Shampoos provide an important cleansing service for both hair and scalp by eliminating sebum, dirt and any product such as sprays, mousses or gels that build up on them – including hair polymers that build up over time to leave hair looking dull, greasy or harsh.
Shampoos typically feature a blend of anionic, nonionic and amphoteric surfactants to provide optimal cleaning levels based on hair type and needs. Some shampoos even include preservatives to guard against microbial contamination while protecting colour.
Everyday shampoo
No matter the state of your hair – dull, dry, damaged, oily – there is a shampoo designed specifically to meet its needs. From volume, smoothness or curl enhancement products to treatments specifically aimed at treating scalp conditions like dandruff and psoriasis; there’s bound to be something out there to meet it!
Professional daily shampoos are pH balanced to protect the natural lipid barrier on your scalp and hair, and contain lower concentrations of gentle surfactants (cleansers). Clarifying shampoos provide deeper cleaning by removing product and oils more thoroughly than daily ones do. This Sebamed shampoo is an example of an effective everyday shampoo designed to be gentle enough for daily use and contains mostly safe ingredients – with exceptions made for fragrance, Propylene Glycol Oleate (a surfactant) and Phenoxyethanol which may act as potential irritants. Not to mention its low to medium price point compared to similar options – not forgetting its amazing fragrance which will ensure a refreshing start for every showering experience! Plus it smells absolutely divine; perfect to start off your daily showering ritual!
Deep cleaning shampoo
No matter your hair type or condition, clarifying shampoo can be helpful in maintaining healthy locks. “Clarifying shampoo helps remove product build-up that may clog pores or leave hair looking limp or dull,” according to Robinson. Modern clarifying formulas utilize chelating agents that remove minerals, excess oils, and impurities without depleting natural moisture or leading to dryness.
Our tester found Odele’s formula gentle enough for daily use and was delighted by how easily it removed hard water deposits, oil build-up, and chlorine deposits without overdrying or tingling her scalp. She enjoyed how this solution left her scalp feeling clean and refreshed without overdrying or tingling!
While sulfates can be harsh on sensitive skin, this detoxifying formula replaces them with soothing shea butter and other natural ingredients like apple cider vinegar to effectively lift dirt and product buildup to keep hair bright and healthy strands looking their best – though frequent usage could speed up fade of any color treatments applied prior to using this cleanser as your second cleanser after your regular or clarifying shampoo. For the best results, use it after your normal or clarifying shampoo is finished cleansing your scalp first.
Medicated shampoo
Medicated shampoos contain therapeutic ingredients designed to address scalp conditions such as dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis. Additionally they help reduce inflammation, itching and oil build-up on both scalp and hair follicles by using active medications such as ketoconazole, coal tar, salicylic acid or selenium sulfide; such products can be purchased both over-the-counter and with valid prescription.
Seborrheic Dermatitis can result in itchy, flaky and scaly skin; therefore a medicated shampoo containing antifungal ingredients such as benzethonium chloride or methylisothiazole can help relieve symptoms.
Conditions caused by Malassezia can also be effectively addressed with medicated shampoo containing pyrithione zinc in concentrations up to 2%; such shampoos are available over-the-counter and come with additional ingredients like anti-inflammatory salicylic acid and coal tar to provide itching relief while simultaneously supporting healthy skin. Additional antifungal treatments like ketoconazole or ciclopirox may require a valid valid prescription.
Professional shampoo
Professional hair products contain higher concentrations of high-quality ingredients than drugstore alternatives, including natural botanicals and researched, patented ingredients that actually nourish and repair hair instead of coating it in synthetic shine. This creates healthier strands with long-term salon quality looks.
Shampoos designed for color-treated hair contain ingredients to preserve its integrity and reduce premature fading, rather than stripping the cuticle with harsh detergents as many store-bought alternatives do.
These high-performing professional hair products offer clients looking for healthier and cleaner alternatives to traditional salon hair products the ideal solution. Sulfate-free formulas contain nourishing botanicals like shea butter, argan oil and hydrolyzed wheat protein to support healthy locks while targeting specific conditions like thinned hair, frizz or other concerns like dryness and damaged strands for targeted results.
