My hair stylist told me I should shampoo just 2 times a week, and use conditioner at least that often. I usually shampoo every morning and only occasionally use conditioner. I have two questions about this.
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posted by John Cohen
on Dec 2, 2012 -
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Calling all chemists and haircare junkies: is it possible to add salicylic acid and/or ketoconazole into a shampoo, rather than buying off-the-shelf shampoos with these ingredients in them? If so, how do I do this? If not how do I prevent over-washed and dried out hair?
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posted by UniversityNomad
on Nov 24, 2012 -
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I am just terrible at being a lady. All the usual Beauty Stuff, stuff that it seems like everyone else was either born knowing or learned as teenagers, is a giant mystery to me. I need, like, a checklist or something for being a presentable-looking grownup.
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posted by peachfuzz
on Jun 13, 2012 -
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Chemists: I'm using baking soda and vinegar to wash my hair. What exactly are they doing?
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posted by BrashTech
on Jul 19, 2011 -
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My favorite color depositing shampoo has been discontinued. What alternatives do I have other than dying my hair every month?
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posted by Viola
on Oct 19, 2010 -
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I have a new baby and taking a nice long shower is now a thing of the past. I've been using my husband's Pert Shampoo+Conditioner but it makes my hair feel dry and doesn't de-tangle well. Is there a combined shampoo+conditioner product that will actually make my hair feel nice after I use it? Bonus points for hypoallergenic or fragrance free.
posted by bq
on Jul 13, 2010 -
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Are the salon hair care products sold online and at drug and grocery stores the same products that are sold in salons? Has anyone checked this out in a lab?
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posted by justcorbly
on Jun 27, 2010 -
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Argh! I need a good color-restoring product for my (dyed) red hair. The products I've tried either didn't work at all or were difficult to use. My stylist suggested a toning shampoo in between salon visits but had no particular recommendations. I've tried a couple but haven't noticed any slow-down of the fading. What have you tried that worked?
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posted by katillathehun
on Apr 1, 2010 -
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[Haircare filter] Looking for a gentle shampoo that won't irritate my scalp. I've used
Aubrey Organics shampoos for decades. I like that they use simple ingredients without petroleum derivatives. But lately my scalp is getting irritated.
Looking for simple shampoo that is gentle, but cleans well. I don't like synthetic fragrance. A light essential oil scent is ok. I'm looking for a formula with few ingredients. A long list of botanicals will likely include something I'm sensitive to. My skin doesn't tolerate shea butter.
My hair is normal to oily.
posted by valannc
on Mar 13, 2010 -
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Please help me replace my favorite shampoo (Aveda's Sap Moss), which is now discontinued. Have you tried their replacement line (Dry Remedy)? Have you found something better?
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posted by a.steele
on Dec 22, 2009 -
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Nursing Home/ Hair Care Filter: How can I wash her hair without actually washing it? Is it possible to help my bedridden mother keep her hair clean without washing it?
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posted by lrkuperman
on Dec 12, 2008 -
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There's this soap that I really like and leaves my hair glowing and feeling very clean. I would like to "melt" the soaps into a bottle so I can use it as proper shampoo, especially when I go to the gym. Does anyone know how this can be done?
posted by uauage
on Oct 10, 2008 -
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What is the most "stripping", powerfully cleansing shampoo out there? Prell isn't enough. I need something that can remove a tablespoon of oil from a head of medium-length hair.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 14, 2008 -
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Is there any shampoo + conditioner product that will help my hair not be so crappy after swimming?
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posted by loudguitars
on May 7, 2008 -
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My scalp seems to react badly to most shampoos. I've only been able to use one brand (Pantene) for a while now. Help me figure out why/what to do?
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posted by disaster77
on Apr 23, 2008 -
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I need to know the truth: How often should I be using shampoo and conditioner, and what sorts of shampoo and conditioner?
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posted by stedman15
on Mar 5, 2008 -
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I'd like to find a reasonably-priced shampoo and conditioner for curly, color-treated hair.
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posted by hamster
on Mar 20, 2007 -
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This shampoo question reminded me of something that I saw in the store the other day. I saw a Sunsilk "line" that was all in Spanish and was in a fuchsia bottle labeled "Anti-Caida", which means, roughly, "Anti-Fall".
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posted by nekton
on Aug 24, 2006 -
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Is there an extra gentle, natural, or super-mild hair care product that I can use to wash my hair when it needs it?
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posted by sarahmelah
on Mar 16, 2006 -
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On the one hand, my hair smells (I think because I wash it everyday). On the other hand, I dont want to go bald trying to fix the problem (ie. stopping washing it everyday which I think is keeping my follicles from dying off).
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posted by GleepGlop
on Jan 7, 2006 -
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If you take two showers a day, should you use both shampoo and conditioner both times?
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posted by bingo
on Oct 9, 2005 -
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I have a rambling, multi-part question regarding hair, beards in particular, and hair care products. (Short version: what should I use to wash and possibly style my beard?)
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posted by attercoppe
on Jun 9, 2005 -
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