As you walk down the shampoo aisle have you ever felt like entering a maze? With numerous bottles from several brands promising miracles, how do you make up your mind for one?
I just figured out the secret after years of bad hair days! Its simple- match the formula to your actual needs, rather than looking at the prettiest packaging and luring claims.
My roommate once changed to clarifying shampoos with tea tree oil, and it just transformed her oily hair, which was a great relief for her. And, when I started using products containing argan-infused formulas myself, my parched strands finally came back to life.
Always listen to your scalp too. My sister ignored the flakiness on her scalp for months before trying a Zinc Pyrithione shampoo; it was so effective which helped her to avoid the scratching during meetings 😊
If your hair is colour treated, it requires some special attention. My own experience taught me that sulphates are the worst enemy of hair colour. My expensive highlights lasts weeks longer once I switched to a gentler formula.
If you are adoring your curly folks, then don’t think those moisturising ingredients like coconut milk are just marketing fluff. My cousin’s spirals went from frizzy to defined curls when she found the right match.
Also, the frequency matters. It may work for some people to do some daily washing; but it may destroy some others’ already dry ends. Everyone is different.
And, don’t feel guilty to spend a bit more at times, though. Some of the premium ingredients can genuinely outperform those cheap versions. But, just be aware that price isn’t everything. I’ve found £6 gems which beat some £25 disappointments.