The odds are pretty good that your shampoo is actually doing more harm than goodfor your hair.
The reason behind this comes down to advertising and human nature.
Well, get rid of that idea right now.
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They give you the look of cleanliness so you feel good about using that product.
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We suggest you start with that and then work your way up.
The thing to avoid is sulfates, since theyre not doing you any favors.
If that sounds too vile, stick to the baking soda cleansing solution every other day.
This will do the trick for most people, fromthe shave-headedto the luxuriously locked.
Consider a volumizing or bodifying conditioner.
To save money and still get lots of volume,Pantenes Full & Thickline is inexpensive and works well.
If you have fine hair and insist on using a shampoo, these will be your best options.
Theyre the least harmful and will actually bodify your hair without stripping it bare.
To smooth your hair out, try running a dryer sheet over it to reduce the charge.
Most of those use silicone or (now this shouldnt surprise you) oils to get the straightening effect.
Use an oil treatment and flatten your hair out with a hot implement if you dont like those curls.
In this case, we dont even suggest you bother with regular hair products for the best results.
Wash with some of thatcoconut oilthat is so popular, or add in a littlevirgin olive oil.
Maybe somejojoba oilif you prefer.
That just makes it brittle and breakable.
The thing to avoid here is Clarifying shampoos.
For your options, go to the brands who help people with oily skin; Neutrogena.
Theirresidue free shampoo ($5)works without stripping your hair down.
Begin with our baking soda regimen, and see where you are.
Then try interspersing a simple shampoo for oily hair with the baking soda.
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This is going to be the exception.
