15 Best Kids Shampoos for Each Hair Type: 2024 Review

How often do you find your kids’ favorite characters pushing an affordable product? At this price, it looks like Spongebob isn’t taking his cut from Suave Kids 2in1 Shampoo & Body Wash! Looking at the price per ounce, this one is a great bargain.

Forget the fillers and water-logged dollar store shampoos. A little goes a long way with this paraben- and tear-free two-in-one wonder.

While I love the peach aroma, some moms find it a bit overpowering, especially for sensitive kids.

Introduce your little prince or princess to this hydrating shampoo for curly locks. I love that it is both sulfate-free and paraben-free, the two core features of any good shampoo for curly strands.

As an added bonus, this brand has the sustainability certifications to be officially labeled as Climate Pledge Friendly. That means it won’t arrive with excess packaging and the carbon footprint will be reduced at every stage.

Most moms I have heard from found this to be great for sensitive skin (though it’s always possible to have issues).

This gentle, tear-free baby shampoo is made with the patented avocado extract. This one-of-a-kind stuff is a dream for gently cleansing. It will leave your toddlers’ hair clean without stripping natural oils.

This is a perfect shampoo for daily washing. And, let’s face it, moms, daily cleaning of toddlers is usually necessary.

Made with 93% natural ingredients, this is a gentle solution that will help your toddler grow long and strong strands.

The downside? I just wish it didn’t have fragrance, which can irritate a lot of toddlers’ delicate scalps.

As kids get older, their oil production can go into hyperdrive. Not only does this mean greasy strands, but often hairline breakouts as well. The best way to fight this is with the right shampoo.

Specially formulated for teens and tweens, this shampoo is free from sulfates, parabens, and pore-clogging oils.

Whether your tween is dealing with acne yet or not, this is a smart way to keep oil at bay. While some moms found it didn’t help with acne, the majority saw some difference.

Free from sulfates, parabens, phthalates, dyes, toxins, synthetic fragrances, gluten, and soy, this BPA-free shampoo is an all-natural wonder.

Certified cruelty-free by PETA, this no-tear formula is an easy pick for kids with sensitive skin. While I am loving everything about the ingredients, a few moms had mixed reviews. Like most two-in-ones, it’s less conditioning than standard conditioner and less purifying than standard shampoo.

As a little perk, I’m loving that all-natural coconut scent! You can also grab it in a summery watermelon scent.

An all-natural shampoo with a gorgeous scent? Sign me up! This sulfate-free, phthalate-free shampoo has a gorgeous yet subtle lavender aroma that turns bathtime into aromatherapy.

This vegan shampoo and body wash all-in-one is made with superfood raw ingredients for natural hydration. The addition of organic cold-pressed hemp seed oil leaves most hair types of feeling lush and soft.

Thanks to the simple recipe, some moms had great luck using this on their eczema-prone babies.

The mom-friendly satisfaction guaranteed policy for the brand ensures that you love it or get your hard-earned cashback.

This all-in-one baby shampoo is made from plant-derived ingredients with no harsh chemicals. That rules out dyes, phthalates, parabens, synthetic fragrances, formaldehyde, or SLS/SLES.

All-natural but definitely not boring, I love that this comes in delicious natural aromas. From sweet orange vanilla to dreamy lavender to sweet almond, you’re spoiled for choice. The moms I’ve heard from were especially loving the orange creamsicle dupe (aka sweet orange vanilla).

Prefer an unscented option? You can grab a fragrance-free wash too!

For some moms, however, The Honest Company’s two-in-one is a bit too watery.

Treating the locks of some of the most beautiful moms on the planet, Shea Moisture is a cult favorite. I was thrilled to discover they have a kids-friendly pick and it does not disappoint.

Perfect for detangled fine and delicate strands, this is ideal for kids with fragile hair. The sulfate-free blend conditions with shea butter and coconut for an all-natural glow.

With no silicones, sulfates, parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, or petrolatum, this eco-friendly pick is ideal for sensitive skin types.

Note, however, that this is best for fine hair. Other hair types might be weighed down by it.

From babies age 3 months and over, this shampoo will nourish and strengthen fragile locks from root to tip. The organic ingredient blend uses a combination of biotin, niacin, and vitamin B to fortify weak strands.

This sulfate-free kids’ shampoo has moisturizing aloe vera, shine-enhancing argan oil, and volumizing wheat protein adds volume.

While many moms loved the coconut scent, a few found it to be pretty powerful. Proceed with caution if you’re scent-sensitive.

Made with essential oils and plant-based ingredients, this three-in-one soap is all your little one will need at bathtime. This gentle blend works as a bubble bath, shower, gel, and shampoo. It’s gluten-free, GMO-free, cruelty-free, dye-free, synthetic fragrance-free, and paraben-free.

Not only is it a smart and eco-friendly all-in-one pick, but it is also made in the United States.

I love the option to get natural aromas like the gorgeous Lavender Lullaby, Orange Squeeze, and Tropical Twist.

With pharmaceutical-grade, all-natural tea tree oil, this organic baby shampoo for cradle cap packs a punch. The hypoallergenic and paraben-free formula is suitable for even ultra-sensitive skin. I love the natural mix-up of aloe vera, shea butter, organic flour, oatmeal, and amino acids.

If your baby already has skin issues, proceed with caution. While all-natural products are great, they’re not one-size-fits-all. Your little one can react badly even to organic natural products, so be sure to patch test.

Thanks to the activated charcoal, this shampoo prevents chlorine and saltwater damage. The addition of jojoba oil and coffee seed extract work to smooth and soften your hair.

I love that this do-it-all blend banishes the green tint and leaves hair feeling clean. Like most all-in-one products, however, it won’t leave your kid’s hair as conditioned.

The brand recommends following up with leave-in conditions and, for most hair types, that is essential. As much as I love the conditions and shampoo blend for convenience, you’ll still need that extra bottle of conditioner.

To nourish and strengthen your kid’s delicate locks, this hypoallergenic shampoo is a top pick. This kid-friendly shampoo is formulated with protein and pro-vitamin B5 to treat kids’ fragile developing hair.

For a tear-free ophthalmologist- and pediatrician-tested product that won’t damage fine hair, this is a winner.

While I love this for fine hair, it might not suit coarser hair. Since it uses protein to thicken and alcohol to de-grease, it can be too drying for certain hair types.

Whether it’s dandruff or cradle cap, this stuff will do the job. I love that it’s made with pyrithione zinc, the holy grail of seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff treatments. This pick has worked with countless moms and might just be what your little one needs.

It’s worth mentioning that this has the same active ingredient that you’ll find in other less expensive dandruff shampoos. To reduce redness, however, it also has Licorice Root Extract and is fragrance-free for sensitive kids’ scalps.

While this is more expensive than popular adult dandruff shampoos, it’s also a different product. This brand was the first over-the-counter dandruff shampoo approved for kids and is more gentle.

While there is a flurry of anti-lice kids’ shampoos out there, I was on the mission to find a tried-and-true pick. Sure, there’s a time and place for lice “repellent shampoos” but I want a killer. No mercy here!

You probably remember your own mom going through your hair with Nix treatment and a comb. Today, it’s still the gold standard. The Nix Ultra Allin Super Lice Shampoo is even better than the original mix because you don’t need to do two steps.

But remember that it’s not a quick process! While this shampoo kills lice and eggs, you might have lice in your home too. Treat your furniture and home to prevent instant reinfection.