Choosing The Right Shampoo For Your Hair Type

Tim Henry

There are hundreds of shampoo's out there, from the Suave you
can purchase at the local pharmacy to designer shampoo's like
Kerastas and Philip B. that can only be purchased from
specialty salons and stores. How do you choose?

First, know your hair type. It's fairly easy to know what type
of shampoo your hair needs if it's permed or colored. If your
hair is permed then most likely you're seeing a stylist on a
regular basis and he or she has suggested a product for you. If
your hair is colored you will want a shampoo that will be gentle
on the color and not strip it from your hair. Is your hair dry?
Oily? Thin or full and coarse?

What affect do you want the shampoo to have on your hair? Be
aware of claims made by shampoo manufacturers. The only thing
regulated by the Food & Drug Administration is the list of
ingredients on the back of the shampoo bottle. This means that
manufacturers can claim their shampoos moisturize or add volume
whether or not they do.

Herbs and botanicals smell great, but their affect on the hair
has never been proven. Actually most shampoos and conditioners
affect your hair only temporarily by leaving product behind on
your hair after you wash. They have no long term effect on the
condition of your hair at all.

Don't believe that you have to use one manufacturers entire
hair product line. It's the same for skin care products. All
shampoos clean the hair. All soaps clean the face. All
conditioners leave a trace of product on your hair which help
keep the cuticle smooth. All moisturizes soften and moisturize
the skin. It doesn't matter if you mix and match products,
despite what they say.

This article courtesy of
http://www.shampoo-guide.com