Top 5 Shampoos for Coily Hair

Finding the right shampoo for coily hair can be more than challenging. Not enough slip, not stripping enough, doesn’t feel moisturizing. Balancing the correct shampoo for our coily hair is the worst!…but only if you don’t know what your hair needs or wants. The trick is knowing when to swap between moisture, protein, and cleansing. Coily hair absolutely LOVESSS hydration but also needs that occasional detox when the product builds up and becomes too much and strengthening treatments every now and again, remember too much of anything is not good. Give it a break sometimes. Here are the top 5 shampoos for coily hair types, including moisturizing, protein, detox, and even an ACV rinse for braided styles.

1. Mielle Hawaiian Ginger Moisturizing Shampoo

Yes, we know Mielle is in a controversial space right now but I will continue to purchase this shampoo until something better comes along. Until then it will hold strong in the top 10. 

Mielle’s Hawaiian Ginger Moisturizing Shampoo is a favorite for coily hair. It’s packed with natural ingredients like avocado and ginger, which provide intense moisture and hydration. This shampoo gently cleanses without stripping the hair of its natural oils, leaving the hair soft and manageable. This shampoo for coily hair is sulfate, paraben, and silicone-free. Perfect for recurrent use. 

2. SheaMoisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Shampoo

As the name states, this shampoo for coily hair is as it name states. Formulated with manuka honey which is a humectant that locks in moisture and mafura oil which moisturizes and hydrates dry hair. These are ingredients that cater to the needs of coily hair. This shampoo for coily hair is also sulfate, paraben, and silicone-free. 

3. SheaMoisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Shampoo

For coils needing a LITTLE protein, this shampoo is ideal. Exphazses on little! This shampoo is a LIGHT protein that will not leave your coils stiff and crunchy! It’s formulated with Jamaican black castor oil which moisturizes and strengthens, apple cider vinegar which strips, and peppermint oil which stimulates the scalp to promote growth, these ingredients work together to strengthen the hair strands. Providing a light protein wash for your hair. This shampoo for coily hair is also sulfate, paraben, and silicon-free. 

4. Not Your Mother’s Activated Charcoal & Bamboo Detox Shampoo

Detoxing is essential for coily hair, especially when dealing with product buildup. This detox shampoo uses activated charcoal and bamboo to remove impurities without stripping the hair of its natural oils. You wouldn’t even know you detoxed! But trust me, your scalp will thank you! (this may just be my favorite out of the bunch! Try it and let me know your thoughts!) As with the others, this shampoo for coily hair is sulfate, paraben, and silicon-free. 

5. Cantu Apple Cider Vinegar Root Rinse

It will save you when your hair is in braids! The itch will go away, the build-up; under control. But PLEASE have a scented conditioner you love, because the smell is STRONG! 

This rise will leave you clean and satisfied with your hair still intact, ready to face a next week or two of that protective style! Your scalp will feel refreshed! ACV rinse is designed to clean the scalp without disrupting protective styles. It soothes itching and helps remove buildup, leaving the scalp feeling fresh and balanced. As an added bonus the nozzle tip makes it very easy to apply to the scalp without interfering with your protective style! This final shampoo for coily hair is also sulfate, paraben, and silicon-free! 

Using Shampoo FOr Coily Hair

  • Rotate: Remember to rote your shampoos. A moisturizing shampoo with be the predominant one but don’t forget to include, protein, and detox shampoos to help maintain healthy coils.
  • The Scalp: This is where the growth happens! A healthy head of hair starts with a healthy scalp. And I know you’ve heard this before “Dirty hair grows faster” (Or is that a Bahamian thing?) Either way, remember the scalp still needs to breathe dirt and oils will clog the pours. I’m not saying to wash every day but find a schedule that suits you and your scalp! 

Conclusion on your Shampoo for coily ahir

Choosing the right shampoo for coily hair is all about balance. Your hair requires moisture, protein, and the occasional detox to thrive. The shampoo for coily hair shampoo here is what you need to start your healthy coils journey. Have you tried any of these shampoos? Share your experience or tips in the comments below!

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