Which Shampoo Is Best For You? Take our Shampoo Quiz: A blog talking about how to pick the right type of shampoo.
Introduction
The shampoo you use is an important part of your beauty routine. It can be easy to get stuck in a rut and not realize when your hair needs something different. Take this quiz to help you determine which type of shampoo is best for you!
What type of hair do you have?
Let's start with the basics: how does your hair look? Is it curly, straight, or wavy? Fine, medium, or thick? Dry or oily?
If you're lucky enough to have color-treated hair (and we know that's not everyone), then take note of that too. We want to make sure we're using a shampoo that will be gentle on your unique texture and coloring.
Now let's get down to business—is your hair thick or thin? Thicker heads of hair usually require more moisture than those that have finer strands (but don't worry—we've got options for both).
Do you have dandruff?
Dandruff is caused by an overgrowth of yeast on your scalp. This can happen if you're stressed, don't eat enough protein or zinc, or have a weakened immune system (like when you're sick with the flu). It also happens if you wear synthetic clothing that traps heat close to your body—the warmth makes it easier for yeast to grow. The result: dry skin flakes falling from your head!
Luckily, there are plenty of anti-dandruff shampoos on the market that will help keep flakes away and make your hair look shiny again. You can even find some with other ingredients that attack dandruff in other ways—like tea tree oil or salicylic acid.
Do you color your hair?
If you color your hair, it's a good idea to use a shampoo with a sulfate-free formula. Sulfates are the detergents in shampoos that help remove dirt and oil from your scalp and hair. However, they can strip color from the strands as well. So if you color your tresses on an occasional basis or regularly get highlights or low lights, look for shampoos that are gentle enough not to strip away any of the dye jobs but still cleanse properly. They'll also have ingredients like vitamin E and aloe vera that can be beneficial for dry scalp and skin issues often associated with dyes (like itching).
You can find sulfate-free shampoos at most grocery stores these days; just look for ones with vitamin E, aloe vera, and lavender (these are all calming ingredients).
But how can you tell if shampoo is right for you? The best way is to read the ingredients list on the bottle and make sure that they fall into one of these categories: Foam enhancers/conditioners (coconut oil, panthenol, etc.): These will help give your hair more volume by adding moisture or conditioning them so they don’t feel dry or tangled you have dandruff, try using a shampoo that's specially formulated for dandruff control or get one with salicylic acid or zinc pyrithione in if you have color-treated hair, it's a good idea to use a shampoo with a sulfate-free formula. Sulfates are the detergents in shampoos that help remove dirt and oil from your scalp and hair. However, they can strip color from the strands as well. So if you color your tresses on an occasional basis or regularly get highlights or low lights, look for shampoos that are gentle enough not to strip away any of the dye jobs but still cleanse properly...
Does your scalp get oily?
If your scalp gets oily, dry shampoo is a way to go.
If your scalp gets oily, you may want to use a clarifying shampoo.
If your scalp gets oily and you have curly hair, try using a sulfate-free shampoo or one that's designed for curly hair.
For dry scalps: A moisturizing shampoo will help keep it moisturized even during winter when cold air dries it out even more! Try using 2-in-1 shampoos that combine conditioner with the shampoo (this saves drying time since one product does both jobs) or low-sulfate shampoos that won't strip natural oils from the hair as much as regular ones do (which means less damage).
How much time do you spend on your hair?
How much time do you spend on your hair? If you don’t have a lot of hair, and it takes you less than 10 minutes to wash and style, look for something that will give you the results that are most important to you. For example, volume is necessary if your hair looks flat. If your style is sleek, the shine may be what’s missing from your routine. In general, shampoos designed with these characteristics in mind tend to be more effective than others because they were made specifically with those qualities in mind and contain ingredients that create them (more on this later). On the other hand, if taking care of your tresses is a daily ritual—and especially if it involves blow-drying or curling irons—then finding a shampoo that keeps follicles healthy should be at the top of your list. Shampoos made specifically with this purpose in mind usually have conditioners or oils added into them so they get deep into strands for maximum protection against heat damage caused by styling tools like combs or brushes; however there are also shampoos designed specifically for damaged hair (which tends not only to look frizzy but often feel dry).
Use our quiz to help pick the right shampoo for your hair type.
Here's a fun fact: the average person spends about 2 years of their lives washing their hair. That means that if you're like most people, you probably have a pretty good idea of what your favorite shampoo is.
If you're looking for an even better one though (or if you've always wondered what type of shampoo would be best for your hair), we've got some tips for finding out which kind suits both your needs and style. To get started, try taking this quiz! It will help narrow down the possibilities based on a few things including:
Your current hair type and condition
Your dandruff situation
And whether or not you color your locks
As for the last point, if you do color your hair, it's important to choose a shampoo that won't strip the color from your locks. While many conditioners are designed to remove excess dye from your hair, it's best to avoid them if you can help it.
Conclusion
While we hope our shampoo quiz has helped you figure out what type of shampoo is best for you, there’s no reason not to experiment with new products. Our hair is a reflection of who we are and if there’s something out there that makes us feel like a million bucks, then go for it! We promise it will be worth the time and money spent finding your perfect match.
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