What Shampoo Should You Really Be Using?

Posted by Tandra Barner on Monday, May 6, 2024

Knowing your individual hair type is the first step to knowing the right shampoo for you. Some common types of hair are fine, curly, dry and oily. If you color your hair or use any chemical treatments, you'll want to look for shampoo for that type of hair.

Not sure what type fits your hair? Ask your stylist next time you get a haircut. Many of us have a combination of types, for example dry and curly.

Celebrity stylist, Justine Marjan recommends focusing on the outcome you want. Here are some questions you should think about to assess your hair needs. "Do you need volume? Does it fall flat easily? Is your scalp oily/dry? Are your ends damaged? Do you color/bleach your hair? Do you have frizz? Does your hair need moisture? Then ask yourself what you want to see out of your hair: volume, moisture, shine, etc."

Dani Everson of Clementine's Salon recommends focusing on your priority area. "Clients should find their most prioritized needs to find the most suitable shampoo," she explains. "If someone has color treated hair, that also happens to be curly and dry, I will work with them to figure out which shampoo will have the biggest impact."

Jarrod Harms also likes to pick a shampoo based on your individual needs, but reminds us to make sure it actually works for us. "For instance it may make sense that you should use a moisturizing shampoo. Doing so however, leaves your hair limp. Then don't do it. Use a shampoo that leaves your scalp refreshed and pick a conditioner to balance it. Choosing the right conditioner will help insure the result you're looking for."

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