1. Do not attack my hair
The new generation shampoos have, for the most part, got rid of sulphates, these chemical washing agents. Others use mild sulphated agents. We therefore prefer a shampoo with non-aggressive surfactants, avoiding sodium laureth sulfate or sodium lauryl sulfate, the most aggressive of this family. “The formulas are evolving, specifies Denise Guillouet, of L’Oréal Professionnel. The sulphates have been replaced by softer surfactants, derived from coconut. They have good washing power without irritating, are intended for all healthy scalps, including colored hair or smoothed. Some products are also formulated with micelles (such as makeup removers). Which come together to capture dirt and sebum “. And wash gently …
2. Wash my hair every day
Nothing stands in the way, as long as you choose a mild shampoo. That is to say with washing agents very respectful of the scalp. “A single application is sufficient and with little product”, adds Catherine Chauvin. If the scalp is fat, bet on a specific shampoo to keep volume longer. Or, in natural version, choose a neutral shampoo (very soft base) to which we add a few drops of essential oil of tea tree (melaleuca). To be tested first at the bend of the elbow to see if there is no reaction.
3. Embellish my lengths
“It’s not necessarily a good idea to choose your shampoo according to your lengths, because that’s not what will heal them, explains Denise Guillouet. Unless you have no scalp problem In this case, you can optionally choose a more specific shampoo for lengths“.” No need, in any case, to mix them as if you were doing your laundry! Continues Catherine Chauvin, by René Furterer. This damages the hair and opens their scales. The lather flowing down the strands is enough to wash them. “That’s the care they need. So after washing, applying a good hair conditioner or a mask is essential, especially if the hair is long. This product will restore softness, sheath and disentangle the hair fiber.
4. Cleanse and treat my scalp
The first role of shampoo is to wash the scalp! It seems obvious, but, as Charline Roussé, of Biocoiff ‘says, “you have to choose it according to the condition of the scalp, and not that of the hair!”. But often, continues the hair specialist organic, the shampoo used does not match the actual needs of the scalp. “If there is a problem with the scalp, the shampoo should treat the roots. For example, a sebum-regulating or soothing shampoo (in case ofirritations) once or twice a week, alternating with a mild shampoo, “adds Catherine Chauvin. Hence the importance of having a good diagnosis: as it is difficult to see your scalp well yourself, you can ask to his hairdresser, on the occasion of a cut or a color, to give us information on the state of our scalp. to feed, purify it or simply wash it gently. And this will prevent irritation or excessive seborrhea, because the shampoo used is not suitable.
5. Favor natural ingredients
Whether natural, based on plant extracts (shea, aloe vera, nettle…) or labeled organic, these shampoos are suitable for everyone. They wash effectively with surfactants of plant origin, which are gentle and respectful such as coconut betaine and SLSA (sodium lauryl sulfo acetate). By choosing this type of shampoo, we are sure to have a product that respects both the scalp and the hair, and does not coat the lengths of an occlusive film. “But organic shampoos, for example, are not necessarily ‘all plant’, because the labels allow a little chemistry, specifies Charline Roussé. To know what is in your shampoo, you must therefore carefully read the labels, especially if you want a really natural shampoo! “. These products leave the hair clean and soft, often shiny, but also a little crunchy and coarse. A natural conditioner (or conditioner) too, applied immediately , will be responsible for restoring softness to the lengths.
6. Avoid products that create a lot of foam
“The more it foams, the more it attacks the scalp”, underlines Dr Nina Roos, dermatologist. “A real mild shampoo should lather less: this low foaming power proves a low rate of surfactants. Foam is a waste! “, Continues David Baco, of Furterer. In addition, little foam means less shampoo and less water to remove it.” This also allows a better tolerance of the product, adds the formulator. In addition, a ‘biodegradable formula’ claim on the bottle is a real plus to take into account when choosing, ”he concludes.
7. Don’t choke my lengths
We opt for a shampoo without silicones. These widely used molecules smooth and coat the hair fiber. What can be an asset for hair rebels, dry or difficult to comb. But in the long run, as they are little or little eliminated, silicones end up suffocating the hair, which is wasting away. “The only active ingredients that protect the hair from humidity, and therefore from frizz, these silicones are nevertheless eliminated better than before, explains Denise Guillouet. But above all, they are replaced by other molecules, polymers that smooth the scales. “For David Baco,” silicones are still very widely used for their sheathing properties, but are not very ‘eco friendly’. ” that is, they are not biodegradable and end up in wastewater, so they are avoided as much as possible.
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