Moisturizing Shampoo
The task of moisturizing the hair is perfectly handled not only by masks, balms and special hair oils, but also a good, well-chosen shampoo for each type of hair. Without proper moisturizing the hair will not look as good as we would like: they will be dry and lifeless. The ideal tool is that it contains natural ingredients and it is not necessarily an expensive shampoo. As practice shows, it is possible and from cheap means to choose worthy.
Indications for use
The appearance of dry hair can be caused by various factors: heredity, hard water, weather conditions, too frequent use of aggressive styling tools (hair dryers, irons, gels, varnishes). Dry strands not only spoil the appearance of hair; the structure of the hair itself, as well as the follicles, suffers, with the result that the curls become worse and can even fall out. If you do not start treatment, discomfort can only worsen.
If the problem of dry hair and skin is not critical: they do not fall out, there are no other serious manifestations, then you can try to cope with this problem yourself, with the help of a quality moisturizer. This will help to normalize the work of subcutaneous fat, which provides natural moisturizing curls, and also provides additional nutrition due to the beneficial components that are included in its composition.
Features of the composition
Dry, lifeless and thin hair makes many women seriously think about the choice of moisturizing shampoos. To do this, you should know some of the components of high-quality moisturizer.
In moisturizing shampoos should be present:
- silicones;
- moisturizing ingredients;
- emollients;
- vitamin complexes of group B;
- base and essential oils;
- herbal extracts.
It is undesirable to purchase shampoos containing:
- mineral oils;
- parabens;
- formaldehyde.
All of these components are refined products and can adversely affect weakened hair follicles.
Of the surfactants that are responsible for cleaning, moisturizing shampoos should not contain ammonium and soda lauryl sulfates and soda. It is better to give preference to shampoos that include non-sulphated mild polyglucose cleaners and kokomidopropyl betaine. They are derived from coconuts, corn, and beets. Non-aggressive surfactants include brass soda, lauryl, or laureth sulfates.
Perfectly restore the damaged areas in the hair follicles keratin and natural collagen. Will make hair healthy, elastic and silky:
- lanolin;
- hydrolyzed silk;
- skuvolan;
- ceramides;
- hyaluronic acid;
- chitosan
Good shampoos should always contain ingredients of natural origin. The more of them, the more organic and natural moisturizing shampoo. For such products for the care of dry, weak hair suitable extracts:
- fern;
- Gagamelis;
- eucalyptus;
- carrots;
- grapefruit
They strengthen the hair follicle and normalize the function of the sebaceous glands.
The oils form a thin film that protects the hair, nourishes them with minerals and vitamins, makes them silky. To moisturize the hair most suitable the following oils:
- olive and jojoba;
- castor oil and avocado;
- seeds of grapes and wheat germ.
Herbs help stimulate growth. It is better to choose products with concentrates of the following herbs:
- sage;
- field horsetail;
- yarrow;
- rosemary.
What to look for when choosing
For dry and stained curls the composition of the product is of no small importance. The composition should include the following substances:
- silicone oils (cyclomethicone);
- emollients (quaternium);
- moisturizers (glycine, Biotene, panthenol);
- essential oils;
- extracts and vitamins.
Attention should be paid to the pH level: the higher it is, the less moisture remains in the curls, it is very important for dry and colored hair. The optimal limit is 2.5-3.5. It is better to choose plant extracts as the main components, their number should significantly exceed the chemical substances. High-quality moisturizing shampoo due to the presence of proteins should have pearlescent shine and high density.
It is important to know that the number of all substances that make up any protective equipment, are arranged in descending order. Accordingly, the further this or that component is, the less it is in the hair product.
Top Marks Rating
The rating of moisturizing shampoos will help to choose a product suitable for each type of hair. Today the most popular moisturizers of the following manufacturers: Matrix, Kerasys, Emolium, Londa, Estel, Hair Natural Light, Dove, Ollin, Indola, Tsubaki, Bonacure, Wella and Nivea.
Estel "Aqua Otium"
Professional products of this range are designed specifically for severely damaged dry curls. Means do not make them heavier, which is very important when choosing a shampoo with a similar effect, and also help to retain moisture and preserve the composition. This drug is considered to be sulfate-free, therefore it is recommended to those women who have done keratin straightening. In addition to intensive moisturizing, the product helps to solve some problems with the scalp. By many ratings, this tool is the leader among similar products.
Natura Siberica "Protection and nutrition"
Excellent shampoo that does not contain silicones and sulfates. It is also suitable for lovers of hair straightening.
The cosmetics of this company differs in naturalness of its components and hypoallergenic properties. The product has a slight lamination effect, which is ideal for damaged curls. It gently restores the structure, while at the same time protecting it from heat effects during laying. Visually makes the hair more dense and easier to comb.
Vichy "Dercos"
Nourishing regenerating shampoo cream. It costs much more than previous products, but is equally popular. Effectively fills even very dry and badly damaged curls. The product consists of firming additives (ceramides) and three moisturizing and nourishing oils. Thanks to this combination of elements, it is considered an excellent tool with a clear effect after the first applications.
Designed specifically to solve the problems of fragile, dry strands, stimulates their growth and regeneration, acts as a means of preventing the loss of curls. This is a completely hypoallergenic product, suitable for frequent use.
Organic Shop Egg "Ultra Egg Recovery"
Unlike the previous product, it is very cheap, which makes it affordable for a wide range of consumers. Suitable for nourishing and moisturizing curls and copes with its tasks. The composition includes the following components:
- egg lecithinwhich heals the damage of the strands;
- macadamia oil removes dryness and fragility of the strands, facilitates the process of combing:
- keratin prevents cross-section of the curl head and protects against negative thermal effects.
Dove "Lightness and hydration"
This is a relatively inexpensive mass-market product, unlike the tools mentioned above. Treats high-quality means, helps with fight against dryness of locks. In addition to the external effects on the hair, has the effect of restoring from the inside, making them shiny and well-groomed, prevents fragility.Protects from external influences. It contains a complex of care with glycerin and nutria-keratin.
In terms of its composition and effective impact on problem strands, it is estimated almost as professional.
Bielita-Viteks "Shine & Nutrition"
Belita-Viteks Shine & Nutrition "Glitter and Nutrition" with argan oil is perfect not only in quality but also due to its price: it is an inexpensive product of Belarusian cosmetics that our women love. Its active ingredients include:
- Argan oil - source of nutrition and moisture;
- liquid silk moleculeswhich fill the damage;
- apricot oil - adds lightness and silkiness to the hair.
The product gently cleanses and provides a thorough cosmetic care. Gradually, the curls become shiny, strong, quickly restored after chemical damage.
Matrix "Biolage"
The composition of moisturizing Matrix shampoo includes aloe vera complex, algae, which help to restore the water balance of the hair.
The shampoo is very soft, cleans well (even the oil masks are washed off the first time). Color pearl, shampoo texture is quite liquid, great price. The smell is very pleasant, herbal, remains on the hair for a long time.
After using this shampoo, the curls really become more hydrated and alive, easier to comb.
Kerasys
The shampoo contains herbal extracts: alpine extract, panthenol and hydrolyzed protein, which moisturize and energize damaged hair. The shampoo moisturizes and nourishes the curls that have become dry as a result of frequent use of the hair dryer and styling products.
Emolium
Shampoo combines effective moisturizing, regenerating and antioxidant components of natural origin. Emollients moisturize, enrich the skin with essential lipids and amino acids, reduce irritation and itching.
Therefore, emollients are used to care for dry and sensitive skin of hair.
Londa
Moisturizing professional shampoo - salvation for dry and prone straightening strands. It is a product based on extracts of mango and honey, which gently cleanses and moisturizes the curls, normalizes the activity of the sebaceous glands and makes the hair soft and silky. The result is healthy shiny curls that are easy to comb.
Hair Natural Light "Flax Seed"
Shampoo moisturizes and softens the hair, making it smooth. Ideal for long, chemically curled, naturally curly, porous and bleached hair. Enriched with proteins from silk, soy and wheat (for strengthening), as well as avocado and jojoba oils (for moisturizing hair). Smoothes hair scales and prevents the appearance of small, naughty sticking curls.
Ollin
Moisturizing shampoo gently cleanses and moisturizes dry curls. Ideal for long hair. Highly concentrated moisturizing supplement, which is contained in the composition of the product, softens and nourishes the hair.
The enriched provitamin B5 restores the structure, restores smoothness and plasticity to the hair.
Indola
Moisturizing shampoo provides gentle cleansing of normal and sensitive hair during shampooing. Contains a special complex with milk of bamboo shoots, amino acids and vitamins B, which allows you to maintain a normal water balance unchanged or, if necessary, add moisture to the hair.
After using the shampoo, the curls become elastic and healthy.
"Tsubaki"
"Tsubaki" - hair care line of the famous Japanese brand Shiseido. The name of the shampoos and conditioners of this series was given in honor of the unusual bright red Japanese camellia. Japanese camellia oil is also one of the main components of the shampoo, which allows you to effectively solve a number of tasks assigned to it. Among them - cleansing and moisturizing hair.
In addition, the shampoo provides gentle care for the scalp, eliminates irritation and delicately removes dirt and dead particles.
Bonacure "Intensive Moisturizing"
Moisturizing shampoo for normal dry, brittle or curly hair. Intensively moisturizes the locks, does not contain silicones, gently cleanses the scalp, providing additional hydration and preventing dehydration. For maximum results, it is recommended to use the “BC Moisture Kick” line along with the care products.
Wella
Moisturizing Shampoo Wella "moisture"» makes hair soft, silky and shiny. It protects against dehydration and eliminates fragility and dryness of hair that appear from external aggressive environmental factors.
Nivea "Moisturizing and care"
With prolonged and regular use restores the structure of the strands, nourishes and makes them healthy and obedient. Shampoo is quite economical to use, the gel has a dense structure. Plus means that it does not dry the hair even with daily use.
Other effective remedies
Besides professional shampoos, You can quickly improve the hydration of the hair and scalp by preparing shampoo yourself. As a rule, most women are concerned about the presence of dry tips.
To help restore the length due to the moisturizing of the tips, homemade shampoo on honey can.
It will take one teaspoon of any shampoo and one honey, add a tablespoon of castor or burdock oil to them, as well as lemon juice (from one lemon). All components should be thoroughly mixed, then you need to put them on the ends of the hair. The remedy does not need to be applied to the scalp to moisturize it, and the roots will have enough quality shampoo.
You can learn more recipes from the video.
Reviews
Today, the cosmetic market offers a wide range of hair care products from different manufacturers. Each brand has its own basic level, which includes various moisturizing, protecting and nourishing natural ingredients.
Users carefully choose a hair wash: they look at the composition, compare the price and the quality of the product. According to reviews, customers make their choice in favor of cheap options for moisturizing shampoos, because their composition is not much different from the composition of expensive shampoos. These users are favored by the following manufacturers: Nivea, Wella, Dove, Organic Shop, Natura Siberica and Bielita-Vitex "Shine & Nutrition. "
Those who choose expensive brands of shampoos, give their preference to manufacturers such as Tsubaki, Estel, Indola. Most often, together with a moisturizing shampoo, buy a mask for hair and conditioner of these same companies. It is believed that hair is best restored only through comprehensive care.
Users say that they often change the manufacturer of moisturizing shampoo, because the effectiveness is largely achieved by changing the hair product.
Many of the cheap moisturizing shampoo pick up expensive hair conditioner, then the effect on them becomes uniform due to the components that are contained in a cheap and expensive tool.