Now that we’ve discussed when to wash your hair, it’s time to get a bit more in depth about how you should wash. “Generally speaking, the best shampoos and conditioners will use natural ingredients and products without chemicals to give your mane the pampering it needs. There are, of course exceptions so it’s important to look at the label of your product or simply ask someone who works there if they can explain exactly what their company uses in its products. Avoid sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde and hexachlorophene as these can cause dryness which will weaken the hair and make it fragile. If you want to add some volume, be sure to pick a conditioner that does exactly that with ingredients like lemongrass or sage oil for example.”
The Best Shampoo For Thick Hairs
The best shampoo for thick hair might not be great for thin hair, so make sure to read up on the ingredients list first before jumping to conclusions. As Bobby Eliot says: “There are different formulas for different hair types and they definitely work differently for each type of hair. For example, a volumizing formula wouldn’t be great for someone who has fine or dry hair. A moisturizing formula would halo out thinner hair.”
Finding the right shampoo for oily hair is kind of like picking a moisturizer for your oily skin; you have to look at what it’s lacking, or where its needs are specifically. “Oily hair typically lacks hydration so look out for ingredients such as hydrating agents and emollients which can help create balance,” says Raven Hurtado, a hairstylist at Maxine Salon in Chicago. For example, shampoos made with ingredients like Aloe Vera or essential oils like Coconut Oil (which also smells great) are great for restoring moisture to an oily scalp as well as protecting it from damage caused by chemical build-up (from styling products). You should also find conditioning agents in natural plant oils that won’t weigh down your locks or leave them looking greasy.
