10 Best Shampoos for Afro Hair UK 2024 | Cantu, Shea Moisture and More

This is one of the most popular options among people with afro-textured hair. If you have tough, coarse hair, this hydrating cream shampoo with shea butter that's been specifically formulated for natural hair, is an excellent one to try. This is also a great choice for those who suffer from hair breakage. 

It's made of a unique sulphate-free formula that gently moisturises dry, brittle hair, locks in moisture and provides a nourishing, deep cleanse. It also has a lovely, fresh cucumber fragrance that customers seem to love!

If you regularly colour, straighten, perm or heat style your hair, this is the shampoo for you. Dyes and heat treatments are well-known for leaving your hair dry and brittle, so you'll want to go for a product that's specifically formulated to improve the look of your hair. 

Whether you've got naturally wavy, curly or kinky hair in need of frequent moisturising, you can rely on this powerful shampoo to get the work done. Not only that, if you're suffering hair loss post-partum or from other causes, it restores your lost hair and strengthens it with its wide range of natural ingredients.

Garnier is one of the UK's most sought after brands, and many beauty enthusiasts swear by them. It's common for them to use some of the most nourishing ingredients in their products, and this one is no different.

It contains rich antioxidants, thanks to the macadamia oil, which helps your hair quickly recover from environmental exposure to pollutants in the air. If you work under factory conditions that constantly expose you to free radicals, this shampoo should be somewhere on your shelf.

Although many curly-haired people try to maintain their curls, sometimes they're simply lost due to harsh weather conditions or bad products. If you're one of these unfortunate sufferers, here's a product that'll revive and revitalise those lost curls, making them bouncy once again.

Even if you haven't yet lost your curls, incorporating this product into your hair routine is a great way to enhance them. Not only does this clarifying shampoo purify your scalp and hair to keep them squeaky clean, but your hair will also be kept looking beautiful beyond wash day.

For defined curls, coils or waves, look no further than this aloe vera-based product. The aloe composition gives this shampoo anti-inflammatory properties, which protects your hair against UV radiation, which is one of the worst culprits for damaging hair.

Enriched with enzymes of papain, chymopapain, and vitamins with antioxidant properties, the papaya extract brings nourishment to the scalp and hair strands, helping to nurture and condition dull or damaged hair. You also certainly won't grow tired of the scent - fans say it smells divine!

Whether your hair care goal is to strengthen and reduce breakage, moisturise and detangle, or preserve the natural colour, this multipurpose shampoo helps you to achieve all of that and more. Infused with mimosa flower extract, moonstones and a host of other healthy hair ingredients, this is an excellent purchase no matter what your hair woes are. 

The rich composition of moonstones in this product makes it an excellent choice if you want to grow your hair or suffer from thinned out strands and edges. The floral mimosa ingredient nurtures the scalp, and a hint of flower in a shampoo always means that it smells really nice! Unfortunately, some customers have noted that it tends to leave a little waxy residue after washing.

Next up, we have our second product from Shea Moisture, which also ticks a lot of the right boxes. It incorporates naturally-derived ingredients and certified organic shea butter to moisturise, protect, cleanse and restore shine. The only downside really, is that the fragrance can be a little much for some!

It contains hibiscus flower, which makes hair look healthy and lustrous by thickening and adding volume. Not only that, but it also prevents premature greying and stops hair loss. Some reviewers say it functions as a conditioner by softening strands, making them much easier to detangle even before a conditioner is applied, which is excellent value for money! 

Whether you're a family of transracial adoption or a new parent, you may be wondering how to properly care for Black children's hair. The good thing about black kid's hair is that with the right technique, regiment, tools and a product like this Mango and Carrot Kids Extra-Nourishing shampoo, you can make it very manageable.

It's been specially formulated for kids and is made of the mildest fruits to avoid any ingredients that may be toxic to their hair. This also makes it a great option for adults that are simply looking for a really mild shampoo. That said, be mindful that the super fruity smell may not be pleasant to some people. 

If you're suffering from a loss of hair elasticity due to an unbalance of protein and moisture within your strands, you'll be happy to know that the Black Jamaican Castor Oil works to improve hair elasticity. If you've been considering a big chop, whether due to heat or chemical damage, you may want to pause and give this shampoo a try. 

It also stimulates follicle growth for thicker, stronger and healthier hair. However, due to the thick and viscous nature of castor oil, it has a slight chance of clogging pores when used in high quantities, so use it in moderation and exercise some care around your face to avoid breakouts.

If your hair has lost its shine and you want to restore it, you may want to give this product a shot. This brand understands that dull hair can be such a bother, which is why this shampoo has been enriched with lots of essential oils to give your hair that beautiful and long-lasting shine.

However, this isn't a really hydrating product, so if you have a dry scalp, this may not be the best option for you as it'll likely leave your hair brittle. That said, for those with an oily scalp, this choice will help you clean without causing you to suffer the discomfort of hydrating shampoos. Not to mention, it's safe for colour-treated hair too.