A matched shampoo and conditioner set saves you pairing two products by guesswork. This page compares nine sets for everyday use, from L'Oréal Paris, OGX, Joico, TRESemmé, Sukin, Wella and Olaplex, in sizes from 150 mL bottles to two litre packs. Every product fact comes from the listing itself.
Start with your hair. The sets here are worded for dry, damaged or colour treated hair, so each section says what the listing claims, what it leaves out and the one catch to know about. Ratings and counts are from the listings when we checked.
Best overall everyday set: L'Oréal Paris EverPure Moisture
Best overall everyday set: the L'Oréal Paris EverPure Moisture set, because it is a matched sulfate free shampoo and conditioner pair for colour treated and dry hair with by far the most ratings on this page.
The listing describes a moisturising pair that gives moisture without the weigh down, formulated for colour treated and dry hair with rosemary botanicals to replenish dry hair with moisture, softness and luminous shine. It claims 2X more moisture from the shampoo and conditioner system than from a non conditioning shampoo, and gives a scent profile of rose, cedar, bergamot and musk. The listing says the pair is vegan and formulated without sulfates, parabens, DMDM hydantoin, added phthalates, dyes and gluten ingredients. It holds 4.6 stars from more than 14,500 ratings.
It suits anyone with dry or colour treated hair who wants one well rated everyday pair. The honest catch: it is a moisture formula for colour treated and dry hair, and the listing makes no volume or oil control claim.
Best bond strengthening set: L'Oréal Paris EverPure Bonding
Best bond strengthening set: the L'Oréal Paris EverPure Bonding kit, because the sulfate free pair contains citric acid to help rebuild weak hair bonds on coloured, bleached or damaged hair.
The listing says the set helps repair the strength of weak bonds on coloured, bleached or damaged hair in just 6 uses. It describes citric acid that penetrates the hair cortex to help rebuild weak bonds and help strengthen hair. The listing's routine leaves the conditioner on for 3 minutes before rinsing. The same vegan, sulfate free and paraben free wording as the top pick appears. It holds 4.5 stars from more than 7,500 ratings.
It suits coloured or bleached hair that needs a repair routine. The honest catch: it is from the same brand family as the top pick, so it suits a repair routine more than a big value buy.
Best value pair: L'Oréal Paris Elvive Bond Repair
Best value pair: the L'Oréal Paris Elvive Bond Repair duo, because it pairs a shampoo and conditioner with citric acid for damaged hair at the lowest price of any set here.
The listing says it is powered by citric acid to rebuild and reinforce inner broken hair bonds, with up to 98% less breakage and up to 90% more shine in an instrumental test. It describes a formula to give hair back its original strength that repairs severely damaged hair and works on all types of damaged hair. The bundle is an Elvive Bond Repair shampoo of 200 mL and an Elvive Bond Repair conditioner of 150 mL. It holds 4.6 stars from 79 ratings.
It suits a first try of a bond repair pair without a big outlay. The honest catch: the bottles are 200 mL and 150 mL, so it contains less product than the larger sets, and 79 ratings is a thin count.
Best everyday set for dry hair: OGX Renewing + Argan Oil of Morocco
Best everyday set for dry hair: the OGX Renewing + Argan Oil of Morocco set, because the listing words it as a paraben free pair for daily use on dry, damaged hair, in two bottles of about 384 mL each.
The listing describes a set that strengthens and hydrates hair, ideal for daily use, leaving hair feeling clean, soft and silky. Each bottle is about 384 mL. It says the formula is made without sulfated surfactants, parabens, phthalates, microplastic and dye, with Lipi Pro Shield Technology, which it says gives 2x more protein and lipid protection, and that it is designed for curly, dry and colour treated hair. The scents are listed as citrus fresh, floral green and woody. It holds 4.5 stars from more than 6,700 ratings.
It suits dry, curly or colour treated hair that is washed often. The honest catch: it is a fragrant formula, so it is not for anyone who wants an unscented wash.
Best for colour treated hair: Joico Defy Damage
Best for colour treated hair: the Joico Defy Damage set, because the listing describes a gentle daily cleanser that does not strip vibrant colour.
The listing describes a rich, luxurious lather with damage preventing ingredients that sloughs away dirt, impurities and buildup without roughing up the hair cuticle or stripping vibrant colour. The title adds strengthen bonds, preserve hair colour, moringa seed oil and arginine. It holds 4.7 stars from more than 1,400 ratings, the highest rating of any set here with more than 1,000 ratings.
It suits coloured hair that needs a gentle daily wash. The honest catch: the listing does not give the bottle volumes, so check the pack size before you compare it with the litre sets.
Best large bottle everyday pair: TRESemmé Moisture Rich
Best large bottle everyday pair: the TRESemmé Moisture Rich pair, because it gives two 750 mL bottles of shampoo and conditioner for dry hair with vitamin E and jojoba oil.
The listing names a Moisture Rich shampoo and conditioner for dry hair with vitamin E and jojoba oil, in 2 x 750 mL bottles. It holds 4.6 stars from 86 ratings.
It suits a household that wants a large everyday pair for dry hair. The honest catch: the title names dry hair and does not specify damaged or colour treated hair, and 86 ratings is a thin count.
Best litre twin pack: Sukin Hydrating Twin Pack
Best litre twin pack: the Sukin Hydrating twin pack, because two 1 litre bottles with shea butter and coconut are listed for dry and damaged hair.
The listing says shea butter and coconut fight frizz while nourishing and repairing dry and damaged hair. The shampoo is described as infused with shea butter and coconut extract to help nourish and condition the scalp, and the conditioner as rich in shea butter, coconut and sesame oils, with an aroma of coconut and lime. The listing says hair feels hydrated, soft and more manageable. It holds 4.5 stars from 27 ratings.
It suits a family that goes through a lot of dry hair product. The honest catch: only 27 ratings so far, which is a thin count to judge two litres on.
Best salon brand litre duo: Wella Invigo Nutri Enrich
Best salon brand litre duo: the Wella Invigo Nutri Enrich duo, because two 1 litre bottles of a deep nourishing pair are described as premium professional salon products for dry or stressed hair.
The listing gives two 1000 mL bottles, a deep nourishing shampoo and a deep nourishing conditioner, worded as moisture rich and to nourish dry or stressed hair, and calls them premium professional salon products. It holds 4.7 stars from 41 ratings.
It suits dry or stressed hair when you want a litre pair. The honest catch: only 41 ratings so far, and two 1 litre bottles are a big commitment if you have not tried the range.
Best premium pair: Olaplex No.4 and No.5 Duo
Best premium pair: the Olaplex No.4 and No.5 duo, because the matched bond maintenance pair is listed as sulfate free, vegan and suitable for chemically treated hair.
The listing describes a value sized set of No.4 Bond Maintenance Strengthening Shampoo and No.5 Bond Maintenance Strengthening Conditioner, 500 mL in total as two 250 mL bottles. It says the shampoo and conditioner give soft, smooth, moisturised and visibly healthier hair after just one wash, and that the pair is dermatologist tested, vegan, colour safe and suitable for chemically treated hair. The specs list hair type all and suitable hair colour all hair colours. It is free of sulfates, SLS and SLES, phthalates, MIC and MIT, and parabens, with a scent of grapefruit zest, sugared mint, ginger and crushed sage. It holds 4.6 stars from 297 ratings.
It suits coloured or chemically treated hair when you want to spend more. The honest catch: it is the most expensive set here, and its two 250 mL bottles are among the smaller sizes on this page.
How to choose a shampoo and conditioner set
Match the set to your hair
Read what each listing says the set is for. The sets here are worded for dry hair, damaged hair or colour treated hair, and a few for more than one. The OGX listing also says curly, and our hair diffuser guide covers drying curls. If your main need is moisture, start with the EverPure Moisture, OGX or Sukin sets. If your hair is coloured, bleached or damaged, look at the bond sets and the Joico. Blonde or grey hair that needs toning is a different product, covered in our purple shampoo guide.
Read the free from claims
Compare the exact words. The L'Oréal Paris EverPure sets say they are formulated without sulfates, parabens, DMDM hydantoin, added phthalates, dyes and gluten ingredients. OGX says it is made without sulfated surfactants, parabens, phthalates, microplastic and dye. The Olaplex duo is listed free of sulfates, SLS and SLES, phthalates, MIC and MIT, and parabens. The Joico, Sukin, Wella and TRESemmé listings make no such list, and none of the nine claims to be organic.
What bond repair means on a label
The EverPure Bonding and Elvive Bond Repair listings both name citric acid as the active step, and the Olaplex and Joico listings talk about bond maintenance and strengthening bonds. These are the listings' own words, so read them as claims, not guarantees. Our hair mask guide compares hair masks.
Bottle sizes on this page
Sizes here run from a 200 mL shampoo with a 150 mL conditioner, through 250 mL and about 384 mL bottles, to 750 mL bottles and two 1 litre bottles in the Sukin and Wella packs. The EverPure titles give their bottle sizes in ounces rather than millilitres. The bigger the bottle, the longer a pair lasts on the same wash routine, so the litre packs suit a household and the smaller sets suit a first try.
A matched pair or two separate bottles
The EverPure Moisture listing claims 2X more moisture from the shampoo and conditioner system than from a non conditioning shampoo, so a pair built to work together has a case. The EverPure Bonding listing sets out a routine for its pair: shampoo, rinse, then its conditioner left on for 3 minutes. The Olaplex listing sells its No.4 and No.5 as one value sized set. Every set on this page is sold as a pair.
Scent
Four listings describe a scent: rose, cedar, bergamot and musk for the EverPure Moisture, citrus fresh, floral green and woody for OGX, coconut and lime for Sukin, and grapefruit zest and sugared mint for Olaplex. If you want no fragrance, read each scent line closely: the Olaplex specs give an unscented scent name while its description names a signature scent.
Read the ratings with their counts
The EverPure Moisture has more than 14,500 ratings, while the Sukin, Wella, Elvive and TRESemmé listings have between 27 and 86. A thin count is less proof, so treat those as promising rather than proven.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best natural or organic shampoo and conditioner in Australia?
No listing on this page calls its set organic or natural, so we do not claim it. The pick whose listing leans most on plant oils is the Sukin Hydrating twin pack, which names shea butter, coconut, sesame and olive oils. The Olaplex No.4 and No.5 duo and the L'Oréal Paris EverPure sets are listed as vegan.
Which shampoo is 100% chemical free?
Every shampoo is made of chemicals, water included, and none of these listings claims to be chemical free. What the listings do say is what a set is made without: the L'Oréal Paris EverPure sets say they are made without sulfates, parabens or dyes, and the Olaplex duo is listed free of sulfates, parabens and phthalates.
What is the best cheap or supermarket shampoo and conditioner in Australia?
For the lowest price here, choose the L'Oréal Paris Elvive Bond Repair duo, though its bottles are 200 mL and 150 mL. For more volume, the TRESemmé Moisture Rich pair gives two 750 mL bottles and the OGX Argan Oil set two bottles of about 384 mL each. TRESemmé and Elvive are the supermarket brand pairs here.
What is the best salon shampoo and conditioner in Australia?
Of these sets, the Wella Invigo Nutri Enrich duo is the one whose listing says professional salon products, with two 1 litre bottles for dry or stressed hair. The Joico Defy Damage set is the more rated choice for colour treated hair, and the Olaplex No.4 and No.5 duo is the premium pair.
What is the best hydrating shampoo and conditioner for dry or curly hair?
For dry hair the OGX Renewing + Argan Oil of Morocco set is the pick: its listing says it is designed for curly, dry and colour treated hair and ideal for daily use. The Sukin Hydrating twin pack is the larger alternative, with shea butter and coconut listed for dry, damaged hair, though it has only 27 ratings.
What is the best shampoo and conditioner for fine, blonde or grey hair, or for hair growth?
No listing here mentions blonde, grey or fine hair, men, extensions or hair growth, so we make no claim for those. The Olaplex listing says hair type all and all hair colours, and the Joico Defy Damage listing says it does not strip vibrant colour. For blonde or grey hair that needs toning, a purple shampoo is a different product.
What is the difference between shampoo and conditioner?
Shampoo is the wash that cleans, and conditioner is the follow up for moisture and softness. The Joico Defy Damage listing describes its shampoo as a gentle daily cleanser, while the L'Oréal Paris EverPure Moisture listing claims 2X more moisture from the shampoo and conditioner system than from a non conditioning shampoo.
How often should you shampoo your hair?
There is no single rule, and the listings give limited guidance on frequency. How often suits you depends on your hair. The OGX Argan Oil set is worded as ideal for daily use, and the Joico Defy Damage shampoo as a gentle daily cleanser. Follow the directions on whichever pack you choose.
Can you use shampoo as body wash?
The listings describe these sets only as hair products, so none claims to work as a body wash. The Sukin Hydrating shampoo is described as nourishing the scalp and hair, and the OGX set as for hair. For your skin, choose a product whose own listing says body wash.
