When it comes to washing your hair, you need to understand that not only the appearance of your strands, but also the health of your scalp depends on a high-quality, properly selected shampoo. And in this article we will talk about how to choose a hair detergent and what you need to pay attention to.

What effects do shampoos have?

More often, shampoos are chosen not only according to the type of hair or scalp, but directly according to the result that can be obtained after using them.

Shampoos can have the following effects:

· Moisturizing: such products have the most moisturizing components - hyaluronic acid, as well as conditioning components that retain moisture inside the strands;

· Saturation: shampoos that have a natural composition contain vitamins, minerals and other substances that saturate and nourish from the inside;

· Cleaning: deep cleaning products contain safe surfactants and sulfates, which eliminate the remnants of rough skin;

· Volume formation: designed for fine hair, restores elasticity and elasticity to the strands;

· Anti-hair loss: contain natural ingredients that nourish the strands and also strengthen the roots, reducing the number of hairs falling out;

· Anti-dandruff: contain chemical components (zinc or acids) or plant complexes that have antibacterial properties, for example, anti-dandruff shampoo VITAEL DANDRUFF PURIFYING SHAMPOO;

· To fix color: designed specifically for colored hair, they contain mild cleansers and no sulfates.

You should select a hair wash according to the effect it has if you want to get rid of any specific problem. For example, dryness, brittle hair, or dandruff, etc.

Hair types and which shampoos are suitable for them

In order to properly take care of your own hair, you must first decide on its type, and only then select the appropriate shampoo that will take care of and relieve its characteristic problems.

Dry

It is characterized not only by the fact that it is rarely and little contaminated with sebum, but also by a high degree of fluffiness after washing. Dry hair is quite brittle, split ends often appear on it, and it needs to be washed once a week.

In order to cleanse and saturate it with useful substances, you should choose moisturizing shampoo Deeply Hydrating Shampoo. The composition contains soft sulfates, as well as proteins with gently cleansing amino acids, which increase the level of moisture and ensure the return of softness and shine.

Bold

This hair type is statistically the most common. It is easy to recognize among others: the next day after washing it loses volume, shine and a greasy feeling appear on the roots. The skin produces more sebum, which is why you have to wash such strands several times a week or even daily.

Pay attention to Vitael Normalizing Shampoo for oily scalp. It not only cleanses, but also affects the amount of sebum produced, which reduces the frequency of hair washing. It contains natural plant extracts, and the shampoo can be used as a care product and as a medicinal product.

For high-quality cleaning, you should also choose shampoo for oily scalp Insight Rebalancing Shampoo. Created on the basis of grapefruit, as well as plant extracts, it carefully and effectively cleanses the scalp, maintains and maintains the necessary level of lipid balance, and also normalizes sebum production.

Thin

This type of hair is quite common and is characterized by a lack of volume. Often the strands have split, brittle ends that spoil the overall appearance of the hairstyle. In addition, the hair structure is small and not too dense.

Therefore, you need to choose products that will add volume and elasticity. Pay attention to shampoos containing collagen or proteins, thanks to which the hair will not only be cleansed, but also more elastic and healthy-looking.

Normal

One of the rarest hair types that is almost never found. The fact is that the strands of city residents are affected by the pollutants found around them, as well as by regular stress, which leads to damage to the sebum-regulating system.

However, if you are the owner of this type of hair, choose classic shampoos. Eg, Deeply Sulfate-free Shampoo. It gently cleanses the surface of the skin, created on the basis of plant extracts, amino acids and a complex of vitamins that will maintain the healthy appearance of the strands and will not damage their hydrolipid layer.

Painted

For colored hair, it is important to use not only restorative shampoos, which will maintain the health of strands after chemical treatments and dyes. It is also important to choose products that will resist the rapid washout of pigment, so that the applied color or lighting level will last longer.

The best choice is products without sulfates, which will reduce the level of paint washout. Ideally, a shampoo should have mild cleansers, as well as fixing, herbal ingredients and formulas. Eg, shampoo for colored hair VITAEL COLORED HAIR ACIDIFYING SHAMPOO. It has an acidic pH level, and therefore is suitable for washing hair damaged by chemical treatments.

Damaged

You can damage your hair not only through improper procedures in the salon, but also through careless care. Poorly selected products, lack of thermal protection, as well as the use of hair dryers, styling or curling products - all this can damage the structure, make the hair dehydrated and unruly.

To restore it, select moisturizing shampoo VITAEL DRY HAIR HYDRATING SHAMPOO. It contains argan oil, which moisturizes hair and restores it along its entire length. The composition also includes keratin with panthenol for deep restoration, as well as antioxidants that will create a protective layer from external irritants.

Another option - restoring shampoo for damaged hair VITAEL DAMAGED HAIR RESTORING SHAMPOO. It quickly and effectively reconstructs damaged strands, is suitable for dry hair prone to brittleness, and also gently and safely cleanses the surface of the scalp.

Сurly

This type of strands requires specialized care. If you want them to continue to be voluminous and curly, choose the appropriate type of shampoo designed specifically for owners of this type of hair.

For straightening, you will need products that will contain smoothing components and will also saturate with moisture, eliminating the characteristic feeling of dryness, brittleness and static during combing. Eg, shampoo for curly hair Beox Brazilian Curly Shampoo. This natural product does not damage the hair, but also restores it, creates curls that are manageable and smooth.

We also advise you to pay attention to shampoo for curly hair Mimare Curly Method Low-Poo Shampoo. Enriched with fruit extracts and vitamins, as well as vegetable oils, it nourishes and actively moisturizes strands, which helps to form individual curls without tangling.

Current varieties of shampoos

It may seem that shampoo is a basic product that has only one variety. However, today you can find many bottles and jars in stores that differ not only in components, but also in features, functions and even release format.

Shampoos are divided into the following types according to their composition:

· Sulfate: Sulfates are substances that help form foam that directly cleanses strands. According to the latest research, they are safe and suitable for oily scalps that produce excessive amounts of sebum;

· Sulfate-free: do not contain sulfates, and therefore foam less. They do not cause a feeling of dryness and do not tangle hairs, therefore they are widely used by owners of dry, irritated and sensitive scalps;

· Silicone: These shampoos contain silicones that envelop the hairs, making them smooth, shiny, and voluminous. Such products are widely used by owners of unruly or tangled hair, but they tend to be difficult to wash out;

· Silicone-free: does not contain silicones, making them suitable for daily use. They saturate the strands with useful substances and can be used even on damaged hair.

We also note that shampoos can be divided depending on their format. The classic option is liquid shampoo in a bottle, which foams quickly and does not lead to tangling of strands. The second most popular is hard shampoo, which is available in soap format. The method of use is similar to a regular soap bar: you need to foam it and apply it to the scalp.

Another variety is dry shampoos, which can be in spray format. However, they are not designed to cleanse hair of pollutants or sebum. Dry options are saviors at a specific moment in time, absorbing dirt and grease, giving your hair a fresh, washed look.

How to choose the right shampoo

Choosing the right shampoo is very important. If you use a product that is not suitable for your type of strands, you will not only not get rid of a specific problem, but also risk getting a new one in the form of increased dryness, dehydration, weakened hairs, etc.

When choosing shampoo, pay attention to the following tips:

1. The shampoo should always match your hair type: do not use shampoos for dry hair on oily hair and vice versa.

2. If you wash your hair every day, choose options that contain less silicones, which can be harmful if used actively and applied.

3. Do not immediately switch from regular shampoo to one with a 100% natural composition, so as not to provoke an allergic reaction.

4. Avoid products with aggressive surfactants in the form of SLS, ALS and derivatives, which make strands brittle and dry.

5. The fewer ingredients in a shampoo that begin with the letter E, the better, and it will be less likely to cause skin damage or irritation.

6. Alkaline shampoos can be used by owners of oily hair, as they better cleanse the scalp of sebum.

7. Acidic products are suitable for neutralizing the effects of chemical components after salon procedures; they can be used by owners of colored and brittle hair.

8. If you use hair styling products, wash your hair once a week with deep cleaning shampoos.

9. Those with oily scalp that actively produces sebum should use peeling shampoos once or twice a week.

And in order to consolidate the effect of washing your hair, you should also use several-step care, which will include not only shampoo, but also a mask, hair conditioner, spray, thermal protection, etc.

Analysis of the composition of shampoos

The most questions and problems always arise when it comes to the ingredients that should be included in care products. Most of them are chemical, synthesized components that will not tell the average person anything. Therefore, we will consider the most popular options that can be found in almost every shampoo.

Standard detergents contain the following components:

· Surfactant: the main working ingredient, thanks to which the process of cleansing the scalp is carried out. They can be hard or soft. The best option is to avoid anionic surfactants, which can cause skin irritation;

· Conditioners: chemical (silicones, polymers) or natural (oils, amino acids, proteins) components that perform a moisturizing, antistatic function;

· Thickeners: can be natural in the form of salts, or synthesized, for example, polymers. They are used to make the shampoo thicker and do not have any particular benefit or harm to the hair;

· Acidity regulators: components that set the specific pH level of the shampoo. Products are mainly either alkaline (can make hair brittle and damaged, irritate the scalp) or acidic (suitable for neutralizing alkalis in running water);

· Natural components: mainly consist of plant extracts, hydrolyzed proteins, oils, vitamins, amino acids, aimed at solving a specific problem;

· Therapeutic supplements: ingredients that combat specific problems - hair loss, dandruff, oiliness, hypersensitivity, etc. Mainly consist of antimicrobial, antibacterial, soothing components;

· Preservatives help block the development of microorganisms and bacteria inside the shampoo. It can be of both synthetic and natural origin, and the less of them in the composition, the better, otherwise they can cause an allergic reaction.

And in order to choose the right shampoo, focusing on its composition, we advise you to seek advice from a professional dermatologist or trichologist. With its help, you can determine not only your own scalp type, but also choose a treatment that will maintain the health of your strands!