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Shampoo is all the same, right? Wrong, actually. Shampoos always going to be different and picking one type over another is going to be a bit of a challenging process if you are starting with no experience in understanding those separating factors. Here are some realistic and supportive tips to give you a hand in choosing the perfect shampoo for you and your hair needs.

Focus points when choosing the right kind of shampoo

When you are just getting used to how to find the right shampoo, you’ll want to take a look at some of the most important questions that will factor into your search!

What kind of scalp do you have?: There are a few different options, here, of course. some have dry scalps with lots of flaking and itching. Some will have oily scalps where they have to wash their hair every 24 hours or it’ll make thair look and feel greasy. Some will have a combination of both of those things. Then, there are some who are going to have especially sensitive scalps that require shampooing only once a week for comfort. Think carefully about what kind of scalp you have, and don’t be afraid to do some research online and then check your own scalp to see how it compares.
You can use this step, too, to see if you have any underlying scalp conditions that you didn’t realize — which happens a lot more than you’d think. If you discover that you do, a dermatologist can help you get tailored help!

What kind of hair do you have?: Not all hair types require the same kind of care or respond well to certain kinds of shampoos. For example, thick and curly hair will need a deep-reaching and hydrating shampoo that can help them enjoy bounce. Whereas thin and fine hair would be weighed down by that exact same shampoo. There are many, many hair types out there. Do some research on them, take a few quizzes, and then compare them to your own hair. This will help you narrow in what kind of hair you have so that you can research shampoos that are going to be effective for your hair care.

How long is your hair?: Of course, long hair is going to be prone to issues like breakage, follicle stress, and more. If your hair is short, you’ll most likely have issues with fly-aways and static. Factoring in your hair length will help you know what shampoo is going to offer support where you need it most. For example, shampoo designed for long hair is going to accentuate the care for follicles and length strengthening to prevent breakage.

What effect are you looking for in a shampoo?: This is often skipped over, but it’s really important! Shampoos cleanse and hydrate differently from brand to brand and type to type. Some will focus on a lightweight cleansing while delivering body, and a glossy finish. Others will deep clean and prevent tangles and knots. Both are going to be fine, but you need to think carefully about what effect you’re searching for.

What ingredients are you hoping to enjoy or avoid?: Most people like certain scents over others. Think about this carefully. You’ll also want to look deeper at the active ingredients. Are they chemicals? Are they natural ingredients? When you have the choice, allergies aside, you’ll want to go with natural ingredient shampoos to help you get a sense of just how “simple” it is to rely on real ingredients to saturate and cleanse your hair.
Personal preference really does factor in, though. If you have sensitivities to ingredients, or just really don’t like the smell of coconut, for instance, use that to help steer you toward shampoos that you’ll actually enjoy using.

The details matter

Despite what the commercials on TV might want you to believe, not all shampoo is perfect for all hair types. Picking a shampoo really is going to be a personalized choice and it’s one that you’ll want to think about carefully when you are looking at the idea of protecting your hair’s health as well as your own overall understanding of shampoo quality.

When in doubt, your hairstylist and/or dermatologist can help you get the terms that you need to help you start finding shampoos designed for your specific scalp and hair type.

Picking a shampoo isn’t as easy as just picking one off the shelf anymore. But when you use these tips for picking the right shampoo, you’ll find that it isn’t going to be quite so overwhelming, and you’ll also end up with a clean effect that is going to feel great and look even better from root to tip!

SOURCES

https://www.byrdie.com/shampoo-101-choosing-the-right-shampoo-3517815

https://skinkraft.com/blogs/articles/how-to-choose-right-shampoo