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Best Moisturizing Shampoo Picks for the Girl on a Budget

Getting hydrated hair doesn't have to cost a fortune.

To some, a shampoo is just a cleansing product that’s meant to rid your hair from all the dirt and grime produced after your last wash. For others, a shampoo is a product that cleanses, hydrates dry and works to strengthen weak hair, too. If you’ve experienced the feeling of strands that are super dry and brittle post-wash, you’re probably going to need a moisturizing shampoo.

Listen up: unless you’re using a clarifying shampoo, which is solely for cleansing your hair and nothing more (or less), then you shouldn’t be a victim of a shampoo formula that leaves you with dehydrated strands. We’ve gathered all of our favorite moisturizing shampoos below because we’ve heard your cries. Ladies, consider your quest for the best moisturizing shampoo over! Read on for our top picks below and thank us later!

Moisturizing Shampoo: 6 Inexpensive High Quality Shampoos You’ve Got to Try

1. Suave Professionals Deep Moisture Shampoo

It’s not all of us that can afford to invest in a luxury shampoo, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get something similar. This Suave shampoo is enriched with pathenol—a derivative of Vitamin B5 known to hydrate—and keratin serum. Doesn’t this sound like a budget-friendly moisturizing shampoo you can’t wait to get your hands on?

2. Dove Cool Moisture Shampoo

Got fine and dry hair? Opt for a shampoo that delivers moisture without the weight. This moisturizing shampoo nourishes and protects hair from dryness without weighing it down.

3. Dove Daily Moisture Shampoo

Those with dry hair can attest to the fact that styling hair in this state is damaging. Nourish and protect your hair with a moisturizing shampoo that helps protect your hair from daily wear and tear like this moisture shampoo by Dove. The more you use it, the better as the formula progressively nourishes hair over time.

4. Nexxus Therappe Shampoo

This silicone-free shampoo is the first step of the Therappe & Humectress line from Nexxus. It’s formulated for normal to dry hair types that can treat your hair with rehydrating essential nutrients and retains natural movement.

5. TRESemmé Botanique Curl Hydration Shampoo

Every curly girl knows if they’re going to use shampoo, they have to use one that moisturizes. This moisturizing shampoo was made with curly hair types specifically in mind. It’s infused with shea butter and hibiscus, formulated without parabens and dyes, maintains your curls natural movement and delivers a boost of moisture while gently cleansing your hair.

6. Dove Quench Absolute Shampoo

If you’re looking for a moisturizing shampoo that is infused with nutrients and oils, grab this poo by Dove. We love how this works on curls beyond the 3c texture that tends to be much drier than other curl types. Not only does this conditioner work to quench thirsty curls, it also strengthens and improves your hair’s manageability for up to three days.

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