This Not That: Shampoos for Dry and Damaged Hair

Especially during the winter months, your hair easily dries out and breaks. How can you avoid this from happening? The shampoo and conditioner you use on a daily basis can literally make or break your hair. Many shampoos have sulfates and other chemicals in them that may help your hair short-term but can damage your hair in the long run. Finding a shampoo that is perfect for your hair can be tricky, but be patient because it’ll be well worth it in the end. The point of any shampoo is to cleanse your hair by removing dirt, grease, and dead skin from your hair and scalp. Many shampoos made with harsh chemicals often strip your hair of the good stuff (like your hairs’ natural oils) when they get rid of the bad stuff. This can cause your hair to be brittle and break easily. It can also dry your hair out, making it break even more easily. With so many brands of shampoos, it’s hard to find one for your needs. Your best bet is to figure out what the biggest problem with your hair is, and find a shampoo designed to correct that. Most people suffer from damaged hair (hair that is brittle and breaks easily), so we’re comparing two shampoo brand that claim to repair damaged hair for this week’s edition of This Not That. These two shampoos are Neuma’s reNeu Shampoo and Organix Awapuhi Ginger Shampoo.

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Neuma reNeu Shampoo: This lightweight restorative shampoo is made without any harsh chemicals or sulfates. Neuma uses a special UV Guard formula to protect you hair from sun damage while it gently cleanses your hair from root to tip. This shampoo removes product build up and hard water mineral residue while it strengthens hair, smooths hair and detangles knots. Here are some pros and cons about the reNeu Shampoo by Neuma:

Pros:

• sulfate-free
• strengthens and moisturizes hair
• smells amazing

Cons:

• can be difficult to find in stores
• bottles are relatively small
• more expensive than drugstore shampoo

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Organix Awapuhi Ginger Shampoo: This creamy, moisturizing shampoo is made with a blend of natural ingredients designed to leave your hair feeling silky smooth. This shampoo is made with oils from the awapuhi ginger plant as well as keratin proteins to help strengthen hair. Organix shampoo is made without sulfates and is gluten-free so you can feel good about what you’re using on your hair. Here are some pros and cons about Organix Awapuhi Ginger Shampoo:

Pros:

• sulfate-free
• moisturizes hair with natural oils
• very affordable

Cons:

• leaves hair feeling waxy if not rinsed thoroughly
• doesn’t work right away
• usually sold in small bottles

The Verdict: Neuma’s reNeu Shampoo may be a little bit pricey, but it’s well worth the money. This salon quality shampoo leaves your hair feeling silky smooth and totally fabulous. Not only does this shampoo transform your hair after one use, it continues to strengthen your hairy with regular usage.

What kind of shampoo do you use?