Shampoo

Shampoo is a hair care product used primarily to cleanse the hair and scalp. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what shampoo does:

1. Cleansing: The main function of shampoo is to remove dirt, oil, sweat, dead skin cells, and other impurities from the hair and scalp. It contains surfactants, which are cleansing agents that help break down and wash away these substances.
2. Removing Product Buildup: Shampoo helps eliminate residues left by hair styling products such as gels, sprays, and conditioners. Over time, these products can build up on the hair and scalp, making the hair look dull and feel heavy.
3. Scalp Health: By cleansing the scalp, shampoo helps maintain a healthy scalp environment. A clean scalp is less likely to experience issues like dandruff, itching, and irritation.
4. Preparing Hair for Conditioning: Shampooing opens the hair cuticles, which allows conditioners and treatments to penetrate more effectively. This makes the hair more receptive to moisturising and strengthening ingredients.
5. Enhancing Appearance: Regular use of shampoo keeps the hair looking clean, shiny, and manageable. It can improve the overall appearance of the hair, making it look healthier and more vibrant.

Clarifying Shampoo

• Purpose: Deep cleanses to remove product buildup, excess oil, and impurities
• Suitable for: All hair types, especially those using styling products regularly

Moisturising Shampoo

• Purpose: Hydrates and nourishes hair, making it softer and shinier
• Suitable for: Dry, damaged, or frizzy hair

Volumising Shampoo

• Purpose: Adds body and fullness to hair
• Suitable for: Fine or limp hair

Colour-Protecting Shampoo

• Purpose: Maintains and protects colour-treated hair
• Suitable for: Dyed or highlighted hair

Sulfate-Free Shampoo:

• Purpose: Cleanses without harsh sulfates, which can strip hair of natural oils
• Suitable for: Sensitive scalps, colour-treated hair, and those preferring gentler formulas

Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

• Purpose: Treats and prevents dandruff and flaky scalp conditions
• Suitable for: Scalp with dandruff issues

Dry Shampoo

• Purpose: Absorbs excess oil and refreshes hair without water
• Suitable for: All hair types, especially useful for in-between washes

Medicated Shampoo

• Purpose: Treats scalp conditions like psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, and fungal infections
• Suitable for: Specific scalp conditions 

Baby Shampoo

• Purpose: Gentle and tear-free formula for infants
• Suitable for: Babies and individuals with very sensitive skin

Thickening Shampoo

• Purpose: Plumps up each strand to make the hair appear thicker
• Suitable for: Thin or thinning hair

Balancing Shampoo

• Purpose: Balances oil production for combination hair (oily roots and dry ends)
• Suitable for: Combination hair types

Keratin Shampoo

• Purpose: Infuses keratin to strengthen and smooth hair
• Suitable for: Damaged, frizzy, or chemically treated hair

Herbal/Natural Shampoo

• Purpose: Uses natural ingredients and minimal chemicals
• Suitable for: Those preferring organic or eco-friendly options

Silver/Purple Shampoo

• Purpose: Neutralises brassy or yellow tones in blonde, silver, or grey hair
• Suitable for: Blonde, silver, or grey hair

It is recommended to wash hair every 2 - 3 days, although this may vary depending on your hair type, finer hair tends to get greasy quicker meaning it needs to be washed more frequently.

Hair that is thicker and drier tends to last much longer before it becomes greasy this means it can be washed less often e.g. once a week

It's best to use a shampoo designed specifically for greasy hair, a good option for this is Fanola Pure Balance Shampoo, FarmaVita Amethyste Regulate SEBO Control Shampoo or Fanola Frequent Shampoo all of these options are designed to remove excess oil from the hair and scalp leaving hair healthy and soft.

1. Wet Your Hair Thoroughly

Start by rinsing your hair with lukewarm water. This helps to open up the cuticles and remove any initial dirt and oil.

2. Apply Shampoo

Pour a small amount of shampoo into your palm. Adjust the amount based on the length and thickness of your hair.

3. Lather the Shampoo

Rub your hands together to distribute the shampoo evenly. Apply it to your scalp first, as this is where most of the oil and dirt accumulate.

Use your fingertips to massage the shampoo into your scalp using gentle, circular motions. This helps to stimulate blood flow and promote a healthy scalp.

Work the shampoo down the length of your hair. Be gentle to avoid tangling and breakage.

4. Rinse Thoroughly

Rinse your hair completely with lukewarm water, ensuring all the shampoo is washed out. Leaving shampoo residue can cause scalp irritation and make your hair look dull.

5. Apply Conditioner 

After rinsing out the shampoo, apply conditioner to the ends of your hair, avoiding the scalp if your hair tends to be oily.

Leave the conditioner on for a few minutes to allow it to penetrate the hair shaft.

Rinse thoroughly with cool water. Cool water helps to seal the cuticles and adds shine.

Hairdressers/hairstylists use professional-grade shampoos from quality professional lines, which use high-quality ingredients and are more concentrated. These quality shampoos can also be used in small quantities using around one dollop of shampoo per client making it cost-effective. Here we sell shampoos from some of the top professional lines including Wella, Fanola, Osmo, Farmavita and many more.

Regular shampoo use is good for the hair and scalp as it can regulate the amount of oil buildup and cleanse the hair of product buildup, sweat and dirt. However, like most things shampoo is only beneficial in moderation and should only be used 2-3 times a week, tho this may vary according to hair type and thickness. Using shampoo too frequently can lead to the hair becoming dry and brittle and can even lead to irritation of the scalp

Sulphate-free shampoo is simply shampoo made without sulphates, its purpose is to serve as a milder cleansing solution useful for those with drier or chemically treated hair.

How much shampoo you need depends on many factors but most people should use an amount similar to 2  teaspoons to wash their hair.

Although this varies depending on your hair length, texture, curl type and how often you shampoo the hair, the more time between washes the more oil and dirt there will be to clean.

The best shampoo to use for an itchy scalp depends on the cause of the itchiness.

For general itchy scalp relief, the best shampoos to use are ones that contain salicylic acid as this helps remove buildup on the scalp. Such as Wella Professionals Elements Renewing Shampoo or  Wella Invigo Nutri Enrich Shampoo 

If a generally sensitive scalp causes itchiness it is best to use a shampoo that's designed for sensitive skin and is free of common irritants. Such as Wella Invigo Senso Calm Shampoo or Fanola Sensitive Scalp Shampoo

One of the other main causes of an itchy scalp is dandruff in this case it is best to use a shampoo specifically designed to reduce scalp irritation or flaking. Such as  Fanola Pure Balance Shampoo or FarmaVita Amethyste Purify Dandruff Control Shampoo