coconut extracts and hair hero argan oil create a healthy cocktail for your hair, cleansing and moisturising for soft-to-touch tresses.

A lovely vegan product that's natural and cruelty-free, all at a palatable price, too.

Price: £5.99, Amazon - buy here now