How to Know What Shampoo to Use

If you want to understand how to know what shampoo to use, it’s simple. You need to start by learning more about what hair type you have—after all, that’s the deciding factor in shampoo selection. What’s difficult for many is not knowing their hair type, because your hair is something you live with all the time. And it’s hard to sort through the plethora of options on the market to find the best beauty products for your specific hair care needs.

That’s where our team at Lux Hair Bar can help. Using our extensive knowledge of different hair types and products, we’re going to explore the different shampoo options from industry leader Aveda. We’ll discuss what kind of hair types for which these products are best suited in order to help you find the ones that meet your needs the best. 

Strengthening Shampoos

If you have dry or damaged hair, it might appear dull and lack shine, leaving it feeling brittle to touch. Breakage and split ends are common, and the hair's elasticity is decreased, making it prone to snagging and tangling.

The key words you’re looking for when it comes to shampoo (or really any hair care product) are going to be related to strength and rebuilding. Because ultimately with damaged hair, hair care is all about building back to a strong and healthy base. In the Aveda product line, our favorite strengthening shampoos include: 

• botanical repair™ strengthening shampoo
• damage remedy™ restructuring shampoo
  

Anti-Frizz Shampoos

Frizzy hair is easily identified by the appearance of flyaways, which are hair strands that stick out and do not conform to the overall hair pattern. The hair often feels coarse, dry, and unmanageable due to an uneven cuticle layer.

The primary cause of frizzy hair is dehydration, which is why our stylists tell their clients to avoid super hot water, over-heated styling products, and harsh chemicals, as those can all strip essential oils and hydration from hair follicles, allowing greater porosity and humidity to cause frizziness. You’ll also want to use a frizz-fighting shampoo like: 

• smooth infusion™ anti-frizz shampoo
• sap moss™ weightless hydration shampoo
  

Color Care Shampoos

Color treated hair needs products that will protect the hue with gentle cleansing power otherwise the color will wash out prematurely. There are also shampoos based on hair color that cater to the unique needs of brunette or blondes. For color control shampoo from Aveda we like:

• Color control shampoo
• blonde revival™ purple toning shampoo
  

Shampoos for Curls

Caring for curly hair requires a thoughtful routine that celebrates its unique bounce and texture. You want to retain the hair's natural oils, and practice combing or detangling ideally during the conditioning phase when hair is wet and less prone to breakage, using a wide-tooth comb or fingers. Importantly, every individual head of curls is unique, and what works best will vary from person to person. The key is loving and accepting your curls as they are, and finding a routine that works for you and helps your curls flourish.

For the curly girl, you’re looking for shampoos that won’t dry out your locks. This means avoiding shampoos with parabens, mineral oil, petrolatum, formaldehyde, or paraben. Aveda has an entire line of products focused on the unique needs of curly hair that contains excellent options for curly hair shampoo: 

• be curly™ shampoo
• be curly™ co-wash
  

Incorporating a leave-in conditioner or defining cream can help maintain and enhance the curl pattern. A deep conditioning treatment or hair mask once a week can further nourish the hair.

Dry Shampoo

Dry shampoos can actually be used on a number of different hair types, as its use is primarily need based. Dry shampoos are used between regular washes to freshen hair styles especially in certain situations like after working out or in hot and humid climates when oily sebum may have built up in your hair or on your scalp. For dry shampoo from Aveda try:

• shampowder™ dry shampoo

Contact Our Style Team For Our Best Recs and Your Next Appointment

Do you have additional questions about how to know what shampoo to use on your hair type? Contact our team to set up a personal consultation today; we’re happy to answer any questions you have and work with you to build a hair care treatment plan tailored specifically for your hair type.

At Lux Hair Bar we are located in and proud to serve the residents of Lexington, Kentucky, as well as the surrounding areas of Winchester, Versailles, Georgetown, and Nicholasville, KY.