Shampoos

Your hair products - mainly shampoo and conditioner - should be changed often! There, we said it. The debate on this topic never seems to end, but the truth of the matter is that hair needs change. And using the same shampoo every season and through bad hair days can take a toll on your hair’s health.

How To Choose Shampoo For Hair?

For instance, if you suffer from dandruff, you probably prefer using anti-dandruff shampoos. But, these shampoos are strong and strip your hair of their natural moisture. Therefore, using an anti-dandruff shampoo all the time can be harmful to your hair.

Instead, here’s what you can do:

1. Seasonal Shampoo Swap:

Just like your skin, your hair also gets affected by seasonal change. The sun, sweat, humidity, and dry winter winds can be too much to handle for your regular shampoo. The key to protecting your hair is changing your shampoo.

If you use a moisturizing shampoo for your dry hair, it might exacerbate your hair problems in the summer when your hair is already sweaty and sticky. This shampoo should are best suited for colder weather. For summer, a lighter formula that just cleanses your scalp and hair should work well.

2. Shampoo Swap According to Your Hair’s Mood:

Shampoo can do as much bad as it does good to your hair. Here’s how to swap shampoos according to the way your hair behaves:

• Monthly Clarifying Shampoo: While shampooing 2 to 3 times a week cleanses your hair and scalp just fine, a deep cleanse once a month is important too. Using a deep clarifying shampoo once a month will help you get rid of all the product and chemical build-up from your hair and scalp and leave your head feeling squeaky clean.
• Combination Of Products: If your scalp is oily and your ends are dry, or vice versa, you might want to try a combination of products. A basic cleansing shampoo with a moisturizing conditioner for your ends will do the job, in the first case. Or, you could try a hydrating shampoo for your dry scalp and a regular conditioner for damage repair. Change the combinations as and when you notice your hair behaving differently.
• Shampoo For Specific Hair Problems: Shampoos that target a specific hair problem should never be used as your regular shampoos. Asmentioned earlier, anti-dandruff, anti-frizz, anti-hair fall shampoos can be harsh on your hair if used for a long period of time. Therefore, use these shampoos only when you experience excessive dandruff, frizz, or hair fall.

What To Look For In Your Regular Shampoo And Conditioner:

Before you buy your next shampoo and conditioner, touch and feel your hair. Notice how your ends and scalp feels. If the scalp feels normal and ends feel dry, a normal shampoo with potent ingredients and a moisturizing conditioner are all you need.

When it comes to shampoo, think of it as skincare for your scalp. It does more than just cleanse your hair. Look for specific ingredients that benefit your hair. Tea tree oil, for instance, is not too harsh, supports hair growth, improves blood circulation, and fights hair fall to some extent. Once a month, do an apple cider vinegar rinse (four parts water to one part ACV) to take a break from all the chemicals. Also, keep a good dry shampoo handy for those days when you don’t want to wash your hair.