Exciting topic! Shampoo!

colliebabe · January 2013

Actually not exciting at all.

But, what are your thoughts on expensive shampoo/conditioner vs. more reasonably-priced? I have color-treated hair (blonde foils) and I am always wondering if it's really worth it to buy the expensive stuff, or can I go for a more reasonably-priced brand?

Is the expensive stuff really going to keep my color looking better longer? Or is the color going to fade anyway and my roots are going to come in, and therefore I should just put the money toward touch-ups and new foils, rather than a $60 bottle of shampoo.

Bonus points if you can give me a reasonably priced brand of shampoo and conditioner that works well for color-treated hair.

colliebabe · January 2013

Also, I thought about this question when I got sucked into an infomercial for Wen. Anyone tried it?

amyc216 · January 2013

I wonder this too. I don't have color-treated hair, but I still use expensive shampoo from the salon (GHD) b/c it's supposed to be good with heat-styling. Then I was watching this show with Kyle from RHOBH and she said she just uses Pantene! Her hair is gorgeous so I don't know.

colliebabe · January 2013

Thanks lisajay! I was in the store the other day and wanted to try a different shampoo/conditioner, and walked out with nothing because I was so overwhelmed by all of the choices! I've never tried Biolage - I might check that out.

My sister uses Wen and loves it, but her hair isn't colored so I wasn't sure about that aspect of it. I have stick straight, no volume hair FWIW.

Stewartandmaura · January 2013

I've asked my hairdresser about this. He said the difference is that the less expensive shampoos actually are heavier scented. In order to do this, they add a lot of alcohol and other chemicals that can dry your hair out/ strip the color faster.

That being said, I still use the cheap stuff.

cantalopes24 · January 2013

Just like with cheaper brands not all expensive brands are great. Red ken is OK IMO. Bumble and Bumble makes great styling products and I occasionally use their Shine shampoo when my hair is funky but otherwise I don't like their shampoo/conditioners. Biolage has good shampoos but I'm not a big fan of other Matrix shampoos and conditioners and I also am not a fan of Tigi products. Paul Mitchell is good and not too expensive. If you are looking for an inexpensive product to keep your color from fading/looking brassy I like John Freidas line of color specific product and Organix brand has some good conditioners. I feel like if you can't spend the money on both I'd rather get expensive styling products because realistically you could use apple cider vinegar, egg and mayo to wash your hair.

stardust317 · January 2013

I tried Wen. I have super thick, color treated hair that doesn't get washed much. With wen, my hair got the greasy look much faster.

I always use professional shampoo/conditioner. My SIL owns a salon, so I am able to buy wholesale. She currently sells loreal professional line. I'm using the lavender colored bottles. I like it ok, but it has been A LONG time since I found a shampoo I just loved.

missyishere · January 2013

I can't remember the brand I buy from my sister's salon, but I love the shampoo and conditioner. I also have wicked, thick hair. I also have it colored frequently, so I always use salon products. I think kyle just has naturally nice hair. Pantene has some of the worst build up. I don't wash my hair daily to lessen build up and keep color longer.

jonnygurl76 · January 2013

I used to use Biolage and now I use Pantene, I honestly don't see a difference.

Scramblersmom · January 2013

My hair is color treated and I have always used Pantene. The color will fade over time regardless of the shampoo you use because no dye is truly permanent forever. I do not even use a particular kind of Pantene; I just buy whatever jumbo bottles Costco has. My hair looks pretty shiny and healthy regardless of it being colored every 6 weeks.

colliebabe · January 2013

Woodsie:
You are blond, right? I think colour treated blondes need to be careful with product. I find that shampoos make a big difference with fading, dulling, and brass. I use purology, and personally think it's well worth it. I hated redken and biolage shampoo, though I like biolage leave in tonic.

Yes I am blonde! Maybe I should have mentioned that in the OP since I definitely have to deal with brassiness and yellowing. I have never heard of purology - can you buy it at a store?

Thanks for all of the input ladies!

pennysuedog · January 2013

missyleaferg:
I can't remember the brand I buy from my sister's salon, but I love the shampoo and conditioner. I also have wicked, thick hair. I also have it colored frequently, so I always use salon products. I think kyle just has naturally nice hair. Pantene has some of the worst build up. I don't wash my hair daily to lessen build up and keep color longer.

I August we need to compare who has the thickest hair. I'm always told when I go to the salon that they can not believe how thick my hair is.

I just use Tresseme

cantalopes24 · January 2013

colleenb262:
Woodsie:
You are blond, right? I think colour treated blondes need to be careful with product. I find that shampoos make a big difference with fading, dulling, and brass. I use purology, and personally think it's well worth it. I hated redken and biolage shampoo, though I like biolage leave in tonic.
Yes I am blonde! Maybe I should have mentioned that in the OP since I definitely have to deal with brassiness and yellowing. I have never heard of purology - can you buy it at a store?
Thanks for all of the input ladies!

You can buy Pureology at CVS and Target and it will be good product. They are a little more expensive. It's the only thing I use when I have red in my hair because of the fading and discoloration. They make a line called Perfect 4 Platinum.

blu-eyedwife · January 2013

stardust317:
I tried Wen. I have super thick, color treated hair that doesn't get washed much. With wen, my hair got the greasy look much faster. I always use professional shampoo/conditioner. My SIL owns a salon, so I am able to buy wholesale. She currently sells loreal professional line. I'm using the lavender colored bottles. I like it ok, but it has been A LONG time since I found a shampoo I just loved.

I'm a big fan of the l'oreal professional line. I use the color treated shampoo even when my hair isn't colored during the winter. My hair gets really dry every winter and I find the more expensive shampoo really helps. I think it's because, as pp pointed out, cheaper brands tend to have more alcohol/be more drying.

When my hair is colored, I tend to stick with browns (it gets pretty blonde from summer sun, so I dye it in the fall so I don't end up with blonde ends and brown roots), so it's hard to say if it helps keep color longer.

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