A word about shampoo:
Excerpt from http://www.consumersearch.com/www/family/shampoo/fullstory.html
· Shampoos do good work in their primary job, cleaning hair. Any benefits beyond that are suspect, and many claims on the packaging have no basis in fact.
· Almost all salon lines include products that fall short on advertised claims. For example, while color-enhancing shampoos may otherwise be good hair products, none have actually been shown to extend the life of hair dyes. The same holds true for brands that claim to protect hair from the sun.
· The only part of the shampoo label that's regulated by the Food and Drug Administration is the list of ingredients. That means manufacturers can claim their shampoos "add volume" or "moisturize" and not really do any of those things.
· Pricier salon-brand shampoos don't necessarily outperform inexpensive store brands. The same ingredients are often used for products in different price ranges.
· Be aware of shampoos that claim to repair, restructure or nourish damaged hair. Hair is dead; it can't be repaired. Shampoo products can only help the look and feel of hair temporarily.
· Most experts discredit claims that shampoos are "organic" or "all natural," saying natural ingredients can't clean hair. Plus, the efficacy of organic plants, fruits, vitamins, etc. has never been proven.
· It's not necessary to use the same brand for all your hair needs; shampoos, conditioners and styling agents usually don't work together.
Shampoos do not build up on hair or work differently on hair over time. Conditioning elements, styling products and chemical processes do build up, though, and sometimes necessitate a temporary change in shampoo brands.
· Unless you use an unusually large amount of styling products, it's only necessary to lather your hair once. Also, the amount of lather and foam generated by a shampoo does not affect its ability to clean hair.
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