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Good hair starts in the shower, which is why we’ve decided to demystify the migraine-educing shampoo aisle. It’s simple math: just as your shirt goes with your tie, your shampoo should match your hair type. Here are our top picks depending on what you’re working with up top.

For Normal Hair

(Translation—it’s not overly oily, dry, or thin)

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Malin + Goetz Peppermint Shampoo

This gentle, lightweight formula thoroughly cleanses locks without stripping the life out of your hair. Bonus: the peppermint scent is guaranteed to make groggy mornings more bearable.

For Dry/Brittle Hair

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American Crew Daily Moisturizing Shampoo

Bring back a little hydration (sans greasy build-up) with a moisturizing formula. This one softens with rosemary and thyme.

For Oily Hair

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Phyto Daily Balancing Shampoo

Shampooing often can actually do more harm than good to greasy hair--it strips your scalp of natural oils called sebum, which then causes those oil glands to go into overdrive, leaving you with more grease. Use a balancing shampoo a few times a week, and stick with dry shampoo on off days.

For Curly Hair

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Bumble and Bumble Curl Conscious Smoothing Shampoo

Curls just want to be quenched. This moisturizing formula helps them take on a frizz-free form.

For Dandruff

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Head and Shoulders Old Spice Dandruff Shampoo for Men

Lose the flakes, smell like a man, and support a brand committed to making ridiculous commercials.

For Thin Hair

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Kiehl’s Ultimate Thickening Shampoo

Whether strands are thinning or just plain thin, this protein-packed formula will plump up locks and give you more texture for a fuller-looking head of hair.

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