What is the best shampoo in Australia?

Kérastase Elixir Ultime Le Bain at AU$62 from Adore Beauty is the top-scored premium shampoo in GLOW’s 2026 panel (8.9/10). The salon-grade wash uses five precious oils including argan, maize and pracaxi to deliver measurable shine with every use. For bond repair on colour-treated hair, Olaplex No.4 (9.0/10, AU$49 at MECCA) is the category gold standard for everyday use.

Where can I buy the best hair products in Australia?

MECCA is the best single destination for premium hair in Australia, stocking Olaplex, Living Proof and Briogeo. Adore Beauty carries Kérastase, Pureology and Davines. Chemist Warehouse leads on Batiste dry shampoo and budget haircare. Sephora AU stocks Briogeo and Kérastase in-store. For styling tools, Dyson sells direct with the best warranty support; Harvey Norman and JB Hi-Fi often match or beat the direct price.

What is the best dry shampoo in Australia?

Batiste Original Dry Shampoo at AU$12 (Chemist Warehouse) is the category leader, higher oil absorption per gram than every premium alternative tested by Glow editors. Two decades of market dominance are backed by real performance: root volume, frizz control, and zero white cast on dark hair when applied correctly.

Is Olaplex worth it for Australian hair?

Yes for colour-treated, bleached or chemically straightened hair. The patented bis-aminopropyl diglycol dimaleate bond-building chemistry is unique and does what it claims. No.3 Hair Perfector (AU$48) is the weekly pre-shampoo treatment; No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo (AU$49) is the daily wash. The system works best used together. If your hair is not chemically treated, the case is weaker, a good quality shampoo and conditioner will deliver similar day-to-day results.

What is the best styling tool in Australia?

The Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler at AU$899 (Dyson Direct, JB Hi-Fi) is the highest-scoring hair styling tool in GLOW’s database. It uses Coanda airflow to style without extreme heat, reducing damage on fine and colour-treated hair. For a professional round-brush blowout without the price, the Olivia Garden Ceramic Ion Round Brush at AU$68 paired with a standard hair dryer outperforms most hot-air brushes under AU$200.

Moroccanoil or Olaplex, which is better for Australian hair?

Different jobs. Olaplex No.3 (AU$48, MECCA) repairs broken disulfide bonds, the pick for colour-treated, bleached or heat-damaged hair. Moroccanoil Treatment (AU$70, MECCA) adds shine and frizz control via argan oil, the pick for healthy hair that needs a polish. Using both together (No.3 weekly, Moroccanoil daily) is a classic Glow editorial combination.

Batiste dry shampoo editorial, hair category hero

Dyson Airwrap in use, salon-grade styling at home

Batiste hair editorial, dry shampoo campaign

Dyson Supersonic editorial, blow-dry lifestyle

Batiste hair range, editorial product spread

The category

Hair.

Q: What is the best hair oil in Australia?

Davines OI Oil at AU$58 (Adore Beauty) is GLOW editorial pick for hair oil in 2026. Roucou oil base, five nourishing oils, long-lasting frizz control and a scent profile that holds in hair for hours. Apply to damp hair before drying for best result. Moroccanoil Treatment (AU$70) is the cult alternative with a lighter, more familiar argan scent.

Best Hair Products in Australia 2026, Ranked

Salon-grade hair care, ranked for the Australian bathroom, not the algorithm.

Shampoo, dry shampoo, bond treatment, hair oil, styling tools. Ranked by editorial testing across six weeks on Australian hair types. Stocked at Adore Beauty, MECCA, Sephora AU, Chemist Warehouse and Dyson Direct.

See the ranking → Shampoo guide

Hair care editorial, salon-grade products at home

The category

The salon, at home.

The hair products that deliver real results, ranked by testing, not marketing spend.

Salon-grade hair care has crossed a threshold. The chemistry in a Kérastase shampoo is the same formulation Australian colourists have recommended for fifteen years, now available at Adore Beauty, delivered overnight. Olaplex No.3 uses the same patented bond-building molecule as a professional treatment service. The Dyson Airwrap uses Coanda airflow technology developed over years of aerospace-grade engineering, now in your bathroom drawer.

What follows is the editorial ranking. Each category has one clear winner chosen by image-confirmed product testing. Kérastase leads premium shampoo. Batiste leads dry shampoo. Olaplex leads bond treatment. Davines leads hair oil. The Dyson Airwrap leads styling tools. The ranking spans the full GLOW Standard: formulation quality, Australian retailer availability, value against the salon alternative, and whether Glow editors were still using it at week six.

The category, in pictures

Ritual. Result. Repeat.

The products that earn their shelf space, shampoo, treatment, oil, styling tools, and the editors who kept reaching for them past week three.

Hair care editorial portrait, salon-grade at home

Dyson Airwrap editorial, styling tool portrait

Batiste hair editorial, dry shampoo lifestyle

The June 2026 ranking

Five products worth your shelf space.

Kérastase, Batiste, Olaplex, Davines, Dyson, ranked across formulation quality, AU availability, value and editorial adherence. Real retailer links, no paid placements.

01, Best premium shampoo · Full shampoo ranking →

Kérastase Elixir Ultime Le Bain

The salon-grade luxe shampoo that changed the category benchmark. Five precious oils, argan, maize, pracaxi, marula, camellia, deliver a measurable shine premium that holds through a full blowdry. Cleanses thoroughly without stripping colour. The $62 wash for when the hair is the outfit. GLOW Score 8.9/10, the top-ranked premium shampoo in the 2026 panel.

AU$62 · Adore Beauty · Sephora AU

Shop at Adore Beauty → Also at Sephora AU →

02, Best dry shampoo · Dry shampoo guide →

Batiste Original Dry Shampoo

Two decades of dominance backed by real performance. Higher oil absorption per gram than every premium alternative tested. Root volume, frizz control, zero white cast on dark hair when applied 30cm from the root and brushed through. At AU$12, the category leader that compounds into a measurable wash-extension across the week. Stocked at every chemist in Australia. GLOW Score 8.3/10.

AU$12 · Chemist Warehouse · Priceline

Shop at Chemist Warehouse → Also at Priceline →

03, Best bond treatment · Olaplex vs Moroccanoil →

Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector

The weekly pre-shampoo bond-building treatment that established the damage-repair category. Applied to damp hair for 10 minutes before washing, No.3 uses patented bis-aminopropyl diglycol dimaleate to reconnect broken disulfide bonds across chemically-treated, bleached or heat-styled hair. The treatment Glow editors use the week after a colour appointment and every week since. AU$48 from MECCA, the editorial standard for bond repair.

AU$48 · MECCA · Adore Beauty

Shop at MECCA → Also at Adore Beauty →

04, Best hair oil · Davines

Davines OI Oil

The Italian salon-grade hair oil that compounds with daily use. Roucou oil base, five nourishing ingredients, long-lasting frizz control and a scent profile that holds in hair for hours. Apply 2–3 drops to damp hair before drying for softness, shine and manageability across the full day. The oil editors reach for on fine hair (it doesn’t weigh down) and thick hair alike. Stocked at Adore Beauty and select Davines salons nationally. AU$58.

AU$58 · Adore Beauty · Davines AU

Shop at Adore Beauty → Also at Davines AU →

05, Best styling tool · Styling tools guide →

Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler

The highest-scoring hair styling tool in GLOW’s 2026 database. Coanda airflow wraps hair around the barrel without extreme heat, measurably less breakage on colour-treated and fine hair across a six-week panel versus conventional curling irons and hot-air brushes. The multi-attachment kit covers curls, waves, volume and smoothing from one handle. At AU$899, the device that genuinely earns its price point through daily use. GLOW Score 9.5/10.

AU$899 · Dyson Direct · JB Hi-Fi · Harvey Norman

Shop at Dyson Direct → Also at JB Hi-Fi →

Where to buy

Four retailers do the work.

Adore Beauty stocks the broadest premium hair range in Australia, Kérastase, Pureology, Davines, Olaplex, Living Proof. MECCA carries Olaplex, Briogeo, Living Proof and a tight edit of prestige salon brands in-store and online. Sephora AU has Kérastase and Briogeo with same-day click-and-collect in major cities. Chemist Warehouse leads on Batiste, mainstream haircare and value-tier brands. For styling tools, Dyson Direct offers the best warranty and trade-up programme; JB Hi-Fi and Harvey Norman regularly match the direct price and offer interest-free finance on the Airwrap and Supersonic. If the product has a DTC option, buying direct gets you the full warranty, the accessories and the returns window at the same or lower combined cost.

Browse by need

Pick your category.

Six entry points into the hair ranking. Shampoo, frizz, curls, clarifying, blow-dry tools, brand comparisons. Each links into the deeper category guide with full testing notes.

Best shampooBrowse →

Olaplex No.4, Kérastase Elixir Ultime. Scored on formulation, cleanse, colour-safety and wash-extension.

Best shampoo for frizz Australia, ranked by Glow

Frizz controlBrowse →

Living Proof No Frizz. The cuticle-sealing shampoos that work in Australian humidity.

Best curl cream Australia, ranked by Glow

Curl creamsBrowse →

DevaCurl, Bondi Boost, Cantu. Definition and hold across 2A–4C curl types.

Best clarifying shampoo Australia, ranked by Glow

Clarifying shampooBrowse →

Bondi Boost HG Detox. The monthly reset for mineral buildup, chlorine and product residue.

Best dry shampoo Australia, Batiste and alternatives ranked

Dry shampooBrowse →

Batiste Original leads the category. Extend your wash, add volume at the root.

Best blow dry brush Australia, styling tools ranked

Styling toolsBrowse →

Dyson Airwrap, Olivia Garden, Revlon One-Step. Ranked on heat damage, result and durability.

Scalp health, treatments and shampoos ranked by Glow

Scalp healthBrowse →

Scalp treatments, scalp shampoos, dandruff picks. The foundation of good hair starts at the root.

Colour care, protecting colour-treated hair in Australia

Colour careBrowse →

Protecting balayage, highlights and global colour. Sulphate-free, bond-safe, UV-blocking picks.

Also worth a look

Eight hair guides editors keep on the shortlist.

The verdict

Buy the shampoo that works with your hair type, the treatment your colour deserves, and the one styling tool you’ll actually use every morning.

GLOW Editorial Team · Updated June 2026

FAQ

The questions editors get asked.

What is the best shampoo in Australia?: Kérastase Elixir Ultime Le Bain at AU$62 (Adore Beauty) is the top-scored premium shampoo in GLOW’s 2026 panel (8.9/10). For bond repair on colour-treated hair, Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo at AU$49 (MECCA) is the category gold standard at 9.0/10.
Where can I buy the best hair products in Australia?: MECCA is the best single destination for premium hair in Australia, Olaplex, Living Proof, Briogeo. Adore Beauty carries Kérastase, Pureology, Davines. Chemist Warehouse leads on Batiste and budget haircare. Sephora AU stocks Kérastase and Briogeo in-store. For styling tools, Dyson Direct has the best warranty support; JB Hi-Fi often matches the direct price.
What is the best dry shampoo in Australia?: Batiste Original Dry Shampoo at AU$12 (Chemist Warehouse) is the category leader, higher oil absorption per gram than every premium alternative tested. Apply 30cm from the root, massage into the scalp, brush through. The product that earns its dominance every time.
Is Olaplex worth it for Australian hair?: Yes for colour-treated, bleached or chemically straightened hair. The patented bond-building chemistry is genuinely unique. No.3 Hair Perfector (AU$48) is the weekly treatment; No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo (AU$49) is the daily wash. If your hair is not chemically treated, a good quality shampoo and conditioner will deliver similar day-to-day results.
What is the best styling tool in Australia in 2026?: The Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler at AU$899 (Dyson Direct) is the highest-scoring styling tool in GLOW’s database (9.5/10). Coanda airflow technology styles without extreme heat, reducing breakage on colour-treated and fine hair. For a professional blowout result at lower cost, the Olivia Garden Ceramic Ion Round Brush at AU$68 paired with a standard dryer outperforms most hot-air brushes under AU$200.
Moroccanoil or Olaplex, which is better for Australian hair?: Different jobs. Olaplex No.3 (AU$48, MECCA) repairs broken disulfide bonds, the pick for colour-treated, bleached or heat-damaged hair. Moroccanoil Treatment (AU$70, MECCA) adds shine and frizz control via argan oil, the pick for healthy hair that needs a polish. Using both together (No.3 weekly pre-wash, Moroccanoil as daily finishing oil) is a classic Glow editorial combination that covers both jobs without overlap. See the full Moroccanoil vs Olaplex comparison.

Appendix

The verdict.

The best hair products in Australia in 2026, ranked by GLOW Editorial Team after independent testing: Kérastase Elixir Ultime Le Bain (shampoo, AU$62, 8.9/10), Batiste Original Dry Shampoo (dry shampoo, AU$12, 8.3/10), Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector (bond treatment, AU$48), Davines OI Oil (hair oil, AU$58), Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler (styling tool, AU$899, 9.5/10). Stocked across Adore Beauty, MECCA, Sephora AU, Chemist Warehouse, Davines AU and Dyson Direct. Scoring published in full at /how-we-review.

Updated June 2026. Re-tested annually; formula revisions trigger early re-test. No paid placements, commission rates are identical across all retailer links.

Comparison

Hair categories, head to head.

Different products solve different problems. The ranking above is by category winner; this table is by hair concern. Pick your concern first, then pick the product.

Hair concern	Best product	Price	Glow verdict
Premium daily shampoo	Kérastase Elixir Ultime Le Bain	AU$62	8.9, salon shine at home
Bond repair (colour-treated)	Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo	AU$49	9.0, the category gold standard
Best value dry shampoo	Batiste Original	AU$12	8.3, category leader at any price
Weekly bond treatment	Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector	AU$48	Pre-shampoo bond repair benchmark
Frizz control (daily)	Living Proof No Frizz Shampoo	AU$45	9.5, cult anti-frizz formula
Hair oil	Davines OI Oil	AU$58	Salon-grade roucou oil, long hold
Premium styling tool	Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler	AU$899	9.5, lowest heat, best result