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Do Cruise Ships Provide Shampoo? You’ll Want to Know for Packing!

By: Author Tyler Bowman

Posted on Last updated: October 14, 2023

Categories Amenities , LEARN , ONBOARD EXPERIENCE , Packing

Planning for a cruise can be a daunting experience. Knowing that there are limited opportunities for you to stock up on any essentials or emergency supplies during your time at seas. When packing, one of the primary concerns for many people includes consumable goods and essentials such as toiletries. So do cruise ships provide shampoo and other toiletries to passengers? 

With increased exposure to the sun, sea air, and saltwater, you want to make sure that your hair stays relatively clean and healthy. You’ll be happy to know that most cruise ships offer shampoo to their passengers. It is also common for cruise liners to provide passengers with conditioner and shower gel. It may not be the quality you use at home, but it will get the job done. Keep reading for more details on what you should (and should not) expect.

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What Toiletries Do Cruise Ships Provide Their Guests? 

Similar to most hotels and BnB’s cruise ships provide basic toiletries in the bathrooms and cabins of their passengers. The three most common toiletries that cruise ships offer their guests are shampoo, conditioner, and some form of body soap (be it a bar of soap or shower gel.) 

However, the quantity of the toiletry provided and how it is offered to the guest varies depending on the cruise liner policies, which manage the day-to-day running of the cruise ship and the type of cabin booked by the passenger. 

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Generally speaking, the more expensive/exclusive cabins will feature more toiletries, usually of a higher quality and in unique containers/sizes that are replaced by housekeeping regularly (such as miniature hand lotions or toothpaste.) 

While usually including basic toiletries such as shampoo and soap, more affordable cabins may opt for cheaper products that don’t need to be refilled by housekeeping regularly (such as shower gel dispensers installed in the shower.) 

You should also be aware that some toiletries may be streamlined to save the cruise ship money, such as a combination of shampoo and conditioner in one container/solution. 

Therefore, when packing, you must always contact your travel agent or cruise liner in advance to know which toiletries they stock in the cabins. Make sure to find out how much toiletries they provide daily and the quality of the products. High-quality toiletries are of particular concern to people with allergies or sensitivities, such as products that contain harmful chemicals like fluoride, perfume, and alcohol.

What Toiletries And Accessories Should I Take On A Cruise?

Now that we have an idea of which toiletries you are likely to find in your cruise ship’s different cabins and how to find information on the products they stock, let’s look at which toiletries and bathroom accessories you should take on a cruise ship: 

  • Personal hygiene items
  • Bathroom accessories

Just remember to pack all the listed items in a waterproof toiletry bag. 

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Personal Hygiene Items 

Although most cruise ships will provide you with basic hygiene toiletries such as shampoo, conditioner, and soap. You should pack the following personal hygiene toiletries: 

  • Dental floss
  • Shaving cream
  • Feminine hygiene products

Makeup 

While optional, those who wear makeup are advised to bring their products as not only is it improbable that a cruise ship will provide makeup to their guests (even in the most expensive cabins), but the purchasing of makeup on board or offshore may be subject to hefty prices and taxes.

Skincare 

Although sunscreen, lip balm, and moisturizer may be provided by a cruise ship’s doctor or lifeguard hut, you must pack your skincare products, as keeping skin moisturized and protected is vital for a cruise ship’s overall skin health and reducing the risk of sunburn. 

Just make sure that your skincare products are waterproof.

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While there is usually trained medical staff on board cruise ships , as well as shops that sell over the counter medication, having essential and emergency medication in advance is extremely important:

  • Vitamins and minerals, 
  • Seasickness tablets, 
  • Emergency over-the-counter medication, 
  • Prescription medication (with a doctor’s note), 
  • After-sun care
  • Birth control
  • A basic travel first aid kit

Note: although particular medication and toiletries contain CBD or THC extracts which may be legal in your state, you must not take these products on a cruise ship, as the movement from port to port with these products in tow could result in you having an illegal product, depending on the jurisdiction you travel to.

Bathroom Accessories 

Although most cruise ship cabins will provide you with basic bathroom accessories such as hairdryers , towels, and linen (as well as a laundry service for fabric accessories), there are some bathroom accessories you should bring on a cruise ship:

  • Hairbrush and/or comb
  • Hair straighter
  • Curling iron
  • Nail clippers
  • Razor bladed

Frequently Asked Questions 

Do you have more questions about what other personal products the cruise ship has onboard? Have a look at the answers below. 

What Should I Do If I Run Out Of Toiletries On A Cruise? 

If you run out of toiletries, you will usually be able to purchase basic toiletries from an onboard convenience store or pharmacy. Alternatively, you can wait till you dock and purchase toiletries from a convenience store or pharmacy at your destination (just make sure to have the correct currency or credit card access.)

What Happens If I Become Sick On A Cruise Ship?

You must consult with the ship’s doctor so that they can provide treatment and advice. The onboard shop will also have stock of basic medications, like headache pills. If you need stronger medications, remember to pack those in as well. 

What Happens If I Lose Or Run Out Of My Prescription Medicine On A Cruise?

A ship’s medical facilities will often be stocked with a limited amount of commonly used prescription medications. However, they may not have your specific medication at any given time if they stock it all. It is better to avoid this situation and pack a backup supply of your necessary medications.

Conclusion 

While cruise ships provide basic toiletries and have stores onboard to replenish your stock if you run out, it is a good idea to pack enough toiletries in advance to save you money and make your trip as relaxing as possible! 

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While some lavish and expensive suites on cruise ships are apartment-sized , most cruisers stay in cabins that are not particularly spacious or fashion-forward.

The decor is designed to appeal to everyone, no matter their personal tastes, with mellow or nautical colors and nothing too distracting. Storage space is often at a premium, and a cruise ship cabin's bathroom is likely far smaller than yours at home.

There are ways to jazz up your space, however. Here are some easy cruise cabin hacks to help make your onboard accommodations more livable, more personalized and less cluttered.

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Add personalization to your cruise cabin

  • You will be in your cruise ship cabin for several days, a week or more. So go ahead and bring your favorite pillow, a picture of your kids/dog/cat, a teddy bear, a throw blanket or any other comfort objects you cherish at home, keeping in mind luggage space if you are flying to reach the ship.
  • When traveling with kids, let them bring a few of their favorite toys, along with a pillow and blanket.
  • A fun cruise cabin hack is to bring an erasable magnetic-backed whiteboard (which will easily attach to the cabin's metal door) and washable markers so you can draw pictures and leave messages – whether you're with kids or being flirty with your soulmate.
  • Real candles are banned on cruise ships , but battery-operated flameless candles can add a touch of romance to your room (and also serve as nightlights).

Don't be afraid to move the furniture around

  • Standard cabins have twin beds that can be combined into a queen bed, next to two side tables. You might also have a sofa or upholstered chair, vanity or desk, and a coffee table. If you have a balcony, it will be equipped with a pair of chairs or loungers and a drinks table. Don't be afraid to move the furniture around — you can ask the crew to help — into a configuration that works for you.
  • Ask that any objects in your way be removed. For instance, if you keep bumping into the coffee table, get it out of the room. Clearing away the ice bucket and wine glasses and anything else you're not using will add additional counter space.
  • Furniture can also be added. For instance, a stool can be replaced with a chair that may be more comfortable for your back. Ask your cabin steward for assistance.
  • If the mini-fridge is filled with soda and booze that you have no intention of buying, have it cleared away. You can use the space for any soda or water you brought from home and for snacks gathered at the buffet (which will also save you any room service charges).

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Beef up the bathroom supplies in your cabin

  • Most mainstream ships now have shampoo, conditioner and liquid bath soap you pump from containers in the shower — an ecological and cost-saving measure that eliminates little plastic bottles. That's all fine and dandy, but what you get will likely be generic brands and not quite what you are used to at home. The same goes for any provided hand or body lotion. If you're fussy about products, bring your own.
  • If you are not a shower gel fan, bring your own bar of soap. If your cabin includes a soap bar, it likely will be a tiny chunk of soap like you get at hotels. On the flip side, if you prefer liquid soap to wash your hands, bring a bottle so you don't have to reach into the shower every time you want to wash up.

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  • Another clever cruise cabin hack is to attach a hanging makeup or toiletry kit to the bathroom door. This will allow you to free up space around the sink and more easily keep track of your own supplies. The sink may or may not have drawers or shelves.
  • The switch for bathroom lights is often outside the door, meaning you will beam light into the whole cabin as you enter the bathroom in the middle of the night. Bring a plug-in or battery-operated nightlight for navigating around the bathroom without waking your cabinmates.

Improve your cruise cabin with helpful gadgets

  • You and your family will likely bring along a selection of electronics — tablets, phones, cameras, an electric shaver and maybe even a curling iron or other gizmos. That's a lot of stuff to plug into what's likely to be a limited number of outlets. Bring an outlet extender to accommodate all those cords. (Just make sure it's not one with a surge protector, as those are banned by cruise lines and will be confiscated.)
  • If you're a light sleeper, you might want to bring a travel-sized sound machine, or get a white noise app on your phone. Cruise ships have lots of creaks, rattling and other noises that could keep you awake.
  • If you plan to sleep in, pack some binder clips or even paper clips to keep the curtains drawn tight, which is especially useful in the sunny Caribbean. They're also useful in Alaska when it's light out at midnight when you're trying to go to bed.

Find clever hacks to create more storage space

Cruise ship cabins have a closet with hangers and shelves. There are also often drawers for clothes. Additional drawers for knickknacks might be located in the side tables near the bed or in the desk. When you're packing for a week — especially if you're packing for a family — there won't be enough closet and drawer space for everyone's clothes and gear, but there are ways to improve the situation.

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  • Ask your cabin steward for more hangers if your closet doesn't have enough to hang all your clothes.
  • Alternatively, double up clothes on the hangers — a blouse or jacket on top of a sundress, for instance.
  • On many ships, the walls are made of metal, and magnets will stick to them. Bring some of your own magnetic hooks in case the cabin is short on the built-in variety so you have room for bathrobes, hats, snorkels and other hangable paraphernalia.
  • An over-the-door organizer can help you easily tuck away socks and undies or slot sunscreen and other small items into their own spaces.
  • A laundry bag on the floor of the closet lets you corral dirty clothes and keep them from getting in the way or mixing with your clean, unworn clothing.

Make use of the space under the bed

  • Your suitcases can be tucked under the bed so they don't take up space in your cabin or closet. If you keep one open, you can use it as an additional drawer.
  • If you're not using the bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer or other items provided — including decorative pillows if they are in your way — they can go under the bed as well.

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Do cruise ships provide soap and shampoo?

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Last updated on July 11th, 2023 at 09:49 am

Cruise ships are essentially floating hotels and just like hotels, they provide basic ammenities that one might need when traveling which does include shampoo and soap.

Most ships provide some bathroom amenities, usually liquid soap (body wash) and shampoo, or sometimes 2-in-1 shampoo/conditioner, however if you are looking for higher end products, you’re not going to find them on the major cruise lines. 

On many ships, there is a dispenser in the shower, filled with body wash and a shampoo/conditoner that some passengers find adequate. 

If a stateroom happens to be out, you can usually ask the room steward and they will get it for you.

Many cruisers choose to bring their own shampoo, conditioner and soap , especially if they have sensitive skin and unlike the airlines, there is no bottle size limit.

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Do Cruises Provide Shampoo and Conditioner? – Cruise Line Guide

If you are taking a cruise you might be wondering if you need to bring your own shampoo and/or conditioner.

I’ve been on multiple cruises and each have provided different toiletries. This can make packing really tricky so I’ve put together this guide split by cruise line.

Do Cruises Provide Shampoo and Conditioner?

Most cruise lines provide shampoo and body wash free of charge. Some cruise lines will also provide conditioner and other toiletries such as body lotion. Guests are able to bring their own shampoo and conditioners if they prefer to do so.

I have personally been on cruise lines that provide shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and more.

That said, I’ve also been on cruise lines that don’t provide anything. It is important to do your research prior to your cruise so that you are not left without a product (or packing too much)! Below is a guide to all of the major cruise lines.

Do Disney Cruise Line Provide Shampoo and Conditioner?

On Disney cruises, there is shampoo, conditioner, and body lotion provided in every cabin. 

You don’t need to bring your own, hooray!

You can pack a little lighter, because there is a hair dryer in every stateroom as well as shampoo, conditioner, body lotion and soap. – Source.

Disney Cruise Line Toiletries Shampoo Conditioner

Do Royal Caribbean Provide Shampoo and Conditioner?

On Royal Caribbean cruises shampoo and soap are provided in all cabins but no conditioner or other products. Higher grade cabins will have extra products available for guests.

If you cruise in a suite you will also get conditioner. – Source.

I don’t think it’s quite worth the upgrade price to get the free conditioner though! Much cheaper to bring a bottle with you.

Do Carnival Provide Shampoo and Conditioner?

Carnival provides liquid soap and shampoo in all cabins, both of which are dispensed from a wall dispenser. They do not provide conditioner.

I have to admit I find the wall dispensers a little annoying, they’ll often only give you a little bit at a time so you’re left repeatedly squeezing it. – Source.

Do Holland America Provide Shampoo and Conditioner?

Holland America provides shampoo, conditioner, soap, shower gel, and body lotion in all cabins.

A premium line of Elemis Aromapure amenities are provided in each stateroom including Pure Shine Shampoo, Pro-Vitamin Conditioner, Citrus Slice Soap, Sharp Shower and Bath Gel, Pure Zest Cleaning Soap and Vitamin Rich Body Lotion. – Source.

Ooo la! Sounds like Holland America has it covered. I would leave my own shampoo/conditioner at home if I was cruising with Holland America.

Do Princess Provide Shampoo and Conditioner?

Princess provides shampoo, conditioner, and body lotion in all cabins.

These are in little bottles. Perfect. I wouldn’t bother bringing my own if I was taking a Princess cruise. From memory, their toiletries are pretty good. – Source.

Do Costa Provide Shampoo and Conditioner?

Costa cruises don’t provide any shampoo or conditioner in their cabins. They do provide body wash.

It comes from a dispenser on the wall and to be honest I didn’t know what it was for, body? hair? both? No idea! I would recommend bringing your own toiletries if you are cruising with Costa.

I have heard rumors of people requesting shampoo from their room steward although this isn’t mentioned on Costas website so I wouldn’t rely on it.

Do P&O Provide Shampoo and Conditioner?

P&O provides shampoo, conditioner, and body lotion in all cabins. They also provide a shower cap.

I have cruised with P&O before and would leave my own toiletries at home in the future. From memory, they were really high quality. – Source.

** The above information is based on P&O cruises in the UK, the Australia portion of P&O cruises may vary **

Do Cunard Provide Shampoo and Conditioner?

Cunard provides shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and body lotion in all cabins.

I would argue that Cunard has the best toiletries on this list. I actually took some of mine home from my last Cunard cruise (they make brilliant travel products)!

The toiletries are Penhaligon’s toiletries which are a very luxurious brand. You definitely don’t need to bring your own toiletries if you are cruising with Cunard. I personally think that the toiletries onboard are better than anything I’d use at home.

I definitely don’t buy the Penhaligon’s brand for everyday usage!

Cunard Toiletries Shampoo Conditioner Body Lotion

Do Celebrity Cruises Provide Shampoo and Conditioner?

Celebrity Cruises provide shampoo, conditioner, and body lotion in all cabins.

Celebrity’s website just says ‘custom-blended bath products.

Do Azamara Cruises Provide Shampoo and Conditioner?

Azamara provides shampoo, conditioner and body lotion in all cabins.

– Source.

Do Norwegian Cruise Line Provide Shampoo and Conditioner?

All Norwegian Cruise Line cruises provide soap, shampoo, and conditioner .

– Source. 

I believe that Norwegian Cruise Line has ‘conditioning shampoo’, a two-in-one product that they count as both. This and the shower gel are in little dispensers on the walls.

The toiletries have always been of good quality and I wouldn’t bring my own, I’ve been on 9 Norwegian cruises to date and haven’t ever had any problems with the provided shampoos.

Do Oceania Cruise Line Provide Shampoo and Conditioner?

You’ll find shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, and more in your Oceania cabin!  Oceania provides “Bvlgari amenities”. I’ve never cruised with Oceania but the toiletries look seriously fancy.

A Bvlgari soap will set you back around £15! Wow. That’s the cheapest I can find too, some go up to £40. I would DEFINITELY be using the provided toiletries on an Oceania cruise.

Do Viking Ocean Cruises Provide Shampoo and Conditioner?

Viking Ocean Cruises provide shampoo, conditioner, and body lotion in all cabins.

I took a cruise with Viking last year and it was one of the best cruises I’ve ever been on. THE FLOOR OF THE BATHROOM IS HEATED! Amazing.

Viking Cruise Line Toiletries Shampoo Conditioner

Do Fred Olsen Provide Shampoo and Conditioner?

Fred Olsen cruises provide a combined hair and shower gel. They do not have conditioner.

The suites have shampoo, shower gel, and body lotion but do also not have any conditioner.

Do Seabourn Provide Shampoo and Conditioner?

Seabourn have shampoo and conditioner provided by Molten Brown.

Molten Brown is a British fragrance company and their products are usually of high quality. If I was cruising with Seabourn I would not take my own toiletries and would instead use theirs. – Source.

Do Marella Provide Shampoo and Conditioner?

On Marella cruises, it is usually only body wash that is provided. No shampoo or conditioner is provided in standard cabins.

If you have a suite you’ll also get shampoo/conditioner.

Do Saga Ocean Cruises Provide Shampoo and Conditioner?

Saga provides shampoo, conditioner, shower gel and body lotion in every cabin.

Waiting for you in your cabin on board will be Saga’s exclusive range of ‘Citras’ toiletries – in a plentiful 200ml bottle. This includes mandarin, grapefruit and jasmine shampoo and conditioner, shower gel with cedar extracts, antibacterial hand wash, argan oil hand and body lotion, and a Sicilian lemon soap bar. If you run out, they’ll be magically replenished, free of charge.

Do Regent Seven Seas Provide Shampoo and Conditioner?

Regent provides shampoo, conditioner, and body lotion in every cabin.

The toiletries are all from the brand L’Occitane and even include a foaming bath!

Including in your cabin is: 75 ml bottles of L’Occitane shampoos, conditioners, shower gels, body lotions, and fresh soaps. In addition, guests will receive a complimentary 100-ml bottle of Lavender Liquid Foaming Bath. – Source.

Do Virgin Voyages Provide Shampoo and Conditioner?

On all Virgin Voyages cruises, the cabins have shampoo and body wash.

These are located in big pump bottle on the side of the shower.

Should You Bring Your Own Toiletries On a Cruise?

If I know that the cruise line has shampoo/conditioner I will usually leave mine at home.

In some circumstances, like my latest Costa cruise, I took travel shampoo and conditioner from another cruise line! I’m not sure if that’s a bit sneaky, but it works.

If you are going to bring your own toiletries from home I would recommend you buy some small bottles and then put your toiletries into them.

You won’t need the full bottle on a week cruise and buying the smaller ones can be really expensive!

You can buy the little bottles (with funnels) here: UK Link , US Link .

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Cruise ships will give you shampoo in all staterooms. But some cruise lines provide conditioners on select ships only. And higher-class staterooms have both shampoo and conditioners.

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Do cruise ships provide shampoo of good quality?

On higher-classes, most cruise ships provide branded toiletries.

So, if you stay in a suite, you need not bring your own shampoo and conditioner.

But the quality of the shampoo on other staterooms will be very basic.

Most cruises have combination bottles of shampoo with body wash.

If you have sensitive hair, then do not use these combination packs.

It will be better to bring your own shampoo in such a case.

And, if you prefer a particular brand of shampoo and conditioner, then you should bring yours.

Can I bring full-size shampoo bottles on a cruise?

Yes, you can bring full-size shampoo bottles on a cruise.

There are no restrictions on the size of bottles on cruises like flights.

How to pack shampoo and conditioner in your luggage?

Here are my suggestions for packing your shampoo and conditioner for a cruise trip:

  • If you are cruising for a few days, there is no need to bring full-size bottles.
  • Pour the shampoo and conditioner into 2 small bottles.
  • Put the 2 bottles in a pouch bag with a zipper lock, having a hard outer cover.
  • Place the bag on the side of the luggage bag.

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"Celebrity does not provide shampoo and conditioner onboard..."

By Marylander , October 9, 2006 in Celebrity Cruises

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...said Celebrity rep (Violett) on the phone. "Only soap", she added charmingly.

Since this is my first time on Celebrity, I am confused - such statement implies that I have to bring my own hair care stuff :confused:...

Even cheap hotels provide toiletries of that kind for guests.

Industry trend??!

I have seen "costsaving" solutiuons onboard of Princess; they installed a dispenser in the shower stall ("3-in-1" - liquid soap/shampoo/conditioner...), but what I've heard today is a bit astonishing.

Former Celeb cruisers - is this really true?

The issue may seem small, but if my DW needs to fly two bottles of shampoo and conditioner across the country (sans. TSA...), I would prefer to know for sure.

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Although it's not the best shampoo, they certainly had it on all our previous X cruises. I don't know of any cruise line that doesn't provide shampoo, other than EasyCruise.

I am pretty sure shampoo and conditioner were NOT provided on our Constellation cruise this summer in the Baltic. The reason I am pretty sure is this--I usually take my own so don't pay much attention whether a cruise line provides it or not. But I left mine in the shower at the hotel in London precruise. Didn't think too much about it because cruise lines usually give you the stuff. Well, I had to purchase a bottle of Pert Plus in one of the shops because there was nothing in the cabin for me to use. That's why I am pretty sure the CS rep you talked to was right.

Wait, just remembered there was one of those units in the shower that had that stuff in it!

raymac46

We just returned from a Celebrity cruise (Zenith) and I can confirm there is a shampoo dispenser in the shower on the wall. No teensy weensy little bottles though. There's also a hand lotion dispenser near the sink.

Constellation in the Baltic had both the mini-bottles and the dispenser in the bathroom.

Andy

The small bottles have been removed in favor of dispensers in the shower. However, they definitely have it there.

I believe in Suites and Concierge Class, you can still get the small bottles though.

We were on the Summit in September and they did have a shampoo dispenser in the showers. We also were in the cc class and they had the same mystery solution in little bottles labeled shampoo/conditioner. From past experience on cruise ships, I cannot get a comb through my hair when I use they mystery concoction on ship. I always carry small bottles of shampoo and conditioner whenever I go on a cruise ship.

Well, that's exactly the reason why my DW asked me to solicit your guys opinion on this! But... The cruise length is 2 weeks, we are going to swim our hearts out, thus, "mystery concoction" is not a solution for her.

UPDATE: I spoke with three different Celebrity reps about this (two more after I started the post), and - as in the case with dress code onboard - I've got three different answers. Besides first "NO! Bring your own!", I've heard "YES, but this differs for different stateroom type" (meaning that CC level has separate bottles of shampoo/conditioner), and "YES, absolutely - in ALL staterooms they have toiletries with separate sh./con.!".

The truth, of course, is out there.

Thank you, all, for being patient and helpful with your insights. I will let you know after our cruise what really was in our bathroom...

Absolutely bring your own as the mystery stuff is quite awful:( and what is sold in the onboard shops quite $$$.

4 cruisers

One other idea...treat yourself to one of the spa shampoos and conditoners! I did this on the last trip and the "Steiner" stuff was really good.

alohavictoria

Hi Marylander (from another Marylander). I was on the Constellation in the Baltic this May/June and I had the large shampoo dispenser in the shower (and the hand lotion dispenser next to the sink). Not sure what brand it was, but I can confirm with the others that it wasn't very good. I should have asked for something different from my room steward. I was in the family ocean view room which doesn't get the perks like the CC class and suites. But, when I was on the Constellation last September I couldn't use the soap that was provided (just had a balcony there). I mentioned it to the room steward and the next thing you know I saw this mysterious glass of blue gel show up in the bathroom. He obviously got some of the shower gel that is given to the folks in the higher categories. My advice is to bring some of the brand you like, but ask if there is anything else available - maybe they'll bring you those little bottles.

Coral

Princess actually has seperate shampoo and conditioner. They use recyclable paper containers but it is seperate. It is RCCL that has the shower dispensers.

psychboss

I too purchased shampoo and conditioner from the Spa Salon. I did not want to pack mine, due to the weight, etc. With being in the sun, salt air and pool and sea water I decided my hair could use the treat. It was not that much money and a great product. I was glad I made the purchase!

Traveled on the Summit in May and there was shampoo in a dispenser. I had asked what kind of shampoo it was because I thought it was good stuff. On the last day of the cruise I was surprised to find a big bottle of it in my room after comenting on how much I liked it.

SoCalGal

I was also on the Summit (Concierge Class) in May 2005 and we had the dispenser in the shower and also little bottles provided. But once I had my hair done in their salon I purchased the Steiner line of hair products...they are wonderful. Everytime I open one of the little bottles of shampoo that I saved to take home I'm reminded of how much I love the ship and our cruise to Alaska.

froggy333

Just got off the Mercury today and we had an inside cabin for our 3 night cruise. They only provided shampoo (no conditioner) in a dispenser on the shower wall. There was a "lotion" dispenser near the sink and they provided 2 little soap bars to wash with.

Hope this info helps.

brigittetom

brigittetom

I just simply would not take the chance with the shampoo and cond. on board. We have always had the combination in the shower but I found on the first cruises that it dried out my hair. On longer cruises I found that it stripped the color. I finally realised obviously I'm much better off taking my own.

I also counted on the lotion dispenser in the bathroom but sometiimes it's great, sometimes obviously it hasn't been used in a while and it smelled rancid. I spent one cruise using this lotion and I couldn't even stand to get into the elevator with this on.

I would definately recommed bringing your own products unless you plan to purchase products on board.

Alohavictoria, When the lotion smelled rancid and I asked the cabin steward if he could possibly change it out, he said that no he couldn't until it was empty.

Since then I have been taking my own.

I finally wised up after a few cruises. Take your own hair products that work best for you and bring along your favorite lotions and potions unless you are ready to spend major money in the spa.

The spa is a good thing but not everyone wants to spend a fortune there. Some do, some don't. :)

Sheik

Although I use my own shampoo, there was a large shampoo dispenser in the shower and indeed a hand lotion dispenser next to the sink. This was on the Galaxy.

  I also counted on the lotion dispenser in the bathroom but sometiimes it's great, sometimes obviously it hasn't been used in a while and it smelled rancid. I spent one cruise using this lotion and I couldn't even stand to get into the elevator with this on.

I always bring my own products but if I had rancid lotion in my container and the room steward refused to change it, the Grand Pupa of Housekeeping would have received an immediate call.

That is really an unacceptable answer.:(

Arubalisa

Even cheap hotels provide toiletries of that kind for guests. Industry trend??! I have seen "costsaving" solutiuons onboard of Princess; they installed a dispenser in the shower stall ("3-in-1" - liquid soap/shampoo/conditioner...), but what I've heard today is a bit astonishing.   Former Celeb cruisers - is this really true?   The issue may seem small, but if my DW needs to fly two bottles of shampoo and conditioner across the country (sans. TSA...), I would prefer to know for sure.

You are absoulutely correct. Hotels, ESECIALLY, in light of the new TSA rules, are going in the absolute OPPOSITE direction, providing their guests with all types of toiletry amenities. There must be a lot more competition in the hotel industry and not enough in the cruise industry for the two to be going in opposite directions.

How cheap can the cruise lines get?

rebeccalouise

rebeccalouise

First of all you can bring your shampoo and conditioner on the plane (checked luggage) in a packed ziplock bag in case it leaks. Or you can purchase shampoo and conditioner before embarking on your cruise- problem solved.

I use a special shampoo and conditioner and would not rely on Celebrity for a good quality shampoo or conditioner.

Why would anyone want to use an unknown product- especially conditioner?

shofer

The shampoo/conditioner combo in the shower made a good bath soap! I bring a cheap bath sponge/loufa with and just leave it there.

My DH & I are in hotels several times a year and I make it a point to collect the small bottles of shampoo, conditioner, lotion and sewing kits each time and save them for our next cruise. They weigh next to nothing and I can toss it when they are empty. I pass the sewing kits out to friends to keep in their purses, desks, etc and I always travel w/one in our suitcase for any last minute repairs.

dkjretired

The shampoo/conditioner combo in the shower made a good bath soap! I bring a cheap bath sponge/loufa with and just leave it there.   My DH & I are in hotels several times a year and I make it a point to collect the small bottles of shampoo, conditioner, lotion and sewing kits each time and save them for our next cruise. They weigh next to nothing and I can toss it when they are empty. I pass the sewing kits out to friends to keep in their purses, desks, etc and I always travel w/one in our suitcase for any last minute repairs.

I do the same thing, have a whole bunch of them from Atlantic City Hotels. They also make great stocking stuffers for young teens at Christmas.

WooKeef

I agree, the stuff they had on Galaxy was not in any way exceptional. Take your own or what I did was take several travel size of the type the DH and I prefer and it lasted the two weeks.

Good grief, people, bring your toiletries! I also hear major cruiselines are no longer providing undergarments in steerage.

Drew B

I would have emptied it into the trash so fast, the cabin steward's head would have spun. Then, I would ask him/her to refill the lotion AND take out the trash!:D

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The 18 Best Shampoos and Conditioners, Recommended by Hairstylists

W e consulted with top hairstylists from around the country to help recommend the right shampoos and conditioners for your hair type.

1990s commercial hair. Hair so silky smooth , so perfectly curled , so lusciously hydrated , so enviously perfect that when you turn your head, every head on the street turns with it. We all want it. But how do you get it? 

“Healthy hair starts at the scalp . And scalp health starts with using the right shampoo and conditioner,” says celebrity stylist and Virtue Labs creative director Adir Abergel . Considering some of Hollywood’s most enviable coifs — including those of Jennifer Garner and Charlize Theron — regularly emerge from Abergel’s salon, we’re pretty on-board with that directive. 

But how do you pick the shampoo and conditioner that are going to be best for your hair type and give you the head-turning, red-carpet-quality hair you crave? "When it comes to hair care, knowing your hair type is essential,” says L’Oreal Professionnel Global Ambassador and NYC-based colorist Min Kim .

Best Overall: Nécessaire The Scalp Duo

Buy at Necessaire.com

What We Love: It is free of everything: sulfates, parabens, phthalates, PEGs, even fragrance, leaving us with literally nothing to complain about.   

What We Don’t Love: If we had to really dig for something, maybe it’s that the brand is sustainably manufactured in the United States, despite carrying a French name? But honestly, there is nothing not to love here.

This hot brand certainly lives up to its name. It’s 100 percent necessary to add to your shower shelf in our minds — and in Abergel’s as well. “My hair responds so well to it!” he raves. 

There’s very little not to love here. The formula is free of everything . No sulfates, no parabens, no phthalates, no PEGs. It doesn’t even carry a scent! That’s a lot to love before you get into the insanely hydrating effects of ingredients like hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, panthenol, celery seed extract, aloe vera leaf juice, and vitamin B . All of that combines to bring serious moisture — and health — back to your scalp, leaving your head free of irritation and buildup and your hair looking like Abergel himself styled it. 

The company is even a B-corp, so you can rest easy knowing that their manufacturing, supply, and distribution chains are as responsible and eco-conscious as they come. 

Hair Type: Various | Sulfate-Free: Yes | Scent : Unscented | Size: 8.4 oz

Best Budget: Odele Smoothing Shampoo and Conditioner

Buy at Odelebeauty.com

What We Love: At an affordable price point, this line offers all the high-end essentials including an SLS/SLES sulfate-free formula, sleek packaging, and — most importantly — intensely moisturizing, lightweight ingredients that are ideal for a wide range of hair types. 

What We Don’t Love: The texture can be a little grainy when you squeeze the formula out of the bottle, but that experience is quickly erased as you build the lather and reap the benefits of the high-quality ingredients.

If you’re looking for luxury shampoo features without the price point, look no further than Odele. This up-and-coming, women-owned and -operated, Minnesota-based brand has done its homework and delivers all of the features you would expect from products three-to-four times the price. The sulfate-free formula is clean, and while the ingredient list doesn’t feature many buzzy items, it does strictly adhere to EU cosmetic standards . The result is a combination of extremely high-quality ingredients that keep your experience level high and the price point low. 

And what an experience it is! Though the texture can be slightly grainy at first, any hesitations are immediately rinsed away the moment this product hits your scalp. Both the shampoo and conditioner deliver a lightweight experience that cleans your hair without stripping it of its essential oils . The result is remarkably and consistently smooth, frizz-free hair for pretty much any hair type. If silky-smooth, irresistibly touchable salon-grade hair is what you’re after, this is it.

Hair Type: Various | Sulfate-Free: Yes | Scent : Neutral with a cucumber base | Size: 13 oz

Best Drugstore: Kristin Ess Hair Signature Hydrating Salon Shampoo and Conditioner

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What We Love: This brand makes salon-grade performance available for purchase at virtually any drugstore around the country. 

What We Don’t Love: The signature scent is extremely appealing but can be overwhelming for some.

The One is another brand that lives up to its name. If you’re browsing your local CVS or Walgreens, this is the one to grab according to Abergel. “It’s a really cleansing and delicate formula,” he says. 

Like all of our favorites, the formula is sulfate-free and appropriate for a huge variety of hair types . It’s also vegan and ultra-hydrating , thanks to ingredients like castor and avocado oils . The result is soft, shiny, smooth hair that will have you turning heads the moment you walk through your local Walgreens’ automatic sliding doors and into the parking lot.  

Hair Type: Various | Sulfate-Free: Yes | Scent : Signature with notes of magnolia, pear water, and sandalwood | Size: 10 oz

Best Splurge: Davines OI Shampoo and Conditioner

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What We Love: The roucou oil-enhanced formula not only smells amazing, it offers a huge range of performance benefits that help counteract both natural and environmental damage.

What We Don’t Love: The packaging of both products is unwieldy to use in the shower. We found the shampoo easy to spill when pouring and the conditioner — with an aggravating twist-off lid and open container — easy to flood and spoil with water.

The secret to the luxurious experience offered by Davines’ best-selling shampoo and conditioner lies deep within the jungles of the Amazon. Roucou oil is derived from the fruit of the achiote, a shrub that is native to the world’s largest rainforest. 

And its benefits are countless. Not only does it help to hydrate and smooth hair , virtually eliminating the need to detangle, it also purportedly helps reverse the natural effects of aging . Considering how rich in vitamins A and B, beta-carotene, ellagic acid, and natural antioxidants it is, it’s no wonder that the brand claims it counters the effects of UV exposure and even aids in the natural production of collagen and melanin. Just don’t let that cloud your vision regarding the real benefit — which, according to Abergel, is smooth, infinitely manageable, and therefore stylable hair. 

Hair Type: Various | Sulfate-Free: Yes | Scent : Signature Scent | Size: Shampoo: 9.46 oz; conditioner: 8.8 oz

Best for Curly Hair: Holy Curls Hydration Infusing Shampoo and Conditioner

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What We Love: A range of natural ingredients keep things lightweight but still offer outstanding hydration, leaving your curls with nothing to do but bounce.  

What We Don’t Love: The pump packaging has a tendency to break easily.

For NYC-based curls specialist Candace Witherspoon , there’s only one choice for most of her clients’ hair, and that’s Holy Curls Shampoo and Conditioner. After years of straightening her natural curls, Somali-born Badria Ahmed founded Holy Curls as a solution for women with tight curls in a market that doesn’t offer many. The line offers amazing hydration through the use of lightweight, natural ingredients , like baobab and coconut oils , cupuaçu butter , and yucca plant extract . There’s nothing — including sulfates — in the formula to weigh your hair down, allowing curls to stay buoyant and bouncy all day long.  

Hair Type: Curly, natural | Sulfate-Free: Yes | Scent : Sweet orange | Size: 300 ml

Best for Graying Hair: Arey The Shower Duo

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What We Love: The jury is out on whether gray hair is in, but while we deliberate, we’ll gladly stall (and maybe even reverse!) the process with this excellent, well-balanced shampoo and conditioner. If you’re happy with your natural hair color, it’s an excellent alternative to expensive color treatments.   

What We Don’t Love: The price. It’s expensive, but depending on your mindset, reversing time could be priceless.

Whether or not you’re looking to embrace graying hair is a matter of personal preference — one that many of us probably spend hours agonizing over, especially considering that research has begun to show that gray hair is not 100 percent hereditary. It can also be caused by environmental factors from things completely out of our control, like UV rays and even cigarette smoke. 

So, if you’re unsure about gray hair and looking for some extra time to deliberate, we recommend stocking Arey’s Shampoo and Conditioner in your shower. The peptide-rich formula not only leaves your hair clean and pH balanced , it also slows the appearance of gray hair and even helps to repigment by stimulating the production of Melancortin 1 Receptor (MC1). The ability to stop time is a lofty claim — one that comes with a high price tag — but giving Arey a try is certainly cheaper than a lifetime of expensive color treatments.   

Hair Type: All hair types | Sulfate-Free: Yes | Scent : Cedar and sage | Size: 8.45 oz

Best for Dry Hair: Klorane Shampoo and Conditioner With Organic Cupuaçu Butter

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What We Love: Cupuaçu butter brings the moisture of the rainforest to your scalp to provide hydration through a formula that is suitable for nearly every hair type. 

What We Don’t Love: While we are more concerned about the incredible outcome for the appearance of our hair, the packaging and branding leaves something to be desired when it’s sitting in your shower. It looks more like poison-ivy relief than a luxurious, hydrating experience for your scalp.

If you’re looking for moisture, what better place to take inspiration (and ingredients) from than the rainforest? Abergel highly recommends this shampoo and conditioner combo that draws its moisture-enhancing properties from cupuaçu, the fruit of a tree native to many of South America’s wet and steamy climes. Cupuaçu butter is rich in antioxidants , and some studies claim it has nourishing properties 1.5 times stronger than its cousin shea butter. The creamy texture of both the shampoo and conditioner doesn’t weigh your hair down , it’s great for providing moisture to most hair types, and it’s safe for color-treated hair as well.  

Hair Type: Dry, damaged, thick, curly, batural | Sulfate-Free: Yes | Scent : Cupuaçu (slightly tropical) | Size: Shampoo: 13.5 oz; conditioner: 6.7 oz

Best for Colored Hair: L'Oreal Paris EverPure Sulfate-Free Glossing Shampoo and Conditioner

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What We Love: Sulfate-free and pH-balanced, this shampoo-and-conditioner combo is perfect for color-treated hair. And the extremely reasonable price point is perfect for offsetting the costs of expensive color treatments. 

What We Don’t Love: The purple packaging and iridescent logo feel suited to the shower of a teenager.

When you color your hair, you’re actually also restructuring the proteins in it which can lead to some undesirable outcomes, like loss of hair strength, reduced thickness, and generally more brittle hair, when left unchecked. That’s why many stylists, including Delaware-based Cassandra Olivia , recommend seeking out a shampoo and conditioner that’s specifically formulated to help combat those effects. This combo from L’Oreal is Olivia’s favorite, first and foremost because it is sulfate-free . “You never want to use products with sulfates in color-treated hair,” she says. “They are way too harsh in how they strip your hair, plus they’ll cause your color to fade faster!” 

The last thing you want when you’re already putting your hair through the stress of color treatments is to put it under even more strain. Luckily, this gentle and reasonably priced formula avoids that issue and brings moisture and buoyancy with the addition of rosemary extract . It’s also great for a wide range of hair types, Olivia says, including natural hair.     

Hair Type: Color treated, damaged | Sulfate-Free: Yes | Scent : Roses and sandalwood | Size: 8.5 oz

Best for Damaged Hair: Olaplex Bond Maintenance No.4 Shampoo and No.5 Conditioner

Buy at Olaplex.com

What We Love: Olaplex’s patented ingredient helps repair the bonds that make your hair strong and prevent breakage. 

What We Don’t Love: If you wash your hair extremely regularly or every day, this may not be the best choice. It stimulates the production of more natural oils than other shampoos and conditioners.

Olaplex is recognized by many stylists as the leader when it comes to hair repair. Their patented hair-care system helps to repair the disulfide bonds in hair follicles that give your hair structure, strength, and stability. When those bonds are broken, your hair becomes damaged, which is where Olaplex’s patented ingredient, Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate, comes to the rescue. The name may leave your tongue in knots, but your hair certainly won’t be. This powerful shampoo and conditioner combo strengthens and repairs your hair, leaving it touchably soft , silky smooth, and far less prone to breakage when you run a comb through it.  

Hair Type: Damaged, but suitable for all hair types | Sulfate-Free: Yes | Scent : Fresh (slightly citrusy) | Size: 8.5 oz

Best for Oily Hair: dpHue Apple Cider Vinegar Revitalizing Shampoo and Conditioner

Buy at Dphue.com

What We Love: Apple cider vinegar is a great, natural ingredient for clarifying hair without stripping it of moisture. 

What We Don’t Love: With a base ingredient of vinegar, this product produces a fairly strong scent in the shower that might bother some. But it fades quickly and doesn’t follow you out of the shower.

Celebrity stylist Clyde Haygood says that when his clients come in with oily hair, he immediately reaches for products that leverage apple cider vinegar. “It clarifies hair to remove residue, build-up and dirt and helps exfoliate the scalp ,” he says, “but it also locks moisture into hair follicles. The result is healthy, shiny, stronger hair.”

The Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) Revitalizing Shampoo and Conditioner from dpHue takes the benefits even further with a formula that adds hyaluronic acid, apple stem cells, and maca root . And the effect of that combination on your scalp is noticeable even as it goes to work in the shower, producing a slight, pleasing tingle. Like an all-natural Drano for your hair follicles, the ACV Revitalizing Shampoo works to unclog your scalp just like a scalp scrub , exfoliating while also removing oil and build up to help stimulate your hair growth cycles. It will leave your hair shiny but never slick with oil.   

Hair Type: Oily (but well-suited for all hair types)| Sulfate-Free: Yes | Scent : Apple cider vinegar | Size: 8.5 oz 

Best Moisturizing: Oribe Shampoo for Moisture & Control and Intense Conditioner for Moisture & Control

Buy at Sephora.com

What We Love: An intensely hydrating blend of Oribe’s signature complex, amino acids, shea and illipe butters, and olive oil make this a go-to for locking in moisture, especially for those with curly hair. 

What We Don’t Love: The price. But a little bit of product goes a long way here, so at least you won’t be purchasing it that regularly.

It’s often difficult for those with natural or curly hair to get the moisture their hair craves without weighing down their tresses. That’s why Witherspoon turns to Oribe when she’s looking to lock in moisture . The brand’s Moisture and Control line is ideal for moisturizing curls — especially types 2-4 — but also provides great results for those with thick, coarse, or frizzy hair . 

Oribe’s signature complex of watermelon, lychee and edelweiss helps protect against the deterioration of natural keratin, while sunflower extract helps protect against natural damaging and drying environmental effects . Amino acids, shea butter, illipe butter, and olive oil all provide unparalleled moisture to the hair and scalp.   

Hair Type: Curly, wavy, natural, coarse, thick, frizzy | Sulfate-Free: Yes | Scent : Citrus | Size: Shampoo: 8.5 oz; conditioner: 6.8 oz

Best for Fine Hair: Living Proof Full Shampoo and Conditioner

Buy at Livingproof.com

What We Love: By minimizing friction and buildup, this shampoo-and-conditioner combo provides natural fullness and body. 

What We Don’t Love: This is definitely a product specifically for those with fine hair. It’s not well-suited for other hair types.

If you crave volume for your fine hair, Living Proof’s Full Shampoo and Conditioner is perhaps the finest option. The key is a new blend of ingredients that are heavy in slip modifiers, which reduce surface tension between strands and allow your hair to achieve more natural fullness . Both the shampoo and conditioner are also formulated with marine-derived polysaccharides that naturally protect against friction-causing buildup from harsh pollutants. With all that junk and friction removed, amaranth peptides can go to work more easily, providing some extra plump to your hair that further enhances fullness. The result is natural fullness and body, even for the finest hair.   

Hair Type: Fine | Sulfate-Free: Yes | Scent : Citrus | Size: 8 oz

Best for Frizzy Hair: Bumble and bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner

What We Love: An all-star cast of natural oils come together to provide smoothness and control to even the driest, frizziest manes. 

What We Don’t Love: It’s oil-based, so definitely do not use this if you have a naturally oily hair type!

When clients enter the salon with frizzy, out-of-control hair, Abergel immediately reaches for his favorite shampoo and conditioner from Bumble and bumble. Coming together to save your hair like the superhero cast of Captain Planet are an all-star lineup of six high-performing oils : Grapeseed, sweet almond, coconut, safflower, macadamia, and argan. With their softening, smoothing, and detangling powers combined, hair is instantly transformed from looking like you just put your finger in an electrical outlet to smooth, manageable tresses. It’s a great product for anyone with dry, damaged hair with medium–to-thick density, but stay away if your hair carries a lot of natural oil. These oil-based ingredients will not do you any favors.     

Hair Type: Frizzy, dry | Sulfate-Free: Yes | Scent : Fruity | Size: Shampoo: 16 oz; conditioner: 16 oz

Best for Dandruff: Briogeo Scalp Revival Micro-Exfoliating Shampoo and Cooling Hydration Scalp Mask

Buy at Briogeohair.com

What We Love: These weekly treatments greatly improve scalp health and reduce the occurrence of flakes and dandruff. 

What We Don’t Love: The pot-like packaging of the shampoo is difficult in the shower, but since it’s a once-a-week ritual and the results are so astounding, we’re willing to make the sacrifice.

Most people love a fresh snowfall, except when the source is your hair! Dandruff is embarrassing and the surest sign of poor scalp health . A good stylist should never let you off the hook when it comes to treating dandruff , and Witherspoon is no exception. When her clients come in with obviously dry, flaky scalps, she immediately recommends they start using Briogeo’s weekly Scalp Revival treatments. 

Both the shampoo and mask feature charcoal (which helps detoxify the scalp) and coconut oil (which brings back moisture) to provide maximal impact to your scalp health when you add a simple, once-a-week product swap to your routine. Plus, both products also feature soothing peppermint oil , which helps relieve itching and has the added bonus of smelling fantastic . The benefits are clinically tested to increase scalp hydration by up to two times, and 89 percent of respondents saw improvement after their first use . You’ll have beautiful, flake-free hair in no time. 

Hair Type: Dry scalp and dandruff | Sulfate-Free: Yes | Scent : Peppermint | Size: Shampoo: 8 oz; conditioner: 5 oz

Best for Thick Hair: Adwoa Beauty Baomint Moisturizing Shampoo and Baomint Deep Conditioning Treatment

Buy at Adwoabeauty.com

What We Love: Natural oils come together to provide control without adding volume or excess product buildup, making this minty line of products ideal for coarse, thick hair. 

What We Don’t Love: The packaging. Pump bottles tend to break.

Many of Witherspoon's clients have thick, coarse, natural hair, and for those instances she highly recommends reaching for Adwoa’s Baomint collection. A combination of natural oils — including baobab , Jamaican black castor , sweet almond , rosemary , nettle , and prickly pear — couple up with the cooling properties of peppermint to deliver a hydrating blend that helps smooth out even the coarsest hair while adding back loads of moisture . Post-shower, the deep conditioning treatment leverages the anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties of a similar blend of oils and shea butter to add strength and shine. It’ll make styling a breeze.   

Hair Type: Thick, coarse, natural | Sulfate-Free: Yes | Scent : Peppermint | Size: Shampoo: 14 oz; conditioner: 16 oz 

Best for Natural Hair: PATTERN Hydration Shampoo and Lightweight Conditioner

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What We Love: Pattern’s products offer moisture-rich ingredients that are ideal for natural hair and make detangling a breeze, allowing any woman to have hair as effortlessly chic as the brand’s famous founder. 

What We Don’t Love: The floral scent will appeal to most but could overpower more sensitive noses.

Developed by style icon Tracee Ellis Ross specifically to address the concerns of women looking to embrace the beauty of their natural hair, it’s no small wonder that this is Witherspoon's top recommendation . Natural hair demands moisture, and Pattern delivers that in spades with shampoo ingredients like aloe vera leaf juice , coconut oil , and honey , plus conditioner ingredients, including Irish moss and biotin . The sulfate-, paraben-, phthalate- and formaldehyde-free formula cleans deeply and smoothes hair , leaving it easy to detangle and style. Pattern will give you the resources to make your natural coif as effortlessly chic as that of the brand’s famous founder.  

Hair Type: Natural, curly | Sulfate-Free: Yes | Scent : Floral | Size: Shampoo: 25 oz; conditioner: 29 oz

Best Purple Shampoo: Virtue Labs Colorkick De-Brassing Shampoo and Recovery Conditioner

What We Love: The wide range of all-natural botanic ingredients provide an equally wide array of balancing benefits for blonde, silver, gray and color-treated hair. 

What We Don’t Love: Your hair will look so vibrant and visibly healthy you might get too many compliments.

If you’re looking to tone color-treated locks, stylist Ali Dash insists you look no further than Virtue Labs ColorKick Debrassing Shampoo. “It uses all-natural botanicals to brighten , tone , and neutralize brassiness on all shades of color-treated hair.” That list of all-natural ingredients is impressive: Chamomile, red cabbage, lemon fruit, ginseng, and wintergreen extracts all combine to make for brighter blondes , while turmeric root extract provides protection from color-distorting UV rays . Viola odorata flower, lavender, and rosemary extracts neutralize brassiness . 

But what really sets the Virtue Labs formula apart is the patented Alpha Keratin 60ku technology . It’s the only keratin protein actually derived from human hair , which gives it the clinically-proven power to heal any hair type and texture. Follow up with the brand’s Recovery Conditioner — designed with baobab oil to lock in moisture , plus hydrolyzed quinoa to enhance color and grapefruit extract to pump up shine — and your blonde locks will be radiant like the sun in no time. 

Hair Type: Color-treated | Sulfate-Free: Yes | Scent : Yuzu, chamomile, sandalwood | Size: Shampoo: 8 oz; conditioner: 7.6 oz 

Best Smelling: Le Labo Santal 33 Perfuming Shampoo and Conditioner

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What We Love: The scent. We’re obsessed with Santal 33 regardless of which Le Labo product it appears in. 

What We Don’t Love: The price. Although, when you recontextualize it as a perfume and shampoo combined as one (which it is!), it becomes more manageable in our minds.

If you haven’t yet experienced Le Labo’s bestselling Santal 33 scent, you’ve been missing out. Found in all of the trendiest restaurant and hotel bathrooms , Santal 33 is absolutely intoxicating . Pair the scent up with a high-performing shampoo and conditioner, and Abergel advises that you have one great product. The shampoo is enhanced with vitamin B and aloe , while the conditioner is rich in shea butter and sweet almond oil. You’ll leave the shower with hair that looks, feels, and smells like a million dollars . 

Hair Type: Various | Sulfate-Free: No | Scent : Sandalwood | Size: Shampoo: 8 oz; conditioner: 7.8 oz

What to Keep in Mind

Your hair type.

"Know thyself” is an aphorism that has been around since the ancient Greeks, and for good reason. If you don’t know your hair type, you’re setting yourself up for frustration when it comes to finding satisfaction in your hair routine. “Using a shampoo and conditioner that is specifically created for your individual hair type is absolutely the most important factor in achieving the best results,” says Haygood. He cautions his high-profile Los Angeles clientele that “finding the perfect product that actually works for your hair type is a lot of trial and error, which can be costly and wasteful!”

While it's not a one-size-fits-all process, there are a few overarching guidelines to keep in mind.

  • Curly Hair : “I’ll often recommend products specific to that hair type that add moisture and help to maintain a curl,” says Olivia. “But some of the heavier moisturizing products that are great for curly or natural hair would weigh down fine, thin hair."
  • Fine Hair : “Someone with fine, skinny strands would want a shampoo and conditioner that contains light ingredients that won’t weigh down and reduce volume," says Los Angeles-based celebrity stylist, Bradley Leake .
  • Coarse, Damaged, or Colored Hair : " I would recommend the opposite and push them to formulas with heavy ingredients that would be more effective at adding moisture and providing repair," says Leake.

If a shortcut is more your thing, just cut to the chase and ask your stylist for help choosing the right regimen for you.

Ingredients

As a general rule of thumb, nearly all of our experts immediately cautioned us to stay away from any shampoos that include sulfates, parabens and silicones. “Parabens may help inhibit bacteria and mold, but they are detrimental on many levels when absorbed into the body,” warns Haygood. “And while silicones coat the hair, which may make it feel better at first, over time they create buildup and can cause flakiness to the scalp and drying-out of the hair.”

Ingredients to look for in a shampoo and conditioner depend on your hair type and here are a few guidelines to get you started.

  • Wavy Hair : LA-based stylist Billy Yamaguchi loves the wave-enhancing and frizz-reducing properties of aloe vera for wavy hair, the extra moisture that coconut oil provides (without imparting heaviness) for curly hair, and the hydrating properties of honey and shea butter for especially dry hair. 
  • Curly Hair : Philly-based celebrity stylist Annagijd “Kee” Taylor , who counts Keke Palmer and Tiffany Haddish as clients, explains that "moisturizing ingredients like shea butter, coconut oil, and glycerin help define curls and reduce frizz."
  • Coarse, Damaged, or Colored Hair : For my clients with color-treated hair, I look for antioxidants like vitamin E which are great at preventing fading. And for those with dry and damaged hair, I look to add extra moisture with natural oils like argan oil, jojoba oil, and avocado oil. But if your hair is already oily, I’m going to tell you to look for clarifying ingredients like tea tree oil, charcoal and salicylic acid that will help remove product buildup and elongate the amount of time you can spend between wash days.”

Sulfate and Sulfate-Free Formulas: Everyone agrees. Stay away from sulfates. “They are in detergents and household cleaners,” Haygood. “Would you want to cleanse your hair with those?” 

Despite being universally reviled by professional stylists, sulfates show up in about 90 percent of shampoo formulas, according to Dash. He credits their popularity with the lush, frothy foam they create to cleanse the hair and scalp, but in turn, they strip out all the moisture, leaving you with brittle, straw-like ends. All of our experts agree: If you can avoid sulfates, you should, especially if you have curly or color-treated hair. “They just clean way too harshly for those hair types,” warns Olivia.

Your Questions, Answered

How often should you wash your hair .

Every single one of our experts agree that you should not wash your hair every day. But just how many washes you need in a week can vary, depending on both your hair type and your lifestyle.

“Most people don’t need to wash their hair daily,” says Olivia, adding that someone with oil-prone fine, thin hair may want to wash more frequently (3-4 times a week), while people with thicker, curly hair might only need a good cleanse once or twice a week. Natural hair can go even longer, says Taylor, somewhere in the seven to 10 day range. 

Of course, if you are particularly active and sweating a lot and generating a lot of extra oil, you’ll probably want to wash more frequently than every 2-3 days, says Kim. Although it's more often than most, that doesn't make it wrong or bad; it's just what your hair needs. Unless maybe gym hair is your thing?

Should you condition your hair every time you use shampoo? 

The American Academy of Dermatology (and all of our experts) agree universally: You should condition every time you use a shampoo. 

“A shampoo is designed to cleanse the hair and remove product buildup and the body’s natural oils, which is ideal for keeping hair clean and healthy but also has a tendency to dry your hair out,” says Olivia. “Regular use of a conditioner helps to counteract those effects and bring back some of the much-needed moisture.” 

What happens if I use the wrong shampoo for my hair type? 

“It’s not going to be the end of the world,” says Abergel, “it just won't look as healthy or vibrant as it would with the right formulas." Miami and NYC-based stylist Laura McNamara agrees. “Nothing truly bad is going to happen; your hair may not be hydrated enough, or it might end up too hydrated and look oily or feel flat.” 

Andrew Fitzsimons warns that can be true of conditioners as well. “If you have thinner hair, I would actually recommend using less conditioner or skipping it altogether,” he says. “It has the potential to really weigh down your locks.” 

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Peter Tittiger is a contributing writer at InStyle as well as Byrdie . He has over 10 years of experience researching and producing content programs for top luxury and lifestyle brands including TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, Lexus, and Best Made Co. While writing this article he consulted thirteen professional hairstylists from around the country, including Adir Abergel, Candace Witherspoon, Annagijd “Kee” Taylor, Andrew Fitzsimons, Ali Dash, Cassandra Olivia, Min Kim, Laura McNamara, Bradley Leake, Billy Yamaguchi, and Clyde Haygood.

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15 Best DHT Blocking Shampoos in 2024

15 Best DHT Blocking Shampoos in 2023

Reviewed by Dr. Diana Rangaves, PharmD

There’s a secret hormone wreaking havoc on your hair, and it’s also one of the biggest contributors to hair loss and thinning. Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is a hormone that causes hair loss by locking into hair follicle receptors and causing them to waste away until they stop producing hair altogether.

Have you heard of male pattern baldness? Well, that’s exactly what happens to your hair when hair follicles shrivel up and die. Your luscious locks go along with it. While this can happen to both men and women, men typically experience androgenetic alopecia (male pattern baldness) more frequently.

We know why you’re here. You want to stop hair thinning and balding in its tracks. Using one of the 15 best DHT-blocking shampoos in 2024 is an excellent way to do that. DHT-blocking shampoos are formulated to eliminate DHT buildup on the scalp and prevent further hair loss.

The right DHT-blocking shampoo supports hair growth, maintain the hair you’ve got, and detox and reduce levels of DHT on the scalp.

1. Blu Atlas Shampoo 

Blu Atlas Shampoo

Look to Shampoo from Blu Atlas —the best DHT-blocking shampoo—to improve your head of hair daily. Switching out your cheap bottle of ‘poo for a clean, premium product like Blu Atlas is a surefire way to improve your hair’s overall look and feel.

Has your hair been feeling dry, tired, damaged, or just done with the world? Then you need an intense, action-packed formula with seriously nourishing ingredients to restore every inch of your scalp and hair. Blu Atlas Shampoo contains DHT-blocking ingredients like saw palmetto, and it also carries all the good-for-hair—and scalp—ingredients that will have your body shouting “more, more, more.”

When it comes to hair care, it’s not just about taking care of individual hair strands. You also need to focus on how products are treating your scalp. Your scalp is the gateway to the health of your hair follicles’ health; keeping it in tip-top condition will help improve hair loss and thinning. Blu Atlas’ formula contains the right balance of cleansing and purifying ingredients. It clears the scalp and hair follicles of debris while enriching your natural microbiome and keeping it healthy and strong.

Dying to know what’s in the cleansing formula? It’s a safe blend of effective ingredients that gently eliminate grime, grit, dirt, and oil while reinjecting the top of your head with hair-healthy ingredients.

Saw palmetto is the champion DHT blocker, which helps prevent further hair loss or thinning. While saw palmetto helps fight hair follicle shrinkage, vegan biotin strengthens the hair, ensuring it looks healthy and full of life. Premium ingredients like jojoba oil and aloe barbadensis leaf revitalize the hair and scalp and penetrate every layer to provide rich antioxidants, fatty acids, and moisturizing treatments.

Using shampoo is an essential step in every self-care routine. So why not use a high-quality product safe for all hair types? This hair-boosting bottle received the “Best Shampoo” award from The Manual in 2024, making it the best shampoo for your locks this year.

We also want to note one of our favorite features. Shampoo from Blu Atlas is also 100% free from parabens, sulfates, and phthalates, so it won’t contribute to breakage like other cleansers.

2. Hims Thick Fix Thickening Shampoos

Hims Thick Fix Thickening Shampoos

Looking for a champion thickening shampoo that also contains a DHT blocker? Thickening Shampoo from Hims provides a double-whammy combo of adding strength and fullness to hair while keeping DHT from binding to your hair follicles—which leads to further hair loss.

Hims—and the brand’s female-oriented sister line Hers—wants to help men and women retain their full head of hair and never deal with the embarrassment of a balding scalp. Of course, bald is beautiful too, but some folks would rather keep their lovely locks.

DHT-blocking shampoos are so helpful and powerful because they’re a tool you use every time you wash your hair. Whenever you hop into the shower and are ready to cleanse your hair, reach for your trusty bottle of DHT-blocking poo.

What makes Thickening Shampoo such a trusty option? Not only does it contain saw palmetto, but it also harnesses niacinamide and the fresh scent of eucalyptus to make your next shower a luxury experience. Turn your shower into a hair-thickening event with one of the best DHT-blocking shampoos in 2024.

3. Pura D’or Original Gold Label Anti Hair-Thinning Biotin Shampoo

Pura D’or Original Gold Label Anti Hair-Thinning Biotin Shampoo

With so many happy customers, there’s no dispute that Pura D’or’s shampoo for thinning hair is one of the best products to treat issues like hair loss. Original Gold Label Anti Hair-Thinning Shampoo (gosh, that’s a mouthful) is a cleansing treatment that targets your hair follicles and thin hair strands.

An ideal pick for men and women—because this ‘poo treats more than male pattern baldness—it contains a greenhouse full of ingredients that help improve your hair and scalp. With nettle extract and saw palmetto to block DHT and prevent hair loss to hair-boosting natural ingredients like argan oil and red Korean seaweed, it’s a blast of refreshing ingredients that helps revitalize your hair follicles.

As one of the best DHT-blocking shampoos in 2024, it’s a top pick for anyone dealing with hair thinning or loss.

4. Keeps Thickening Shampoo

Keeps Thickening Shampoo

Keeps your hair thick and full with the Thickening Shampoo from a great brand for those dealing with hair loss—pun intended. While the brand formulates much more than just one shampoo, this cleanser is one of their best products for treating and preventing hair loss today.

Keeps uses the DHT-fighting ingredient saw palmetto to prevent further hair loss, while other hair-stimulating ingredients boost your luscious locks. Caffeine dives into the hair follicles to stimulate growth, while green tea and biotin improve your hair’s natural keratin levels and appearance.

Users note that the cleanser works best for male pattern baldness and not other hair loss types.

5. Shiny Leaf DHT Pro Shampoo

Shiny Leaf DHT Pro Shampoo

Why use a basic DHT-blocking cleanser when you can use the Advanced Formula DHT Pro Shampoo? Shiny Leaf formulates a hair-healthy product that gently exfoliates and cleanses the scalp while slowing down future hair loss.

In the blend, you’ll find eight potent ingredients that help improve hair every time you wash. Lemongrass oil, biotin, caffeine, sesame seed oil, tea tree leaf oil, red clover extract, and lavender dive deep into the scalp to deliver a safe natural cleanse while battling hair loss.

DHT Pro Shampoo is one of the best DHT-blocking shampoos in 2024.

6. Maple Holistics Biotin Shampoo

Maple Holistics Biotin Shampoo

Are you looking for a fan favorite? Biotin Shampoo from Maple Holistics is a much-loved cleanser that ditches harsh ingredients to cleanse your hair and scalp and nourish and restore your hair. Every bottle is free from harsh ingredients like sulfates, artificial dyes, parabens, and synthetic fragrances.

With the power of nature at its disposal, the brand combines biotin and coconut to revitalize the scalp. Ensuring the scalp stays healthy is an integral part of every DHT-blocking shampoo. Other rich ingredients like jojoba oil, rosemary oil, and B vitamins penetrate the hair to boost and add extreme nourishment to your strands.

Get fuller, healthier hair with Biotin Shampoo, one of the best DHT-blocking shampoos in 2024.

7. ProBliva Hair Loss & Hair Re-Growth Shampoo

ProBliva Hair Loss & Hair Re-Growth Shampoo

Give your hair a facelift (or hair lift) with a regrowth shampoo that doesn’t mess around. Enriched with proteins and rejuvenating ingredients, the cleanser removes dirt, grime, and oil while prepping your hair for DHT removal.

Supercharged ingredients like jojoba oil, vitamin E, vitamin B5, zinc, and collagen amino acids soak into the hair to promote thicker, fuller hair. At the same time, green tea extract and caffeine stimulate the scalp and hair follicles to encourage hair regrowth. It’s one of the best DHT-blocking shampoos in 2024 and helps improve your hair and scalp.

8. Shapiro MD DHT Blocking Shampoo

Shapiro MD DHT Blocking Shampoo

Developed by dermatologists who know a thing or two about hair loss, DHT Blocking Shampoo is the real deal for hair loss or thinning. After an initial consultation with Shapiro MD’s services, a licensed professional will walk you through a top treatment method for your hair issues.

The cleanser is a powerful treatment for the hair and scalp, ensuring hair follicles stay clear and open for business. As a chemical solution, it’s harsher than other products, but with the help of your consultant, you can quickly determine if this ‘poo is right for you.

9. Regenpure Hair & Scalp Treatment Shampoo

Regenpure Hair & Scalp Treatment Shampoo

An often overlooked side effect of hair thinning or loss is clogged pores and hair follicles. Hair & Scalp Treatment Shampoo penetrates even the toughest layers of bacteria, oil, and dead skin cells to revitalize and reactivate your hair follicles.

Saw palmetto extract, zinc oxide, niacin, and vitamin B6 strengthen the hair and scalp while blocking DHT from wreaking havoc on your lovely head of hair. Hydrating and nourishing ingredients like jojoba oil and aloe vera keep the scalp moisturized and your hair strong and healthy.

10. Advanced Trichology HairStem Shampoo

Advanced Trichology HairStem Shampoo

Harnessing DHT-fighting ingredients like saw palmetto, this cleanser aims to improve your hair ASAP. With a hearty blend of ingredients, the shampoo removes dirt, grime, and oil while facilitating hair regrowth.

Rosemary and tea tree oil battle bacteria and dead skin cells and keep the hair follicles free of debris. Other strong ingredients like alpha lipoic acid, jojoba, and aloe deliver a blend of proteins and soothing benefits for the hair and scalp. It’s one of the 15 best DHT-blocking shampoos in 2024 and can help you work on hair regrowth today.

11. Root Recovery Stimulating Shampoo

Root Recovery Stimulating Shampoo

When it comes to issues like thinning or hair loss, you want to start at the root of the problem. Root Recovery’s Shampoo drives straight into your hair follicles to improve your hair and overall growth. Fresh botanicals and premium ingredients like saw palmetto, nettle, mulberry, horsetail extract, and rosemary penetrate your head to provide healthier, thicker hair.

It’s free from harmful materials like parabens, gluten, phthalates, and sulfates, so it won’t stress out your scalp.

12. Botanical Green Care Hair Loss Therapy Thickening Shampoo

Botanical Green Care Hair Loss Therapy Thickening Shampoo

Folks with curly or color-treated hair need a special shampoo to block DHT. Hair Loss Therapy Thickening Shampoo is a clean brand that uses hair-safe ingredients to boost the strength of your hair while reducing DHT. A rich blend of ingredients like biotin, saw palmetto, and keratin works hard to stop further hair loss while improving your hair. Most users note they love the incredible fragrance with peppermint, apple, and rosemary notes.

13. Biotopic Energizing Shampoo

Biotopic Energizing Shampoo

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to realize that this powerful blend of ‘poo ingredients helps with hair growth. Energizing Shampoo from Biotopic contains superstar ingredients like caffeine, biotin, horsetail, saw palmetto, marine algae, gutu kola, peppermint, and argan oil.

With such a diverse ingredient list, this product can restore your hair, prevent future hair loss, and fight DHT. If that’s not enough, the ‘poo helps your hair remain healthy and strong. It’s one of the best DHT-blocking shampoos in 2024.

14. Pure Biology RevivaHair Shampoo

Biotopic Energizing Shampoo

Let a nature-based shampoo take the reins and improve your hair in just one wash. RevivaHair Shampoo is a targeted daily shampoo treatment for men and women dealing with hair loss. Saw palmetto, Amino Kera NPNF Keratin complex—Pure Biology’s proprietary hair growth blend—biotin, argan oil, and vitamins B and E help prevent hair loss and breakage.

If you’re looking for a ‘poo that’s gentle enough for daily use, this is it. Natural ingredients make it a safe option for folks who want to suds up regularly.

15. Ultrax Labs Hair Surge Shampoo

Ultrax Labs Hair Surge Shampoo

Packed with nutrients and ingredients ideal for thinning hair, Hair Surge Shampoo is a champion product for those dealing with hair loss. A unique proprietary blend of peppermint oil, mango butter, and niacin joins up with saw palmetto and caffeine to block DHT while stimulating hair growth.

As you cleanse your hair and scalp in the shower, the ‘poo washes away every speck of dirt, grime, and oil while leaving it clean and clear for regrowth. It’s one of the best DHT-blocking shampoos in 2024.

The ultimate guide to DHT blocking shampoos in 2024

Take care of your hair and scalp with the right balance of products and practices. We cover everything from how to use DHT shampoos to how to choose the right product for your hair type. Pay close attention to the ingredient list and what formulas work best for your hair. May the hair odds be ever in your favor.

What is DHT?

You don’t need a Ph.D. to understand the sex hormone DHT. DHT is a naturally occurring hormone, also known as androgen. It comes from testosterone and helps develop typically “male” sex characteristics like increased muscle mass, body hair, and a deep voice.

While DHT isn’t a “bad” hormone, over time, it does cause hair loss for many people.

How to choose a DHT-blocking shampoo

Every scalp and head of hair is unique. That means you’ll need a unique DHT-blocking shampoo to strengthen your locks while simultaneously stripping DHT and dirt and grime from everyday activities. Here are the top features to be aware of as you shop for your perfect match.

Understand your hair type

Preventing hair loss is great, but if it’s contributing to dryness, breakage, or frizz, it’s most likely not the right product for your hair. Keep your hair type in mind when shopping for a new shampoo (and conditioner) to prevent hair loss.

Those with thick, coarse, dry, brittle hair should look for sulfate-free formulas. Ideally, every haircare product you use will be free from harsh chemicals like sulfates and parabens, but it’s especially important for those with coarse, dry hair prone to breakage. Stick to sulfate-free shampoos to lower the risk of breakage and keep hair hydrated.

On the other end of the spectrum, those with oily hair should use an intense formula to cleanse the scalp and hair follicles without stripping away natural oils that keep the hair healthy.

Ingredients to support hair health

The best way to prevent DHT from binding to your hair follicles and causing hair loss is to use the right DHT-blocking ingredients.

Here are the top ingredients to look for in DHT shampoo:

  • Ketoconazole : As a popular treatment for conditions like seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff), ketoconazole has many benefits for the scalp. It contains natural anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties that treat skin conditions while helping improve hair growth.
  • Saw palmetto : Saw palmetto can be found in pretty much every hair loss product. It’s a naturally occurring extract that comes from a special berry in the US. The ingredient helps decrease levels of DHT in hair follicles while assisting with regrowth. A lot of men and women see results with saw palmetto products.
  • Pumpkin seed oil : If you want to keep things super natural, use a product with pumpkin seed oil—the natural oil blocks testosterone from converting into DHT, which prevents hair loss and thinning.
  • Finasteride and minoxidil : Two of the most well-known ingredients for male pattern baldness are finasteride and minoxidil. Finasteride is a prescription treatment that’s relatively easy to get, especially with recent advancements in telehealth services. Minoxidil works best to treat hair loss on the crown of your head.

Other great ingredients include coconut oil, biotin, keratin, green tea extract, rosemary extract, tea tree oil, and argan oil.

Ingredients to avoid

While DHT can lead to hair loss and thinning, other issues like dryness and breakage also make the hair appear thinner or less thick. To prevent further hair loss, combine a high-quality DHT-blocking shampoo with clean, premium products that are free from harsh chemicals.

Harmful ingredients can cause breakage and stress out the scalp and cause issues for hair follicles that prevent hair growth. Avoid ingredients like parabens, sulfates, phthalates, synthetic dyes, and artificial fragrances.

Let’s talk budget

While you don’t want hair care products to cost a fortune, you also want to use effective products that are worth every penny. High-quality hair loss products and DHT-blocking shampoos can get pricey.

Choose a budget that fits your income level and lifestyle. Keep in mind that you’ll likely need to replace a DHT shampoo every month or two. A good shampoo typically costs between $20 to $50.

There’s a wide range of prices that fit every budget. If you’d like to spend less money each year, stick to an affordable, budget-friendly product that you can buy over and over again without going into credit card debt.

Tips and tricks for hair loss and thinning

Follow our top tips and tricks to prevent hair loss and thinning while encouraging hair regrowth.

How to use DHT-blocking shampoo

Get the most from your DHT-blocking shampoo by using it properly. What is the best way to use it? Exactly like a normal poo. Lather that bad boy up, then rinse and repeat during your next shower.

Always read the directions when using new products because you may need to follow different advice. Be sure to follow up every shampoo with a complementing conditioner that nourishes and hydrates hair.

How often should you use DHT-blocking shampoo?

The best thing to do is replace your normal clarifying or hydrating shampoo with an equivalent DHT-blocking shampoo. Make sure it has the same hydrating or clarifying benefits if that’s what your hair type needs because you don’t want it to cause damage to your hair.

DHT shampoos should be used whenever you want to wash your hair, and we 100% recommend pairing them with a conditioner for hair loss or thinning. So the real question is, how often should you wash your hair? Well, that depends on your hair type.

General advice dictates that you should wash your hair every few days and go as long as you can between washes—without it looking greasy or dirty. But folks with oily hair may find they need to wash their hair every other day, or sometimes every day, to maintain cleanliness.

Folks with thicker, coarser hair types and curls should wash their hair less frequently. Cleansing the hair too often causes dryness and damage you’d like to avoid. That said, for a DHT shampoo to work correctly, you should use it (at least) every few days so it can help decrease DHT on your hair follicles. If hair isn’t washed frequently enough, DHT can build up on the hair follicles, leading to more thinning or baldness.

Hot water and styling tools like curling rods cause dryness and breakage. The best way to minimize this type of thinning is to use hot styling tools only when necessary and remember to use lukewarm or even cool water when you shower.

You don’t need to give up heat altogether, but using less can help hair appear more full and voluminous. Keeping your strand healthy and vibrant is one of the best ways to contribute to fuller-looking hair.

Maintain a healthy lifestyle and diet

Alongside hair-strengthening products, there are lifestyle changes you can make to improve the appearance of your hair. Some folks may suffer from a vitamin deficiency causing hair loss or thinning.

An easy fix for this is to eat a well-balanced diet that includes plenty of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients and stay hydrated. Also, don’t overlook the roles of stress and exercise in your life. Stress is often directly linked to hair loss, and exercise can help reduce stress and help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Are there other ways to prevent hair loss?

So many treatment methods and procedures help prevent hair loss or thinning.

Don’t forget to patch test

Patch tests are a quick, easy way to determine if a product works well for your body. They’re essential for anyone with severe skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis and are important for those with allergies and sensitivities.

Are you new to patch tests? Here’s how you perform the quick experiment. Clean a small visible area of the skin, like the inside of your wrist, and let it dry. Then apply your new product to the skin (this can include DHT-blocking shampoo). Check the spot frequently to see if there are any signs of irritation.

If you don’t notice any signs of irritation over 24 hours, the product is most likely safe for use on your body. We know it probably feels weird to dab shampoo on your wrist, but it’s the best and most effective way to see how your body responds to a new product. We don’t recommend using a DHT-blocking shampoo all over your head without testing it.

Frequently asked questions

Do dht-blocking shampoos expire.

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Concierge Class Shampoo/Conditioner

helenb

By helenb , June 14, 2019 in Celebrity Cruises

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I just got notified that our moveup offer (minimum cost listed, said to be 'weak') to concierge class as accepted! Fortunately, our new cabin is in a good location and we're very happy. I was looking through the 'perks' of concierge class on this site:

https://www.icruise.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises-concierge-class.html

It says that in concierge class, there are no wall dispensers for shampoo and conditioner, and that it actually comes in individual containers. Is this still the case on Edge, which prides itself on no one-time-use plastics?  Or do you have the wall dispensers even in concierge/aqua/suites?

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In case anyone is interested, during our cruise I discovered that the concierge staterooms on Edge have those awful 'communal' big bottles. No individual shampoo or conditioner. 😞

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Concierge class in November on the Reflection had miniature, dark blue bottles (please don't ask me the brand, I have no idea!)

BettyCruiser

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Sorry, I didn't see your post in time to warn you. Those big containers in the shower are irritating. In January the pump on our conditioner was already broken and the pumps don't have much clearance from the bottle when they do work.

Maybe they are replacing as they Edgify ships. That's what I'm hoping because my next Reflection cruise is before the Edgify.

12 hours ago, BettyCruiser said: Sorry, I didn't see your post in time to warn you. Those big containers in the shower are irritating. In January the pump on our conditioner was already broken and the pumps don't have much clearance from the bottle when they do work.   Maybe they are replacing as they Edgify ships. That's what I'm hoping because my next Reflection cruise is before the Edgify.

 The updated Summit had the large bottles in AQ class so I would guess the CC and below also have those.  They are in a rack in the shower leaving no room for putting in your own bottles, however that can be removed.  

We removed the shampoo giving me room for my shampoo & conditioner.  As reported the pumps don’t work very well.  With the bottle in the rack it is difficult to get to the pump and if you take the bottle out of the rack 1 hand is holding the large bottle while the other is trying to get the pump to work.  

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Currently in a c2 on constellation.  The shampoo in that blue square bottle is awful....I suspect it is body wash in a small container, not shampoo.  Impossible to get a lather and it takes at least three large blobs to even cover your hair.  Note, I am a man with average hair....I can’t imagine what women must experience.  My DW always brings her own....and I advise you to do the same....or you will be making a purchase at your first port

Spent 35 days on the Silhouette in Europe this Spring. Cruises were great.  BUT The new Concierge Class shampoo is AWFUL - either like glue or watery depending on the bottle. And it doesn't suds up at all. The dark blue containers have a tiny hole to pour out the shampoo. Passengers have complained to the concierges.  (We have been on 29 Celebrity Cruises and never had to bring shampoo before, even DH hated the new so I purchased shampoo ashore and will bring it in the future) I don't know what LLP was thinking doing this particular  changeover.

Disappointing that Celebrity has replaced the toiletries on the ships.

We were on the Summit last July , BE ( before Edgeification) where we were supplied with Gilchrest and Somme  products in the dark blue tubes in the conceierge cabin. Our steward faithfully replaced the products everyday. The quality was very good.

To replace the toiletries in individual sizes to large bottles is not a good decision - IMHO.

The Princess ships installed dispensers of body wash and shampoo/conditioner combo a few years ago. 

I had a very difficult time trying to comb out my hair after using the shampoo mix.

At the next port I had to purchase shampoo and conditioner. I was not dealing with the offered product.

I understand about using large ,refillable dispensers for toiletries on a cruise ship as it is an environmentally sound measure.

However, the product itself should be of good quality.

I bring my own shampoo and conditioner with me, knowing that what is available is not good.

Perhaps this is a cost cutting motivation for a cruise line.

Passengers bring their own toiletries on board and save the use of the products that are offered on the ships,therefore saving on the cost of the products for the cruise line. 😉

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We were in a C2 on Millie in May and the product was in large bottles, but it was C.O. Bigelow.  I think it is a really nice shampoo/conditioner so we kept the stuff we brought in the suitcase.  This is what we had:  https://www.bigelowchemists.com/c-o-bigelow-lavender-peppermint-shampoo.html

Luvcrusn

23 hours ago, Seahorse44 said: Spent 35 days on the Silhouette in Europe this Spring. Cruises were great.  BUT The new Concierge Class shampoo is AWFUL - either like glue or watery depending on the bottle. And it doesn't suds up at all. The dark blue containers have a tiny hole to pour out the shampoo. Passengers have complained to the concierges.  (We have been on 29 Celebrity Cruises and never had to bring shampoo before, even DH hated the new so I purchased shampoo ashore and will bring it in the future) I don't know what LLP was thinking doing this particular  changeover.

I don't think she concerns herself with mundane issues like shampoo. If she does, she probably sees it as cost savings. 

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It's definitely a cost savings. Hotels are doing this too. I have a lot of status in Bonvoy, and I am horrified to see their hotels slowly moving over to these  communal bottles. It's so cheap and un-classy, but they're doing it to save money. I expect this kind of cheapness in a Motel 6, but not in a nice hotel or on a nice cruise ship. And when people complain, they say that they're just being 'environmentally friendly'.

If they really wanted to be environmentally friendly, they could only provide the small bottles on request. They could also recycle the plastic of which the bottles are made. Or even use metal bottles like they do for the water. They're not searching out a better solution because they don't want to; this increases the bottom line and they can claim to be environmentally friendly. Yuck.

They do recycle the plastic, whether small bottles, large bottles, water bottles, liquor bottles, etc.....

We now bring our own soap/shampoo/body wash.  We know exactly what we are using.   🍷

Bruin Steve

Bruin Steve

Okay, one of my new pet peeves.  We returned a few weeks ago from back-to-back 12 night cruises on Reflection. 

For various reasons, we were in three different class cabins over the 24 nights.  First, we were in a Concierge cabin for the first of the two cruises...then we switched to a standard veranda for the second leg--but it had some issues and, after a couple of nights,  they moved us to an Aqua Class...

In our first, Concierge, cabin, the toiletries we got were in little rectangular blue plastic bottles. On the back, they said made in Italy by Albatross.  The shampoo absolutely sucked.  Hard to squeeze the bottle, resulted in virtually no lather.  We wondered how this could possibly be the “upgraded” shampoo and toiletries??

When we moved to the standard veranda, we suddenly found Bulgari toiletries in our cabin—oh, so much better.  But, a couple of days of that and we were able to move to an Aqua cabin.  Again, we found those lousy Albatross toiletries.  My wife asked the cabin steward if we could get the Bulgari stuff instead...and was told, no, those were only for the suites!  But, then, he managed to get us some anyway...

I’ve always read that a benefit of Aqua or Concierge was getting a better class of shampoo and other toiletries.  But, clearly, at least on Reflection, they appear to be giving everyone the same BAD shampoo and toiletries.  Some suggested that it is by policy--the blue shampoo is low in sulfates, so better environmentally...thus the low amount of lather.

Of course, when you advertise that one of the benefits of Concierge or Aqua class cabins is that you get better toiletries, it makes no sense to take that away but still market it as a benefit.  There really are scant few benefits to a Concierge cabin as it is...

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I don't worry about it bring my own travel size bottles, they take up no room in my suitcase and no what Im using. 

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