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A-D Anti-Dandruff Shampoo (Ketoconazole 1%) vs Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Shampoo

Nizoral A-D Anti-Dandruff Shampoo (Ketoconazole 1%) edges out SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Shampoo, 8.4 to 7.6. It wins on results, formula and community love, while the Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Shampoo is stronger on texture and feel and value.

Benefit fingerprints

What each one does.

Nizoral A-D Anti-Dandruff Shampoo (Ketoconazole 1%)

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

SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine 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

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Every detail, compared.

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Beauty score
8.4Great
7.6Good
Results30% of score
8.8
7.2
Formula & ingredients20% of score
8.6
7.2
Texture & experience15% of score
6.8
7.4
Value20% of score
8.6
8.8
Community love15% of score
8.9
7.3
Community
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PriceTypical, checked by our editors
$16.88/ 7 fl oz / 200 mlDrugstore
$12.49/ 13 fl oz / 384 mlDrugstore
Price per ounceLowest wins
$2.50 / oz
$0.96 / oz
What it does
  • Dandruff
  • Scalp care
  • Flaking relief
  • Soothing
  • Curl definition
  • Frizz control
  • Shine
  • Hydrating
Made for
All hair types, Color-treated hair
Wavy hair, Curly hair, Coily hair, Thick hair
Format
Shampoo
Shampoo
Texture
Pearlescent shampoo with a soft look and feel (brand FAQ)
Sulfate-free shampoo that creates a rich lather (brand description)
Fragrance-free
No — contains fragrance
No — contains fragrance
Claims
—
Sulfate-free, Silicone-free, Paraben-free
Brand origin
🇺🇸 American beauty
🇺🇸 American beauty
Video reviews
Best for
  • • Persistent flaking and itching that zinc or selenium shampoos have not controlled
  • • A twice-weekly scalp treatment alongside a regular shampoo
  • • Thick curly and coily hair that dries out easily
  • • Budget-friendly sulfate-free wash days
Strengths
  • Contains 1% ketoconazole, an antifungal active aimed at the yeast linked to dandruff
  • Only needed every 3–4 days, so a bottle lasts for months
  • Brand says it is safe on color-treated, chemically processed and gray hair
  • Sulfate-, silicone- and paraben-free cleanse suited to curly-girl style routines
  • Shea butter, coconut oil and silk protein for softness and slip
  • Inexpensive and widely stocked at drugstores and Ulta
Watch-outs
  • Sulfate (SLES) base can leave lengths feeling dry without conditioner
  • Strict usage schedule and drug-label warnings, including a doctor check for children under 12
  • Can feel heavy on fine or wavy hair, according to some reviewers
  • Fragranced formula

FAQ

Quick answers.

Which is better, A-D Anti-Dandruff Shampoo (Ketoconazole 1%) or Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Shampoo?

Nizoral A-D Anti-Dandruff Shampoo (Ketoconazole 1%) edges out SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Shampoo, 8.4 to 7.6. It wins on results, formula and community love, while the Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Shampoo is stronger on texture and feel and value.

Which is better value?

Nizoral A-D Anti-Dandruff Shampoo (Ketoconazole 1%) works out to about $2.50 / oz and SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Shampoo to about $0.96 / 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.