Pink hair color tends to fade quickly, which is a concern, right? That’s where pink shampoo comes in. Because it helps prevent color fading while suppressing the yellow tones in your hair, it’s truly useful for people with bleached hair or lighter hair colors. Recently, I tried a variety of popular, best-selling pink shampoos, so I’ve put together a summary of the actual feel and how well they color.

I compared and ranked them based on five points: color payoff, lather/foaminess, repair ingredients, how likely they are to cause hair to feel rough, and scent. The criteria for the best recommended pink shampoo are that it colors hair firmly pink, lets you wash with dense foam, and has plenty of repair ingredients.

Number 1 is Tada’s Color Shampoo Pink. Even with just a 1-minute leave-on, it will color hyper-bleached hair firmly pink. It also lathers well, with fine foam that wraps around the entire hair, making it less likely to result in uneven color. Since it’s rich in repair ingredients, you can expect damage care benefits. When you use it multiple times, it gradually turns into a deep pink with a reddish tint—an effect that’s really nice.

Number 2 is Clue’s &be Color Shampoo C.Pink. It has a clear pink with high color saturation, and it effectively softens the greenish dullness of warm-toned colors. After one use, it finishes with a gentle pink shade, and it also has plenty of repair ingredients. You don’t really notice any roughness on the hair after washing. However, the scent of Pure Peony is quite strong, so preferences may vary.

Number 3 is MOUTON’s Neo Pink Shampoo. As a salon-exclusive product, it colors hair pink thoroughly in just one wash. It’s formulated with repair ingredients like amino acids and keratin in a solid way. The scent of pineapple & blueberry is fruity, lifting your mood. The hair also feels easy to glide through after washing.

Number 4 is CALABOMB’s Colorbomb Shampoo Pink. Hyper-bleached hair colors firmly to pink, changing into a vivid pink in one wash. The Orange Sweet scent is refreshing and pleasant. It also has a good feel when you run your fingers through it after washing. However, it doesn’t include many repair ingredients, so it’s recommended to care for damage separately with a treatment.

Number 5 is Piaserabo’s Formulate Iro Plus Pink. The price is reasonable, and in one wash it significantly changes the color and stains it pink. Since you get plenty of dense, rich foam, it’s also less likely to cause uneven coloring. It’s not prone to causing roughness and has a great scent. The level of repair ingredients feels a bit lacking, so it’s best to use it together with a treatment specialized for damage care.

Number 6 is Happiness’s Luco Color Shampoo Pink. It colors hair pink in just one wash, producing plenty of fine, resilient, bouncy foam. The scent is so well received that everyone says they’re satisfied. Recommended pink shampoo for people who want to keep salon color looking vibrant for longer.

Number 7 is Hoyu’s SOMARCA Color Shampoo Pink. It’s priced on the lower side and has good color payoff. The fresh scent is also well liked, and it leaves you with a finish that makes you want to keep using it. While the repair ingredients aren’t especially rich, it’s a good option for people who prioritize cost performance.

Number 8 is FIORE Cosmetiques’ Quolcia Color Shampoo. It colors pink thoroughly, and you can wash with elastic, fluffy, mounded foam. Your fingers glide through smoothly and it’s less likely to feel rough. With a citrus floral scent, bath time becomes more enjoyable.

Number 9 is Mauroa’s ILOA Color Shampoo. It colors firmly in one wash, and because it includes repair ingredients, it’s easy to use even for damaged hair. It also features an eco-conscious pouch-type container. The lather/foaminess feels a little underwhelming.

Number 10 is Milbon’s Color Gadget. As a salon-exclusive product, it evenly colors the entire hair with a dense color bubble formula. It has great color payoff, and fine foam forms quickly. Repair ingredients are decent.

When choosing a recommended pink shampoo, it’s important to look at the balance between color payoff and repair ingredients. Choose based on your hair’s damage level and the shade you like. Since the color becomes deeper with multiple uses, it’s also a nice point that you can adjust the intensity by changing how often you use it.