The Most Effective Shampoos for Thinning Hair at Every Price Point

Dealing with thinning hair can feel overwhelming, but the right shampoo can make a significant difference in your hair’s appearance and health. Whether you’re noticing increased shedding, loss of volume or overall thinning, today’s innovative formulas offer real solutions at every price point. From affordable drugstore finds to stylist staples, these are the most effective shampoos for thinning hair.

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Nécessaire Rosemary Shampoo ($30)

Thinning hair is prone to breakage, which is where rosemary oil comes in. This strengthening shampoo harnesses the power of pure rosemary oil and five plant proteins to fortify strands and reduce breakage, while five ceramides restore the scalp’s protective barrier for more resilient hair.

• BUY ON NÉCESSAIRE – $30
• BUY ON SEPHORA – $30

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BondiBoost Anti-Thinning Shampoo ($26)

This Australian aloe–based shampoo gently cleanses without sulfates while nourishing the scalp and strands. Clinically proven, 93 percent of users saw less breakage, shedding, and new baby hairs for a fuller, healthier look.

• BUY ON BONDIBOOST – $26
• BUY ON ULTA – $26

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Act + Acre Stem Cell Shampoo ($42)

Powered by the brand’s innovative H2-Grow Complex, caffeine and hyaluronic acid, this smart formula clears buildup, nourishes the scalp and works to boost hair density with every wash.

• BUY ON ACT + ACRE – $42
• BUY ON SEPHORA – $42

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VEGAMOUR Gro Revitalizing Shampoo ($48)

This clean, vegan shampoo nourishes and fortifies thinning hair with Karmatin, biomimetic peptides and biotin, helping to restore strength and fullness for healthier-looking strands. Users say it “helps decrease shedding significantly.”

• BUY ON VEGAMOUR – $48
• BUY ON SEPHORA – $48

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Better Not Younger Wake Up Call Volumizing Shampoo ($29)

Get stronger, fuller-looking hair with this sulfate-free, clinically proven formula that reduces breakage by up to 98 percent. Infused with biotin, caffeine and sage, it treats the scalp while adding weightless volume.

• BUY NOW – $29

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The Rootist Densify Concentrated Shampoo for Fine or Thinning Hair ($30)

This concentrated shampoo (you only need half your usual amount!) really does the most when it comes to caring for thinning hair. Nutrient-rich and fermented, this shampoo strengthens hair, reduces breakage and promotes fuller, healthier strands over time.

• BUY ON SEPHORA – $30
• BUY ON AMAZON – $30

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California Naturals Women’s Re:GRO Anti-Thinning Shampoo ($12)

A powerhouse blend of castor oil, biotin, saw palmetto and rosemary oil helps reduce flakes, strengthen roots and support fuller-looking hair—all in a simple formula free of parabens, sulphates, phthlates or silicones.

• BUY ON ULTA – $12
• BUY ON CALIFORNIA NATURALS – $12

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Crown Affair The Volumizing Shampoo ($38)

Designed for fine, oily hair, this formula delivers instantly fuller-looking strands after just one wash, while strengthening rice protein supports long-term hair health and resilience.

• BUY NOW – $38

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V&Co. Beauty Thickening Hair Shampoo ($8.50)

Don’t let the price fool you—this impressive formula was created specifically for fine and thinning hair and is powered by the brand’s peptide technology and biotin for results you’ll notice.

• BUY NOW – $8.50

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Arey Wash Shampoo ($48)

Beyond significantly reducing greys, a staggering 71 percent of users saw thicker, stronger hair with less shedding after using this gentle yet powerful shampoo. Talk about a win-win.

• BUY NOW – $48

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Monday Haircare Volume Shampoo ($8)

This award-winning volumizing shampoo delivers lightweight fullness with hydrolyzed collagen and nourishing macadamia oil, making it perfect for fine, flat hair—all for under $10.

• BUY ON ULTA – $8
• BUY ON AMAZON – $7

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LolaVie Restorative Shampoo ($31)

Washing your hair too often can strip it of essential moisture and make it even more prone to thinning and breakage. That’s why Jen Aniston created this gentle, nourishing shampoo that strengthens with every wash.

• BUY ON CREDO – $31
• BUY ON LOLAVIE – $31

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Fable & Mane Volumizing Shampoo for Fine, Dry, Thinning Hair ($30)

Plump and strengthen thinning hair with this lightweight volumizing shampoo. Fenugreek seed, onion juice (you won’t smell it) and amla extract work together to boost body, strengthen strands and nourish the scalp.

• BUY ON FABLE & MANE – $30
• BUY ON AMAZON – $30