The 10 Best Shampoos and Conditioners for Vibrant Red Hair

For starters, Korab says Vegamour's Hydra-8 Shampoo is "great for red hair." "Its vegan formula makes hair eight times more hydrated and three times stronger after one use," the expert explains. This shampoo also provides 72 hours of hydration—perfect for users with curly hair who may not wash their hair every single day.

Pros: Vegan; Clean; Free of sulfates; Expert-approved; Editor-approved

Cons: Some users with sensitive skin reported irritation

Customer Review: "I have been searching for a good shampoo and conditioner for a long time. I have coarse, curly hair in this product is by far the best I’ve ever used." -Sephora

If you're choosing the Vegamour shampoo, why not add the coordinating conditioner to your routine while you're at it? This conditioner does wonders for defining curl patterns and making hair feel soft and hydrated. Ingredients like moringa seed oil and marula also keep frizz at bay, leaving hair shinier after each wash. (Trust me, I've tried it.)

Pros: Editor-approved; Expert-approved; Vegan; Clean; Free of sulfates

Cons: Some users dislike the scent

Customer Review: "Perfect for dry haired girlies, or those with damaged hair. I’ve been bottled blonde for years and needed something moving into dry winter weather for my semi-damaged hair. This is absolutely perfect!" -Sephora

Kérastase's Chroma Absolu also earns Korab's expert endorsement. "This formula protects color, strengthens hair and is infused with amino acids, which helps moisturize the hair," she explains. It's also color-safe, so you won't have to worry about it stripping your highlights.

Pros: Works on all hair types; Hydrating; Color-safe

Cons: Scented, so not necessarily for everyone

Customer Review: "Absolutely LOVE this shampoo/conditioner! I have noticed a huge difference in the way my hair feels since I started using this at the end of last year. It smells amazing (not too strong but lasting, more of a spicy scent) and has really helped to strengthen and volumize my fine, thin, color-treated hair. It foams up nicely and washes out well. My hairdresser even commented on how much healthier my hair looks/feels!" -Sephora

According to reviewers, a little goes a long way with this hydrating conditioner. Its formula offers a triple threat, strengthening hair, preventing damage, and reducing breakage all at once. One of its standout ingredients is centella asiatica, a popular ingredient in Korean skincare that's known for its nourishing, protective capabilities.

Pros: Works on all hair types; Shine-enhancing; Hydrating; Color-safe

Cons: Scented; Contains silicones

Customer Review: "I love this conditioner. My hair feels healthier & fuller since using both the shampoo & conditioner. I don’t need to use nearly as much product as I do with drugstore brands. And it feels like it really absorbs into the hair. the the hair." -Sephora

Another option backed by haircare expert Korab, Pureology's shampoo formula is vegan, sulfate free, and paraben free. Other benefits? An anti-fade complex that protects against UV rays, and ingredients that can soothe an irritated scalp while nourishing color-treated hair: "It contains green tea, which has soothing, nourishing properties."

Pros: Expert-approved; Vegan; Free of sulfates and parabens; Good for scalp health

Cons: Contains silicones

Customer Review: "I have fine thin hair and love this shampoo & conditioner. It has a minty scent, I feel so clean after using it. My hair does not get oily at all! It is pricey, but well worth it as I have had it for 3 months and have half a bottle left. It is super saturated!" -Ulta

Like its shampoo counterpart, this conditioner contains hydrating, calming ingredients like green tea, jojoba oil, and sage, the latter of which supports the development of healthy hair follicles. Customers with dry hair love this conditioner for its ability to keep hair looking and feeling hydrated on wash day and beyond.

Pros: Expert-approved; Vegan; Clean

Cons: Contains silicones

Customer Review: "Great for keeping dry hair moisturized. You only have to us it a few times a week for results." –Ulta

Check out this blue shampoo if your red hair is on the darker side and you want to prevent (or diminish the appearance of) brassiness—at least until your next salon appointment. The formula is meant to enhance your color so that it looks fresher and more vibrant, and it eradicates brassiness and discoloration, including any caused by environmental factors.

Pros: Large bottles; Two for one; Enhances color; Reverses environmental damage

Cons: Some users find it causes buildup

Customer Review: "My hair turns brassy very quickly normally but this duo has kept my color looking great!! I forgot to reorder before my bottles ran out, and I noticed a huge difference in my color once I stopped using this for a couple weeks. I tried another blue shampoo before this one and it completely dried my hair out. This duo made my hair feel very soft!" -Bondi Boost

This shampoo and conditioner duo is more than perfectly suited for those with light red hair. It's also a transformative treatment for anyone with red or orange undertones.

This set's deep purple hue brings out your best shade of red, all while eradicating brassiness or dullness from environmental factors, chlorine, or time since your last salon visit. It also promises to gently detangle, so you won't need to pull or yank on your brush post-wash.

Pros: Color-enhancing; Two bottles in one set; Detangling

Cons: Messy; Drying

Customer Review: "In just one wash it took away all the yellow and brass!" -Redken

Since red hair is so delicate and prone to dryness, redheads may want a shampoo and conditioner packed with protein. (Hair is made of keratin protein, after all, so adding more to the mix prevents breakage and split ends.) Grow Gorgeous' shampoo supports strong, healthy hair with a protein-infused formulation. It also pulls double duty as an ideal hair growth shampoo, with ingredients that support scalp health and longer, more hydrated hair. Bottom line: Work this shampoo into your routine, and all-around more luscious red hair will follow.

Pros: Protein-infused; Supports hair growth; Supports scalp health

Cons: Strong smell

Customer Review: "I shower every day, and really notice the difference in having fuller, more hydrated hair after using this amazing product. I pair it with Grow Gorgeous' thickening conditioner, and love the results when used together." -Grow Gorgeous

Conditioners are among the best hair growth products around. By moisturizing and softening the hair, they decrease the rate of breakage and split ends, meaning fewer haircuts and hair strong enough to grow to your shoulders, bust, or waist. Grow Gorgeous' conditioner is packed with rice protein (to dramatically increase volume) and omega-3 rich amla oil, to nourish the scalp. The final outcome? Soft, shiny, full hair.

Pros: Supports hair growth; prevents breakage and split ends; Shine-enhancing

Cons: Strong smell

Customer Review: "I live in Utah at 6700 feet where it's extremely dry which was making my hair very brittle. I also had a baby and felt like a lot of my hair falling out. Once I started using this product, my hair started to grow in thicker and longer and healthier." -Dermstore