The Best Supermarket Shampoos To Add To Your Grocery List

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SUPERMARKET SHAMPOOS

Shiny, healthy hair doesn’t have to blow the budget. Thanks to the impressive range of supermarket shampoos on offer, salon-quality haircare can now be pencilled down between milk and avocados on your weekly shopping list.

Trying to maintain your hair colour? There’s a supermarket shampoo for that. Caring for curls? There’s a supermarket shampoo for that, too.

So if you’re after a budget-friendly hair buy, we’ve got you covered with a round-up of the best supermarket shampoos on offer in Australia. But don’t just take our word for it; our members have weighed in on their favourites from Coles and Woolies too…

The best supermarket shampoos in Australia

Garnier Fructis Hair Food Shampoo Bar – Watermelon

supermarket shampoo bar

We say: The best kind of shampoo is one that cleans and nourishes your strands without leaving a mark on the environment. Garnier’s Fructis Hair Food Shampoo Bar does just that and will leave you with that fresh summer feeling (and irresistible scent), no matter the season.

You say: “I love this shampoo bar. I love that there is no plastic waste and it is 98% biodegradable… Compared to other shampoo bars i have used in the past this one lathers up really well and a little goes a long way. After drying my hair felt clean and light.” – JordannaLeigh

Read more Garnier Fructis Hair Food Shampoo Bar – Watermelon reviews.

$17, currently $8.50 on sale at Woolworths

Fudge Professional Clean Blonde Toning Purple Shampoo

We say: If you thought you’d never find salon-quality blonde shampoo at the supermarket, the Fudge Professional Clean Blonde Toning Purple Shampoo is here to prove you wrong. This shampoo diminishes brassy tones while the Opti-PLEX™ technology works to remedy chemical, styling and environmental damage to your locks.

You say: “Having colour damaged hair, its important for me to find both affordable and effective products to leave my hair looking healthy and with a natural shine. This product works similarly to salon blonde shampoos, only it is half the cost!” – Ashleigh732

Read more Fudge Professional Clean Blonde Toning Purple Shampoo reviews.

$26, currently $13 on sale at Woolworths

OGX Renewing + Argan Oil of Morocco Shampoo

ogx argan oil shampoo

We say: There’s a reason why the OGX Renewing + Argan Oil of Morocco Shampoo has a perfect 5-star rating from bh members. This shampoo is rich in vitamin E and antioxidants to penetrate deep into the hair, leaving locks renewed, lush, soft, and shiny.

You say: “Rich beautiful lather, gorgeous fragrance, feels luxurious on your hair. Immediate results, literally.” – flavietta

Read more OGX Renewing + Argan Oil of Morocco Shampoo reviews.

$23 at Woolworths

L’Oréal Paris Colour Protect Elvive Colour Protect Shampoo

We say: This bright red bottle of goodness contains ceramide-R to repair your hair’s cuticles and is a godsend for damaged, brittle hair. It also helps to nourish dry strands and protect colour from fading with a built-in UVB filter to defend against environmental aggressors.

You say: “It leaves a fresh smell in your hair all day. I use with the matching conditioner on my dark brown coloured hair. It keeps my hair looking soft and shiny and best of all, keeps my colour looking fresh.” – Alexlouise

Read more L’Oréal Paris Colour Protect Elvive Colour Protect Shampoo reviews.

$5.60 at Woolworths

head & shoulders Supreme Moisture & Smooth Shampoo

We say: Rejuvenate your hair, soothe your scalp and boost shine with this nourishing supermarket shampoo. It’s formulated with a blend of coconut argan oil to deliver a shot of moisture from root to tip and leave hair silky-soft after ever wash.

You say: “It leaves my scalp feeling clean and dandruff-free but doesn’t irritate my sensitive skin! My hair is also nice, soft, moisturised and shiny.” – Kat277

Read more head & shoulders Supreme Moisture & Smooth Shampoo reviews.

$16 at Coles

Herbal Essences bio:renew White Strawberry & Mint Shampoo

herbal essences shampoo

We say: Herbal Essences has always been considered one of the best supermarket shampoos for those who like their hair to smell great and look shiny and healthy. So it’s no wonder this strawberry and mint variant scored a near-perfect 4.8-star rating from our members. Not to mention the shampoo is also free from colourants, parabens, gluten and is cruelty-free.

You say: “I’m not sure what it is about this shampoo, but my hair’s oiliness has reduced from barely getting away with 2 days between washes, now i can easily get 4-5 days! I think it might be due to the fact it’s silicone free, so it cleans without adding anything back. ” – Alinta

Read more Herbal Essences bio:renew White Strawberry & Mint Shampoo reviews.

$12, currently $6 on sale at Woolworths

Provoke Touch of Silver Brightening Shampoo

provoke toning shampoo

We say: For bright and creamy blonde tones, lather your locks in Provoke’s Touch of Silver Brightening Shampoo. Easily one of the best supermarket shampoos for blonde hair, it’s enriched with active violet pigments to neutralise brassy tones and bring fading blonde hues back to life.

You say: “Touch of Silver really is amazing – it stops the brassiness and extends the time between colours. It also leaves my hair super soft and smelling great.” – Attica

Read more Provoke Touch of Silver Brightening Shampoo reviews.

$13 at Woolworths

Aveeno Active Naturals Oat Milk Blend Shampoo

aveeno oat milk shampoo

We say: Aveeno’s tried and tested Oat Milk Blend Shampoo contains a soothing colloidal oat and almond milk blend to nourish your strands from scalp to tips. With a nourishing, farm-fresh formula, this sulphate-free supermarket shampoo is a serious winner in our eyes.

You say: “I found the shampoo to be soft, luxurious and delicious smelling. The best thing about it though was that it left my hair feeling so soft and clean and I was extra happy that it also left my hair so smooth that I didn’t have to comb out the knots that I usually do after washing my hair.” – Josie131313

Read more Aveeno Active Naturals Oat Milk Blend Shampoo reviews.

$8 at Woolworths

Pantene Pro-V Micellar Series Blends Rosewater Shampoo

We say: Looking for a supermarket shampoo for oily hair? Pantene Pro-V Micellar Series Blends Rosewater Shampoo has got you covered. The rosewater-powered formula works to gently detox excess oils and product build-up from your scalp whilst nourishing your locks for a shiny, smooth finish.

You say: “The shampoo lathers up beautifully and a little goes a long way in my long hair. I focused the shampoo on my scalp area and it felt clean. It clarified my scalp but did not feel like it stripped away everything in my hair, which I enjoyed.” – Haniibee44

Read more Pantene Pro-V Micellar Series Blends Rosewater Shampoo reviews.

$18 at Woolworths

Maui Moisture Curl Quench + Coconut Oil Shampoo

We say: Need a supermarket shampoo that helps to detangle, de-frizz and define curls? This gentle, creamy fellow could be your new best friend. Enriched with coconut oil, papaya butter and plumeria extract, it’s made to enhance softness while encouraging your natural hair bounce.

You say: “I have very curly hair that is often quite dry, so wanted a nourishing product to really look after it. This product is great! It isn’t overly drying but still delivers a thorough cleanse to eliminiate oily roots. It smells great, and is from a cruelty-free brand which is so fantastic! Would definitely recommend in conjunction with the Maui Moisture Shea Butter Hair Mask.” – MoniqueBeauty

Read more Maui Moisture Curl Quench + Coconut Oil Shampoo reviews

$26, currently $15.50 on sale at Coles

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  1. I’ve used the L’Oréal, Pantene and OGX before. L’Oréal breaks my hair. I can’t describe how much hair I have lost over using L’Oréal shampoo. Pantene silicone free version was good. OGX was also good but very expensive for such a small bottle!

  2. My daughter used a Touch of Silver when she was blonde and the smell is amazing. I love Maui, but only buy on special. Haven’t liked the Schwarzkopf ones I’ve tried as they have left my hair dry.

  3. I wasn’t crazy about some of the variants of Herbal Essences bio:renew that I’ve tried, but the White Strawberry & Sweet Mint Shampoo sounds like it would be great on my oily hair. Thanks, Alinta for your review!

    • Schwarzkopf Extra Care Plex Infusion with Omegaplex Shampoo is fantastic!

      L’Oréal Paris Elvive Colour Protect Conditioner was good, but the matching shampoo didn’t keep my oily hair clean for long.

    • Schwarzkopf Extra Care Plex Infusion with Omegaplex Shampoo is fantastic!

      L’Oréal Paris Elvive Colour Protect Conditioner was good, but the matching shampoo didn’t keep my oily hair clean for long.

  4. Schwarzkopf Extra Care Plex Infusion with Omegaplex Shampoo is fantastic!

    L’Oréal Paris Elvive Colour Protect Conditioner was good, but the matching shampoo didn’t keep my oily hair clean for long.

  5. Schwarzkopf Extra Care Plex Infusion with Omegaplex Shampoo is fantastic!

    L’Oréal Paris Elvive Colour Protect Conditioner was good, but the matching shampoo didn’t keep my oily hair clean for long.

  6. Schwarzkopf Extra Care Plex Infusion with Omegaplex Shampoo is fantastic!

    L’Oréal Paris Elvive Colour Protect Conditioner was good, but the matching shampoo didn’t keep my oily hair clean for long.

  7. Schwarzkopf Extra Care Plex Infusion with Omegaplex Shampoo is fantastic!

    L’Oréal Paris Elvive Colour Protect Conditioner was good, but the matching shampoo didn’t keep my oily hair clean for long.

  8. I swap my shampoo and conditioner around all the time.
    Sometimes im using supermarket purchased products and sometimes salon products. As long as my hair looks great and my scalp is happy then its all good.