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Finding the right hair products can take time, but the first step is being aware of your hair type. There are all different kinds of hair: curly, wavy, straight, frizzy, thick, thin, oily, color-treated, damaged, etc. Buying shampoo is overwhelming because of the amount of options, but to get the best results it is essential to get the kind that is specific for your type of hair.

Along with finding that ideal shampoo, pairing it with the matching conditioner ensures positive results.

It can be a challenge, but luckily Downtown Magazine has narrowed down the choices and picked our top shampoos for each hair type.

Curly

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Curly Sexy Hair by Sexy Hair
Price: Shampoo & conditioner, $39.69 on Amazon

Curly Sexy Hair is the perfect match if your hair is curly and you are looking to enhance those curls. It is made with Sea Algae & Cacay oil and it tames those unmanageable curls by adding shape, definition and bounce for all curl types. Your curls will retain softness and moisture along with smoothing and controlling frizz all day.

Straight

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Brazilian Keratin Therapy by OGX
Price: Shampoo & Conditioner, $26.61 on Amazon.

OGX has killed the straight hair game with their Brazilian Keratin Therapy shampoo. It is infused with coconut oil, keratin proteins, avocado oil and cocoa butter to make your hair ever straightened. It helps strengthen and soften the hair, along with adding a luminous glow and a beautiful shine.

Color-Treated

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Color Extend Magnetics by Redken
Price: Shampoo & Conditioner, $55.00 on Amazon

Redken’s Color Extend Magnetics is not only a bestseller, but has captivating results. It’s a shampoo for colored hair that is lightweight and gentle sulfate-free. It’s part of the exclusive SMART hair care family, and the new RCT Protein Complex treats hair from the root to the core to the tip, giving all 3 levels the custom nourishment they need.

Volume

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Extra Volume by Moroccan Oil
Price: Shampoo & Conditioner, $55.00 on Amazon

Moroccan Oil’s products are all so amazing, but their Extra Volume shampoo and conditioner are outstanding for those wishing for more volume. It’s goal is to transform and volumize fine hair from lifeless to lively by antioxidant-rich argan oil and revitalizing nutrients—including linden bud extract that naturally plumps up hair. This product brings body, shine and manageability for healthy-looking hair. It is color safe as well as sulfate-free, phosphate-free and paraben-free.

Frizzy

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~~Frizz~~ by Living Proof
Price: Shampoo & Conditioner, each $25.00 on Living Proof.

Living Proof’s No Frizz shampoo does wonders for those battling frizz. It weightlessly blocks humidity, smoothes hair texture so strands are polished and frictionless, as well as nourishes and conditions, leaving the hair feeling moisturized. It is formulated for color and chemically treated hair as well as sulfate-free and silicone-free, making it ideal for all frizz-prone hair types.

Oily

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Extraordinary Clay by L’Oreal Paris
Price: Shampoo & Conditioner, $12.48 on Amazon.

For those who struggle with oily roots and dry ends, Extraordinary Clay is the perfect choice. With 3 Refined Clays, it instantly purifies oily roots and hydrates dry lengths in a lightweight fashion for beautifully fresh, flowing hair from root to tip. It is silicone-free and in up to 48 hours the results of purified roots and hydrated ends show.

Damaged

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Repair & Protect by Pantene
Price: Shampoo & Conditioner, $13.99 on Amazon.

Suffer from damaged hair? Pantene’s Repair & Protect is made for damaged, stressed, and overworked hair and is gentle enough for permed or color-treated hair. Its Pro-V formula nourishes hair, fueling it with protecting power against future damage for stronger, healthier, more beautiful hair. Strong hair beats damage.

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Even the most expensive hair product in the world means nothing if it doesn’t address your specific hair needs. From thick to thin and curly to straight, we’ve made a list of the best products for every hair type.

If your hair is CURLY:

Curly haired girls need products that moisturize hair and reduce frizz. Kerastase Nutritive Bain Oleo-Curl Shampoo does just that by blocking humidity and leaving hair perfectly soft and supple. After shampooing, give your curls the moisturizing they need with DevaCurl One Condition. This ultra creamy conditioner provides maximum hydration and work with all types of curly hair. Once out of the shower, look no further than Bumble and Bumble Curl Conscious Defining Creme to keep that wild mane in check all day long.

If your hair is THIN:

It’s hard to have a good hair day when your locks are limp and dull. Add some volume to your hair with Paul Mitchell’s Lemon Sage Thickening Shampoo. This shampoo plumps up fine hair to give you a healthy, voluminous look. Those with thin hair know how difficult it can be to find a conditioner that adds shine without weighing hair down. Kiehl’s Rice & Wheat Volumizing Conditioning Rinse is the perfect balance; it moisturizes hair without being too overbearing. And once you’ve achieved a gorgeous, full-looking head of hair, keep it looking that way all day long with Frederic Fekkai Full Blown Volume Lightweight Styling Whip.

If your hair is DAMAGED:

We’re all guilty of hair abuse with harsh chemicals and heat. Show your hair some love with products that contain essential vitamins and oils. Lee Stafford Breaking Hair Shampoo is infused with vitamins A&E to help repair damaged and over-processed hair. Bumble and Bumble’s Hair Dresser’s Invisible Oil Conditioner contains 6 different feather-light oils to tame, untangle and protect. Eva NYC Therapy Session Hair Mask uses Keravis™ to strengthen and increase your hair’s elasticity, leaving your locks softer than you could have ever imagined.

If your hair is NEEDING LENGTH:

Who doesn’t dream of long, luxurious mermaid length hair? Keep hair strong and healthy for a long time with Not Your Mother’s Way to Grow Long and Strong Shampoo and Conditioner. Lee Stafford Hair Growth Treatment is designed for hair that never grows past a certain length. This intensive treatment with Pro-Growth Complex fertilizes your follicles and strengthens hair from within generating the perfect base for hair to grow.

If your hair is OILY:

While the 90’s may be making a comeback, grungy, greasy hair is not a good look for anyone. Keep oil in check with Frederic Fekkai Apple Cider Clarifying Shampoo. This amazing smelling shampoo purifies hair, leaving it absolutely pristine. Add some life to stringy strands with Moroccan Oil Extra Volume Conditioner. It contains antioxidant argan oil and nutrients to add moisture without making hair greasy. For a quick pick-me-up on the go, Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo refreshes and rejuvenates hair in a matter of minutes.

-Elizabeth Sutherland