The Aussie climate dishes up no shortage of challenges when it comes to maintaining healthy hair. With our many sunny days come UV rays and even sheltering from hot weather indoors can lead to hair dryness and frizz caused by air conditioning. So who should know the needs of Aussie hair and how to formulate an effective shampoo better than Australian hair care companies?
There are Aussie hair care brands making quality shampoos with options for all hair types. When you dig a bit deeper into the product formulations you might even stumble across native Australian ingredients such as Kakadu plum. Not only are the shampoos some of the best available, by choosing these brands you are supporting the Aussie economy.
Let's take a look at some Aussie owned brands that are invested in the research and development of the latest hair care technologies and see which shampoos they offer that rank among the top shampoos on the market.
We have made a list of five of the top Australian shampoos that are filling customer shopping carts. Finding the best shampoo for your needs and budget might take some trial and error so we recommend reading reviews from other customers to give you a head start.
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1. Eleven Australia (Australian Made & Australian Owned)
The Eleven brand shampoo is made in Australia, as the name suggests, using Australian botanical extracts and vegan-friendly (check for the rare exclusion), cruelty-free, paraben-free, and sulphate-free manufacturing practices.
It seems that Eleven Australia ticks all the right boxes of modern haircare: shampoos are not tested on animals, you don’t get lather all over your bathtub, and you spend less on the same shampoo to clean hair thoroughly because of the concentrated ingredients.
Can one brand meet the needs for beautiful hair for every hair type, texture, and colour of hair? Yes, when the solution to your most prevailing hair issue is literally spelled on the bottle.
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But Eleven Australia shampoos are not only timesavers when reading long labels. Here are the concrete benefits of the most wanted Eleven shampoos that deserve your time, attention, and a spot in your beauty bag: deep cleansing, hydration, volume, heat protection, and anti-frizz and the respective Eleven Australia shampoos:
- Eleven Australia Deep Clean Shampoo. Excellent for oily hair and removing scalp buildup. Cleanses deeply and hydrates hair thanks to the ample amounts of orange oil.
- Eleven Australia Hydrate My Hair Moisture Shampoo. Get fab hair even when the harsh Australian weather strikes with this hydrating shampoo that contains Hydrolyzed Wheat Proteins and Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch for increased moisture.
- Eleven Australia I Want Body Volume Shampoo. Packed with a combination of natural soy and wheat proteins that feed the hair shaft and create more volume.
- Eleven Australia Repair My Hair Shampoo. The heat-protective shampoo will nourish your hair when styling it with hot tools set at 220 degrees.
- Eleven Australia Smooth Me Now Anti-Frizz Shampoo. Specifically designed for dry, damaged, frizzy and coarse lacklustre hair, best used with the Smooth Me Now Hair Conditioner.
If in a hurry? Don’t forget to check for options from Eleven in this range of dry shampoos!
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2. Limitless (Australian Owned)
This Aussie owned brand is well known in salons around the country and is now quickly building a reputation in many homes for the quality and affordability of its hair care range.
The simple clean design of Limitless shampoo bottles and the product names make it easy to find the right shampoo for your hair type and needs.
- Limitless M2 Mega Moisture Shampoo. As you might guess, this is a go to shampoo if your hair needs hydration. When your hair has moisture it is less prone to damage and this shampoo is ideal for dry hair.
- Limitless F1 Anti-Frizz Shampoo. If you've tried finding an anti-frizz shampoo for curly or wavy hair then you might know how hard that is. The good news is this shampoo is suitable for defeating frizz with all hair textures including curls and waves.
- Limitless R1 Reconstructive Repair Shampoo. This is a shampoo that not only cleans hair effectively, it nourishes hair, boosts hydration, improves elasticity, and helps protect hair from damage.
In addition to the excellent performance of the Limitless shampoos, many customers rave over the appealing scent of the hair care range as well.
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3. De Lorenzo (Australian Made & Australian Owned)
De Lorenzo is the true epitome of traditional Australian haircare with a contemporary environmental focus that cares as much for nature as for its delighted customers. With a range that encompasses over ten therapeutic haircare lines and dozens of shampoos, all Australian-made, it is impossible not to find something that suits you. The abundance is the main obstacle to narrowing down the choice to only a handful of products:- De Lorenzo Novafusion Silver Shampoo. A great product for blonde hair along with Illumin8 Blonde Shampoo to eliminate yellow tones in blonde hair and add shine to grey hair. It contains UV inhibitors that enhance natural or coloured hair.
- De Lorenzo ACCENTU8 Shampoo. Vegan-certified shampoo with Australian seaweed and ginseng extracts that protect fine hair from the damaging effects of heat styling tools.
- De Lorenzo REJUVEN8 Shampoo. Improves blood circulation thanks to powerfully stimulating ingredients made from Baobab Protein, Ginkgo Biloba and Berry extracts.
- De Lorenzo Bond Defence Shampoo. Infused with nature’s most sought-after Argan oil, this Australian-produced shampoo reduces damage from chemical treatments and maintains a healthy scalp, acting as dandruff prevention.
- De Lorenzo Tricho Sensitive Shampoo. If you need an anti-hair loss saviour shampoo - this is it. Because of the organic marrubium, chamomile flower, and fennel fruit extracts, it is safe to use on very thin, coarse hair and improves its health visibly after several weeks of regular use. It doesn’t contain fragrance or sodium laureth sulphate, making it effective for sensitive scalps.
Redheads, add a splash of red life to your fading red colour with the De Lorenzo Copper Shampoo.
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4. Davroe (Australian Made & Australian Owned)
If you are looking for a natural, vegan hair care range then check out the quality range from Davroe. The shampoos in the Davroe range are gentle on hair and effective. Pleasingly, the Davroe range is not only Australian owned but also made in Australia.
Ingredients such as grape seed extract, olive leaf extract, and Kakadu plum are not only good for hydration but can help fight against the signs of aging and protect against UV rays. Protection against UV rays is very handy considering the harsh Australian climate.
- Davroe Revive Dry Shampoo. We wanted to include a dry shampoo in the list. If you're after an Aussie made dry shampoo, this offering from Davroe has a lightweight feel but will volumise hair. A feature ingredient is Australian Snowflower extract which is said to reduce the effects of free radicals with its antioxidant properties.
5. Muk (Australian Owned)
Muk is best known for its styling products but is galloping fast to get into the top league of Australian shampoo brands. While its origins are Australian, Muk hair care products are now manufactured overseas.
But if you are not shy from investing in a shampoo that will maximise the benefits at a professional-level quality, here is a short selection of Muk shampoos to help you find your favourite:
- Muk Blonde Muk Toning Shampoo. Gently cleanses coloured hair and removes — you guessed it — the undesirable brassy tones, keeping blonde colour fresh.
- Muk Vivid Colour Lock Shampoo. Packed with proteins, UV filters, and zinc, it protects colour from fading.
- Muk Deep Muk Ultra Soft Shampoo. Bonded hair extensions require special care; you cannot wash them with any shampoo, but you will extend their life with this gentle shampoo for chemically treated hair.
More Great Aussie Hair Care Brands
In case you didn't find your perfect match in list above, try these other top rated Aussie hair care brands:
- Evo (Australian Owned)
- Vitafive CPR (Australian Made & Australian Owned)
- 18 in 1 (Australian Made & Australian Owned)
- NAK (Australian Made & Australian Owned)
- Natural Look (Australian Owned)
So there you go, you can have great hair care products while also supporting Aussie companies. Happy shopping!
This article was initially published in 2021 and has been updated in October 2024 for accuracy of information and to feature increasingly popular Aussie brands.
