Popsugar Beauty Shopping List Best Shampoos For Curly Hair 12 Trusted Shampoos That Curly-Haired Beauties Swear By 3 August 2019 by Kristin Granero Image Source: Pexels / Rodolfo Quirós As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Not all hair types are created equal, and finding a shampoo for your curly hair can often prove especially challenging. After all, they need to be thick enough to moisturise, yet still light enough to not weigh or flatten your curls down, and strong enough to cleanse through to the root but gentle enough not to damage the shaft. And when you factor in the frizz component when picking out your curly hair products? Forget about it. The good news is more and more brands are catering to naturally curly-haired consumers, and more of those consumers are being vocal about what truly works. From hydrating to "life-changing," read on for the 12 top-rated shampoos that your curls have been waiting for (for as low as £7), and discover more (expert-approved) products for curly hair here. Additional reporting code: — Additional reporting by Tori Crowther Related: Short Hair, Don't Care? These 5 Accessories Look Amazing on Supershort Hair 1 OUAI Curl Shampoo Image Source: sephora.com This vegan shampoo from hairstylist Jen Atkin's line OUAI (£20) is formulated with a Smart Technology Complex designed to target damaged spots, restoring and protecting the hair cuticle. Fans also love the subtle clean scent it leaves behind. shampoo from hairstylist Jen Atkin's line OUAI £20 from lookfantastic.com Buy Now 2 Aveda Be Curly Shampoo Image Source: shop.nordstrom.com Achieve a gentle cleanse with this highly-rated shampoo from Aveda (£20.50), which contains wheat protein and organic aloe for helping to define and expand curls. The brand's "pure-fume" — a blend of bergamot, citrus, and plant essence — also leaves strands smelling amazing. shampoo from Aveda £20.50 from lookfantastic.com Buy Now 3 L'Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Curl Contour Shampoo Image Source: StockSnap / Jonas Svidras L'Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Curl Contour Shampoo (£10) leaves curls feeling superhydrated and lightweight to really enhance the contours of the curls. L'Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Curl Contour Shampoo £10 from lookfantastic.com Buy Now 4 Bumble and Bumble Bb. Curl Shampoo Image Source: ulta.com The exotic blend of Brazilian oils in this shampoo from Bumble and Bumble (£24.50) works to moisturise, while a special curve-defining polymer targets frizz for smooth, bouncy curls. According to fans (it has five stars on Ulta.com), a little goes a long way, so you should be able to get your money's worth. shampoo from Bumble and Bumble £24.50 from lookfantastic.com Buy Now 5 Noughty Wave Hello Curl Defining Shampoo Image Source: StockSnap / Jonas Svidras Noughty Wave Hello Curl Defining Shampoo (£7) is great for all types of curls, whether that's coils or slight waves. The entire line is also sulphate and silicone free. Noughty Wave Hello Curl Defining Shampoo £7 from noughtyhaircare.co.uk Buy Now 6 Briogeo Curl Charisma Rice Amino + Avocado Hydrating Shampoo Image Source: sephora.com Hydrate hair (without weighing it down) with this shampoo from Briogeo (£21.50), which contains shea butter and avocado oil for added softness (and no heavy silicones). Also safe for coloured, relaxed, and chemically or keratin-treated hair, among reviewers' praises is that they can't stop touching their strands after use. shampoo from Briogeo £21.50 from beautybay.com Buy Now 7 Moroccanoil Curl Cleansing Conditioner Image Source: StockSnap / Jonas Svidras Moroccanoil Curl Cleansing Conditioner (£27) will not only clean roots but also condition at the same time, giving the hair curl definition and zero frizz. It is also sulphate and paraben-free. Moroccanoil Curl Cleansing Conditioner £27 from lookfantastic.com Buy Now 8 OGX Quenching + Coconut Curls Shampoo Image Source: target.com Quench as you cleanse with this sulphate-free shampoo from OGX (£5, originally £7), infused with coconut, honey, and citrus oil for added hydration and softness. Reviewers have also cited less frizz and breakage after use. sulphate-free shampoo from OGX £5 from boots.com Buy Now 9 SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Shampoo Image Source: target.com Recommended for thick, curly hair, this sulphate-free shampoo from SheaMoisture (£7) contains coconut oil, silk protein, hibiscus flower extracts, and neem oil for not only hydrating hair, but boosting shine. The price is as affordable as the scent is intoxicating. sulphate-free shampoo from SheaMoisture £7 from boots.com Buy Now 10 Amika Nice Cream Cleansing Conditioner Image Source: StockSnap / Jonas Svidras Another shampoo that conditions as it cleanses, Amika Nice Cream Cleansing Conditioner (£15) is great for all textures and curl types, fighting frizz while it hydrates. Amika Nice Cream Cleansing Conditioner £15 from birchbox.co.uk Buy Now 11 Maui Moisture Curl Quench + Coconut Oil Shampoo Image Source: StockSnap / Jonas Svidras If you're got super thick curly hair, Maui Moisture Curl Quench + Coconut Oil Shampoo (£6, originally £9) is the one for you. Not only will not only give curls a boost of hydration but also detangle for defined curls and not a frizz in sight. Maui Moisture Curl Quench + Coconut Oil Shampoo £6 from superdrug.com Buy Now 12 DevaCurl No-Poo Image Source: sephora.com Peppermint and grapeseed oil stimulate the scalp and hair (without stripping it of its moisture) in this non-lathering, bestselling formula from DevaCurl (£35) for clean and healthy-looking coils. Commenters on Sephora's site say the "life-changing" product also serves as a great detangler. formula from DevaCurl £35 from amazon.co.uk Buy Now Shopping ListBeauty ProductsCurly HairShampoo