(Part 2) Best shampoo according to redditors
We found 1,053 Reddit comments discussing the best shampoo. We ranked the 485 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
I just had the exact same problem! I read about it being possibly bacterial or fungal, so I bought this shampoo and used it for a week. Knocked the smell right out and now my scalp smells like whatever shampoo I'm using instead of dirty skin.
Good luck!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012UQJNMC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This is what I use. I can't recommend it enough.
My routine is fairly simple, daily shower using Shea Moisture Shampoo and then applying Shea Curl Enhancing Smoothie before letting it air dry
This Pravana Purple Hair Mask was recommended to me by a stylist and is the bomb at toning down the brassiness without completely stripping your hair because it also has healthy oils in it! Whoot!
I naturally have light brown/dark blonde hair with a reddish underlying tint and have rocked a blonde balayage where the ends are very blonde for about a year now and my old roommate has naturally black hair and rocked a dusky blonde for the summer because of this stuff. It says once a week but to start we both used it about 2-3 times a week.
Edit: the first couple of times you use it you should get your hair thoroughly wet and work it in (in the bathtub because it gets everywhere lol) and leave it in for like 20-30 minutes. I find it way more convenient to throw a shower cap over top and do whatever I need to do around the house while I wait. After you rise it out, blow dry it immediately (it almost seems to activate something in the formula but idk if that’s just me noticing how well it takes out the brassiness as my hair dries lol). I use a Breogeo heat protectant before I blow dry.
Thank you! It's funny, I used to have blunt, straight-across bangs for my straight-haircut before discovering this subreddit. I have just been letting it all grow out, pushed them to the side, and this is the result!
I shampoo twice a week with Kirkland brand from Costco, I've had it forever bc it's a huge bottle! It's sulfate free but I haven't paid much attention to the other ingredients because I love how it makes my hair feel.
After shampooing I usually S2C with the matching conditioner. I don't leave any in because my hair is really fine and gets weighed down easily. After rinsing in cold water I scrunch my hair a little more with my head upside down, and then plop for about 30 min! I tried so many different kinds of lightweight gels and i realized they all weigh my hair down even if I only use just a little.
This morning I used this hair masque instead of conditioning because I got a sample in my birchbox. I lvoe it! Might actually buy a full size of it.
Also it was a bit windy today so it's not normally this frizzy :)
I definitely recommend Giovanni as a starter. Best place to buy it is online at TJMaxx because it's $12.99 for a liter instead of $6-8 for 8 oz at Walmart. It's filled with natural ingredients, cone-free, super moisturizing, and it has slip like a silicone for detangling in the shower. I especially like the tea tree oil conditioner for the slip. Their shampoo is ok. There is a strong tingle to bought the conditioner and shampoo, but I like it. I've tried other brands like Cantu, SheaMoisture, but i've always came back to Giovanni.
I highly recommend this shampoo--I got it at a discounted price and was shocked at how great it was: https://www.amazon.com/Majestic-Pure-Enriched-Restoration-Ingredients/dp/B012UQJNMC/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1497714057&sr=1-4&keywords=natural+shampoo
If you'd like to try cowashing, vO5 conditioner suds up great.
List the thing that works, don't have it such that someone has to click to find out.
For those who want to know but don't want to click on the link(as you should always copy and paste)
https://www.amazon.com/Antibacterial-Antimicrobial-Antifungal-Bacteria-Ringworm/dp/B00KY1XFHK/ref=sr_1_7_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1501788702&sr=8-7&keywords=anti+shampoo
Shimmer lights always dries mine out! I would try Pravana instead. Another reddit user recommended it to me and I like it better. https://www.amazon.com/Pravana-Perfect-Blonde-Purple-Toning/dp/B01DFKEVBA/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?adgrpid=55088870614&hvadid=274731641756&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9011254&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=b&hvrand=5338890303330014032&hvtargid=kwd-301336264763&keywords=pravana+purple+conditioner&qid=1554559074&s=gateway&sr=8-5
I used to use the shampoo, didn't even know about the conditioner until recently tbh. It never gave me great results, but they weren't terrible. Better than a lot of random sulfate shampoo did, tbh.
Though, when I use a sulfate shampoo these days (once or twice a month) I use this one. It's got a kind of strong smell, but that's the only thing I don't care for about it.
Hey man, I've got hair a lot like you. I think you look better without it "tamed". Here is what has been working better for me (note: I'm 34 and still am trying to find my way):
Then stop posting on this subreddit because you are not ugly. Join malehairadvise, malefashionadvise, etc.
That tresemme leaves my hair super frizzy, oddly, and mine is only wavy. My hair is like a giant triangle when I use it, haha. maybe it's because my hair is so weightless naturally?
If the OGX line of shampoo/conditioners are okay here, the tea tree mint ones have been shockingly good at weighing my hair down without greasing it up. Bonus points: smells like a thin mint, makes scalp less itchy. Ah, found it: shampoo and conditioner
I also like the Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Shampoo and Conditioner
Not Your Mother's Naturals Tahitian Gardenia Flower & Mango Butter Curl Defining Shampoo 16 Fl oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N156IXY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_.UfJBbJ89MF0T
This whole line is pretty dang nice. I use the shampoo, conditioner, and combing cream, with either the Biotera gel from Sally's or Devacurl ArcAngel. My hair is 3A, high porosity, colored, and protein sensitive if I overdo it.
There's no physical difference between men and women's hair besides cut. Hair varies more within each gender than between them. You don't need to worry about getting a "men's" shampoo unless you're overly concerned about smelling like coconut or shea butter or pomegranate or whatever.
http://www.amazon.com/OGX-Shampoo-Nourishing-Coconut-Milk/dp/B000TGEJT8/
This is sulfate-free and available at a lot of department stores.
Yes! This was something I put a lot of thought into when I was really sick.
I have super fine hair and my hairdresser introduced me to Tigi Root Boost. This stuff is awesome! This is the only product that consistently gives me a bit of extra lift at my roots. Other than that, you can boost volume by changing up your hairstyle, blow drying upside-down or with a round brush, or go old school and use mousse. =). FWIW, I also find my hair has more volume when I've had it dyed.
Edit: yes, like the other poster said volumizing shampoo/conditioner can work too! I love this OGX shampoo and the conditioner that goes with it. My hair feels so much thicker when I use this stuff.
So I’ve been using :
Lipogaine Hair Stimulating All Natural Shampoo for Hair Thinning & Breakage (purple) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073W5QHQQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_l9NRCbC5874E9
Both shampoo & conditioner, it’s kind of annoying that the conditioner is twice the size as the shampoo, BUT I’ve seen hair strengthening && LESS hair loss.
(I also do my best to wash my hair every other day too.)
Have you tried any treatments? This shampoo worked for me https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KY1XFHK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_DI78AbE7PY8SG
https://www.amazon.com/No-Rinse-Shampoo-Cap-5-Pack/dp/B009I12STI
A bit pricey but they are the only thing I found that truly gets hair clean without water. The no-rinse shampoo foam just doesn't work as well.
Thank you for all of the hair love!! :) my natural color is a dark chocolate brown (you can see it at the roots), so I get bayalage to make it easier to grow out. It’s a mix of warm blonde near the roots to match my natural tone, transitioning to cool blonde with platinum and silver. My hair girl swears by the product Olaplex for the blonde, though I’m not sure what exactly it does? And then I maintain the cool tone with Pravana the perfect blonde conditioner and mask.
I posted here a few weeks ago looking for Tips for my hair being very dry and causing matted knots on the underside of my hair even after washing my hair day one.
I actually already had the products, but I decided to try it again. I used Shea Moisture Coconut Hibiscus Curling Shampooand SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Conditioner I took the advice and applied the conditioner to the underside of my hair to help get it where it needed it most.
After stepping out of the shower I towel dried my hair and applied Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Style Milk
Plop until I felt like it, slept in a satin cap and bam! My hair is noticeably softer, the curls are a lot curlier not wanting to fall straight like they did before.
I have high prosperity hair, my hair would actually get frizzier and dryer as The days go by, these products have protein which has helped my hair get the moisture that it needs which has reduced the frizz and the drying out. Very happy with the out come, I washed on Friday (this pic is Sunday) and I’m still rocking my hair today Monday, I expect to make it most of this week with out needing to wash. I’m 38 weeks pregnant (tomorrow) this was for my baby shower!
I use a shampoo bar! I try to reduce waste where I can in my beauty routine and I honestly LOVE these bars.
Here’s a link to them on amazon! J.R. Liggett's Old Fashioned Shampoo Bar 3.5 Ounces (Variety 3 Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KGGH0UQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_jb2TDbS27H21C
How long is your hair? And you put like body lotion in your hair? That wouldn't work or help. What you should do, use conditioner. I suggest the brand OGX, it's cheap and work well. If you have dandruff too, I'd recommend the Hydrating TeaTree Mint Shampoo, for just dry hair try the Nourishing Coconut Milk.
You definitely should be using conditioner. The OGX TeaTree Mint Conditioner should help with dry scalp, while the OGX Nourishing Coconut Milk is great for just hydrating hair. If it's just your scalp that's dry, I'd go for the TeaTree line.
At Target it's a lot cheaper than online, they have the shampoo and conditioner for $6 each.
Lipogaine is basically just rejuvenating shampoo. However, when scouring for an answer, it seems that the most popular one sold on Amazon does not contain 5% minoxidil.
But other sources like this one show the same brand but with minoxidil. So I'm not entirely sure how this shampoo works.
J.R. Liggett's Old Fashioned Shampoo Bar 3.5 Ounces (Variety 3 Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KGGH0UQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_oH4dAb2M0PTXD
These shampoo bars are my favorite. However because they have a high pH it's still important to condition. You can use a 10 to 1 water and vinegar solution as a conditioning rinse. It works wonders and brings the pH back down to 4.5 to 5.5 that hair should be at. I used white vinegar for my hair since Apple cider is better for coarse or really dry hair. It was just too heavy for me. The white vinegar was perfect and my hair was always so fluffy and felt so strong.
I've been using DHS zinc shampoo
Zinc Shampoo, Dhs 16oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0046JOT4O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_tF8aAbNGC2X9J
They're both on amazon.co.uk! Organix shampoo here (apparently there's a root boost spray available as well) and Shea Moisture Conditioner here. edit: Organix also has a shea butter shampoo/conditioner if you find you like that brand.
Mine is itchy just like my dry skin all the time, so that's part of how I figured it out. Especially since I've treated my seborrheic dermatitis and the itch remained.
I'll let you know how they work for me (also type 3, edit: fairly mild case, I think) but if you don't want to wait the while for me to get to it and then adjust for my first time switching to sulfate free, they are available on amazonUK and probably elsewhere near you :)
I use sulfates once a week (usually time it on sunday) and cowash on other days. I also have very low porosity hair. Buildup and scalp issues are separate things but I was dealing with the latter specifically. A silicone free coal tar shampoo has been just the trick for it - I use DHS. Afterwards I use an extra round of conditioner and I'm able to bounce back just fine
As someone who has had scalp psoriasis since I was three years old there is nothing better than coal tar shampoo. Polytar used to be the go-to but it’s not the same stuff nowadays so the best now is Neutrogena T/Gel Therapeutic - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Neutrogena-Gel-Therapeutic-Shampoo-250/dp/B000LNEB1A
I use it once or twice a week, maybe three times a week if I’m having a flare-up.
just don't touch them. i have them too (i used to get cystic acne on my scalp and pick at that :/). they'll actually go away if you ignore them. if it's hard, wear a hat (i wore different scarves on my hair as well every day for a while).
this shampoo has been RAVED about to me, never tried it myself though.
Not your mother's has a natural line, no silicones etc. Not all of their stuff is natural.
My shampoo that's on the natural line Not Your Mother's Naturals Tahitian Gardenia Flower & Mango Butter Curl Defining Shampoo 16 Fl oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N156IXY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_wZH1AbBCNMYW7
If you look at their other products, the branding is seriously different. It'd be very difficult to accidentally buy the non-natural stuff
Ok try to remain calm. Stress can actually cause your hair to fall out.
Have you started oral contraceptives? Or a hormonal iud, or any hormones in general. That can make your hair thinner. But it won’t make it all fall out.
Collagen can help you grow more hair. I put powder collagen in my coffee every morning.
https://www.amazon.com/NeoCell-Super-Collagen-Powder-Ounces/dp/B0011DJ71I
Also saw palmetto can help reduce your hair shedding.
https://www.amazon.com/Palmetto-Supplement-Prostate-Natural-Griffith/dp/B01GDPQFSG
There is also saw palmetto shampoo:
https://www.amazon.com/Lipogaine-Stimulating-Natural-Thinning-Breakage/dp/B073W5QHQQ
Be careful of supplements with Biotin. Biotin breaks me out something fierce. All over my body. If it doesn’t do that to you then that’s awesome.
Fo-ti can also help hair:
https://www.amazon.com/Fo-Ti-Root-Natures-Way-Caps/dp/B00558AGDI
It could also be an inflammatory issue. I strongly suggest you go to the Dr if you can. If it is inflammatory, you may want to think about cutting sugar and over processed foods.
I’m very sorry this is happening to you. I hope you can find a solution to feel better. Good Luck!🍀
Album of other angles/lighting/length of hair
I prefer to have it on the longer side and having it with a texture on the top.
As of recently I 've been using Shea Moisture Coconut Hibiscus Curling Shampoo and tresseme conditioner perfectly un-done
I live in a small town and never been happy with a haircut, would it be worth to travel to a more populated area/city for a better salon/barber?
Do me proud men.
> The one thing that stuck out to me when reading about your diet was the soy. Soy is known to moderately effect hormones (mimics estrogen in the body) and when you suddenly up your intake, it could throw things off balance. It could be contributing, so try to cut back a bit. Keep drinking that water & eating healthy!
Wow thank you so much for all the info. Regarding soy, I have eaten soy as my primary source of protein and never had any issues. From homemade soymilk to daily tofu blocks and to sometimes edamame. I have done it for years and never had any problems, unless it’s catching up. I began cutting it recently, hope it helps.
> Have you started any new medications?
No new medication, but different vitamins (D3, zinc, biotin)
>Stimulating the blood circulation on the scalp is an awesome trick to encourage hair growth, however it sounds like you may be overdoing it. Which electric scalp massager did you purchase, and how often do you use it? How often do you use the scalp scrub? If it’s causing dandruff, it’s probably not the best option for you. Doing a quick 2 minute scalp massage daily can stimulate the circulation without being too harsh on the skin (I do this with my normal conditioner- but this is where an oil mixture or serum will come in handy)
This is the electric scalp massager I bought
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07G35RPSF?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_yo_pop_mb_pd_t2
Today was the first time trying it out for 10 minutes and had about 10 loose hairs in my shirt by the time I was finished. I also use or used a wood hair brush for about 2-5 minutes and same thing. There was a large amount of hair by the time I was finished. A lot of dandruff would fall off also.
I’m beginning to think besides hormone unbalance, I could have some sort of fungus scalp blocking the air. Like I said, the hair brush would take out a large amount of dandruff. I used a hair scrub in the shower yesterday and same thing, I noticed dandruff in my hair during the day. Something I never had. Perhaps the brush and scrub is cleaning up my scalp and all the built up dandruff.
> Shampoo with Davines Energizing Shampoo and condition with Davines Replumping Conditioner. This stuff gets pricey at full retail, but it WORKS. The energizing line is full of ingredients that target hair loss. The replumping line moisturizes from the inside out. Davines is cruelty free and vegan too! There’s only about 4,000 salons across the US that carry them, BUT you can order online through amazon (it’s the legit stuff too, they have some kind of contract to keep “black market” sales down).
I’m going to look into these. Quite honestly I’m a bit paranoid when it comes to anti hair loss products. I feel the simpler a shampoo is the better. I usually use this one
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0016BC2BM?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_yo_pop_mb_pd_t2
And tried this one when the hair loss started happening
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07CSMTPWL?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_yo_pop_mb_pd_t2
For some reason I decided to wash my hair with warm water (always cold water) and that’s when my hair began falling out.
> Shampoo with Davines Energizing Shampoo and condition with Davines Replumping Conditioner. This stuff gets pricey at full retail, but it WORKS. The energizing line is full of ingredients that target hair loss. The replumping line moisturizes from the inside out. Davines is cruelty free and vegan too! There’s only about 4,000 salons across the US that carry them, BUT you can order online through amazon (it’s the legit stuff too, they have some kind of contract to keep “black market” sales down).
>Massage your scalp 2-3 days a week, or every day if you can. I have two good product recommendations for you: a serum from the Davines energizing line, and an easy homemade oil.
>Davines Energizing Superactive
Be sure to get the traditional superactive as it’s designed for hormonal hair loss (this sounds closer to what you’re experiencing) rather than the seasonal.
>Homemade oil mixture -
3 parts jojoba oil (closest to the skins natural pH and best for absorption)
1 part castor oil (antifungal properties)
1 part oil of your choice (tea tree for more cleanse, almond or lavender if you’ve got a sensitive scalp)
>Rub in your scalp and use your fingers to massage for 2-5 minutes. The serum you can leave in indefinitely, the oil you will want to shampoo out.
Definitely a lot of great info here. Will this help with the dandruff?
Edit: btw I only wash my hair every third day, but by the second day my hair is already too oily. Almost as if I had gel on and my scalp feels warm ( could be the warm weather of Southern California,but still feels warm)and a little itchy.
Have you been to a dermatologist? My husband has seborrheic dermatitis and uses this DHS Zinc Shampoo and it works SO SO well.
http://www.amazon.com/DHS-Zinc-Shampoo-Dhs-16oz/dp/B0046JOT4O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413995986&sr=8-1&keywords=dhs+zinc
Have you used head and shoulders made specifically for Sebhorreic Derm? Because that’s the only thing that has and continues to work for me . Edit here is the purchase link to amazon: Head and Shoulders Anti Dandruff Clinical Strength, Seborrheic Dermatitis Shampoo, 13.5 Fl Oz (Pack of 2) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MFGTAO5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_WB04BbC4TRDMG
https://www.amazon.com/Head-Shoulders-Dandruff-Seborrheic-Dermatitis/dp/B01MFGTAO5
Pack of 2 is $15 and lasts a year
J.R. Liggett's Old Fashioned Shampoo Bar 3.5 Ounces (Variety 3 Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KGGH0UQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_UV04CbQSRRT9D
You might also consider a no-rinse shampoo cap, found here No Rinse Shampoo Cap (5-Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009I12STI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_KQ.TBbVSAGTCM
A shower chair (or just a cheap plastic stool) is a must.
Long term, if you can gradually increase your activity, it will help almost every aspect of POTS. Just start wherever you are, and do a bit more of it. Can you just barely walk to the kitchen and back to bed? Try to do that twice today. Maybe in a week do it four times, etc. I started barely being able to walk around the house, and just did a tiny bit more each day. I can now walk a couple miles every day, and my POTS symptoms are substantially better, including my ability to be in the shower.
Good luck to you! I hope you find something that helps.
I use this one: https://www.amazon.com/DHS-Tar-Shampoo-Fluid-Ounce/dp/B000GD037G
Adding some Biotin to your diet might help. It is supposed to make hair thicken. Early on I was using https://www.amazon.com/Avalon-Organics-B-Complex-Thickening-Shampoo/dp/B0016BC2BM
There is also a conditioner.
This is the same one that I bought at CVS.
You and I have the same exact hair. I started using like two drops of argan oil after showering and it really really helped the frizz. Another honorable mention is Organix Coconut Milk shampoo to help with breakage. The protein will make your hair stronger and less prone to breakage.
Your shampoo probably has sulfate in it. That kind of ingredient dries the hair and skin out insanely.
I recommend this (also available at Cosco):
Kirkland Signature Professional Salon Formula Moisture Shampoo, 33.8 Fl. Oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004W3GKU0/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_hgLhybB0TT19G
ANTI-b Antibacterial Shampoo (12oz) Antimicrobial/Antifungal Formula that Reduces Bacteria - Sulfate Free Formula https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KY1XFHK/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_b1QKDb9645CG0.
Sure!!! I LOVE all things beauty and hair!
Sulfate Free Shampoos & Conditioners:
Dry Shampoo:
Cleansing Conditioners:
Products Mentioned in this thread:
Change out your shampoo it's killing your hair.
http://www.amazon.com/LOreal-Paris-EverCreme-Sulfate-Free-Nourishing/dp/B005HIH67A/ref=sr_1_21?ie=UTF8&qid=1452736280&sr=8-21&keywords=loreal+conditioner
+
http://www.amazon.com/LOreal-Paris-Sulfate-Free-Nourishing-Conditioner/dp/B00NQ2VPCQ/ref=sr_1_35?ie=UTF8&qid=1452736130&sr=8-35&keywords=loreal+conditioner
OR
http://www.amazon.com/LOreal-Paris-EverStrong-Thickening-Rosemary/dp/B00AREI3BC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452736007&sr=8-1&keywords=loreal+thickening+shampoo
OR
http://www.amazon.com/LOreal-Paris-EverCreme-Sulfate-Free-Conditioner/dp/B005HIH7YM/ref=sr_1_34?ie=UTF8&qid=1452736090&sr=8-34&keywords=loreal+conditioner
+
http://www.amazon.com/LOreal-Paris-EverCreme-Sulfate-Free-Nourishing/dp/B005HIH8LE/ref=sr_1_29?ie=UTF8&qid=1452736059&sr=8-29&keywords=loreal+conditioner
I thought sulfate free was BS, or that there was some trick to it I was missing, until I tried the Costco Kirkland brand shampoo.
https://www.amazon.com/J-R-Liggetts-Fashioned-Shampoo-Variety/dp/B00KGGH0UQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=shampoo+bars&qid=1554571974&s=gateway&sr=8-3
These are probably my favorite. They are relatively inexpensive, last a very long time (my hair is thick and goes down to my butt), and dont have a ton of ingredients.
Hey, I also have ADHD & seborrheic dermatitis! A shampoo that works for me is this one if you wanna try it out:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Neutrogena-Gel-Therapeutic-Shampoo-250/dp/B000LNEB1A/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1DFHT4DH2M407&keywords=tgel+therapeutic+shampoo&qid=1555864074&s=gateway&sprefix=tgel+th%2Caps%2C128&sr=8-2
What about trying a shampoo or conditioner with biotin in it? My sister has used Avalon organically for years and she feels it has made a difference.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0016BC2BM/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/179-2511322-8974922
I'd love to hear what shampoo OP is using, too. When I went to my derm and she told me I had the same thing (sebhorreic dermatitis), she told me to wash my face with dandruff shampoo. She gave me samples of DHS 2% salicylic acid, and DHS 2% Zinc. She told me to alternate between the two.
I also picked up Nizoral (Ketoconazole) to try it. The Nizoral has a really strong medicinal smell when using it, and it stings like molten lava is being poured in your eyes with razor blades if you accidentally get some in your eyes (which I always do). So I mostly don't use it.
I use the Kirkland brand Moisture Shampoo/Conditioner. https://www.amazon.com/Kirkland-Signature-Professional-Formula-Moisture/dp/B004W3GKU0
Finally? You know there's such a thing as coal tar shampoo, been around for ages. You've really been missing out.
My advice — once a month, massage castor oil onto your scalp and concentrate on the areas that are thin (it will strengthen your hair and encourage growth). I’d leave it in for about an hour. It’s thick stuff. do follow it up with a clarifying shampoo to remove any residue. On the other days, use a sulfate free shampoo and conditioner. I’m a big fan of garnier fructis whole blends.
As far as the frizziness, I’d brush my hair into a high bun while it’s still slightly damp. Use Bobby pins to secure it in place so you won’t have indentations of a hair tie. When it’s dry, shake it out and you should have more volume. If you do happen to fall asleep on it, I would suggest getting silk pillow cases to prevent any more frizz.
Castor Oil
Clarifying Shampoo
Silk pillowcases
I'm currently using some coconut and hibiscus (Shea moisture?) shampoo and conditioner I found in superdrug and I like it.
I don't know if it reduces sensitivity to products, but I used to have a really flakey, itchy scalp (sometimes I'd absentmindedly itch until it bled) and now I don't.
If h&s works for you, you could always use it as your first shampoo, then use curly shampoo and conditioner like i do, but t gel is a fiver so it may be worth a shot. This is the variety I use- there are a few different types
Neutrogena T/Gel Therapeutic Shampoo, 250 ml https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000LNEB1A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_FKAgAbVN0Q7DE
It's kinda pricey, but I use this for fixing my super oily hair.
https://www.amazon.com/Neutrogena-Anti-Residue-Shampoo-Fl-Oz/dp/B005IHT8KI
Thank you! My hair is dry sometimes. so I prefer to use something moisture based. Right now using tresemme. https://www.amazon.com/TRESemm%C3%A9-Shampoo-Moisture-Rich-28/dp/B00UB6OSAQ/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1510945088&sr=1-1&keywords=tresseme OR https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012UQJNMC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I wash everyday. Condition once a week. Let it air dry.
I recommend http://www.amazon.com/DHS-Zinc-Shampoo-Dhs-16oz/dp/B0046JOT4O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1371837951&sr=8-1&keywords=zinc+shampoo
I do Nizoral 1% every other day because my head can be particularly itchy/dry, but some people do every few days. Before I put in my hair, I use OGX Biotin & Collagen shampoo. Don't get it from Amazon, you can get a 50% bigger bottle from Target for $6. After rinsing the Nizoral out, I use OGX Fight Fallout conditioner because Nizoral can definitely dry your hair out too much. Again, get it at Target for cheaper. Same routine applies except without the Nizoral on the other days. Make sure you let everything sit in your hair (especially Nizoral) for a few minutes before rinsing out.
I'm almost out of Nizoral and I'm thinking of replacing it with Regenepure since it's sulfate-free, so I might change up the routine then.
I've been using L'Oreal Paris EverStrong Thickening Shampoo Rosemary and I can say that after a week my hair is starting to feel thicker, maybe you could try that out. (Plus it's one of the few products with a reasonable price that are Sulfate-free and paraben-free)
I switched was using Shea Moisture Castor Oil Shampoo and Conditioner in the shower every 2-3 days because I wanted something SLS and silicone free, but I think the shampoo was one of the culprits so I switched to this. Otherwise, I only use dry shampoo if I'm looking a little greasy.
It's never been dry or itchy like this before. I'd consider getting several inches cut off if I had to, and I'm thinking about getting bangs to help hide the hairline loss until it grows back in
https://www.amazon.com/Avalon-Organics-B-Complex-Thickening-Shampoo/dp/B0016BC2BM
Also don't use styling products if you have SD. I used to use wash, blow-dry, gel and hairspray my hair every day which no doubt damaged my hair/scalp big time.
https://www.amazon.com/Kirkland-Signature-Professional-Formula-Moisture/dp/B004W3GKU0/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1473472649&sr=8-1&keywords=kirkland+shampoo+color+safe
this one? Is that more expensive than it is at costco?
Sometimes I feel alone in the curly haired world because I do basically nothing and my hair looks fine ((that picture is a bit dated- I've switched products since then and the curls are a bit more similar and I cut it in such a way that the top has a bit more body.
My hair rules: no heat, no brushes, combs only if crazy tangled and then only in the shower. The only time I break the brush rule is if I'm depressed and I use soft brush through my hair because the feeling is soothing....
Shampoo and condition, rinse, then right after I turn off the shower I squeeze conditioner into it, plop it while I finish all my other post-shower-hygiene-duties. Then I just free up my hair and lay under my ceiling fan and read or nap or sleep or whatever.
Literally my entire hair-care regimen.
Head and Shoulders Shampoo, Anti Dandruff, Clinical Strength Seborrheic Dermatitis Treatment, 13.5 fl oz, Twin Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MFGTAO5/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_sY4iDbVRRFF5B
Tea tree oil dried my skin out like crazy. Here's a link to what worked for me. Good luck bud!
Don't forget to do a reset wash before switching to co-washing if you've previously been using products with silicones — I ordered this one from Amazon. You only need to use it once, at the start, before you switch to CG-only products.
I believe this is the stuff that she uses. It smells terrible, but for her it works.
It specifically lists "Seborrheic Dermatitis" as one of the things it helps to control the symptoms of.
I would consult a medical professional before using it though because I'd feel like a total shitbag if you used it on my advice and burned all your hair off or something.
No problem.
Since he has a chest access, he probably won't be able to take showers. I recommend getting these disposable wipes and shower caps for him. I used those when I had my catheter in my chest when I first started dialysis and it helped me stay clean.
Good luck to you and your brother and stay strong. He needs a lot of support.
I currently use Not Your Mother's, which I've liked a good bit. I didn't have good luck with Shea :(
I use this one and only twice a week or it also dries out my hair too. https://www.amazon.com/Lipogaine-Stimulating-Natural-Thinning-Breakage/dp/B073W5QHQQ/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1539736994&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=lipogaine&psc=1
My mom has occasional itchy scalp, and she likes to use the Neutrogena Anti-Residue Shampoo: https://www.amazon.com/Neutrogena-Anti-Residue-Non-Irritating-Clarifying-Build-Up/dp/B005IHT8KI?th=1
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My best friend on the other hand, has been suffering for about 18+ years with seborrheic dermatitis (large flakes, itchy, red, forced to wash hair everyday in an effort to minimize flakes), and he recently found that the Body Shop's Ginger Shampoo helps immensely: https://www.thebodyshop.com/hair-care/shampoo/ginger-scalp-care-shampoo/p/p002450
He says it works better than any other anti-dandruff or similar product he's ever tried before. It's fairly cheap so it might be worth a shot!
Have you ever tried Neutrogena T gel with the coal tar? It’s 125ml for £3.79 in home bargains so not cheaper than your OGX shampoo but the coal tar is meant to be great, it’s a bit cheaper if you get the bigger bottle on amazon and use Subcribe & Save (15% off of you get 5 things in one month) https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Neutrogena-Gel-Therapeutic-Shampoo-250/dp/B000LNEB1A
I use OGX because it's cheap and works great, but I think it's pretty hard to go wrong. I know some, like Hanz de Fuko, are a little pricier, and they're great too.
I also used to have bad dandruff. Didn't know it could be caused by your hair being too oily rather than too dry. I started showering every day and using this shampoo: https://www.amazon.com/OGX-Hydrating-Moisturizing-Australian-Sulfate-Free/dp/B000TGC8D2 plus a cheap scalp massager from Amazon and they both have reduced the flakiness a lot.
I'm in Canada :( I really love the Deva curl products, especially no-poo and the hair gel, I think you can get it online:
https://www.amazon.ca/Deva-Curl-Lather-Conditioning-Cleanser/dp/B000NE6QP6/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1537070484&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=devacurl+no+poo&dpPl=1&dpID=31BnJFC67uL&ref=plSrch
lol that last comment.
Try to find someone who knows how to cut curly hair, ask them about it before you let them touch your hair, if you can - go to someone trained, it may cost more, but it's worth it. http://www.mydevacurl.com/curly_stylist_finder
Also, I use the devacurl no poo. I bought this size bottle early 2014 and still have 3/4 left, I only use it once a week.
It doesn't sound like you've experienced / read much about curly hair care (and that's okay) based on where you're at in the "journey." So, I recommend going to the useful links, read about it, try it out, it's all about experimenting, and then ask questions. IMO, the most important thing is that you don't give up, and just try different things. I have been doing this for years and I still have days when my hair is frizzy due to lack of conditioner, or too oily because I put too much oil or creme in it.
Once you get into the regimen, it's soooo easy, but starting out can seem overwhelming. Start with the conditioner and a gel and go from there. Leave the conditioner in your hair, if your hair is frizzy - add more, if your hair is too weighed down - add less. Put the gel in your hair after you have the conditioner on, scrunch scrunch scrunch, leave it alone until it's dry, then touch.
I appreciate the suggestion, but I think I had looked at pretty much all of their products available in stores near me and I think they had coco betaine. Some examples from Amazon:
I reacted a few months ago to coco betaine in Ecos laundry detergent and TreSemme Naturals, and then again in Selsun Blue Naturals. I seem to be able to use coco betaine in some hand soaps (Wegmans seems ok!), but I'm going to an allergist soon to get tested. In the meantime, I've been keeping a super close eye out for coconut-derived ingredients in products I try, which is how I've figured out there are a few I do okay with.
I didn't mention this other stuff in my initial post because they don't cause allergic reactions:
Clogs my pores or breaks me out - Fatty alcohols, mineral oil, grape seed oil, olive oil, and then something in several shampoos I've tried over the last few months
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My favorite products so far for maintaining very light hair are Pravana's purple conditioning mask and Keracolor's clear shampoo.
https://www.amazon.com/Keracolor-Color-Clenditioner-Platinum-Fluid/dp/B07CBB9MB4/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_3?hvadid=77721794730283&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&hvqmt=p&keywords=keracolor%2Bplatinum&qid=1555971998&s=gateway&sr=8-3-fkmrnull&th=1
https://www.amazon.com/Pravana-Perfect-Blonde-Purple-Toning/dp/B01DFKEVBA/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=pravana+perfect+blonde+mask&qid=1555972139&s=gateway&sr=8-2
Everyone's hair is different obviously, so what works for me may not work for you but I had a similar problem. I wash my hair about twice a week and use dry shampoo in between washes. There are tons of different brands out there and you just have to find one that works for you. I use Lush no drought dry shampoo. I have waves and it actually makes my waves more manageable. I also use Devacurl no poo cleanser and that has helped me tremendously.
Try this Pravana hair mask! I got my hair highlighted (ended up way too gold) and this not only removed the brassiness but is an amazing deep conditioner.
You won’t have to shave your head!
Pravana The Perfect Blonde Purple Toning Masque 5 Oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DFKEVBA?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
The blue Head and Shoulders, the one that says SELENIUM SULFIDE on the front. Do not buy the white bottles, they're completely different and they don't work.
https://www.amazon.co.jp/Head-Shoulders-Clinical-Seborrheic-Dermatitisシャンプー、13-5-FL/dp/B01MFGTAO5/
This is what I personally use
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012UQJNMC/ref=sxts_bia_sr_2_a_it?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=3182441022&pd_rd_wg=4L0uo&pf_rd_r=Y7SRC9XP81HM88FS772Q&pf_rd_s=desktop-sx-top-slot&pf_rd_t=301&pd_rd_i=B012UQJNMC&pd_rd_w=Hfi2y&pf_rd_i=argan+shampoo&pd_rd_r=GMMCEXTDQNT4QZ0P9NP0&ie=UTF8&qid=1506793098&sr=2
I'm such a dry shampoo girl, but once I started my course I started getting itchy and flaky. I use this shampoo right now, it's not marketed as a dandruff shampoo but it pretty much took care of my issues in one wash! I was looking for a different one at the store but they didn't have it, but I'm pleasantly surprised with this tbh. I use it once every three to four days with dry shampoo in between.
Have you ever tried Avalon Organics?
I discovered about a year ago. I love it. A lot of what you've described are exactly the issues I've dealt with myself (thin hair/frizzy/allergies etc) and I've found this works well. Try it in very small amounts (about a dime size) and only at the roots.
I know you said you're allergic to citrus but the only thing that is listed as that is bergamot. Not from Lime or Lemon. So I'm not sure if it will work but it's worth a shot maybe?
Again it's been a little under a year and my hair dresser has consistently said it's the healthiest she's seen my hair ever. (Mind you she's done my hair since I was 8: so pre heating tools and dye).
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Neutrogena-GEL-Therapeutic-Shampoo-250ml/dp/B000LNEB1A
you probable have a dry itchy scalp that's probable inflamed and over producing skin = dandraff
SKIN: combination, oily, dehydrated
CLIMATE: NYC trash air
TOP SKIN CONCERN: CCs on forehead, blackheads/whiteheads in T-zone (mostly cheeks and nose, some by mouth)
ROUTINE:
(MORNING-- reduced to usually just a quick rinse, sometimes a cotton pad with essence/toner followed by vitamin C, then moisturizer and sunscreen)
i feel like i've been breaking out for months consistently, with awful t-zone and mouth area whiteheads and VERY persistent forehead/hairline acne and just overall worse skin-- even though nothing has really particularly changed about my routine and also it's kind of a tank when it comes to introducing new products (most of the time nothing really happens-- only when i try a new moisturizer and it's too heavy).
and this might be the easy answer to me (but i REALLY WANT IT TO BE because if it's like, just natural aging or something else i'm screwed) but i think it actually started around the same time i switched to sulfate-free entirely for both shampoo and conditioner? i use a not your mother's for shampoo and this suave conditioner, both picked up from a drugstore after some brief reading up on r/haircarescience. and it's definitely made my hair softer, and probably oilier, but i'm not really sure what to do-- my hair gets all over the place at night cos i usually move once or twice, but it's at an awkward growing-out length right now where i can't really braid it away from my face. and now i'm just breaking out all the time and it is awful somebody halp please
(i've considered going back to the cosrx low ph cleanser and the OST C20 vitamin C i was using before but both of which i ran out of before i started doing sulfate-free haircare, since my skin was much happier then, but i was hoping to see if anyone else with comb skin had had a similar experience and would advise different hair products or perhaps recommend waiting it out a bit longer to adjust?)
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I'm a 28 year old guy with similar problems and these help me to maintain my hair. They are also inexpensive.
My hair dresser recommended Nioxin but I didn't find it to be more effective and the SLS in it made me break out on my back.
My hair dresser also said never to use Rogaine because once you stop your hair may fall out. That is unconfirmed.