Why is drugstore shampoo bad

And although you may have time to browse and think about labels while waiting for your highlights to set at the salon, know that many drugstore brands assume you're just plucking a recognizable label off a shelf. Don't skimp when it comes to shampoo. Blandi noted that some nice drugstore products can mimic salon products, though the ingredients probably won't be as high quality or as highly concentrated. If you want your hair to be the best quality with longevity, then I would invest in a salon quality product.

The first ingredient in many drugstore products will probably be water, which dilutes the rest of the ingredients and makes the size of the product seem like a good value. Using twice as much of the half-priced conditioner may not save you any money in the long run.

Additives like silicone may also be included in drugstore products to increase your hair's shininess, but "silicone is bad for our hair as it will cause dullness over time," Blandi told INSIDER.

Try not to buy products that are silicone-based. Water is often the first ingredient in many drugstore shampoos. Why is this a bad thing, you ask?

Because water dilutes the rest of the ingredients, making the product seem like a better value than it is. Salon products use a higher concentration of ingredients, so they last much longer.

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate SLS is a common detergent in many shampoos that causes that foaming lather we often see in hair commercials. Sulfates are very harsh on hair, however, and will strip it of the essential oils it needs to stay healthy, break down proteins, and halt healthy hair growth.

Salt is usually listed on the backs of shampoo bottles by its chemical name, sodium chloride. It can cause dry and itchy scalp, in addition to hair loss. Used to prolong the shelf life of an average hair-care product, parabens like methylparaben and propylparaben are well known for their toxic nature. Parabens not only irritate the skin causing scalp issues like dandruff , but they can also affect your hormonal balance, which can result in hair loss.

Think of shampoo as wine. As a top ingredient in many drugstore shampoos, sodium chloride can rapidly fade coloured hair. If you have recently had a Keratin treatment on your hair, sodium chloride should be avoided at all costs as it can completely reverse the effects of your treatment. When it comes to shampoos, you generally get what you pay for. Our advise would be to check the ingredient lists of your shampoos for silicones and parabens before you buy. We totally understand that not everyone can afford to buy salon shampoo, they have got a much higher price tag than products you can find in Boots or Superdrug.

This means you need to use far less product to achieve even better results. A post shared by Goldwell US goldwellus. We always recommend talking to your stylist about which shampoo would fit your hair type. The great thing about salon shampoos is that they recognise different hair types and provide different formulas to address their concerns. From flat hair, dry hair, irritated scalp, coloured hair, curly hair, frizzy hair, fine hair — there are specialty shampoos to fit everyone.

All of these shampoos and more are available to buy from our salon online shop.