Your Ultimate Guide to Healthy, Happy Hair With Redken…

Choosing the right shampoo can sometimes feel like decoding a secret language. With so many promises on every bottle (hydrating! volumising! colour-saving!), it’s hard to know what your hair actually needs. Enter Redken. The cult-favourite, science-backed haircare brand that’s been transforming hair since the 60s.

Whether your goal is to tame frizz, fight damage, or boost shine, this guide will help you confidently answer the big question: what Redken shampoo should I use?

For Damaged Hair: Redken Extreme

If your strands are breaking fast, then your hair is crying out for strength. Redken’s Extreme range is a powerhouse to tackle this common issue. Formulated with an RCT Protein Complex that targets damage from root to tip. By damage, we mean split ends, breakage, and weakened hair structure. Pair the Extreme Shampoo with Anti-Snap or Play Safe for salon-level repair at home.

Best for: Over-processed, fragile, or heat-damaged hair
Hero ingredient: Protein complex
Bonus: Reduces breakage by up to 75% when used with the system!

For Dry Hair: Redken All Soft & All Soft Mega

Whether you’ve noticed dullness, brittleness, or straw-like hair texture, All Soft is your hydrating saviour. The argan-oil-infused formula restores moisture, softness, and shine. For ultra-dry or coarse hair types, go one step further with All Soft Mega – think superfoods like aloe and sacha inchi for deep nourishment. Make sure you leave on the conditioner for 3-5 minutes for best results.

Best for: Dry, brittle, or coarse hair
Hero ingredient: Argan oil (All Soft) + Superfood blend (All Soft Mega)
Bonus: Smooth, touchable hair, without the heavy feel

For Blondes: Redken Color Extend Blondage

Maintaining your blonde colour is hard work. The Blondage range is the ultimate brass-buster. With violet pigments and a protein complex, it tones, strengthens, and brightens. Use the Blondage Shampoo twice a week to keep your blonde cool and crisp, not brassy or yellow.

Best for: Blonde, platinum, or highlighted hair
Hero ingredient: Purple pigments + protein
Bonus: Doubles as a strengthening treatment

For Frizz: Redken Frizz Dismiss

If your hair has a mind of its own, frizz may well be to blame. Luckily, Redken Frizz Dismiss is here to tame the chaos. This smoothing formula is infused with Babassu Oil to soften, detangle, and seal split ends – rain or shine.

Best for: Frizzy, unruly hair
Hero ingredient: Babassu Oil
Bonus: All-day humidity protection

For Fine or Flat Hair: Redken Volume Injection

Give limp looking locks life with Redken Volume Injection. This body-boosting Shampoo uses Filloxane to plump each strand, giving your hair weightless lift and movement – without any annoying sticky residue.

Best for: Fine, thin, or flat hair
Hero ingredient: Filloxane
Bonus: Lightweight feel with big results

For Glossy Shine: Redken Acidic Color Gloss

Want that glassy, “just-left-the-salon” finish, at home? Meet Acidic Color Gloss Shampoo. With an acidic pH and Vitamin E, it seals the cuticle, locks in shine, and extends colour vibrancy. Use with the full Acidic Color Gloss system for a jaw-dropping +76% shinier result.

Best for: Dull or colour-treated hair
Hero ingredient: Vitamin E + Amino Acids
Bonus: Sulphate-free and shine-boosting

For Curly Hair: All Soft Mega Curls & Acidic Bonding Curls

Curly hair needs TLC – moisture, strength, and definition. All Soft Mega Curls delivers 72 hours of hydration and bounce for curls and coils. If your curls are also damaged, the Acidic Bonding Curls shampoo repairs from within while gently cleansing.

Best for: Type 3A to 4C curls
Hero ingredients: Aloe Vera + Bonding Care Complex
Bonus: Silicone-free and curl-safe!

For Oily Hair: Redken Hair Cleansing Cream

If your roots get greasy super quickly, you’ll love this clarifying Hair Cleansing Cream. It removes build-up from products, hard water, and pollution – leaving your scalp fresh and balanced.

Best for: Oily scalps and heavy product users
Hero ingredient: Chelating agents
Bonus: Detoxes without drying

For Men: Redken Brews

Every Redken product is suitable for men. However, if the man in your life prefers something branded towards him, the Redken Brews 3-in-1 is a shampoo, conditioner, and body wash all in one.

Best for: Simplified men’s routines
Bonus: Great for gym bags & travel

Bonus: Redken One United All-In-One Treatment

No matter your hair type, One United is a must-have. With 25 benefits in one spray (like detangling, heat protection, frizz control, shine and softness), it’s the secret weapon in any Redken routine – always go in with it post shampooing and styling.

FAQs: What Redken Shampoo Should I Use?

Q: Can I mix and match Redken shampoos from different ranges?
A: Yes, but for optimal results, Redken recommends using full systems – shampoo, conditioner, and treatments from the same line. Shop our range of Duos and Packs for the best results.

Q: How often should I use Redken shampoo?
A: Most can be used daily or every other day, depending on your hair type and lifestyle. Purple shampoos like Blondage should be used 1–2 times a week to prevent drying out your hair.

Q: Are Redken shampoos sulphate-free?
A: Many are! Color Extend Magnetics, Acidic Color Gloss, and Acidic Bonding Concentrate are all sulphate-free and safe for colour-treated hair.

Q: Where can I buy Redken shampoo?
A: Redken is available at professional salons, such as Gorgeous Salon, and trusted beauty retailers such as Gorgeous Shop and Beauty Flash.

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