02.What to buy
The top two shampoos cost $2.78 or less per 100mL.
Dove Therapy Daily Moisture Therapy
Overall score 71%
Price per 100mL $2
Triallists’ comments
“A good shampoo that gives body and shine to my hair.”
“Beautiful shampoo. Lather is creamy, but leaves hair feeling really clean.”
“Good lather, left my hair feeling silky and soft. I even received a comment at work that day that my hair looked good and really shiny.”
L'Oreal Elvive Nutri-Gloss
Overall score 70%
Price per 100mL $2.78
Triallists’ comments
“I loved this shampoo. It did a fine job cleaning my hair, but the best thing about it was that it made my hair feel thicker.”
“I’d use it again – the clean feeling stays with you. My hair was soft and easy to manage.”
What not to buy
Charles Worthington Brilliant Shine
Overall score 61%
Price per 100mL $6
Triallists’ comments
“Wouldn’t buy it myself, didn’t really like it at all.”
“Had to use a lot of shampoo to lather. Took too long to rinse out.”
“Just didn’t really like it – the worst for me.”
Schwarzkopf Extra Care Nutri-Protect
Overall score 57%
Price per 100 mL $1.75
Triallists’ comments
“It was runny, the fragrance didn’t make an impact and it dried out my ends.”
“My hair was frizzy and felt dry.”
“Not something I would ever use. This is the kind of shampoo I would expect at a cheap motel.”
Toni & Guy Daily Style
Overall score 56%
Price per 100 mL $5.20
Triallists’ comments
“It didn’t really clean my hair, but still managed to dry it out. It was runny and I didn’t like the fragrance”.
“I had to use a lot of shampoo to coat my hair, and it left my hair tangled.”
“It was OK, but I doubt whether I would buy it.”