Question of the Day, Wednesday, February 15, 2023

[neely]

Good afternoon & Happy Whiskers Wednesday! Someone told me it's a good idea to change your shampoo and conditioner brand every so often. I usually fall into a habit of buying the same brand over and over. But I had a really good rewards coupon so decided to splurge on a shampoo and conditioner that I heard a lot of good things about especially for my type of hair.

WHAT BRAND OF SHAMPOO DO YOU USE? HOW OFTEN DO YOU CHANGE BRANDS?

 

[DreamerRose]

I use Dove for volume. I don't change unless I have to.

 

[verna davies]

I dont use any particular brand, just whatever takes my fancy at the time.

 

[susanm9006]

I have been using the same brand pretty much since my teens - Prell. I occasionally tried a bottle of different brands but always came back to Prell because it just seemed to do better with my hair and I love the smell. I use an Herbal Essences coconut conditioner. I have used a number of different ones over the years though.

 

[denice]

Right now I am using Native volumizing shampoo right now. I do change every so often. My hair has thinned out a lot and is very fine so I always use some type of volumizing shampoo. I also keep it fairly short that seems to help with making it appear like it is thicker than it actually is.

 

[Jem]

I'm currently using Garnier Whole Blends and I don't really know how often I change it up. Most of my decisions are based on the ingredients and the price. If a shampoo that fits m criteria is on sale...I'll give it a whirl. I try to stay away from certain silicones and a few other ingredients that are in most shampoos and conditioners because of my hair type as they can cause it to become dry and frizzy over time.

 

[catloverfromwayback]

I’ve tried many over the years. At present I’m using Head and Shoulders Itchy Scalp Care shampoo and Dry Scalp Care conditioner. I was using purple shampoo and blue toner, but they’re too drying.

 

[Katie M]

I use Herbal Essences. My hair has no special requirements, so I really go by scent.

 

[MoochNNoodles]

I use Aussie Miracle Waves and every once in a while I use a clarifying shampoo to remove product build up. I change from time to time; but this one is doing really well to let my curls come out so I won't be changing unless I find something better.

 

[Boris Diamond]

Most shampoos smell bad to me. Perfumy or musky or some other objectionable odor. I use Alaffia Everyday Coconut shampoo. I like the coconut odor.

 

[aliceneko]

I'm using a small business's brand of shampoo at the moment that I really like. I normally use Tresemme though.

 

[neely]

Most shampoos smell bad to me. Perfumy or musky or some other objectionable odor.

I don't like perfume smells either. They give me a headache.

 

[MonaLyssa33]

I generally just use whatever is on sale but isn't like bottom of the barrel in terms of quality. Currently I'm using Herbal Essences.

 

[iPappy]

I was using a few different brands and my hair was falling out and was really drying out, despite using conditioner. In November I started using boiled flaxseed (gel) with a few drops of rosemary oil. I use that once a week, and in between I do a rice water rinse. My hair is happier this way.

 

[lizzie]

I use and have for years tresemme moisturizing shampoo and maybe once a month or so I use Paul Mitchell "the conditioner".It's the only leave in I have found for my hair,and hubby's too,that isn't greasy.

 

[maggiedemi]

Whatever comes in the huge bottles, like Tresemme, Aussie, etc.

 

[strider rose]

avon shampoo

 

[silent meowlook]

Using matrix right now. Also have half empty bottles of various shampoos. I am extremely inconsistent with what I use. I used to like Aveda and Purology, but then worried about the essential oils because my cat sleeps on my head. I also buy what’s on sale. Tried Oloplex and wasn’t impressed.

My horses shampoo costs way more than mine.

 

[Arya Underfoot]

I'm always looking out for a better shampoo and conditioner. I have thick wavy hair that's damaged from all the colouring I do. At the moment I'm using Sukin but I've found that anything containing shea butter seems to condition my hair well. I like natural ingredients, I did use Lush for a long while but found their conditioners just weren't strong enough for my hair.

 

[Winchester]

I use two brands:
Redken ColorExtend Graydient Shampoo and Conditioner - every third wash, if I use it every wash, my hair will turn purple
Hair Biology Full and Vibrant Volumizing Shampoo and Conditioner - the other washes

Rick uses Garnier Sleek and Shiny, simply because that's what was on sale the last time we bought. He doesn't care what he uses; he doesn't have a lot of hair left! He does tend to stick with Garnier.

S silent meowlook I tried Olaplex, too, and wasn't impressed.
MonaLyssa33 Many, many moons ago, Rick and I were standing in line to get into a concert. There was a guy behind us who was higher than a kite. I was using Herbal Essence at the time; back then there was only one kind of HE and it really did smell good. The guy buried his face in my hair. "Herbal Essence, oh my god, I love Herbal Essence!" Rick finally had to tell him to get away from me. "But, but, oh my god, I love Herbal Essence!" "Well that's fine, but not on my wife! Go get your own bottle!"

Public Service Announcement: IMO, Stay away from WEN, people. Seriously. I tried it. My hair got very dry and started to fall out. To the point where my stylist actually said she'd write a letter for me if I wanted to join the class action suit against WEN. I didn't go there, but stopped using it. Took a long time for my hair to come back. I know it's really popular with people and many people swear by it. But that's what happened to me. YMMV