Choose the Right Shampoo for You

Wash Your Hair With Care

If your hair lacks shine or body it may be time to take another look at your shampoo.

There are many different types of shampoos and each have a special function. The stylists and barbers at Classic Barber Shop in Carmel, Indiana offer advice on finding just the right hair care products for any client.

The number one recommendation by professionals is to select a shampoo with a ph of 4.5 to 5.5 to remove product build up without removing all of the hair's natural oils. Among the types of shampoos available for regular use, look for a clarifying shampoo to clear away residue from hair care products. However, clarifying shampoos do not contain conditioning agents, so always use at least a light conditioner after washing to make hair manageable and easy to comb.

Conditioning shampoos, on the other hand, are great regular hair products that can make washing a one-step process. They should be included among your regular hair care products.

Dandruff shampoos contain medicated products that can eliminate flaking and itching of the scalp, but they also tend to dry out the hair. Remember to use a conditioner if you use a dandruff shampoo on a regular basis.

A volumizing or body shampoo has ingredients that swell the hair shaft; unfortunately they also contain few or no conditioning agents. Barbers and professional stylists suggest regular conditioning to maintain the health of your hair.