As always, take and modify that which is useful to you and discard the rest.
In lieu of "Damaged Hair Treatment Instructions":
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Laginappe said:
I found this on another site. Its long but informative.
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Here are my Conditioning recs for fixing Dehydrated, Chemically and/or Heat Damaged Hair, and/or Dry hair (lacking Oils):
These products (Aphogee Treatment, PM Supercharged, Nexxus Emergencee, and Porosity Control) will work on ALL damaged hair types, with the EXCEPTION of curly permed hair. Using the Porosity Control on Chemically Curly Permed Hair, MAY loosen the curl.
Alternative shampoos have been listed below for those unable to use the Sebastian Laminates...which is BEST for VERY thick, wavy/curly or coarse hair. Can be used on Straight hair...if the hair is VERY thick in abundance, and at least a med coarseness.
1 - Do an Aphogee Treatment for Damaged Hair, and then RINSE OUT.
2 - then do the PM Supercharged (for 15 min), and RINSE OUT.
3 - then use the Porosity Control (for 15 min), and RINSE OUT.
If your hair is ALSO "dry" (lacking in oils), you will need to incorporate a Hot Oil Treatment once per week. I rec Queen Helene's Cholesterol Hot Oil. It is avail at Sallys, and is color safe!
If your hair IS damaged due to heat or chemicals, then Dryness is the first damage stage (oils have been stripped away). This can also occur from HARSH SHAMPOOS! Avoid shampoos containing Ammonium Laurel Sulfate...which is very DRYING to hair. Look for Sodium Laurel Sulfate, or Sodium Laureth Sulfate. While also somewhat drying, using a shampoo that does not contain them, may not be "cleansing enough" to remove dirt and styling product buildup. If your hair is REALLY fried...just skip shampooing all together for a while! Or, dillute your shampoo with water. Put in a tint bottle, and apply the shampoo sparingly JUST TO the scalp. Massage in...and RINSE OUT! Do not apply shampoo to your hair strands.
Hair that is Dehydrated (lacking in moisture), is usally ALWAYS also DRY (lacking in oils). But Dry hair is NOT always Dehydrated. It depends on how DEEP the damage has gone into your hairshaft.
Hair Damage has 3 stages:#1 = Dry (oil has been stripped) You need a Hot Oil Treatment once per week.
#2 = Dehydrated (moisture has been stripped...which means hair is also POROUS). You need PM Supercharged Moisturizer + Porosity Control.
#3= VERY DAMAGED STAGE! Protein Bonds have been broken (hair breaking)--Use Aphogee Treatment ....or Protein Bonds have been STRIPPED (hair is spongy when wet...melts off!) --use BOTH Aphogee Treatment for Damaged Hair, and use Nexxus Emergencee.
The following TREATMENT is written for those with a #3 STAGE OF DAMAGE. If you have less damage (Stage 2 or 1), then use those products appropriate for you. However, following the below treatments will NOT hurt your hair, even if you do not have a level 3 stage of damage. Neglecting to do them, however, if you DO have a level 3 damage, IS bad.
Aphogee Treatment (for level 2's AND 3)
-------------------
Repeat once every 5 weeks and BEFORE (24-48 hours BEFORE coloring) AND AFTER any FULL BLEACH or TINT or COLOR REMOVER process. Not necessary for just "root touchups".
Day 1 - Light shampoo with Sebastian's Laminates Shampoo. (if your scalp is OILY, use a gentle shampoo for Normal hair, on scalp only. Do not pour shampoo directly on length of hair strands). If your hair is VERY thin....use Nexxus Diametress Shampoo.
Aphogee Treatment - ALWAYS wear a Salon Cape [Sallys], or drape a towel around your neck and shoulders WHEN EVER you use a PROFESSIONAL product. These are VERY strong. The Aphogee can cause an irritation on your skin (burning sensation...redness...welting) IF it is allowed to remain on your skin for LONG periods of time (as in you did not rinse it all off!). Drying time in Aphogee can vary according to how damaged your hair is ...or how long or how thick it is. It takes me between 25-45 min to get it HARD! You must let it get HARD and Stiff before rinsing. I use a blow dryer on high heat, high air flow setting. Just keep drying until your hair is REALLY HARD.
Rinse this product off in the SHOWER, for 2 reasons:
1)you do NOT want to manipulate your hair while it is in the HARD stage. It could SNAP off. Do not touch it as you BLOW DRY or sit under a hooded dryer. Do not bend your head over a sink.
2) RINSE off all the Aphogee from your neck and shoulder area. This does NOT irritate the scalp but it does irritate the other skin if left on for a few hours.
If your hair is not damaged enough to warrant their use...nothing will happen. You just won't notice a dramatic change. BUT, if your hair IS damaged...you will LOVE the results!
Follow any Aphogee Treatment with an application of PM Supercharged.
* Leave the PM on for about 15 min. - Rinse
Follow up with Porosity Control IF hair is porous.
* Leave the PC on for about 15 min. - Rinse
Day 2-8 - Light Shampoo with Laminates Shampoo.
Nexxus Emergencee Treatment (for level 3 Damage) + follow up with PM Supercharged, and then Porosity Control..if needed. Repeat this for a total of 7 consecutive times, every time you wash your hair. Days 2-8.
Day 9+ - use Nexxus Emergencee ONCE a week...until hair regains normal strength. Always follow with PM Supercharged.
During this time, continue to use the Porosity Control as needed. Keep the Porosity Control on for 15 min...not the 30 sec as per directions.
YOU must ALWAYS use the PM Supercharged after the Aphogee or Nexxus. Or your hair will feel BRITTLE and ROUGH.
Porosity Control helps to make hair LESS porous. And it restores hair to the proper pH levels.....it is an "acidifier". It will make your hair more sleek and shiny and conditioned.
Use the PM Gloss Drops before and after blow drying.
For ADDED protection from heat...or if hair is VERY chemically stressed...use the Wellatex "Liquid Hair Leave-In Protein Reconstructor". You must spray on damp hair, comb through, and do not use any other products. Blow dry with AIR HEAT only (not brush) until hair is 80% dry. Then add Gloss Drops, gel, whatever...and style/blow dry with brush, etc. Because the Liquid Hair contains Protein, it is DRYING, and you must use the Gloss Drops on your hair BEFORE blowdrying.
If you want to do a "Gloss Treatment" without adding COLOR....use the Radiance ClearShine alone...with just the Infuser.
Use 2 oz. Clear Gloss mixed in an applicator bottle with 2 oz. Infuser
*NOTE: If you have an OILY Scalp/Damaged Hair...just use the conditioning products from your midlengths to your ends. NOT on scalp or hair roots! That includes GLoss Drops! Only apply gloss drops to the LENGTH of your hair.
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I feel compelled to modify this "Build up" post:
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Spagirl said:
#63
Product Buildup
Most people have heard the old wives tale "that you should change your shampoo from time to time as it "builds up". This is not entirely untrue as some cheaper products do leave a film on the surface that can build up over time. Your hair and scalp also change constantly and so your shampoo and conditioner needs to change to deal with different concerns.
If your hair looks or feels lifeless, or when you comb or brush it you get a flaky powder along the hair shaft (this is not dandruff!) you may have a product buildup problem.
Buildup occurs when:
Certain products like non-water soluble waxes are used to style the hair.( <font color="blue">Spagirl note: as well as any non-water soluble product including some <font color="red"> "cones"</font>. ) </font>
2 in 1 shampoos are used continuously.
Certain nonprofessional shampoos cause buildup due to the type of cheaper ingredients they use to give instant combability. These can form a film on the hair or you may have to use a large amount to make your hair feel clean also resulting in buildup.
Hair sprays applied too close and in too strong a concentration to one area e.g. the fringe, leave a flaking powder on the hair after brushing.
If gel is applied in a blob it cannot spread through the rest of the hair causing build-up on that spot. We sometimes find that wetting your hands before getting the gel out of the pot and mixing it can solve this problem.
<font color="blue">(Spagirl note: conditioners can cause build up. Especially the ones made to coat the hair that contain "cones".) </font>
To cure a build-up problem:
Use a special purifying shampoo to remove previous products. <font color="blue">(Spagirl note: Use clarifying shampoos or ACV rinses as needed)</font>
Change your habits; apply spray further away from the hair approx. 15cm or 6", work gel around your wet hands before putting it through your hair.
Try a water-soluble wax.
Separate your 2 in 1 shampoo and conditioner by getting a good old fashioned 2-step process.
Use professional products, as the ingredient quality is where the money is spent not on expensive TV ad campaigns.
As a general rule, use less than you think, resulting only in a shape that won't last as long. Too much will leave the hair sticky or heavy and hard to work with.
When applying any product to hair always pop it onto your hands first then work it around them. This will spread the product so that as you put it into the hair you won't get patches of too much.
<font color="blue">(Spagirl note: When left unchecked build up can lead to brittle hair followed by breakage.) </font>
Edited to add:
Brittle hair followed by breakage is referencing build up due to non-water soluble build-up.
Tips from Virtualhaircare.com.au.
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When finding a way to rid the hair of build up I think it is important to be mindful of some of these previously posted tips (see previous posts pages):
[ QUOTE ]
7. If you're using a strong, clarifying shampoo, it could be stripping your hair of essential oils.
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The use of strong-action shampoo is prohibited for dry hair. Often a generous oil application and massage is recommended before washing the hair. Frequent shampooing is harmful for dry hair.
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Some curly girls shampoo, and others choose to skip shampooing and opt for conditioning rinses only. Shampooing weekly isn't a necessity, curly girls can use a conditioner to effectively rinse away excess dirt and oil. However, it is recommended that you shampoo at least once a month, 2-3x is optimal. Avoid using shampoos that strip your hair of essential elements <font color="blue">(spagirl note: That is, stripping more than the build up you want to get rid of) </font> , leaving your hair feeling dry and unmanageable.
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6. For oily hair, use a gentle shampoo but leave it on your hair for a longer period of time rather than using a harsh clarifying shampoo.
[/ QUOTE ]
If you choose to use a "Clarifying" type shampoo you might want to consider:
- Apply some form of protection in the form of a pretreatment be it oil, conditioner, etc.. This could be benefical due to the harshness of some of these type of shanmpoos (all clarifying shampoos are not created equal).
-Dilute your shampoo with water, put in a tint bottle, and apply the shampoo sparingly JUST TO the scalp. Massage in...and RINSE OUT! Do not apply shampoo directly to your hair strands. Allow the shampoo rinse water to cleans your hair (modification of tip taken from "Damaged Hair Treatment Instructions" post)
-Avoid shampoos containing Ammonium Laurel Sulfate...which is very DRYING to hair. Look for Sodium Laurel Sulfate, or Sodium Laureth Sulfate. (tip taken from "Damaged Hair Treatment Instructions" post)
-Apple Cider Vinegar Rinses (diluted with water) have been used successfully by many to keep build up at bay instead of use a clarifying shampoo.
-Depending on the product used and the degree of stripping done to you hair be prepared to help your hair recover.
Recovery
-Many have found by immediately following up the clarifying shampoo with a lather from a good moisturizing shampoo (one that gives you slip) helps to restore some of the moisture loss because of its moisturizing ingredients/properties (thanks Supergirl
). I've tried this (KeraCare Hydrating Shampoo) and my hair has felt better immediately.
-fixing Dehydrated, Chemically and/or Heat Damaged Hair, and/or Dry hair (lacking Oils)
In closing I leave this quote to ponder in the formulation of your own regime. Though it caters to regular shampooing I leave you to decide its possible significance:
A Buyer's Guide to Choosing the Right Shampoo
From August 2001 InStyle
Coarse, Kinky Hair: This is the driest hair type, so an ultramoisturizing shampoo is essential, says Edward Morrison or West Hollywood's EDM Salon. Look for ingredients like shea butter and heavy oils such as coconut or macadamia nut, which help to coat the shaft, trapping water. Apply a deep conditioner from roots to ends before and after shampooing.
Thick, Wavy or Curly Hair: This hair type tends to be dry, so you want a rich, creamy shampoo formulated with gentle detergetns such as sodium laureth sulfate and water-binding humectants like propylene glycol. Wait an extra day between washings to allow your scalp's natural oils to condition hair and prevent drying, suggests Mark Garrison of the Mark Garrison Salon in New York City. Apply a deep conditioner with cuticle-smoothing proteins both before and after shampooing.
Dry, damaged hair: Choose creamier shampoos formulated with a mild detergent such as sodium laureth sulfate, plus rich conditioning agents such as shea butter or lanolin, which smooth the hair shaft, defuse static electricity, and improve combability. After shampooing, apply a sizable dollop of an ultramoisturizing conditioner (look for shea butter, natural oils and proteins) from roots to ends. Leave it on for five to 20 minutes before rinsing.
HTH!
In lieu of "Damaged Hair Treatment Instructions":
[ QUOTE ]
Laginappe said:
I found this on another site. Its long but informative.
[ QUOTE ]
Here are my Conditioning recs for fixing Dehydrated, Chemically and/or Heat Damaged Hair, and/or Dry hair (lacking Oils):
These products (Aphogee Treatment, PM Supercharged, Nexxus Emergencee, and Porosity Control) will work on ALL damaged hair types, with the EXCEPTION of curly permed hair. Using the Porosity Control on Chemically Curly Permed Hair, MAY loosen the curl.
Alternative shampoos have been listed below for those unable to use the Sebastian Laminates...which is BEST for VERY thick, wavy/curly or coarse hair. Can be used on Straight hair...if the hair is VERY thick in abundance, and at least a med coarseness.
1 - Do an Aphogee Treatment for Damaged Hair, and then RINSE OUT.
2 - then do the PM Supercharged (for 15 min), and RINSE OUT.
3 - then use the Porosity Control (for 15 min), and RINSE OUT.
If your hair is ALSO "dry" (lacking in oils), you will need to incorporate a Hot Oil Treatment once per week. I rec Queen Helene's Cholesterol Hot Oil. It is avail at Sallys, and is color safe!
If your hair IS damaged due to heat or chemicals, then Dryness is the first damage stage (oils have been stripped away). This can also occur from HARSH SHAMPOOS! Avoid shampoos containing Ammonium Laurel Sulfate...which is very DRYING to hair. Look for Sodium Laurel Sulfate, or Sodium Laureth Sulfate. While also somewhat drying, using a shampoo that does not contain them, may not be "cleansing enough" to remove dirt and styling product buildup. If your hair is REALLY fried...just skip shampooing all together for a while! Or, dillute your shampoo with water. Put in a tint bottle, and apply the shampoo sparingly JUST TO the scalp. Massage in...and RINSE OUT! Do not apply shampoo to your hair strands.
Hair that is Dehydrated (lacking in moisture), is usally ALWAYS also DRY (lacking in oils). But Dry hair is NOT always Dehydrated. It depends on how DEEP the damage has gone into your hairshaft.
Hair Damage has 3 stages:#1 = Dry (oil has been stripped) You need a Hot Oil Treatment once per week.
#2 = Dehydrated (moisture has been stripped...which means hair is also POROUS). You need PM Supercharged Moisturizer + Porosity Control.
#3= VERY DAMAGED STAGE! Protein Bonds have been broken (hair breaking)--Use Aphogee Treatment ....or Protein Bonds have been STRIPPED (hair is spongy when wet...melts off!) --use BOTH Aphogee Treatment for Damaged Hair, and use Nexxus Emergencee.
The following TREATMENT is written for those with a #3 STAGE OF DAMAGE. If you have less damage (Stage 2 or 1), then use those products appropriate for you. However, following the below treatments will NOT hurt your hair, even if you do not have a level 3 stage of damage. Neglecting to do them, however, if you DO have a level 3 damage, IS bad.
Aphogee Treatment (for level 2's AND 3)
-------------------
Repeat once every 5 weeks and BEFORE (24-48 hours BEFORE coloring) AND AFTER any FULL BLEACH or TINT or COLOR REMOVER process. Not necessary for just "root touchups".
Day 1 - Light shampoo with Sebastian's Laminates Shampoo. (if your scalp is OILY, use a gentle shampoo for Normal hair, on scalp only. Do not pour shampoo directly on length of hair strands). If your hair is VERY thin....use Nexxus Diametress Shampoo.
Aphogee Treatment - ALWAYS wear a Salon Cape [Sallys], or drape a towel around your neck and shoulders WHEN EVER you use a PROFESSIONAL product. These are VERY strong. The Aphogee can cause an irritation on your skin (burning sensation...redness...welting) IF it is allowed to remain on your skin for LONG periods of time (as in you did not rinse it all off!). Drying time in Aphogee can vary according to how damaged your hair is ...or how long or how thick it is. It takes me between 25-45 min to get it HARD! You must let it get HARD and Stiff before rinsing. I use a blow dryer on high heat, high air flow setting. Just keep drying until your hair is REALLY HARD.
Rinse this product off in the SHOWER, for 2 reasons:
1)you do NOT want to manipulate your hair while it is in the HARD stage. It could SNAP off. Do not touch it as you BLOW DRY or sit under a hooded dryer. Do not bend your head over a sink.
2) RINSE off all the Aphogee from your neck and shoulder area. This does NOT irritate the scalp but it does irritate the other skin if left on for a few hours.
If your hair is not damaged enough to warrant their use...nothing will happen. You just won't notice a dramatic change. BUT, if your hair IS damaged...you will LOVE the results!
Follow any Aphogee Treatment with an application of PM Supercharged.
* Leave the PM on for about 15 min. - Rinse
Follow up with Porosity Control IF hair is porous.
* Leave the PC on for about 15 min. - Rinse
Day 2-8 - Light Shampoo with Laminates Shampoo.
Nexxus Emergencee Treatment (for level 3 Damage) + follow up with PM Supercharged, and then Porosity Control..if needed. Repeat this for a total of 7 consecutive times, every time you wash your hair. Days 2-8.
Day 9+ - use Nexxus Emergencee ONCE a week...until hair regains normal strength. Always follow with PM Supercharged.
During this time, continue to use the Porosity Control as needed. Keep the Porosity Control on for 15 min...not the 30 sec as per directions.
YOU must ALWAYS use the PM Supercharged after the Aphogee or Nexxus. Or your hair will feel BRITTLE and ROUGH.
Porosity Control helps to make hair LESS porous. And it restores hair to the proper pH levels.....it is an "acidifier". It will make your hair more sleek and shiny and conditioned.
Use the PM Gloss Drops before and after blow drying.
For ADDED protection from heat...or if hair is VERY chemically stressed...use the Wellatex "Liquid Hair Leave-In Protein Reconstructor". You must spray on damp hair, comb through, and do not use any other products. Blow dry with AIR HEAT only (not brush) until hair is 80% dry. Then add Gloss Drops, gel, whatever...and style/blow dry with brush, etc. Because the Liquid Hair contains Protein, it is DRYING, and you must use the Gloss Drops on your hair BEFORE blowdrying.
If you want to do a "Gloss Treatment" without adding COLOR....use the Radiance ClearShine alone...with just the Infuser.
Use 2 oz. Clear Gloss mixed in an applicator bottle with 2 oz. Infuser
*NOTE: If you have an OILY Scalp/Damaged Hair...just use the conditioning products from your midlengths to your ends. NOT on scalp or hair roots! That includes GLoss Drops! Only apply gloss drops to the LENGTH of your hair.
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I feel compelled to modify this "Build up" post:
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Spagirl said:
#63
Product Buildup
Most people have heard the old wives tale "that you should change your shampoo from time to time as it "builds up". This is not entirely untrue as some cheaper products do leave a film on the surface that can build up over time. Your hair and scalp also change constantly and so your shampoo and conditioner needs to change to deal with different concerns.
If your hair looks or feels lifeless, or when you comb or brush it you get a flaky powder along the hair shaft (this is not dandruff!) you may have a product buildup problem.
Buildup occurs when:
Certain products like non-water soluble waxes are used to style the hair.( <font color="blue">Spagirl note: as well as any non-water soluble product including some <font color="red"> "cones"</font>. ) </font>
2 in 1 shampoos are used continuously.
Certain nonprofessional shampoos cause buildup due to the type of cheaper ingredients they use to give instant combability. These can form a film on the hair or you may have to use a large amount to make your hair feel clean also resulting in buildup.
Hair sprays applied too close and in too strong a concentration to one area e.g. the fringe, leave a flaking powder on the hair after brushing.
If gel is applied in a blob it cannot spread through the rest of the hair causing build-up on that spot. We sometimes find that wetting your hands before getting the gel out of the pot and mixing it can solve this problem.
<font color="blue">(Spagirl note: conditioners can cause build up. Especially the ones made to coat the hair that contain "cones".) </font>
To cure a build-up problem:
Use a special purifying shampoo to remove previous products. <font color="blue">(Spagirl note: Use clarifying shampoos or ACV rinses as needed)</font>
Change your habits; apply spray further away from the hair approx. 15cm or 6", work gel around your wet hands before putting it through your hair.
Try a water-soluble wax.
Separate your 2 in 1 shampoo and conditioner by getting a good old fashioned 2-step process.
Use professional products, as the ingredient quality is where the money is spent not on expensive TV ad campaigns.
As a general rule, use less than you think, resulting only in a shape that won't last as long. Too much will leave the hair sticky or heavy and hard to work with.
When applying any product to hair always pop it onto your hands first then work it around them. This will spread the product so that as you put it into the hair you won't get patches of too much.
<font color="blue">(Spagirl note: When left unchecked build up can lead to brittle hair followed by breakage.) </font>
Edited to add:
Brittle hair followed by breakage is referencing build up due to non-water soluble build-up.
Tips from Virtualhaircare.com.au.
[/ QUOTE ]
When finding a way to rid the hair of build up I think it is important to be mindful of some of these previously posted tips (see previous posts pages):
[ QUOTE ]
7. If you're using a strong, clarifying shampoo, it could be stripping your hair of essential oils.
[/ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
The use of strong-action shampoo is prohibited for dry hair. Often a generous oil application and massage is recommended before washing the hair. Frequent shampooing is harmful for dry hair.
[/ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
Some curly girls shampoo, and others choose to skip shampooing and opt for conditioning rinses only. Shampooing weekly isn't a necessity, curly girls can use a conditioner to effectively rinse away excess dirt and oil. However, it is recommended that you shampoo at least once a month, 2-3x is optimal. Avoid using shampoos that strip your hair of essential elements <font color="blue">(spagirl note: That is, stripping more than the build up you want to get rid of) </font> , leaving your hair feeling dry and unmanageable.
[/ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
6. For oily hair, use a gentle shampoo but leave it on your hair for a longer period of time rather than using a harsh clarifying shampoo.
[/ QUOTE ]
If you choose to use a "Clarifying" type shampoo you might want to consider:
- Apply some form of protection in the form of a pretreatment be it oil, conditioner, etc.. This could be benefical due to the harshness of some of these type of shanmpoos (all clarifying shampoos are not created equal).
-Dilute your shampoo with water, put in a tint bottle, and apply the shampoo sparingly JUST TO the scalp. Massage in...and RINSE OUT! Do not apply shampoo directly to your hair strands. Allow the shampoo rinse water to cleans your hair (modification of tip taken from "Damaged Hair Treatment Instructions" post)
-Avoid shampoos containing Ammonium Laurel Sulfate...which is very DRYING to hair. Look for Sodium Laurel Sulfate, or Sodium Laureth Sulfate. (tip taken from "Damaged Hair Treatment Instructions" post)
-Apple Cider Vinegar Rinses (diluted with water) have been used successfully by many to keep build up at bay instead of use a clarifying shampoo.
-Depending on the product used and the degree of stripping done to you hair be prepared to help your hair recover.
Recovery
-Many have found by immediately following up the clarifying shampoo with a lather from a good moisturizing shampoo (one that gives you slip) helps to restore some of the moisture loss because of its moisturizing ingredients/properties (thanks Supergirl
-fixing Dehydrated, Chemically and/or Heat Damaged Hair, and/or Dry hair (lacking Oils)
In closing I leave this quote to ponder in the formulation of your own regime. Though it caters to regular shampooing I leave you to decide its possible significance:
A Buyer's Guide to Choosing the Right Shampoo
From August 2001 InStyle
Coarse, Kinky Hair: This is the driest hair type, so an ultramoisturizing shampoo is essential, says Edward Morrison or West Hollywood's EDM Salon. Look for ingredients like shea butter and heavy oils such as coconut or macadamia nut, which help to coat the shaft, trapping water. Apply a deep conditioner from roots to ends before and after shampooing.
Thick, Wavy or Curly Hair: This hair type tends to be dry, so you want a rich, creamy shampoo formulated with gentle detergetns such as sodium laureth sulfate and water-binding humectants like propylene glycol. Wait an extra day between washings to allow your scalp's natural oils to condition hair and prevent drying, suggests Mark Garrison of the Mark Garrison Salon in New York City. Apply a deep conditioner with cuticle-smoothing proteins both before and after shampooing.
Dry, damaged hair: Choose creamier shampoos formulated with a mild detergent such as sodium laureth sulfate, plus rich conditioning agents such as shea butter or lanolin, which smooth the hair shaft, defuse static electricity, and improve combability. After shampooing, apply a sizable dollop of an ultramoisturizing conditioner (look for shea butter, natural oils and proteins) from roots to ends. Leave it on for five to 20 minutes before rinsing.
HTH!