The 9 Best Apple Cider Vinegar Shampoos That Make Hair Look Thicker and Healthy After Just One Wash

One of the buzziest apple cider vinegar shampoos out there, this formula was a follow-up to the brand’s famous Apple Cider Vinegar Hair Rinse. Yates has used it with good results, as have lots of fans, as proven by the glowing reviews on Ulta. Devotees love that it helps keep hair clean without stripping away their natural moisture, which it does thanks to panthenol and aloe vera. What’s more, it’s soothing to the scalp by way of ginger root and lavender extract, which makes it a must for anyone who deals with an irritated scalp.

Hair getting thinner with age? This shampoo and conditioner duo is a great option to try. Not only does it contain apple cider vinegar with all its healthy hair benefits, it also has a DHT blocker to address the hair follicle–shrinking hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT) that naturally increases and can cause hair to grow in thinner. What’s more, it’s packed with sweet almond oil to up shine and increase elasticity for overall stronger, more beautiful locks.

Anyone who has been overdoing it with dry shampoo needs this formula in their life. It combines the power of ACV with salicylic acid to lift away hard-to-budge impurities and leave you with a clean slate — but that doesn’t mean that it strips away moisture. In fact, it’s one of Paglionico’s favorites because she notices it doesn’t dry out her scalp and hair. She explains, “This is due to the pomegranate seed oil, which nourishes your hair and scalp.” And antioxidant-rich pomegranate seed oil also creates an invisible shield over strands to protect it from outdoor hair-damaging elements like UV rays and pollution.

An ACV shampoo that’s extra gentle on your hair and your wallet? Sign us up! This formula features Aveeno’s signature soothing oats to help calm your scalp skin as it cleans, leaving behind a healthier, happier scalp. It’s also made without a lot of irritating extras like dyes and those pesky color-fading sulfates, which makes it an especially great option for anyone who color-treats their hair.

Another formula to get a nod from Yates, this one stands out thanks to its multi-tasking nature. While it can be used as a shampoo, it can also swap in for conditioner since it moisturizes and seals the hair cuticle. It also works a bit differently than a regular shampoo or conditioner, as you apply it directly to your scalp and allow it to sit for one to three minutes before rinsing. Once out of the shower, all you’ll see is incredible shine. 

Why this dynamic duo made our list? It’s incredibly nourishing. Packed with keratin proteins and vitamins B5 and E, it helps hair grow stronger to give weak or fine strands an assist, addressing breakage as it eliminates the build-up that weighs hair down. The result over time is bouncier, fuller hair. We also love the quality of the ingredients. Not only does the AVC inside come from Himalayan apples, it contains nettle leaf and saw palmetto, two natural DHT blockers, that can help alleviate hair thinning as the years go on. 

This pre-shampoo scalp treatment that gently clears dirt, excess oil, and product buildup, and rebalances the microbiome for a fresh, clean scalp. It works on all scalp types to refresh, soothe dryness, remove excess oil and product, and balance the scalp’s pH without disrupting the natural microbiome.

SheaMoisture’s Anti-Dandruff Collection is designed to care for your scalp’s microbiome and strengthen your hair. It helps eliminate flaking & itching associated with dandruff while also removing buildup, moisturizing hair, and providing overall strengthening for less breakage.

Sulfates can dry out the hair, but this sulfate-free option will gently cleanse the hair and scalp sealing the cuticle to enhance shine with apple cider vinegar, Argan oil, and an abundance of nourishing superfoods.