The Top-Rated Shampoos and Conditioners That Make Me Forget I Have Fine Hair

Over the years, I've learned that the combination of a clarifying shampoo and a lightweight conditioner are the best options for my hair since they tag team to cleanse and nourish, removing buildup without leaving any heavy residue behind. This duo are a personal favourite of mine—the shampoo isn't too stripping and the conditioner is super softening. They smell incredible and add great natural texture to my straight hair.

Scented: Yes

Sulfate free: No

Key ingredients: Velvet flower, nettle leaf, honeysuckle extract

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Scented: Yes

Sulfate free: No

Key ingredients: Apple cider vinegar, keratin

Specifically formulated to boost volume and restore fullness this shampoo and conditioner duo are ideal for fine, flat hair types. The shampoo removes deep-rooted dirt and buildup to ensure lift from the roots while the lightweight conditioner detangles and protects hair, adding fullness throughout the lengths.

Scented: Yes

Sulfate free: No

Key ingredients: Amino acids

Specifically formulated to boost volume and restore fullness this shampoo and conditioner duo are ideal for fine, flat hair types. The shampoo removes deep-rooted dirt and buildup while the lightweight conditioner detangles and protects hair. Since both are sulfate free, they're ideal for coloured hair.

Scented: Yes

Sulfate free: Yes

Key ingredients: Amino acids, caffeine

If your hair is straight as well as fine, then it can appear even thinner and flatter. While styling products can of course help to add texture, volume, and shape, it's important to prep with the right shampoo and conditioner. A lightweight conditioner like this one won't coat their hair or leave heavy residue, so hair feels lighter and lifted before you've even reached for the texture spray.

Scented: Yes

Sulfate free: Yes

Key ingredients: Glycerin, vitamin E, sweet almond oil

Of course, curly hair can still be fine and experience flat roots and a loss of volume, too. In which case, curly-haired reviewers highly rate this multitasking shampoo from Ceremonia. As well as clarifying hair and scalp, it softens and repairs. In fact, it's so nourishing that you can even skip the conditioner.

Scented: Yes

Sulfate free: Yes

Key ingredients: Yucca extract, aloe vera, witch hazel, guava seed

If you like (or need) to wash your hair daily, then it's important to find a conditioner that won't coat hair and weigh it down. Since it's designed for everyday use, this weightless conditioner from Beauty Pie is ideal for fine hair types. Amino acids protect hair and boost colour and shine while peptides restore volume and hydration.

Scented: Yes

Sulfate free: Yes

Key ingredients: Amino acids, peptides

Because of its length and weight, long hair is prone to appearing flat, and if you have naturally hair fine hair as well then it can appear even more so. The key is to finding a conditioner that won't add additional weight, and since this one is formulated with fine hair in mind, it's perfect for longer hair. As well as softening and nourishing, it helps to strengthen, add weightless body, and boost volume.

Scented: Yes

Sulfate free: Yes

Key ingredients: Vitamin B, CBD

Rosemary has definitely been having a moment in the haircare world recently. The ingredient has benefits that range from stimulating hair growth and strengthening scalp health to reducing dandruff and soothing irritation. If you have scalp-related concerns or want to focus on hair heath from the root (quite literally), this shampoo (and its corresponding conditioner) would be a great place to start.

Scented: Yes

Sulfate free: Yes

Key ingredients: Ceramides, plant protein, rosemary oil.

Another rosemary infused formula, this duo are ideal for injecting texture and volume back into short, fine hair. The shampoo utilises micellar technology and clarifying white vinegar to cleanse both scalp and hair, while the conditioner utilises an anti-static formula to help prevent tangles.

Scented: Yes

Sulfate free: Yes

Key ingredients: Rosemary, peppermint, spearmint, micelles, white vinegar

Looking for an affordable option? Aveeno are best known for their sensitive skin-friendly skincare and bodycare, but their surprisingly extensive haircare range is also not to be overlooked. The shampoo works to simultaneously cleanse and moisturise hair—so if you've yet to find a conditioner that doesn't weigh down your fine hair, you can skip the step.

Scented: Yes

Sulfate free: Yes

Key ingredients: Colloidal oatmeal, peppermint, rosemary, cucumber

If your fine hair is a result of excessive heat styling, product use, or colouring, then a bond repair shampoo and conditioner will massively help to boost hair health and strengthen to restore stronger strands. I'm a huge fan of this Redken duo, which also adds volume and doesn't leave residue on my scalp.

Scented: Yes

Sulfate free: Yes

Key ingredients: Glycerin