Types of Shampoos

1. Clarifying Shampoos

• Deep clean to remove product buildup
• Often contain surfactants like sulfates
• Thoroughly cleanse hair and scalp

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

• • Sodium Laureth Sulfate – Removes oil and buildup
  • Citric Acid – Helps maintain hair’s pH balance
  • Chamomile Extract – Soothes scalp

2. Dry Shampoos

• Absorb oil and refresh hair between washes
• Often contain starches like rice starch or clay
• Revive hair without water

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

• • Rice Starch – Absorbs excess sebum
  • Kaolin Clay – Soaks up oil and adds volume
  • Silica – Keeps hair fresh and clean

3. Dandruff Shampoos

• Control flaking and itching of dandruff
• Contain antifungal ingredients like zinc pyrithione
• Soothe scalp and prevent recurrence of flakes

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

• • Zinc Pyrithione – Reduces growth of fungus that causes dandruff
  • Coal Tar Extract – Slows excessive skin cell growth
  • Salicylic Acid – Sheds dead skin cells

4. Volumizing Shampoos

• Give limp, flat hair a boost
• Coat hair to thicken strands and add body
• Create fuller looking hair

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

• • Wheat Protein – Coats and thickens hair
  • B Vitamins – Improve strength and shine
  • Collagen – Volumizes fine, thinning hair

5. Curl-Defining Shampoos

• Enhance and maintain bouncy, defined curls
• Seal in moisture and reduce frizz
• Often sulfate-free to not strip hair

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

• • Aloe Vera Gel – Hydrates and defines curls
  • Jojoba Oil – Seals in moisture
  • Panthenol – Thickens and strengthens hair

6. Color-Protecting Shampoos

• Help extend lifespan of hair color
• Contain UV filters and antioxidants
• Prevent fading caused by sun, heat styling

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

• • Avobenzone – Absorbs UV rays to prevent fading
  • Vitamin E – Free radical scavenger protects hair
  • Sunflower Seed Oil – Seals in moisture and color

7. Strengthening Shampoos

• Reinforce weak, damaged hair
• Contain proteins and amino acids
• Improve hair’s tensile strength

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

• • Hydrolyzed Keratin – Fills in gaps in the hair cuticle
  • Arginine – Amino acid strengthens and thickens hair
  • Biotin – B vitamin that boosts shine and strength

8. Purifying Shampoos

• Remove buildup from styling products
• Often contain citrus, eucalyptus
• Invigorate scalp and strands

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

• • Lemon Extract – Clarifying citrus helps remove residue
  • Tea Tree Oil – Natural antimicrobial benefits
  • Peppermint Oil – Provides tingling, refreshing sensation

9. Smoothing Shampoos

• Tame unruly, frizzy hair
• Help keep hair straight and sleek
• Often contain keratin or moringa

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

• • Keratin – Smooths cuticles and mends damage
  • Moringa Seed Extract – Neutralizes static and frizz
  • Avocado Oil – Nourishes and weighs hair down

10. Promoting Hair Growth Shampoos

• Aim to stimulate blood flow and regrow hair
• Often contain caffeine, biotin
• Best for thinning or balding scalps

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

• • Caffeine – Stimulates blood flow to hair follicles
  • Biotin – B vitamin supports healthy hair growth
  • Saw Palmetto – Herb blocks DHT hormone linked to hair loss