Shampoo

How often to shampoo natural Black hair should result in a simple answer but given the diversity of Afri-Ethnic hair, the solution often varies.

We've been receiving a lot of questions from the naaniFAM about which shampoo variety they should select.  Choosing a shampoo is mainly a decision based on personal preference as most of us go for aroma rather than content.

Generally, shampoos are 80-90% water and contain 2-8% detergents and foaming agents and about 1% fragrance and preservatives.  Based on these numbers alone it's not easy to choose a good shampoo from a bad one.  In the end, it often comes down to personal preferences such as fragrance and foaming ability.

In 1998, an email chain letter began circulating which stated that many of the common ingredients in shampoos actually cause CANCER...yeah, the Big C.  Here's an excerpt from that email..."BUT the fact is that SLS is used to scrub garage floors, and it is very strong.  It is also proven that it can cause cancer in the long run, and this is no joke."*   Uhm...yeah it is.  

Shampoo is a probably the most common hair care product used to clean hair It basically removes oils, dirt, products and other pollutants from the exterior of the hair and scalp

A stroll down the shampoo aisle is always an eye opener. What are shampoos doing these days? Will they revitalize or energize our hair? Add luster or remove buildup? Nourish or rejuvenate? What's the newest "miracle" ingredient? Sperm extract or quinine? Alpha hydroxy fruit complex or beta carotene?

Clarifying Shampoos and Rinses work to deep-clean and remove buildup resulting from styling products, mineral deposits from hard water and environmental factors (smog, smoke, dust, etc).