How To Choose The Right Shampoo For Your Hair Type

Selecting the best shampoo for your hair is essential in order to maintain and achieve healthy and beautiful hair. It’s crucial to use a shampoo that is appropriate for your hair type, otherwise it won’t be effective enough. For example if your hair is oily you should never use shampoo or conditioner designed for dry hair, because it won’t remove the excess oil from your scalp and it can cause other hair problems such as dandruff, frizzy hair or even split ends.
Shampoos are designed to remove dirt and oil from the hair as well as to nourish the hair in deep. There is a variety of shampoos designed for the different hair types and for different purposes – there are clarifying shampoos, nourishing shampoos, shampoos specially designed for color treated hair or permed hair. Many shampoos contain proteins, vitamins, minerals, essential oils and other natural ingredients that nourish, condition and repair damaged hair.
Common ingredients in shampoos are: Ammonium Lauril Sulphate, Ammonium Laureth Sulphate, Sulfosuccinate, Citric Acid, Panthenol, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Aqua, Sodium Chloride, Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium Salicylate.

Choose your shampoo according to your hair type
It’s essential to identify your hair type in order to choose the best hair products for you. If you cannot determine what your hair type is you may consult your hairdresser or a specialist to see what it is. Nowadays there are even specially designed tools that determine hair types and skin types but they are very expensive. For example oily hair often looks greasy and dull, it becomes oily too quick, attracts dirt easily and needs frequent washing. Dry hair is characterized by split ends, frizziness, it feels tough to the touch and is difficult to comb or brush.

If your hair is oily:
If your hair is oily you should look for products designed for oily hair. The shampoo should be strong enough to cleanse your hair from the impurities and at the same time it should be appropriate for a daily usage. This doesn’t mean that it should be harsh, because if the product contains harsh chemicals it can easily strip your scalp of its natural oils and your sebaceous glands may begin to produce even more oil. Your conditioner should be appropriate for oily hair and it should contain the least amount of oils in order to prevent further oiliness. Your best choice will be a clarifying shampoo and a light conditioner specially designed for oily hair. Clarifying shampoos remove the buildup of hair care products that can weigh down your hair and causing it to be dull and greasy in appearance. If you have oily hair you can wash your hair two/ three times a week but make sure the shampoo isn’t too harsh or you can dilute your shampoo with a few tablespoons of water. A cleansing shampoo with mint extracts is ideal for oily hair.

If you hair is dry:
If your hair is dry you should look for a shampoo that is specially designed for dry hair. The shampoos for dry hair contain more nourishing and moisturizing ingredients (a higher level of essential fatty acids). Choose a hydrating shampoo that is mild and contains more natural ingredients such as olive oil, almond oil, honey, chamomile, essential oils. A moisturizing conditioner is a must for those with dry hair. Thick conditioners are excellent for dry and damaged hair as they nourish the hair deeply.

If your hair is colored or chemically treated:
If your hair is colored or chemically treated you should choose your hair care products very carefully. The products should be able to retain the color of your hair and to repair the damage caused during the coloring treatment. Your shampoo should be specially designed for colored hair with UV filters to protect the color from fading. It should contain many nourishing ingredients in order to repair any damage caused by the coloring ingredients.
The shampoos and the conditioners for color treated hair contain many nourishing ingredients that not only condition and repair the hair, but they also help prevent the color from fading due to sun exposure, exposure to heat etc. Choose a shampoo that is made for color-treated hair.

If your hair is prone to dandruff:
If your hair is prone to dandruff you should choose an antidandruff shampoo and antidandruff conditioner or serum. These shampoos cleanse the scalp very well and keep the dandruff flakes out of sight for a few days. Other antidandruff shampoos contain special ingredients (like ketoconazole) that act directly to inhibit the growth of the fungus (dandruff bacteria) and normalize the pH level of the scalp. You should be very careful when selecting antidandruff products as some of them may be too harsh for your scalp and hair – causing itching, dryness and scalp irritation.

Useful Tips:

• Make sure you are using the best shampoo for your hair type.
• Choose a shampoo that has a low pH
• Always check out the ingredients listed on the shampoo bottle.
• select hair care products that are specifically designed as daily or light formula shampoos.
• Some shampoos can be too aggressive and may not only sweep away dirt, but also your hair’s protective sebum.
• If you have oily hair choose a shampoo that does not have strong detergent base.
• Don’t wash your hair every day.
• Give your hair an extra dose of moisture with leave-in conditioners.
• Change your shampoo every three months because your hair will get used to the same shampoo and it will no longer remains as effective.

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Recommended Shampoos For Dry Hair:

Redken All Soft Shampoo ($19) – Cleans with an ultra-rich formula that leaves your hair soft and smooth. Contains avocado oil, proteins and amino acids to smooth, condition and seal in moisture. Hair has ultra-rich softness, manageability and shine.

Dove Moisturizing Shampoo, for dry or damaged hair, Intense Moisture ($4.50) – formula that cleans effectively without stripping hair of essential moisturizers. Intensely hydrates and restores to leave hair noticeably softer and smoother.

Paul Mitchell Instant Moisture Shampoo ($11) – provides moisture, sun protection, and enhanced conditioning. Chamomile, henna, rosemary, aloe vera and jojoba combined with state-of-the-art conditioners help intensify shine.

Klorane Mink Oil Shampoo ($15) – Helps repair dry, brittle hair with spilt ends. This treatment shampoo nourishes and restores natural gloss, leaves hair ultra-soft and shiny.

Lanza Remedy Shampoo ($13) – a rich, soothing cleanser that restores wellness to dry hair and scalp. Contains advanced healing ingredients to strengthen, replenish and renew each strand from root to tip.

Kerastase Dermo-Calm Moisturizing Shampoo ($60) – Moisturizing shampoo for sensitive scalps and dry hair. Allergy and dermatologist tested.

Recommended Shampoos For Oily Hair:

Paul Mitchell Shampoo Two ($14) – a deep cleansing shampoo for all hair types. It is excellent for oily hair and scalp. Thoroughly cleanses styling and finishing products from the surface of hair. Provides deep cleansing for oily hair with a fresh lemon fragrance.

Phyto Phytocedrat Shampoo ($24) – formulated with a mild plant-derived washing base to help remove excess oil and prevent the rebound effect. Prevents over stimulating the sebaceous glands.

Rene Furterer Curbicia Concentrated Purifying Shampoo ($23) – High shampooing frequency means that your scalp is frequently oily and your hair looks dull and flat. Pleasantly scented with deep-cleansing essential oils, this shampoo made with a high concentration of Curbicia extract eliminates excess sebum from the scalp.

Kerastase Bain Clarifiant ($33) – Cleansing shampoo for greasy scalps and dry hair. This will help you balance greasy roots and dry ends.

Recommended Shampoos For Color Treated Hair:

John Frieda Sheer Blonde Highlight Activating Shampoo ($6.50) – shampoo that instantly brightens and refreshes blonde by ridding hair of dulling mineral deposits, neutralizes chlorine.

Brilliant Brunette Shine Release Shampoo ($6.50) – Developed exclusively for brown hair, patented Brilliant Brunette shampoos and conditioners expose the unique richness of brunette.

JOEY New York Shampoo for Color Treated Hair ($19) – thoroughly cleanses hair as it strengthens and restores its health and vitality.

Kerastase Reflection Bain Miroir 2 Shine Revealing Shampoo for Very Sensitised Colour-Treated Hair ($32) – The surface of each hair fiber is smoothed out, boosting color’s radiance and shine, buildup that makes color-treated hair look dull is eliminated.

Lanza Color-Preserving Shampoo ($19) – blends powerful anti-fade compounds naturally found in flowers to preserve hair color longer. Extra mild and sulfate-free, this extra ordinary formula gently removes impurities while producing a silky shine.

Klorane Safflower Oil Shampoo ($12.50) – helps repair dry, permed or color-treated hair.

Wella Color Preserve Hydrating Shampoo ($13) – Replenishes vital moisture and vitamins to dry hair, restoring the hair’s natural equilibrium while protecting its vibrant color. Formulated from Vitamin B5, color-preserving molecules and apricot oil.

Recommended Antidandruff Shampoos:

Ahava Anti-Dandruff Shampoo ($17) – shampoo that is formulated with Dead Sea minerals and plant extracts and blended with soothing and moisturizing agents. Effectively controls the outbreak of dandruff, while thoroughly cleansing and rejuvenating the hair and scalp.

Klorane Anti-Dandruff Shampoo with Myrtle Extract – Oily Dandruff ($12) – acts effectively against pityrosporum ovale, a micro-organism often found in cases of greasy dandruff.

Head & Shoulders Intensive Solutions Dandruff Shampoo for Normal Hair ($8.20) – Clinically tested and proven dandruff protection. Treats and helps prevent seborreic dermatitis, dandruff and scalp-related problems.

Rene Furterer Anti-Dandruff Shampoo With Melaluca ($23) – Regulates the production of dandruff and prevents its recurrence as it calms itching and irritation, deep cleans the scalp, and regulates sebum production.

Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo ($15) – kills the fungus that causes dandruff. Controls the flaking, scaling, and itching associated with dandruff.

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