Originally, the word "shampoo" comes from an Indian word meaning "to massage" in Hindi. Its initial purpose was to beautify and add fragrance to hair. Today, beyond its cosmetic benefits, shampoo effectively cleanses hair, removing accumulated oils and product buildup. It also helps condition the hair, depending on its specific needs.
Shampoo can come in different forms: solid, powder, or liquid. This does not affect its effectiveness. Currently, there is a multitude of shampoos: volumizing, moisturizing, repairing, coloring… All are designed for a particular hair type. For example, a repairing shampoo will treat damaged and brittle hair, a volumizing shampoo will be for fine hair, ...
For relaxed hair, the essential thing is to have a gentle, non-drying shampoo. To best respect the hair, which is already damaged by nature, it is advisable to avoid shampoos containing sulfates, these powerful cleansing agents, or even detergents. To be beneficial, shampoo should be used at a moderate frequency to avoid aggressing the hair and scalp. For relaxed hair, washing hair once a week, up to every 10 days, is sufficient. To get the most out of a shampoo's benefits, you must carefully follow the instructions for use, and not forget certain actions that will improve its effectiveness: - scalp massage (as its origin indicates): gently and with circular movements. This stimulates blood circulation and promotes hair health and growth; - washing the lengths by letting the foam run down: it is not recommended to rub the rest of the lengths and ends during shampooing. This severely weakens the hair; - a single washing direction: washing in only one direction helps prevent the appearance of knots.
In addition to regularly used shampoos, it is advisable to use a clarifying shampoo every month or every 6 weeks. The purpose of this type of shampoo is to rid the hair of saturating substances (like silicones), which, in the long term, can suffocate the hair.
an article written by Lady Beauty Swagg - http://ladybeautyswagg.blogspot.fr
