Have you ever wondered about the different types of shampoo out in the market? For instance, what does a clarifying shampoo do and how does it differ from a volumizing shampoo—if at all? Do these different types really address specific concerns for our hair? Or will any basic shampoo do?
We all know that the primary purpose of shampoo is simply to clean hair. They aren’t supposed to cost you much, and always be wary of other benefits certain shampoo brands add to this purpose. After all, the only aspect of their labels that the Food and Drug administration can regulate is the list of ingredients.
For instance, don’t be so sure of shampoos that claim to repair, restructure or nourish damaged hair, since shampoo products are only meant to temporarily improve the look and feel of hair—which is already dead, by the way, so there’s really no need to revive it. How much foam your shampoo generates has no effect on its cleaning performance, either.
That being said, there are actually only four different shampoo types from which we could select what our hair needs, according to TheBeautyBrains.com: deep cleansing, conditioning, baby, and anti-dandruff. All other types you hear from different shampoo brands fall in any of these four basic categories; the website suspects the “renaming” is simply for marketing objectives more than anything else. Here’s a brief description of each type of shampoo, with recommendations on what hair type it works best for.
1) Deep Cleansing Shampoo
Also called Volumizing, Clarifying, Balancing, Oil Control, and Thickening. This type is meant to remove oil and grime from your hair and scalp. They usually contain more detergents than other types so they clean better. This is best for oily, flat, limp, and thin hair, and works as alternative for conditioning products that cause build-up.
2) Conditioning Shampoo
Can also be your Moisturizing, 2-in-1, Smoothing, Anti-frizz, Strengthening, Color Care, Straightening, and Hydrating shampoos. This type is designed to leave a moisturizing substance on hair to make it look smooth and straight. It’s best for dry hair, especially when it is color-treated or styled with heat regularly. A downside is how it weighs down fine hair. Also note that “color care” shampoos do not actually increase the color present in your hair.
3) Baby Shampoos
Obviously, meant for kids as these do not cause tears. This type is milder and uses formulas that do not foam too much and sting the eyes. They’re suited for babies but do not clean hair as thoroughly.
4) Anti-Dandruff Shampoos
Can also be tagged Anti-itch, Flake Control, and Dry Scalp. These are medicated shampoos containing an ingredient meant to control itching and flaking.
Now that you’re armed with all this shampoo information, select the shampoo that would work best for your hair type—minus the confusion from marketing hype and resulting unnecessarily hefty price tag.
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