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Using the correct shampoo for colored hair is vitally important. Millions of women color their hair, yet only a small percentage spend the extra money to maintain that color. Consumers will spend between $40.00 - $110.00, depending on the hair color service, however they often skip spending a few extra dollars on shampoo that will maintain their hair color and the health of their hair. They often opt for cheaper, over the counter shampoos, that in the long run diminishes the life of their hair color by at least 2 weeks or more. Hair color fading, brassy hues and damage to the cuticle can all be caused by using the incorrect cheap shampoos.
Now that you understand the chemistry of shampoos a little better. And the difference between salon and OTC brands, read on to find out what you need to look for in a shampoo for your personal hair color.
Why Salon Hair Care Products cost more:
Yes, salon products are more expensive. On average, you'll spend $4.00 - $10.00 more for a bottle of Salon brand shampoo. So why are they more expensive? Ingredients! Very simple. Over the counter shampoos contain lower quality, cheaper ingredients that are used to create mass amounts of a certain product. Thus lowering the price of these shampoos. Most, not all, Salon brands use higher quality ingredients.
Most important ingredient in shampoo:
It's the quality of these ingredients that make or break a shampoo. All shampoos have basic ingredients. The cleaning agent, also known as surfactants, conditioning agents, stabilizers, preservatives and extras such as dyes and scents. The most important ingredient in a shampoo is the surfactant. The surfactant helps the cleaning agents lather. A surfactant can also be a cleaning agent itself. There are three types of surfactants: ammonium laurel sulfate, sodium laurel sulfate, and sodium laureth sulfate. You'll see one of these listed near the top of the list on the back of your shampoo bottle.
Sodium laureth sulfate is by far the gentlest of the three. It is also the most expensive. Most salon brands and a few OTC brands use this type of surfactant. This one ingredient causes the price to be higher, but is by far the most important one to look for. Benefits: won't fade hair color nearly as much as the others, maintains the health of the hair and is the gentlest of all the cleaning agents.Ammonium laurel sulfate is the one you'll want to avoid. This acts more like a stripping ingredient in our opinion. Most OTC brands use this surfactant because it is the cheapest thus lowering the cost of the shampoo.Make yourself aware of the ingredients in your products. They can make a world of difference in the health of your hair! Check out our Top Hair Color Products section for a great list of Sulfate free shampoos. Sulfaye free shampoos are always the best to choose from to maintain your hair color.Benefits of salon shampoos:
- Most come with a guarantee. If you don't like it, most salons will give you a full refund when you return the hair product
- Most salon brands contain Sodium laureth sulfate, the gentlest surfactant and best for your hair.
- Some salons will guarantee your hair color if you use their products.
- Salon products are more concentrated. You can purchase an 8oz. bottle of salon shampoo and with daily washing, it should last you minimum of 6-10 weeks. OTC brands aren't as concentrated causing you to use more shampoo. In the long run, you aren't saving money.
- Salon shampoos contain higher quality protein based conditioners. These conditioners penetrate deeper into the hair shaft and lock in moisture.
Maintaining your hair color ... are salon products really better?
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