🧴 Refresh & Revive: Best Shampoos For Every Hair Type In 2025

Designed specifically for oily and greasy scalps, this formula by L’Oréal Professionnel contains 3% AHA (alpha hydroxy acid) to deeply purify the scalp and hair fibre by removing residue, sweat, and excess sebum. The lightweight formula leaves the scalp feeling refreshed and balanced while keeping the hair soft and shiny. It works effectively to reduce scalp oiliness, helping you enjoy cleaner roots for longer without over-drying the lengths.

This targeted treatment shampoo is formulated for oily scalps prone to dandruff and build-up. It features Selenium Disulphide and Salicylic Acid, which help to gently exfoliate the scalp, control excess sebum, and visibly reduce flakes from the first wash. The soothing formula delivers long-lasting freshness while maintaining a healthy scalp barrier, making it ideal for those struggling with both oiliness and dandruff.

This refreshing formula combines rosemary oil + peppermint extract to deeply cleanse the scalp, remove buildup, and leave a cooling, invigorating sensation. OGX markets it as a clarifying shampoo that helps restore hair’s natural vitality and shine.

A premium, plant-based shampoo formulated to restore scalp balance and control oil production. The gentle yet powerful formula purifies the scalp, eliminating impurities and build-up without stripping essential moisture. Ideal for those seeking a more sustainable option, this shampoo combines botanical extracts and essential oils to refresh the scalp and promote cleaner, healthier-looking hair.

Infused with rosemary and peppermint, plus biotin, coconut & babassu oils, this shampoo aims to strengthen weak or brittle hair and support scalp health. It gives your hair a nourishing boost while leaving it feeling fresh.

Perfect for daily use, this refreshing shampoo gently lifts away oil, dirt, and impurities without stripping the scalp’s natural moisture. Enriched with Vitamin C and green tea, it leaves hair feeling lightweight and clean while adding a natural shine. It’s a great budget-friendly option for those seeking an effective oil-control shampoo that keeps the hair soft and manageable after every wash.

A vegan formula enriched with real banana purée from Ecuador that gently cleanses and deeply nourishes dry, frizz-prone hair. It locks in moisture for soft, silky strands with a tropical scent. Ideal for daily use—lather, leave for 2–3 min, and rinse .

A vegan, 90 % naturally derived formula with ginger essential oil, birch bark, and white willow bark. It soothes and rebalances dry or flaky scalps, helps wash away loose flakes, and adds nourishment using vegan silk protein .

This is a sulphate-free cleansing shampoo enriched with tea tree and mint - offering a cooling, refreshing feel to the scalp. It gently cleans without harsh detergents. It’s formulated for sensitive scalps and curly hair (curl-friendly), meaning it avoids ingredients known to irritate many scalp types.

Infused with Community Fair Trade tea tree oil, this shampoo effectively removes excess oil and impurities from the scalp while soothing irritation and preventing greasiness. Its refreshing formula leaves the scalp feeling purified and the hair looking vibrant and weightless. It’s an excellent natural choice for those wanting a deep-cleansing yet gentle shampoo that promotes scalp clarity and balance.

Infused with shea butter and vegan silk protein, this deeply repairing shampoo is made for very dry, brittle, or damaged hair—especially afro-textured or chemically treated strands.

is crafted to gently cleanse while refreshing the hair. Its formula combines tea tree oil’s natural antibacterial and soothing properties with mint’s invigorating, cooling effect, making it ideal for managing oily or irritated scalps and surfaces. This shampoo is suitable for frequent use, helping to cleanse, degrease, and soothe dry or scurfy areas without harshness. It’s particularly useful when you want a clean, refreshed feel, and its lingering mint scent adds a pleasant freshness after rinsing.

A clarifying gel shampoo made with 93% natural ingredients, including Community Fair Trade tea tree oil from Kenya. Certified by The Vegan Society, it deeply cleanses excess oil while preserving essential moisture. Enriched with vegan silk protein, it revitalises oily hair and scalp without over-drying.

This is a more natural / “clean” formula combining tea tree, mint, and chamomile to cleanse and soothe the scalp gently. It’s pH-balanced and designed to support overall scalp health without harsh chemicals.

Designed to revive dull or chemically treated hair with Community Fair Trade moringa seed extract. Boosts shine and adds a lightweight polish. Vegan formula.

It is a refreshing, lightweight cleanser infused with certified organic rosemary, peppermint, and spearmint to invigorate the senses while deeply purifying the hair and scalp. Its plant-based formula gently removes excess oil, product buildup, and impurities without stripping essential moisture, making it ideal for normal to oily hair types. The cooling minty sensation energises the scalp, leaving it feeling clean, balanced, and revitalised.

Infused with a signature “Tingle Complex” of tea tree, peppermint, and lavender essential oils, the Tea Tree Special Shampoo deeply cleanses and invigorates the scalp with a refreshing, tingling sensation. It effectively removes buildup and excess oil, leaving hair clean, fresh, shiny, and full of vitality. Suitable for all hair types—especially oily or post-workout scalps—it’s also colour-safe.

It is a refreshing, clarifying shampoo formulated for oily scalps and buildup. It combines a minty, cooling ingredient blend (including menthol and peppermint extract) with an amino acid strength complex to cleanse thoroughly without weighing hair down. The formula is slightly acidic to help balance your scalp’s pH, while agents like salicylic acid work to remove residue and excess oil. As a result, roots feel clean and invigorated, lengths feel hydrated, and irritation is soothed-making it great for those who want both freshness and gentle, effective cleansing

A scalp‑soothing, anti‑dandruff shampoo formulated with ginger essential oil, birch bark, white willow bark extracts, and Community Trade honey. It gently removes loose flakes and calms dryness while strengthening hair with vegan silk protein.

It is a refreshing, scalp-invigorating formula designed to deeply cleanse oily or buildup-prone hair while offering a brisk cooling sensation. With key ingredients like menthol, peppermint, and other mint extracts, it soothes irritation and itchiness, leaving the scalp feeling calm and fresh. The addition of panthenol helps to moisturize and protect hair strands, while plant extracts and gentle surfactants help remove excess oil without overly stripping. Regular use gives hair a light, clean feel, with improved scalp comfort and less greasy residue.

It is often recommended in UK expert summaries as helping restore moisture to dry scaly scalps. It uses ingredients like hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5 to lock in moisture and restore softness. Great for sensitive scalps.

Frequently recommended by UK beauty editors, this shampoo is gentle and soothing. The oat (or colloidal oatmeal) helps calm irritation and reduce itching, while mild surfactants avoid excessive stripping of natural oils. Especially good for those with sensitive or eczema-prone scalps

It is a strengthening, scent-invigorating hair cleanser infused with rosemary leaf oil, peppermint, and a generous dose of biotin to help promote fuller, thicker hair while soothing the scalp. Its formula also includes glycerin, castor oil, hydrolyzed plant proteins, and menthol/mint elements that cleanse deeply without overly drying-giving your scalp a refreshing tingle and leaving hair with added softness, shine, and manageability.

This is a very natural, gentle formula aimed at normal to oily hair. It uses tea tree oil for its antiseptic qualities, mixed with citrus oils to invigorate the scalp. It’s 99% naturally derived, cruelty-free, and free from harsh parabens and SLS. It cleans well without being overly stripping, making it good for regular use if you want a refresh without damage.

This product leans more toward treatment: it’s formulated to relieve dry, itchy scalps, help prevent dandruff and reduce flaking. Reviews are strong (rated around 4.7/5), showing it’s effective for those struggling with scalp irritation. It balances being antiseptic (tea tree oil) and gentle enough for frequent use, though daily application might still be drying for certain hair types.

It is a lightly foaming, refreshing shampoo designed for hair and scalps exposed to daily pollutants. It features Organic Aquatic Mint (Mentha aquatica L.), selected for its antioxidant and depolluting properties, along with spearmint leaf oil and menthol, which together give a cooling, invigorating sensation. The formula works to deeply cleanse - removing up to ~97% of pollutant particles in strand tests after one wash - while being gentle enough to preserve the natural oils and balance of your scalp.

This is more of a mainstream drugstore / pharmacy option. It combines the antifungal, antibacterial aspects of tea tree with the proven dandruff-combatting actives in Head & Shoulders. It aims to soothe itch, reduce flakes, and leave a cooling effect on the scalp. Best for people looking for something reliable, affordable, and easy to find.

Hyaluronic Acid, Deep Hydration, Lightweight Formula

It is a gentle, organic formula designed to cleanse the scalp using mild, plant-based ingredients rather than harsh sulfates. It blends tea tree oil with soothing herbs like nettle, rosemary, and horsetail to calm irritation, reduce flakiness, and promote a healthier scalp environment. Aloe vera and coconut oil provide light hydration, making it suitable for sensitive or easily irritated scalps. Unlike typical minty tea tree shampoos, it has a more subtle herbal scent and produces a soft, low-foam lather.

This one is designed to give a strong, refreshing cleanse. It pairs tea tree oil with peppermint and often witch hazel, giving a noticeable “tingle” and a clean, cooled scalp. It has extra strength versions, which are good for buildup, oiliness, or after heavy product use. But the strong menthol / minty scent and intensity may be a bit much for very dry scalp or for daily use.

Made for dry, flaky scalp, this formula is often fragrance-free or lightly fragranced and avoids harsh sulfates. Vitamin B5 helps in soothing the skin and improving its barrier so flakes and tightness are reduced. Ideal for regular use when your scalp is chronically dry.

Argan Oil, Anti-Frizz, Sulfate-Free

Coconut Milk, Aloe Vera, Vegan Formula

UV Protection, Colour-Safe, Vegan

Biotin, Collagen, Volumising

Oats deep nourishment shampoo

Tea Tree, Scalp Refresh, Vegan

Known more for hair hydration but often reviewed by UK beauty magazines: this shampoo uses argan oil and antioxidant agents to help hydrate the scalp while adding shine. Helps prevent dryness and brittleness with regular use.

This line typically offers extra moisture (e.g. with glycerin or ceramide) while also addressing scalp imbalance. Good for daily or alternate-day use, especially if your scalp gets dry from frequent washing or exposure to elements.