Time To Choose The Right Shampoo For Your Hair

Purchasing a shampoo is a confusing endeavour. Moisturizing, strengthening, colour-safe, smoothing, thickening — these lingos on the bottle make it harder to choose. And how do people know about the right shampoo for their hair?

The answer to this question is simple! It is no longer a head game if you know how and what to look for.

Tips to Pick the Right Shampoo -

​Shampoo Choice Based on Scalp Type

Knowing the use and benefits of shampoo is important for every person as it is a part of men’s grooming. Shampoos meant to clean and remove dirt, and excess oil from your scalp and hair. While you may think that shampoos only deal with hair, it is equally essential to consider your scalp when using shampoo.

In simple words, conditioners are for the end of your hair, whereas shampoos are used for the scalp and roots.

Shampoo for Oily Scalps - People who have oily or greasy scalps are the ones who face the maximum problem in searching for the right shampoo. If you are also amongst those, then you surely have tried everything too, from going through a dozen of shampoos to washing daily (even twice daily). But nothing helps to control your excess oil and sebum production. So, what to do? Follow these simple rules-

• Avoid hydrating, moisturizing, and smoothing shampoos. Those shampoos which are good for curly hair should also be avoided as they tend to add excess moisture to your scalp.
• Searching for a shampoo that has volumizing, strengthening, or balancing properties as they are non-moisturizing products which help to remove the excess oil from the scalp effectively.
• Clarifying shampoos can be of great benefits, if not overused as they overusing them can dry out your scalp. And one thing to keep in mind is that dry scalp can stimulate more production of oil and sebum.
• Double shampoo can help you get rid of the oily scalp, which is a technique of washing the hair with two separate shampoos that cater to different needs — one shampoo formula for the oily scalp and the other one to wash below your roots.
• Massage the shampoo well into the scalp to break up the oil molecules and remove it nicely. 
• Avoid using the conditioner on the scalp and roots of your hair. Concentrate on the mid-shaft and hair ends. Rinse well.

Shampoo for Dry Scalps - Choosing the right shampoo is the first line of defence for dry, itchy, or flaky scalps. It eliminates uncomfortable, sometimes embarrassing conditions that can occur. Your shampoo should not add problems when you already have so much to deal with. You can try some of the proven tips to avoid your dry scalp-

• Do not use shampoos with labels such as strengthening, fortifying, and volumizing. These products can remove the moisture, which is necessary for your hair and scalp. 
• People who have a slightly dry scalp with little to no itching or flaking can use shampoos that have moisturizing, hydrating, and smoothing properties as they promote moisture retention, which can be beneficial to your scalp.
• For those with extremely dry, flaky and itchy scalp, use shampoos that are for dry scalps only. Menthol and tea tree are ingredients which can help retain moisture.
• The Nioxin shampoo is very effective for moderate to severe dry-scalp concerns.
• Shampoos with sulphates should be avoided as they are very drying to the hair and scalp.
• Properly shampooing is very important to get the best results.

​Shampoo Choice Based on Hair Type

​When your scalp is neither too dry nor oily, you can go for whatever shampoo fits your desired results. However, we have mentioned the properties of these shampoos below, so that it would be easier for you to decide-

• Moisturizing shampoo - great for hydration, adding shine, and smoothness to hair. Best for thick, curly, or coarse hair.
• Volumizing shampoo - ideal choice for fine or limp hair, to add an extra boost.
• Strengthening shampoo - should be used by those with damaged, over-processed, highlighted, weakened, or brittle hair as they usually contain extra protein.
• Balancing shampoo - not too moisturizing, but won't dry your hair.
• Smoothing shampoo - typically rich with smoothing agents and moisturized that help seal the cuticle.
• Curly hair shampoo - has moisturizing properties, with ingredients that reduce frizz.

How often should we Shampoo our Hair?

There is a lot of confusion when it comes to how often should we shampoo our hair? Different people have different opinions on this. According to experts, two to three times a week is enough to keep your hair clean. But if you work in labour, or a chef or use a generous amount of product, then it is recommended to wash your hair every day.

When opting for the latter case, ensure that you use a light and hydrating shampoo; otherwise, frequent washes tend to remove natural oil from the scalp and lead to dandruff, and dry hair.

These days, shampoos are available in various forms that address different hair types and issues. Therefore, picking the one which suits your scalp and hair type requires you to analyze and collect knowledge on it.

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