How to Choose the Right Shampoo for Your Hair?

Washing your hair might look like a simple task, but like our skin, our hair too need all the care they can get. Just like you consider the type of skin you have before buying a moisturizer or taking a salon treatment, the hair type too needs to be considered.

Hair care starts with the shampoo you pick. The task may look daunting given the number of shampoos and conditioners available in the market, but it is important to take it seriously because each of them has a different set of ingredients.

Out of the basic cleaning agents that a shampoo has, few make the hair dry and brittle, while others are softer and milder on the hair. Mild shampoos are costlier as their lesser harmful components are expensive. Other than the cleaning agent, there are numerous other things that a shampoo has which helps improving the hair’s appearance.

A few points that you must consider while buying a shampoo are:

-      Observe how your hair reacts to the temperature and the environment. If your hair turns greasy by the end of the day, you need a shampoo that has less amount of moisture to make them less oily.

-      Both thick and thin hair needs a good cleansing agent to keep the hair dirt and grime free.

-      Normal hair usually have a problem with the scalp. Opting for a mild shampoo will ensure the scalp stays clean and healthy.

-      For hair that is dry and brittle, or curly, protein rich shampoo will be a good choice. Also look for other moisturizing ingredients in it such as Shea butter, aloe vera, and glycerine.

-      If you have coloured your hair, you need a shampoo that has the right components to help retain the colour, while protecting the hair.

-      If you have undergone a treatment like follicular unit transplantation, you need a shampoo that is suitable for your sensitive scalp.

Tips to pick the right kind of shampoo:

-      Consider your scalp’s health to choose the correct shampoo. If your skin on the body is dry, chances are that your scalp is dry too, and needs a shampoo that is ideal for that condition.

-      Consult a hair specialist to know the pH level of your hair. A different pH level of the shampoo makes the hair follicles weaker.

-      Pick a shampoo depending on the frequency of hair wash. If you wash your hair more than 2-3 times a week, then you must choose a mild shampoo that is not strong in nature.

-      Check the ingredients of the shampoo so that you can avoid those that may cause you an allergy. For example, if you are allergic to eggs, then a shampoo with eggs in it may harm your hair.

Lastly, use a conditioner after every wash to protect your hair all day long, and use only warm water to wash your hair with.