I don’t like this stereotype. I’m a man and I use women’s shampoo and conditioner because all the men’s stuff is full of chemicals and synthetic fragrances, it smells like a locker room full of douchebags, and it dries my skin out/makes it flake.
You don’t need all the fancy “pro”/“salon” -grade stuff that’s mostly just selling the trademark, but decent shampoo and conditioner can make a huge difference.
You kinda gotta try a few to find out what works for you though, because some people’s hair is naturally oily and needs a more drying shampoo and a gentler conditioner, while other people’s hair is naturally more dry and they need a gentler shampoo with a more oily conditioner. It’s not a one-size-fits-all situation.
I went without shampoo for a few weeks too, and at first it did get that clumpy, oily look, but then over time as the oils distributed that smoothed out and it ultimately helped control my friz.
But after a month or two it seemed to reverse course and started looking oily again, started itching uncontrollably, and worst of all my scalp started to be covered in a sebaceous grime that water alone couldn’t wash away.
So now I shampoo maybe once or twice a month, and I use a generous amount of conditioner every time I shampoo. Any more frequently than once a week and my scalp gets flakey and itchy, but a couple times a month I find is the right balance for my hair (which again, differs for everybody).
Then while my hair is still damp after showering (and detangling with a heavyduty comb), I pat some argan oil into the roots and use a bristle brush to distribute it towards the ends. That helps control the frizz, otherwise it would take a few days to smooth down after shampooing.
The stuff I use has a keratin/biotin complex but I’m not sure how much that actually does. I’ve also used stuff with collagen but I haven’t really noticed a difference. This stuff has a consistency like honey though, so it’s not just straight argan oil. I find the added viscosity helps me use a tiny bit and get it distributed nicely. I’ve tried using straight oil before but it’s hard to get full coverage without using too much.
Any other oil would work, really: olive, avocado, almond, jojoba, linseed, grapeseed, etc… Just use a light amount. You could even infuse it with nettle, oats, or other herbs that are good for the hair. Lanolin too if you want to get fancy. That’s all extra though, the main thing is just a light coat of oil after shampooing can really help nourish and rehydrate the hair and scalp.
And if you don’t, I was referring to harsh synthetic surfactants, fragrances, and all the other crap that’s loaded into those mainstream “6-in-1” crap.
I don’t like this stereotype. I’m a man and I use women’s shampoo and conditioner because all the men’s stuff is full of chemicals and synthetic fragrances, it smells like a locker room full of douchebags, and it dries my skin out/makes it flake.
You don’t need all the fancy “pro”/“salon” -grade stuff that’s mostly just selling the trademark, but decent shampoo and conditioner can make a huge difference.
You kinda gotta try a few to find out what works for you though, because some people’s hair is naturally oily and needs a more drying shampoo and a gentler conditioner, while other people’s hair is naturally more dry and they need a gentler shampoo with a more oily conditioner. It’s not a one-size-fits-all situation.
I just stopped using shampoo altogether. My head was itchy, and flakey no matter what I used.
I rinse my hair well with water every day, the itching has gone, flaking gone, and my thinning hair looks fuller.
You gotta find what works for you, but sometimes nothing works better.
I went without shampoo for a few weeks too, and at first it did get that clumpy, oily look, but then over time as the oils distributed that smoothed out and it ultimately helped control my friz.
But after a month or two it seemed to reverse course and started looking oily again, started itching uncontrollably, and worst of all my scalp started to be covered in a sebaceous grime that water alone couldn’t wash away.
So now I shampoo maybe once or twice a month, and I use a generous amount of conditioner every time I shampoo. Any more frequently than once a week and my scalp gets flakey and itchy, but a couple times a month I find is the right balance for my hair (which again, differs for everybody).
Then while my hair is still damp after showering (and detangling with a heavyduty comb), I pat some argan oil into the roots and use a bristle brush to distribute it towards the ends. That helps control the frizz, otherwise it would take a few days to smooth down after shampooing.
The stuff I use has a keratin/biotin complex but I’m not sure how much that actually does. I’ve also used stuff with collagen but I haven’t really noticed a difference. This stuff has a consistency like honey though, so it’s not just straight argan oil. I find the added viscosity helps me use a tiny bit and get it distributed nicely. I’ve tried using straight oil before but it’s hard to get full coverage without using too much.
Any other oil would work, really: olive, avocado, almond, jojoba, linseed, grapeseed, etc… Just use a light amount. You could even infuse it with nettle, oats, or other herbs that are good for the hair. Lanolin too if you want to get fancy. That’s all extra though, the main thing is just a light coat of oil after shampooing can really help nourish and rehydrate the hair and scalp.
Absolutely, if you have long hair then products aimed at men will not give good results at all.
Water is a chemical. Chemicals =/= bad.
I agree with the rest though.
You know what I fucking meant.
And if you don’t, I was referring to harsh synthetic surfactants, fragrances, and all the other crap that’s loaded into those mainstream “6-in-1” crap.
Just noticed his shirt says USSR