When was the last time you scrutinized your shampoo?
That might sound strange, but there’s a decent argument against using shampoo at all because of the chemicals most of them contain, which can damage hair. Such a frustrating realization has led many folks to switch to other brands or stop using it altogether.
Too Many Harsh Ch
emicals For Human Hair Follicles
Do modern shampoo brands achieve their mission of ridding your hair of dirt, debris, and filth?
Yes, but that’s not all they eliminate. Given all the harsh chemicals (the ones used for washing cars or dishes), you lose most of your natural skin oils as well. There’s an oily substance called “sebum,” which is essential for maintaining scalp hydration.
Conventional shampoos have a tendency to wipe out the sebaceous glands, leaving your head a barren wasteland devoid of natural oils. Think about the next time you scratch your itchy scalp after washing it just an hour ago.
Switch to Natural Shampoo
Can you do anything to avoid this problem?
Yes, and you’ll want to switch to natural (pH balancing) shampoos to reverse skin/hair problems. Our folks can offer a few suggestions, but natural shampoos aren’t hard to find.
This helps three ways: 1) Keep your hair much softer 2) Balance the natural oils better 3) Thwart dandruff.
These are the shampoos that don’t rely on harsh substances like parabens, silicones, sulfates, and other dubious chemicals. Instead, they feature beneficial ingredients such as coconut oil, jojoba oil, chamomile, aloe, and geranium. The same goes true for beard grooming products, by the way.
What about Conditioners?
Alas, many of the common hair conditioners suffer the same inadequacies as popular shampoo brands. Don’t forget that even men with short hair should use a reliable pH-balancing conditioner.
Whatever you do, don’t resort to bargain variety “two-in-one” conditioners. Those do far more harm than good (shampooing and conditioning are always separate).
Learn More at The Barber Chair
You can find out all about hair and beard care whenever you visit our team of cosmetic pros at The Barber Chair in Sarasota, Florida. Nobody has to let their hair succumb to horrible conditions (like dandruff, dry scalp, and tangles) when there are common sense solutions available.
Find out more about our premium hair-care and beard-care by visiting us on Clark Road in Sarasota, or call ahead of time at (941) 552-6255.