Shampoo
There are so many different types of shampoos that a person can get confused trying to decide what kind of shampoo is right for them. There are so many things to consider when buying shampoo: your hair type, texture, color, length, and health.
The main purpose of shampoo is to remove dirt and oil from the hair and scalp. But with so many products on the market today, it can be confusing to decide what shampoo is ideal for your hair.
Here’s a guide for the most common hair types:
Curly Hair
Curly hair is notorious for being very dry and hard to manage. Your hair is not at all like straight hair, so you should pick a shampoo that will meet all of your hair’s needs. You will want to choose a rich and creamy shampoo that will give your hair the moisture that it needs. Some ingredients to look for are coconut oil and shea butter, these will help to lock in your hair’s moisture.
Fine Hair
If you have very fine and thin hair, it is best to stay away from rich shampoos. These will be entirely too hard on your hair and it will make your hair end up looking and feeling greasy. You will want to find a shampoo that has the ingredient panthenol. This is supposed to make your hair look and feel thicker.
Colored or Permed Hair
The most important thing in finding shampoo for chemically treated hair is moisture. Since most chemicals will totally dry out your hair, moisture is key.
Dry, Damaged hair
For dry or damaged hair you will want to find one with a creamy formula. Recovering any lost moisture is critical if you wish to repair any damaged hair. Shea butter is a wonderful component to search for. This will aid in the retention of moisture in your hair.
Aside from knowing your hair type, it is also good to know what kind of ingredients are in your shampoo and how you react to them. You will also want to consider just what kind of shampoo you want or need. There is a shampoo for dandruff, colored treated hair, etc. Experiment with all of these different kinds of shampoos and find out which ones work best for you.