by Sherry Warren

Created on: July 10, 2010

Choosing the right shampoo for your hair is something of importance. Not only should it have the ability to clean your hair and leave it smelling fresh, but you also want it to care for both your hair and scalp. Maintaining your hairs natural moisture and flexibility is important for your hair to remain looking and feeling healthy.

Your hair has certain needs, before choosing a shampoo, you need to know what type of hair you have. Not everyone has the same problems but they do tend to fall into one of four main categories. Looking at the characteristics of each you should be able to recognise your hair type within one of them.

• Normal Hair

— Shiny but not greasy

— Easy to manage

— Takes a day to relax from washing but then it's fine

— Normal scalp

• Shampoo For Normal Hair

Organic or natural shampoo cleanses without harming your hair. Shampoo containing Chamomile extract or Lavender oil are advised. If your hair is straight then protein-rich is best, though if it is curly it would most benefit from added moisturising agents.

L'Oreal Elvive Multi-Vitamins Normal Hair

Louise Galvin Natural Locks Pure Shine Shampoo for Normal Hair

John Masters Organics Lavender Rosemary Shampoo for Normal Hair

• Oily Hair

— Becomes lifeless a day or two after washing

— Head often feels dirty

— Strands of hair clump into groups or tails

—Scalp affected by dandruff

• Shampoo For Oily Hair

This should be strong enough to cleanse and clean your hair but not so strong you can't use it everyday. This would strip your scalp of too many oils causing the sebaceous gland to produce more. For this reason also, you shouldn't over massage your scalp. Shampoos with a mint extract are most beneficial.

PhytoCedrat Sebo-Regulating Shampoo

Melaleuca Anti-Dandruff Shampoo – Oily Scalp

iKove Amazonian Acerola Shampoo – Oily Hair (Vegan)

• Dry Hair

— Looks dull, ends are dry and split

— Difficult to control after shampooing

— Scalp feels dry and itchy

• Shampoo For Dry Hair

Your shampoo needs to be more nourishing than most so look for added moisturising agents. Also at those that contain olive or almond oil, camomile, honey or essential oils. Shampoo that uses the word 'hydrating' would be beneficial for your hair type.

Ghd Replenish Shampoo for Dry, Course Hair

Tommy Guns Nettle & Burdock Shampoo for Undernourished Dry Hair

John Frieda Collection Root Awakening Strength Infusing Shampoo for Dry Hair

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