These picks are like "a big drink of water for your hair."
By Emma Stessman, TODAY
Conditioner often gets the most credit for reviving dry, damaged strands. But for those dealing with dryness, washing your hair with a good, hydrating shampoo can be an essential first step in helping your mane look and feel its healthiest.
There are a number of reasons why you may be dealing with dry hair in the first place. According to celebrity hairstylist Cory Aaron Scott, things like sun exposure, over-coloring your hair and frequent use of hot tools can all cause dryness. To counter the issue, he recommends looking for products with hydrating oils, like argan, grapeseed, jojoba, coconut and maracuja and avoiding unwanted ingredients like parabens, triclosan and sulfates, which can worsen the problem.
With that in mind, we rounded up seven of the best, expert-recommended shampoos to breathe new life into your strands.
Scott is "obsessed" with this shampoo from Davines, which he said is a top seller in his own salon. "The results are fantastic, and it smells wonderful," he added. The moisturizing shampoo is made with Cartucciaru melon extract, which replenishes moisture and delivers essential vitamins and minerals to nourish hair.
This award-winning formula delivers unbeatable results, thanks to its proprietary Alpha Keratin 60ku(R) blend, Scott said. The unique keratin protein is almost identical to the one found in your own, hair, skin and nails, so it can effectively bind to your strands and fill in areas of damage. On top of that, the shampoo also features hydrating baobab seed oil and hydrolyzed quinoa, which helps your hair hold onto moisture.