does it make a difference which shampoo you use?

Its soooo confusing... there are so many choices and some of them are really really expensive. does it make a difference which one to use?
I have dry and damaged hair... and i want the shininess...

And i've been told not to buy the 2 in 1 shampoo and conditioner cause its not good for the hair. is that true as well?

typically looking at something inexpensive... less than $5 each

It definately makes a difference in what you use for your hair type.
I really like Fructis (sp?) Long and strong. Its got split end protection, and it protects when I heat style.
I am also a big fan of Herbal Essences. The pink bottle. Its for permed or colored hair works VERY well.
Both are nice and shiny
Basically, you'll have to try a bunch, to find what works for you.

I doub't there's a huge difference between all the 'drugstore' shampoo's. The main big diff is going from the 'drugstore' shampoo to 'salon' shampoo's.

Although it's more expensive, its quite worth it. And the prices aren't totally obscene either; ~$20 for a 1l bottle that lasts at least 1/3 a year.

wow if you ask me nothing competes with matrix branded hair products, especially their line full of sleek products. never had my hair so soofffttttt and nice eheheh

Originally Posted by xiLLeNtz

wow if you ask me nothing competes with matrix branded hair products, especially their line full of sleek products. never had my hair so soofffttttt and nice eheheh

agreed.

Oh man, 1L lasts me at least a year. Mind you, I do the "wash every second day" thing unless I was getting physical that day or something.

I usually use the drugstore stuff, but everytime I get my hair done it feels ace. I'll probably get some salon stuff next time - too bad there are just so many choices out there, and most hair places will just push their most pricy products. Any suggestions for a caucasian with normal type hair that can sometimes be too frizzy feeling?

It makes no diff. I use soap. I shave my head regularly.

Originally Posted by eelfliw

It makes no diff. I use soap. I shave my head regularly.

doesnt that cause massive dandruff buildup...?

that's what i thought as well

Not if you have no hair.

I hear Pantene has silicon in it, which makes your hair all waxy...that's why it's so shiney. Most shampoos get rid of hair, which is why your hair falls it, don't worry. Btw, I remember along time ago....very long time ago, I had shampoo which smelt like eggs.

Originally Posted by ruthless29

doesnt that cause massive dandruff buildup...?

Dandruff only comes with hair. No hair = no dandruff.

No difference between drugstore and salon brand. You just have to experiment and find a shampoo that works for you.

I can't use Fructis because it breaks me out and weighs down my hair. I've tried Redken (sp?), but it's too drying. The only shampoo I can use is Pantene. Me loves the silicon! A lot of stylists are surprise when I tell them I use Pantene because my hair's so healthy.

The reason why 2-in-1 shampoo is bad for you is because it doesn't contain enough conditioner. Conditioner is very important because it helps protect your hair and should be used after every shampoo.

Originally Posted by red_roses101

I hear Pantene has silicon in it, which makes your hair all waxy...that's why it's so shiney. Most shampoos get rid of hair, which is why your hair falls it, don't worry. Btw, I remember along time ago....very long time ago, I had shampoo which smelt like eggs.

Originally Posted by drucillica

Oh my mistake dru, I meant to say "dead" hair...it gets rid of hair that is dying...so if you think your shampoo is making you bald, it is not, it is removing the dead hair.