Best shampoo?

Originally Posted by shanvy

hi all,

I was using herbal essences...and when i checked for sls it was there. so now switched over to nyle and the natural powdered soapnut.

Shanvy,

Is sls - sodium laureth/lauryl sulfate? Is that not advisable on the hair?

Thanks,
Malathy

hi malathy,

yes. sls is sodium lauryl/laureth sulfate (SLS), and is now being said is harmful for hair...my daughter has long hair..and she is suffering from hair loss..so when looking at reasons...people in our forum were saying sls could also be a factor.

Dear Friends,
I just happened to "stumble" across this thread.
My friend's son worked for a leading Haircare Product who advertised the most natural shampoo. He says, whatever the advt be, ANY shampoo which lathers does have a weebit harmful chemicals. This includes the most herbal shampoo sachets available in Chennai. The 100% harmless is only HOMEGROUND shikakai powder ! The one we buy also, I fear, cannot be relied upon.
Love,
Chithra.

Originally Posted by Induslady

Shanvy,

Is sls - sodium laureth/lauryl sulfate? Is that not advisable on the hair?

Thanks,
Malathy

Hello,
Shanvy,
Both these chemicals are not good for the hair and also for the skin. Pls look out for these deadly chemicals in body wash. They are also found in kids bath wash. Dont use it.
Thanks
Btej26k

:( :( :(

what about meera.. thats bad too

One of my Chemist friend said that SLS is a foaming agent and its almost impossible to make any shampoo/soap without it....

Just sharing the info...I'm not so sure if this is true.

Hi IL,

As Chithra aunty suggested, there is no substitute of HOME GROUND SHIKAKAI. But being here in the US, we may not be able to do that unless we bring it from India.

I had used Sunsilk when I was in Chennai, then switched over to pantene (shampoo and conditioner) Pantene makes the hair very very dry (like straw) . Infact I never wash my hair without applying oil (would leave the oil for 30mts before washing my hair) Inspite of that Pantene made my hair dry and there was hair loss too.

Meera Shikakai packets were available for sometime, but they were not good enough to remove the oil from hair.

But right now, I am using Dabur Vatika-Henna Cream conditioning shampoo(we can get this from Indian stores) and it leaves the hair soft and smooth. It doesnt dry out the hair like Pantene.

Unfortunately, it also contains SLS. But it is much better than other shampoos. Right now, that is the best alternative for SHIKAKAI !!

Cheers
Krithika

Has anybody tried 'Dove' shampoos ? How about Pert Plus ?
What brands do you use for children ?

Hi Grace,

For my children, I used to buy L'Oreal before. But now all of use this Dabur vatika Conditioning shampoo ( with Henna & Amla). It does not dry our hair much like other brands.

Cheers
Krithika( Jithiks)

Originally Posted by Grace3

Has anybody tried 'Dove' shampoos ? How about Pert Plus ?
What brands do you use for children ?

Hi all,

i got this "365 Everyday Value Mint shampoo", from Whole foods. and have been quite happy with it. its a transparent shampoo and quite effective for everyday wash and gives hair a good shine. While i mix it with Meera Powder in case i take oil bath. And moreover it didn't even cost me much too. i guess i bought for 5 $ for a medium size bottle.

Cheers
vaidehi