The 12 Best Shampoos for Hair Growth

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Quick, think of all your favorite hair growth products—supplements, serums, so on, so forth. Did shampoo cross your mind? Well, it should've. Although hair loss can be genetic (and require drugs or procedures to temper or reverse), you can start addressing it by changing how you cleanse. "There is a benefit to using shampoos that support scalp health," says Doris Day, a Manhattan-based dermatologist who specializes in hair loss, an issue that will affect 50 percent of women within their lifetimes. For those experiencing it, Day tells patients to apply shampoo to their scalp before showering, leave it on for about 10 minutes, and then rinse, so the ingredients can really soak in; she also prefers formulas packed with antioxidants, vitamins, or hyaluronic acid. Not so sure if your shampoo makes the cut? Ahead, 12 formulas that give your scalp the TLC it needs.

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1

Best for Low Maintenance

California Salt Shampoo

Half scrub, half shampoo, this genius formula from Playa only needs to be slathered on once a week. Although you won't use it often, it still deep cleans your hair with soothing tea tree oil and flake-fighting sea salt.

2

Major Moisture

Hydration Shampoo Rahua dermstore.com

$34.00

You can thank three oils—morete, sacha inchi, and rahua—for this shampoo's seriously hydrating formula. Oh, and they deliver a load of vitamins and antioxidants straight to your scalp, too. 

3

Beginner Friendly

Cold Processed Hair Cleanse Act+Acre revolve.com

$28.00

Act+Acre's entire three-step system is dedicated to scalp health—it even starts with the cold-pressed Scalp Detox. For those new to scalp care, start with the chic shampoo first.

4

Rich in Vitamins

Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-Exfoliating Shampoo Briogeo sephora.com

$42.00

This shampoo removes buildup and strengthens with super-vitamin panthenol. The scrubby texture gets your scalp extra-clean—because longer, stronger hair starts at the source.

5

Best for Clarifying

Clarifying Shampoo Moroccanoil sephora.com

$26.00

This softening shampoo nourishes hair and removes buildup—plus it smells so good you'll find yourself awkwardly sniffing your hair throughout the day.

6

Most Refreshing 

Extra Strength Tea Tree Mint Shampoo

If you suffer from dandruff, try this invigorating and cooling shampoo. It leaves your scalp feeling minty fresh thanks to clarifying tea tree oil, witch hazel, and peppermint extract.

7

Great for Volume

Tea Tree Scalp Care Anti-Thinning Shampoo Paul Mitchell ulta.com

$20.00

Another minty one! This anti-thinning shampoo beefs up strands with each use.

8

Drugstore Deal

Yes to Naturals Calming Scalp Relief Shampoo

This shampoo may cost under $10, but that doesn't mean it skimps on powerful ingredients. The blend of tea tree and cypress oils, salicylic acid, and lemon bring immediate relief to an irritated scalp.

9

Best Scented

Dandruff Shampoo MALIN+GOETZ nordstrom.com

$28.00

For a dandruff shampoo, this one smells insanely luxe. The ingredients are clinical (pyrithione zinc) but the experience is spa-worthy.

10

Great for Prevention

Hair Thinning Therapy Shampoo for Prevention PURA D'OR amazon.com

$24.99

There are more than 2,000 reviews of this shampoo on Amazon—so you know it's good. The shampoo is infused with DHT blockers, said to inhibit the production of the hormone linked to hair loss.

11

For Reducing Breakage

Full Potential Hair Preserving Shampoo Bumble and bumble sephora.com

$31.00

Bumble and bumble's super-secret Hair Preserve Blend not only exfoliates the scalp, but it also prevents breakage (so hair can grow longer).

12

For Thinning Hair

Caviar Anti-Aging Clinical Densifying Shampoo ALTERNA Haircare sephora.com

$34.00

Antioxidant vitamin C—plus the lush Caviar Complex—leave strands denser. It also reduces DHT, which has shown to lead to hair loss.

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