Shampoo: What shampoo is best for color-treated or permed hair?

Q. What shampoo is best for color-treated or permed hair?
A. Shampoos that are designed to control color loss are lower in pH, ranging from 2.5 to 4, which forces the cuticle of the hair to close, thus enabling the hair to retain its color. Try Quantum Shampoo for Permed and Color-Treated Hair, Keragenics Rejuvenating Shampoo or Preference After Color Shampoo by L'Oreal

Q. My hair is really fried from perming. What type of shampoo will bring It back to life?

A. Normalizing shampoos take conditioning one step further. They are designed to revitalize hair dried out by chemical processes like perming. Sometimes they are called "perm rejuvenating" shampoos. Select a shampoo for permed hair, such as Quantum Shampoo for Permed and Color-Treated Hair, or Zotos Acclaim Plus Daily Conditioning Shampoo, Professional Prescription Transpose or Ion Moisturizing Shampoo.

Q. What shampoo with sunscreen should S use to protect my color from fading?

A. Try Aura and Biotera shampoos, as well as Professional Prescription Shampoos which contain conditioners and sunscreens.

Q. I have dry hair, shampoo should I use?
A. For dry hair, use a moisturizing shampoo which cleans and conditions. A moisturizing shampoo has a rinse-out conditioner mixed in to prevent loss of moisture by closing the cuticle, and it helps fight dryness caused by blow dryers, curling irons, heat rollers and sun. Good ones to try are Ion Moisturizing Shampoo, Professional Prescription Transpose Shampoo or Apple Pectin Moisturizing Shampoo.

Q. I get oily, greasy-looking hair at the end of the day. What can I do to end the greasies?
A. Use an oily-hair formula shampoo, such, as Professional Prescription Absolute, which can be used daily, or Quantum Clarifying Shampoo and Clarifying Shampoo from Ion, which should only be used twiceT'a1"week.' You may want to avoid using daily rinse-out conditioners, although you still need to condition hair. Fantasia IC 100% Pure Tea Shampoo also removes excess, hair oils. Tea works as an astringent. r

Q. I have normal hair that has been chemically treated. What would be a gentle shampoo for me?
A. Use a daily shampoo with gentle cleansing properties, such m as a moisturizing shampoo. Try Fermodyl Moisture Recovery, Keragenics Therapy or Zotos Acclaim Plus Daily Conditioning Shampoo.

Q. What is a good no-rinse shampoo that can be used when I can't take a shower or bath?
A. Try No-Rinse, a shampoo that you massage into your scalp » and comb through. Let it dry. There is no need to rinse this shampoo out. It's great if you are bedridden or camping outdoors.

Q. It never fails! By the end of the day i notice dandruff flakes in my hair. What type of shampoo will help?

A. Try a dandruff shampoo like Medi Dan, Medi Dan Extra or m Queen Helene Dandruff Shampoo. They have an added ingredient that acts as a mild abrasive to shake dandruff loose from the scalp and wash it away. They are designed to remove OILY DANDRUFF, not dry dandruff, which is typically caused by overuse of chemicals or styling aids. If dandruff is from dry scalp, you can use a dry scalp shampoo or moisturizing shampoo. Medi Dan Dry Scalp Shampoo and other moisturizing shampoos, such as Ion Moisturizing Shampoo and Keragenics Therapy, will add moisture to scalp and hair. No dandruff shampoo will cure a medical skin condition such as eczema or psoriasis. If you suspect this is the cause, consult your doctor or a dermatologist.

Q. How often should I shampoo my hair if I have dandruff?
A. It depends on what type of dandruff you have. Medi Dan Plus can be used everyday because it has a conditioning formula. Stronger treatments, like Medi Dan Extra, should not be used everyday because it can be drying. This shampoo is best for dandruff combined with oiliness and flaking.

Q. I have oily hair, but my scalp is dry and flaky. What shampoo should I use?
Medi Dan Dry Scalp Shampoo will help alleviate the problem by cleansing hair well and still treating the scalp with medication to remove flakiness. Also try Fantasia IC 100% Pure Tea Shampoo.

Q. How does salt water damage my hair, and what should I do to get it out of my hair?
A. When salt water dries on the hair, it creates a high-saline solution which can cause mineral deposits to build-up on hair, resulting in hair that is weighted down and cannot grow. Hair should be washed as soon as you get out of the water. MRX Swimmers Shampoo and Salon Care Ultra Moisturizing Anti-Chlorine Shampoo can remove salt water from hair.

Q. I have permed and colored hair and will be swimming in the ocean on my vacation. What shampoo should I use that will wash out the salt yet not strip my color?

A. Consider Quantum Clarifying Shampoo or Salon Care Anti-Chlorine Swimmers Shampoo. Both will remove salt without damaging color-treated hair.

Q. What temperature should the water be when I rinse my hair after shampooing?
A. A cool water rinse helps close the cuticle, which makes the hair feel smoother. Hot water stimulates oil production, so if hair were dry, you may want to use warm water. If hair tends to get oily quickly, cool or tepid water is recommended. The temperature should be determined by what you want to achieve.

Q. How long should I rinse my hair after I shampoo?
The average time is 60-90 seconds. You know it is clean by the feel of your hair. Hair should not feel like it is coated. It is best to rinse hair with the water flowing in the direction of your cuticle, not against it - head is held back and water flows from forehead to back.

Q. How should I treat my hair after I shampoo it?
A. Blot, don't rub hair dry, as rubbing can cause tangling. Comb hair with a wide-tooth comb, holding sections of hair to gently comb through tangles.