Shampoo, does it matter?

For almost everything else I really feel that brands matter little, but shampoo is one of my exceptions. There is a vast difference in the results from shampoo. Currently I only use the Fructis Sleek and Shine Shampoo, sometimes with Fructis's matching conditioner, but often I do use other brands of conditions such as Avalon Organics.

I think that they all have the same basic ingredients - I should like to try a homemade shampoo. used to be, before deodorant type soaps were out - people would use their body soap bars to wash their hair with... Ivory or whathaveyou. Shampoo is a fairly new innovation in the grand scheme of things. I see that the vermont store catalog has "Gee your hair smells terrific" for $20 a bottle.... I know people really liked that shampoo, but it used to be CHEAP! no more.

It really does matter to me and I guess for some people as well. A brand of a shampoo does matter because there are some that don't do good on my hair. Sometimes they give me dandruff sometimes my hair is tangled all the time and sometimes they're dry. Conditioner is not all about making your hair look good.

Yes. I think it does somewhat... Certain kinds i've used in the past would make my hair feel weird, dirty, dry, itchy.. some people can get away with using whatever but people like me can't.. in less you don't mind always being annoyed with your hair! lol

i think it matters, coz different brand of shampoo has different type of application of chemicals. once your hair is not compatible to the amount of chemicals found in other shampoo, it will make you hair irritated, or you will feel itching or other.

hmm just soap for hair.. try washing yer hands in borax or lye soap.. and compare what happens to yer skin to the way it feels after you use something with a little bit more gentle ingredients. the same pertains to hair as well. it doesnt really matter what you pay for the shampoo or the conditioner.. check the ingredients.. test them out.. and find one that works well for you. but yes.. it does matter.

For myself the formula can matter a great deal. One being that I'm allergic to sulfates and shampoos have 2 forms of sulfates in them. I have to look at the ingredients and if those two are listed right next to each other I can't use it. I break out in a rash. They have to be separate and then I can usually. Also I have found that some just work better at washing hair. Now that does not mean it's necessarily a name brand or an expensive brand. I buy a generic at the dollar store that cleans great but I have had some generic that doesn't. I've also had some name brands that work great but others don't do a great job. It depends on the formula, your hair and the water you use. Believe me I have seen the same shampoo work great in one city but lousy in another, all because of the water.

I don't think it's always necessary to get the most expensive, biggest name brand, Suave has many great products that I love but I think you need a GOOD shampoo as well as a conditioner. I remember years ago a beautician told me that the shampoos that make the most suds are actually the worst for your hair but he was mostly trying to see his Redken products so I'm not sure if I believe him or not. There are so many hair care products available today it's sure hard to know what to use so I get what's on sale and I have a coupon for. Annie

i use danderaf shampoo

yes, i think it does. i am very adventurous when it comes to my hair. needless to say, i have tried a bunch of shampooo,s conditioners, hair fixes, sprays and name it. every brand has a different effect. some makes my hiar softer, othes causes dandruff. a few "expand" my hair. it may be just soap for hair but there are really brands that suits one's skin and hair. different hair types need different shampoos, too.

I am very certain when it comes to my shampoo. Because I get dandruffs if I don't use the correct shampoo for my hair.

base on my experience, shampooing everyday is not healthy to your hair especially if you got long hair. because the natural oil produced by your scalp is not reaching the tip of your hair to make it healthy leaving it thin,having split ends and easy breakage. so, what i do, i dont use shampoo everyday. if i will go to work i use conditioner vise versa with shampoo. but if im just at house i use shampoo and conditioner very rarely. and it works for me coz i have think strands hair!! = )

i found that off the shelve shampoos like VO5 and panteen are nothing more than cleanser. the shampoo i use only comes from a salon are in my opinion, of higher quality. but thats me personally.

I find that ones specially designed to moisturize do work better then ordianry like Suave. But on the same note I have tried the ones designed for split ends and they don't work. I have had the best luck switching it up every time I buy shampoo. I'm not quite sure what it is, but thats how my hair stays the healthiest looking. Try it lemme know if it works for you too.

I think it does matter to some degree. I know with my thin baby fine hair, my choice of shampoo makes all the difference in the world to how my hair comes out. It's not always the brand name, or type of shampoo, that makes it the best for me. For example, I purchased Pantene shampoo and conditioner once. Even though I got all the conditioner rinsed out properly, my hair just wouldn't do anything, it was like it weighted it down or something. I find that to be true with a lot of volumizing shampoos and conditioners. They may volumize for one day, but if I skip one day washing my hair, it's pretty much limp and lifeless! Sure it's shiny, but I can't get it to do what I want. I think a lot of these brand name ones cause build-up on the hair shaft, and every time you use it, it builds up some more. What I do anymore is use a clarifying shampoo once a week, and then I mix white vinegar and water (50/50) and use it as a rinse, then I rinse it out and only put conditioner on the tips of my hair. The vinegar removes all traces of old shampoo and conditioner, and leaves my hair squeaky clean and shiny. Works much better for me. Plus I have about 3 different types of shampoo and conditioner, and I rotate every other use using a different brand and type...problem solved :-) I don't always buy the more expensive shampoos, inexpensive Suave works great for me.

It matters, but not as much as conditioner matters. I buy inexpensive shampoo, but the type for my hair. Then I buy a good conditioner, and spend a little more money on that. It works well for me that way. In fact, I tried some other shampoos, and the more expensive ones were the ones I didn't like as well.