What shampoo should I use after a keratin hair treatment?
December 24, 2009 8:51 AM Subscribe
I had one of those keratin/chocolate hair treatments done. What shampoo should I use now?
I didn't want to buy the EXPENSIVE bottle of shampoo they wanted to sell me at the salon, but I also want to get one that will make the effects of the treatment last longer. I've read that I should look for shampoo without _____ (maybe sulfate??). To avoid the whole "pick up a bottle and read ingredients, put down, repeat", does anyone know of a brand of shampoo I can get, preferably at something like a Walmart or drugstore? (I'm in Mexico now but I'll be travelling to Houston in the next few days.)
I didn't want to buy the EXPENSIVE bottle of shampoo they wanted to sell me at the salon, but I also want to get one that will make the effects of the treatment last longer. I've read that I should look for shampoo without _____ (maybe sulfate??). To avoid the whole "pick up a bottle and read ingredients, put down, repeat", does anyone know of a brand of shampoo I can get, preferably at something like a Walmart or drugstore? (I'm in Mexico now but I'll be travelling to Houston in the next few days.)
I'm thinking you probably want to avoid shampoos with sodium lauryl sulfate, which is a relatively harsh detergent. Most baby shampoos should be ok to use, and will still get your hair clean.
posted by bahama mama at 9:31 AM on December 24, 2009
posted by bahama mama at 9:31 AM on December 24, 2009
Best answer: I follow the "curly girl" (aka "no poo") method which avoids shampoos with sulfates (among other things). From the product reviews at naturallycurly.com, here's a list of 45 sulfate-free shampoos.
posted by kittydelsol at 10:10 AM on December 24, 2009 [1 favorite]
posted by kittydelsol at 10:10 AM on December 24, 2009 [1 favorite]
I've done the treatment several times and you'll want to avoid products that contain salt (sodium chloride) as well. I use Creme of Nature Detangling Conditioning Shampoo Regular Formula.
posted by healthytext at 5:55 PM on December 25, 2009
posted by healthytext at 5:55 PM on December 25, 2009
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posted by decathecting at 9:28 AM on December 24, 2009