Choosing the Right Shampoo
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How to Choose a Shampoo
With the wide variety of hair care products on the market is it no wonder why we get confused with which one is best for our own unique hair needs. I would like to make a few suggestions to you that will hopefully help make the decision easier for you.
1st. We need to classify what type of hair you have. The different options are:
- Fine / Limp - If you have fine / limp hair then you will want to steer clear of any heavy shampoos. You will want to find a lightweight, thickening or volumizing shampoo. This will help infuse the cuticle to create more body and texture.
- Normal - You can use just about anything on normal hair. The only suggestion I have is to always provide hair with the correct proteins and moisture it requires. So find any shampoo thick or lightweight that also provides the essential oils.
- Curly / Wavy - Moisture, moisture, moisture. I think you get my point. Curly hair lacks in the correct oils required. More often than not, the oil at the scalp does not make it down to the ends resulting in, dry hair. If you replenish the hair with moisture you will notice the curls, curling better, being less frizzy and having a shinier outcome.
- Course - Course hair will need a thicker shampoo that contains a smoothing treatment to help weigh down and coat the hairs cuticle. This will also help to reduce unwanted volume.
2nd. Here is a guide for the different issues you may notice with your hair type:
- Dry / Damaged / Chemically Treated - If you are experiencing split ends, dry or dull hair then your hair is most likely lacking in the proper nutrients. The problem is that dry, damaged and chemically treated hair is lacking in the natural oils that occur at your scalp. To help fix this problem we recommended that you do not wash your hair every day. This will give the natural oils a chance to reach the mid shaft and ends of the hair. When purchasing a cleanser look for one that moisturizes, hydrates and contains the essential oils required for healthy shinny hair.
- Prone to Dandruff - Some people experience a build up and white flakes on their scalp. This can be due to a fungus or bacteria infection. Shampoos designed for dandruff contain special ingredients that help to normalize the PH therefore eliminating any build up.
- Oily - Ok, let me throw this one at you, oily hair is caused by a dry scalp. Yeah, it sounds backwards but it's true. Oily hair is created by the scalp overcompensating for the dryness and in return it creates excessive oil that eventually builds up at the roots. To treat this problem you will need a shampoo the balances out the scalp.
- Color Safe - If your hair is colored then you will want to use a shampoo that is formulated to prolong the life of your color. These shampoos are more gentle on the hair. I recommended a Sulfate free shampoo. These are a must because they do not wash out the color in the hair. If you do purchase a sulfate free shampoo then keep in mind that they do not lather as good a regular shampoo, but they work just as good. Another option is to purchase a color depositing shampoo. These are awesome because they cleanse while depositing color at the same time.
I have also noticed that it is a good idea for us to switch our shampoos every so often. I know some don't agree but I do find my hair reacts best when switched up. To prolong the life of your shampoo try to use about a dime size. Shampoos do lather a lot.
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