Living in a tropical country poses a lot of challenges. One that's overlooked is how often we're exposed to harsh sun. Sure, the use of SPF has been pushed on us time and time again but our hair takes a lot of damage too. It's a dangerous cocktail of sun damage, sweat, and constant pollution.
Look after yourself and pick up the right kind of shampoo for your hair. Here are the best shampoos for Filipino hair that can beat the absurdly hot Philippine weather.
1| American Crew Hair Recovery + Thickening Shampoo 250ml

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P920
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Though American Crew's Hair Recovery shampoo's main purpose is for thicker and fuller hair, it also prolongs hair life while helping retain moisture. Its benefits include copper to promote hair growth, provitamin B5 to adds moisture and body, silicone to enhance hair strength, keratin amino acids to avoid dry and brittle hair, and peppermint oil to cool and refresh both hair and scalp.
2| Dove Men+Care Refreshing Clean Shampoo

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Dove's Men Care range has a total of three shampoos that will do the job, but the Refreshing Clean shampoo is a winner for how it cleans and cools the scalp. Enriched with caffeine and menthol, it washes away all the dirt and grease while giving off an energizing and refreshing effect.
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3| Mario Badescu Lecithin Nourishing Shampoo 236ml

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P637
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If you have more damaged hair, Mario Badescu's Lecithin Nourishing Shampoo should be part of your routine. It repairs and soothes damaged hair using jojoba oil and lecithin.
4| CLEAR Men Cool Sport Menthol Anti-dandruff Shampoo

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Made for the active guy, this sport shampoo is infused with menthol to remove grime, grease, and dandruff. Not to mention, the menthol gives off a cooling sensation to keep you feeling fresh.
5| Kiehl's Rice and Wheat Volumizing Shampoo

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P1,250
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This one's for those extreme cases. Think thin, lifeless hair. Using a blend of naturally derived proteins, Kiehl's Rice and Wheat Volumizing Shampoo makes hair healthier, thicker, and fuller without stripping it of natural oils. It does so through jojoba seed and rice brand's conditioning extracts.
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6| Davines Essentials MOMO Shampoo: Moisturizing Shampoo for Dry or Dehydrated Hair

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P1,090
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This hydrating shampoo was made for dry and dehydrated hair but it is gentle enough for everyday use. Its formula of cartucciaru melon, conditioning agents, and mild surfactants gently cleanses and rehydrates hair. Plus, it's free from sulfates and parabens which means it's ALL good.
7| Bed Head for Men by TIGI Wise Up Scalp Shampoo: Cleansing Solution with Charcoal and Caffeine

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P950
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Who knew charcoal and caffeine were great for hair? Bed Head's Wise Up Scalp Shampoo uses both to refresh hair and revive it too. Activated charcoal purifies and catches impurities while the rest removes build up and dirt. It also has Bed Head's Style-Primer System that contains special anti-fuzz molecules to reduce fluffiness. Really, it's perfect for guys who need immediate scalp care.
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8| Head & Shoulders Cool Blast Men Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

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Specially formulated for men, Head & Shoulder's Cool Blast instantly relieves itchy scalps and removes dandruff. It also has that cooling sensation that we all love and know. But what really makes this shampoo is its scalp care formula that cleanses, protects, and continually moisturizes.
9| Palmer's Olive Oil Smoothing Shampoo

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Palmer's is known for its cocoa butter and other moisturizing products so you already know this shampoo is going to be good. It moisturizes, of course, but it also smoothes frizz while removing product buildup.
10| VERB Hydrating Shampoo

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P848
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Verb's hydrating shampoo is no joke. It cleanses hair, replenishes moisture, preserves color, and protects from heat. The best part? It's mild enough for daily use.
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11| OUAI Smooth Shampoo 300ml

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P1,770
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For a smoothing shampoo, look no further than Ouai's smooth shampoo. It tames frizz to cleanses strands to leave your hair smooth as it can be.
12| Acca Kappa Anti-Pollution Shampoo for Frizzy Hair

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This one's for those that are subject to daily pollution. Acca Kappa's anti-pollution shampoo uses botanical ingredients such as wheat, oat, cucumber, peach, juniper, and horse chestnut to fight frizz and fight coarseness.