Not every girl can boast of perfect hair condition. In fact, only a third of the people on the planet have no problems with hair. While the rest are forced to fight either with dryness and brittleness, or with the excessive work of the sebaceous glands on the head.
And to some extent, the owners of greasy strands live better. Despite the unattractive appearance of the hairstyle, oily hair is better protected from the negative effects of the external environment. Whereas dry ones have almost no protection against harmful factors, which is why they dry up and break even faster.
There are many shampoos for brittle hair. If you believe the advertisement, they will help make your hair healthy, moisturized, restore their shine and smoothness. But how well do they work? And which shampoo for brittle hair is better to choose?
Signs of dry hair
In our country there are much more girls with dry hair than with oily and normal. This is due to climatic conditions and the fact that most of the inhabitants of Russia have been wearing a hat for more than 6 months. There are also a lot of girls with combined hair - dry at the ends and fat at the roots, which, again, is to blame on the hat. To understand whether you have dry hair or not, you need to pass a small test:
- Is it possible to clasp all the strands with one hand?
- Does the hair become very electrified when combing or when putting on clothes?
- Does dandruff bother you?
- Is there a strong hair loss, more than 100 per day?
- Are there split ends?
- The styling does not last long and does the styling need strong clips?
- Does your hair stay clean for a long time without visible oily shine?
If most of the questions are answered in the affirmative, your hair is dry and therefore brittle. Also, with such characteristics, they tend to fall out.
The reasons why hair becomes brittle and dry
There are several factors that cause dryness and brittleness:
- Genetic predisposition. It is not treated, but the condition can be corrected, including special shampoos for brittle hair.
- The general condition of the body - stress, poor nutrition, insomnia, illness, lack of vitamins, etc.
- Incorrect care - frequent dyeing, curling, an excess of styling products, tight hairstyles, etc.
- Frequent shampooing. With each use of shampoo, the natural protective layer is washed off the hair, which makes it dry, dull and lifeless.
To restore the normal condition of curls, you should remove all negative factors (if possible), apply different recovery procedures and use a special shampoo for dry and brittle hair.
Shampoo washing base
Surfactants are the basis of any shampoo. It is surfactants that interact with fat molecules, capture them and remove them from the hair. Most surfactants in modern liquid detergents are various sulfates. They are cheap, foam well, so they are used in the production of almost any shampoo. However, sulfates have recently been recognized as hazardous components. And if there is still debate about their carcinogenic effect, then their negative effect on the hair and scalp is beyond doubt - they strongly dry the locks, wash off the protective layer from them, as a result of which they become weak, dull and prone to brittleness and loss.
Currently, the most dangerous surfactants are recognized:
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) - Sodium Lauryl Sulfate.
- Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate - Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate.
- Ammonium Laureth Sulfate - Ammonium Laureth Sulfate.
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate - Sodium Laureth Sulfate.
Softer and safer surfactants:
- TEA Layril Sulfate.
- TEA (Triethanolamine).
- Cocamide DEA.
- DEA-Cetyl phosphate.
- DEA Oleth-3 phosphate.
- Myristamide DEA.
- Cocamide MEA.
All of these substances belong to anionic surfactants, more gentle and high-quality components of shampoos. But in fact, they also dry hair, which for dry hair is a disaster. The following substances are considered the safest components of detergents:
- Cocoamidopropyl Betaine, or just Betaine.
- Decyl Glucoside or decyl polyglucose - decyl glucoside.
- Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate - sodium laureth sulfate.
- Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate - Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate.
- Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate - Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate.
The best shampoos for brittle hair are sulfate-free products. Such shampoos are poorly soaped and expensive, but they do not damage the strands. Unfortunately, there are practically none on sale. The maximum that can be found in large supermarkets is a line with a reduced surfactant content, with soft, non-ionic components and with additional protective substances.
What to look for when choosing a shampoo for dry and brittle hair
When choosing a suitable cleanser for the head, you should pay attention to the following points:
- The inscription on the bottle is “for dry”, “for dry and brittle”, “for damaged”. In such shampoos, the content of surfactants is reduced.
- Choose a product with gentle detergent components - with betaine or decyl glucoside and similar surfactants.
- The label “moisturizing” in the name of the product. To restore dry and brittle hair, they need to be moisturized and nourished.
- The inscription "with keratin" is in many ways an advertising move. Since shampoo is more a hygienic product that should clean well, but not harm the strands. In order to nourish your hair with keratin, you need hair masks.
- The presence of oils or the mark "Oil". Additional softening with natural vegetable oils, such as olive or burdock, can make the strands more healthy, protected and moisturized.
- Shampoos for brittle and damaged hair should contain glycerin (moisturizer), B vitamins and collagen - these components will help restore a healthy look and natural shine to your hair.
Almost every cosmetic brand has its own line of detergents and hygiene products. There are a lot of shampoos for brittle hair, but only a few enjoy the unconditional confidence of customers.
Special shampoo from TM "Recipes of grandmother Agafia"
This is one of the most affordable means for washing dry hair. Buyers are satisfied with both “Special Shampoo” against hair loss and brittleness, and with the products of this brand as a whole.
The advantages of “Special Shampoo” include the prevalence of natural ingredients and sparing surfactants in its composition. Although sulfates are present in it, they are diluted with softer betaine and cocoglucoside. Panthenol (Vitamin B 5 ) is also present.
The disadvantages include the fact that the product does not wash oil masks off the head well, as well as quick addiction. Some buyers noted the appearance of dandruff after 2-3 months of regular use.
Price - 80 rubles.
SYOSS Oleo 21 Intense care for very dry and brittle hair
With a recovery complex of 21 oils, a texture similar to liquid honey, and a soft floral smell. It does not make the hair heavier, nourishes it, leaving it soft and supple. This shampoo for brittle hair, according to customers, acts on curls like a good oil mask.
Price - 250 rubles.
Magic Strengthening Shampoo from GLISS CUR
This tool belongs to semi-professional shampoos and is very popular among hairdressers and ordinary buyers. Shampoo for brittle hair “Magic recovery” moisturizes and strengthens the strands due to a complex of proteins and nutrients.
According to consumers, after it is easy to split and comb the hair, they become more voluminous and do not lose freshness for a long time. The product has a pleasant unobtrusive smell of good perfume.
Price - 150 rubles.
Shampoo "Taiga berries" from the brand "Clean Line"
A popular and inexpensive shampoo for brittle hair, tough and split ends. Contains phytotherapeutic broth and oil cloudberries, lingonberries and raspberries. The product has a pleasant berry aroma, moisturizes the strands and gives them a natural shine.
By cons include the use of sodium laureth sulfate and the effect of bonding hair.
Price - 100 rubles.
Doliva giardino di roma
Shampoo for dry and brittle hair with olive oil, chamomile, basil, calendula and other herbs. Buyers rate it as a good four - it foams well, rinses hair before a squeak, and does not dry it at the roots, although the tips remain moist. After use, a good volume holds, the shampoo has a clear texture and a pleasant smell. But few managed to achieve a noticeable recovery effect.
It is noted that the improvement of the hair condition occurs after 1-2 months of regular use. There is no addictive effect. The tool is spent very economically.
Price - 550 rubles.
Alerana
Shampoo for dry and normal hair with natural extracts of nettle and burdock, tea tree oil, provitamins and lecithin. Moisturizes, strengthens and fights split ends. Customer reviews about him are neutral.
Price - 350-400 rubles.
Avalon Organics Biotin B-Complex
A popular shampoo for thin and brittle hair from organic components. It does not add volume to curls, but compacts the very structure of the hair, making it more durable and elastic.
With all its advantages, it is not suitable for regular use, as it dries hair. It can be used as a remedy for tightening hair.
Price - 1300 rub.
Vichy
Shampoo cream with a restorative effect for dry and damaged hair. It nourishes, heals and restores after aggressive exposure to external factors. Dye and paraben free.
Price - 850 rubles.
Lindelle complex care
Shampoo for brittle and weakened hair, prone to loss. A distinctive feature of this brand is the absence of hard surfactants in the composition and the prevalence of soft sparing components based on coconut oil. An additional active ingredient is peach seed oil, which restores weakened and brittle strands.
Of the minuses, poor foaming and high consumption are noted.
Price - 170 rubles.
Nivea
Shampoo “Moisturizing and Care” for normal and dry hair restores moisture balance, and the hair becomes healthy, moisturized and obedient. Suitable for daily use.
Price - 150 rubles.
Dove
All products of this brand are aimed at combating dry skin and hair. For brittle and damaged hair, Dove Shampoo “Lightness and Moisturizing” will be a real salvation. Softness, natural smoothness, silkiness will return to the strands, they will break less and fall out.
Price - 200 rubles.
Any shampoo listed above can both cope with the problem of dry and brittle hair, and in no way affect its elimination. It all depends on the individual characteristics of the organism, environmental factors, susceptibility to certain components and other variables. But over time, by trial and error, you can choose the perfect shampoo for yourself.