Whether you’ve got hair that’s poker-straight or thinning hair prone to breakage, or curls that need taming or edges that need controlling, the list of winners and runners-up in the Glamour Beauty and Wellness Awards 2026 is pretty hard to beat.
A veritable feast of cleansing, conditioning, smoothing and shine-enhancing styling solutions, the only thing you need to do is add to basket as required.
Best shampoo & conditioner for colour-treated hair
Olaplex No4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo & No5 Conditioner
We defy anyone to find a better duo when it comes to caring for coloured hair. You clearly think so, too, with so many of you voting for these creamy, concentrated formulas. The reason they’re so good is down to the brand’s patented bonding actives, which actively work to repair the damage that colouring causes. As well as cleaning, conditioning and detangling, the shampoo helps to stop colour fade from happening, so it’ll help tide you over to your next appointment nicely.
Shortlist:
Pureology Hydrate Shampoo & Conditioner
Redken Acidic Color Gloss Gentle Color Shampoo & Conditioner
Color Wow Color Security Shampoo & Conditioner
Best shampoo & conditioner for curly hair
Kérastase Curl Manifesto Gentle Hydrating Creamy Shampoo & Lightweight Moisture Replenishing Conditioner
Kérastase Curl Manifesto Gentle Hydrating Creamy Shampoo & Lightweight Moisture Replenishing Conditioner
Your precious curls and coils need looking after – and no one does it better than Kérastase. This excellent combination adds definition and nourishment to hair, without weighing it down. As well as hydrating and softening strands, it rids your scalp of any heavy product residue, leaving you with a healthy, clean base on which to apply the rest of your styling products.