Looking after your silver tresses is important if you want to keep hair looking healthy and nourished.
Shampoos designed for silver and grey hair do more than cleanse locks.
These specialised shampoos remove unwanted brassy tones, strengthen weakened hair, and protect it from harsh environments. Keep reading to find our top shampoos for grey hair.
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Removes impurities and product build-up while eliminating brassy and yellow hues.
L'Oreal Professionnel Serie Expert Silver Clarifying Shampoo is a high-performance shampoo that effortlessly removes impurities while neutralising brassy tones in grey and white locks. This shampoo not only will help boost colour vibrancy but also will actively strengthen weakened hair cuticles and protect strands against environmental aggressors.
This purple shampoo is enriched with Magnesium and anti-yellowing agents to instantly neutralise warm and brassy tones that can become visible as hair turns grey. The nourishing formulation also protects the hair fibres from external stresses and delivers an instant shine for a lustrous finish.
L'Oreal Professionnel Serie Expert Silver Clarifying Shampoo can be used every day to maintain vibrancy in grey and white hair tones. Simply apply to wet hair, lather, and rinse to enjoy noticeable results.
4.3 of 7 reviews
An illuminating shampoo for softer, brighter, and healthier hair.
Oribe Silverati Shampoo will instantly illuminate grey and white hair to banish unwanted brassy tones and combat dullness. Boosted with botanical extracts and strengthening proteins, Silverati Shampoo will also help improve elasticity, enhance shine, and protect vulnerable locks.
To keep hair healthy, this shampoo for grey hair is enriched with Oribe Signature Complex. This complex works to shield hair and prevent the deterioration of keratin, ensuring locks stay free from damage and maximising hydration. Silverati Shampoo also contains European Silver Fir Extract, which protects hair from pollution and free radicals. Additionally, Hydrolysed Keratin Protein restores structure and strengthens damaged locks. To cleanse the hair, this daily shampoo from Oribe contains Coconut and Corn derivatives, which remove impurities without stripping out essential oils and moisture. Finally, Arctic Root Extract restores elasticity for improved manageability of unruly locks.
Oribe Silverati Shampoo not only brightens the appearance of grey and white hair but will keep it looking and feeling fresh and protected throughout the day.
4.6 of 16 reviews
Formulated with violet pigments to counteract brassiness and boost lustre.
Sachajuan Silver Shampoo has been developed to counteract unwanted warm and brassy tones. This universal formula is as suitable for grey, silver, and white hair as it is for blondes and redheads. Before imparting violent pigments to gold-tinged strands, Silver Shampoo offers a full cleanse to rid hair of impurities, pollutants, and product build-up. Then, this formulation works to rebalance the hair tone for a brighter and healthier-looking finish.
This daily clarifying shampoo is enriched with Ocean Silk Technology, the signature of Sachajuan. Ocean Silk Technology is known to improve hydration levels, lock in moisture, boost shine, and strengthen locks. This shampoo for white hair also contains UV filters, which protect tresses from damaging environmental aggressors and keep colour looking vivid. Working to improve volume, lustre, and hydration, Sachajuan Silver Shampoo is a must-have for keeping grey hair vibrant, protected, and healthy.
4.5 of 50 reviews
Perfect for hydrating and cleansing grey hair without stripping essential moisture.
Kérastase Blond Absolu Bain Lumiere is the perfect daily shampoo for dry and dehydrated blonde and grey hair. This luscious hair cleanser washes out everything you don’t want but won’t strip out essential moisture. Blond Absolu Bain Lumiere is carefully formulated to leave existing moisture levels undisturbed. But beyond this, the Kérastase shampoo is boosted with nourishing hydrators to deliver an instant hydration boost that lasts throughout the day.
Grey and ageing hair is prone to dryness. While traditional shampoos can be harsh on the hair, this lightweight shampoo leaves locks feeling light, healthy, and hydrated. Kérastase Blond Absolu Bain Lumiere contains Hyaluronic Acid, which works deep within the hair fibres to smooth and repair irregularities and boost hydration levels for a stronger and more uniform feel. The shampoo is also infused with antioxidants such as Edelweiss Flower, which protects locks from environmental damage.
Light enough for everyday use, Kérastase Blond Absolu Bain Lumiere is a great way to cleanse and protect grey hair without causing dehydration.
4.4 of 147 reviews
Eradicate brassy and yellow tones with a fast-acting, professional-strength shampoo.
Fanola No Yellow Shampoo doesn’t mince words! This potent, high-performance shampoo is a must-have if you want to banish unwanted brassy and yellow tones from your locks in an instant. Working in record time, this cult classic, salon-standard shampoo from Fanola neutralises golden hair tones and is perfect for toning blonde, grey, and white hair.
To deliver instant results, No Yellow Shampoo is packed full of ultra-strong violet pigments, which brighten blonde and grey hair while eliminating unwanted warmth. These pigments also ensure hair is left with a gorgeous lustre. Plus, Hydrolyzed Silk improves hair texture for a soft-to-touch finish. No Yellow Shampoo is suitable for all hair textures, lengths, and curl types. With first-time use, lather for only 1 minute to prevent blue tones, rinsing promptly. Build up to a longer shampoo session over time for a fully customised treatment.
If you want to know more about Fanola's haircare range, have a read through our guide What Is Fanola Haircare?
4.9 of 6 reviews
A versatile treatment shampoo that can be used on both damp and dry hair.
Redken Brews Silver Charge Shampoo 300ml has a unique formulation that can be used on both damp and dry hair, so it’s incredibly versatile for treating grey, white, and silver hair. Infused with purple pigments, this toning shampoo works to reduce and neutralise yellow, warm, and brassy tones within the hair to leave locks looking healthy and bright.
Working to remove impurities from the hair, this treatment shampoo from Redken can be applied twice a week as part of your normal haircare routine. Alternatively, the product can be applied as a treatment on dry hair to condition the hair and intensify your results. No matter how long you leave the shampoo on, it will never strip natural oils and moisture out of your strands. Redken Brews Silver Charge Shampoo 300ml will always leave hair feeling healthy and glowing with a natural shine by adding lustre to grey, silver, and white locks.
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This article has been updated on 12/02 to replace discontinued products with our recent product recommendations. Hannah from our Customer Service team has helped to bring you our most recommended products and up-to-date information.
