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OI Shampoo vs Hydrate Shampoo

Pureology Hydrate Shampoo edges out Davines OI Shampoo, 7.5 to 7.4. It wins on results, formula and value, while the OI Shampoo is stronger on texture and feel.

Benefit fingerprints

What each one does.

Davines OI Shampoo

HydrateClarifyRenewGlowCalm & ProtectHair & ScalpFinish & WearScentMoistureBarrierBreakoutsOil & PoresCleanseLines & FirmnessTextureEye AreaEven ToneRadianceSensitiveProtectRepairShape & ShineScalpFinishWearCoverageLashes & BrowsFloralGourmandFreshWoody & AmberHydratingPlumpingLong-lasting moistureBarrier repairDryness reliefFlaking reliefAcneBlackheadsClogged poresOil controlPore refiningShine controlMakeup removalDouble cleansingFine linesFirmingCrepinessSmoothingResurfacingBumps & KPDark circlesPuffinessDark spotsHyperpigmentationAcne marksBrighteningDullnessGlass skinSoothingRednessIrritation-freeUV protectionNo white castAntioxidantOdor controlDamage repairSplit endsHeat protectionCurl definitionFrizz controlVolumeShineScalp careHair growth supportDandruffColor protectionMatteDewySatinNaturalLong-wearTransfer-proofWaterproofBuildableSheer coverageMedium coverageFull coverageBlurringLash lengthLash volumeCurl holdBrow definitionFloralWhite floralRoseVanillaGourmandCaramelCitrusFresh & cleanAquaticGreenWoodyAmberMuskySpicyHydrateClarifyRenewGlowHair & ScalpFinish & WearScent

Pureology Hydrate Shampoo

HydrateClarifyRenewGlowCalm & ProtectHair & ScalpFinish & WearScentMoistureBarrierBreakoutsOil & PoresCleanseLines & FirmnessTextureEye AreaEven ToneRadianceSensitiveProtectRepairShape & ShineScalpFinishWearCoverageLashes & BrowsFloralGourmandFreshWoody & AmberHydratingPlumpingLong-lasting moistureBarrier repairDryness reliefFlaking reliefAcneBlackheadsClogged poresOil controlPore refiningShine controlMakeup removalDouble cleansingFine linesFirmingCrepinessSmoothingResurfacingBumps & KPDark circlesPuffinessDark spotsHyperpigmentationAcne marksBrighteningDullnessGlass skinSoothingRednessIrritation-freeUV protectionNo white castAntioxidantOdor controlDamage repairSplit endsHeat protectionCurl definitionFrizz controlVolumeShineScalp careHair growth supportDandruffColor protectionMatteDewySatinNaturalLong-wearTransfer-proofWaterproofBuildableSheer coverageMedium coverageFull coverageBlurringLash lengthLash volumeCurl holdBrow definitionFloralWhite floralRoseVanillaGourmandCaramelCitrusFresh & cleanAquaticGreenWoodyAmberMuskySpicyHydrateClarifyRenewGlowHair & ScalpFinish & WearScent

Side by side

Every detail, compared.

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Beauty score
7.4Good
7.5Good
Results30% of score
7.6
7.9
Formula & ingredients20% of score
7.2
7.3
Texture & experience15% of score
8.2
7.6
Value20% of score
6.6
6.8
Community love15% of score
7.3
7.9
Community
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PriceTypical, checked by our editors
$43.00/ 9.5 fl oz / 280 mlMid-range
$39.00/ 9 fl oz / 266 mlMid-range
Price per ounceLowest wins
$4.54 / oz
$4.34 / oz
What it does
  • Hydrating
  • Shine
  • Frizz control
  • Hydrating
  • Color protection
  • Damage repair
Made for
All hair types, Damaged hair, Color-treated hair
Thick hair, Color-treated hair, Damaged hair
Format
Shampoo
Shampoo
Texture
Creamy shampoo with a soft, velvety, detangling lather (brand)
Rich, concentrated sulfate-free shampoo; Ulta says one bottle gives 75+ washes
Fragrance-free
No — contains fragrance
No — contains fragrance
Claims
—
Vegan, Sulfate-free, Paraben-free
Brand origin
—
🇺🇸 American beauty
Video reviews
Best for
  • • Dry, frizzy or color-treated medium to coarse hair
  • • Fans of a luxurious, scented wash-day experience
  • • Pairing with the OI Conditioner or OI Oil
  • • Dry, color-treated hair of normal to thick texture
  • • Vivid or bleached hair that needs a gentle, moisturizing wash
  • • Pairing with the matching Hydrate conditioner
Strengths
  • Creamy, velvety lather that leaves hair soft and shiny
  • Sulfate-free cleansing base
  • Signature warm, lingering scent
  • Sulfate-free and vegan
  • Rich moisture for dry, color-treated hair
  • Concentrated: Ulta says a bottle lasts 75+ washes
Watch-outs
  • Expensive for a daily shampoo
  • Can be too rich for fine, low-porosity hair
  • Expensive up front
  • Silicones and polymers can weigh down fine waves
Where to buy

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FAQ

Quick answers.

Which is better, OI Shampoo or Hydrate Shampoo?

Pureology Hydrate Shampoo edges out Davines OI Shampoo, 7.5 to 7.4. It wins on results, formula and value, while the OI Shampoo is stronger on texture and feel.

Which is better value?

Davines OI Shampoo works out to about $4.54 / oz and Pureology Hydrate Shampoo to about $4.34 / oz, based on typical non-Amazon retail prices when we last checked.

How do you score them?

Both are scored on the same five-factor rubric (results, formula & ingredients, texture & experience, value, community love), using the formula or specs, verified creator reviews, community consensus and value. Brands can’t pay for placement.