shampoo that doesn't stop working after a few washes

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I have to constantly change my shampoo as after a few washes with the same shampoo my hair starts to feel lank and yuk. is there a solution to this? any miracle shampoo out there that I havent come across? thanks

Can't help, sorry, but have the same problem so I'm watching for suggestions..

alternate between two shampoos.

Aussie mega. The only one I've found that doesn't cause greasy build up even if you use it all the time.

You need one without silicone. But you need to get rid of the product build up from your old shampoo also, to stop the greasiness. It sounds weird, but washing your hair in Fairy Liquid (and lots of conditioner) will get it looking mint.

I promise you that this tip is recommended by hairdressers!

Definitely Aussie Mega.

get a deep-cleansing one to use about once per week, that should take care of it. I like Redken's.

ooh thank you! will try all of those suggestions (slightly concerned about the fairy liquid idea tho ) I have tried alternating between shampoos - have a shelf of half empty bottles but it still happens.

will get some aussie mega for starters and see how I get on. thanks!

Watching with interest too!

I put off trying it for ages too, but I ruined my hair with the Loreal Volume Boosting shampoo. It looked amazing after a wash with Fairy. Somebody even asked me what I'd washed it with, but I didn't dare tell them!

a clarifying shampoo will get rid of silicone build up

the article below lists the technical names for the silicones commonly appearing in shampoos, and the difference between water soluble and non water soluble silicones -

makeupandbeauty.com/why-use-a-silicone-free-shampoo/

Although I think it does contain silicon (which surprised me, but I just checked it out) I love the OGX Coconut water range. My hair is fine and limp but it really puts bounce into it even if I use it all the time.

If you have fine hair, conditioning shampoos that have oils in them are also a no-no. Oils work well for coarser hair but are disastrous for glossy fine hair - I'm a greaseball after using Aveda shampoo. If nothing else works, try baby shampoo and skip conditioner. Often, for me, conditioner is the source of lankiness and a manky feel.

OGX Coconut water range does contain silicone, and the non water soluble type of silicone, which over time may build up and become more difficult to get out

Thanks Adriane. What a shame though! I haven't been using it for a very long time yet so haven't noticed a problem. Maybe I will later though. Might invest in something deep cleansing and alternate.

Interesting stuff, have fine hair and often wondered why it gets greasy with some shampoos and not others.

Do you mean 2-in1s frugal or just regular shampoos?

Ginger many regular shampoos are formulated for thicker coarser hair. I have baby-fine naturally blonde Scandi hair and living in South America and Italy (where women have faboulous manes) local shampoos often make my hair look totally yucky, lank and greasy. I have actually had to fill my suitcase me shampoos from back home that are optimized for fine hair... Skipping conditioner or using it only very little can help too.

I have the same problem, build up and then itchy scalp. Based on the recommmendations I've picked up the Mega shampoo and look forward to seeing if it does the trick!

Sounds like maybe your shampoo is too rich for your hair type. They can feel lovely the first couple of times but build up on the hair making it greasy. Try a middle of the road shampoo, not too moisturising, not too clarifying, personally I found the e45 shampoo to be fab but you do need to shampoo twice to get a lather if your hair is greasy. And a light conditioner occasionally, try a leave in spray instead? Let us know how you get on :-)

With hair, like loads of other things, it works for some but not others.

I love Aussie Shine
My DS found E45 shampoo made his scalp flake (he has a flakey scalp anyway, I usually buy him Eucerin but decided to be skin-flinty with the E45 instead. Didn't work)

Baby shampoo makes me want to rip my scalp off with a rusty knife.

Aveda Detox Shampoo for build up or pre-dye

Hairfix 3-Step is good too

Another vote here for Aussie mega was alternating various others ( and tael for a deep clean !) have been using it for a while now and it's still working well.

Another Aussie vote!

Just adding weight behind Aussie mega - used to have to alternate, now don't have to.

Every 3 washes I use a clarifying shampoo (Pantene's one) and it seems to "reset" my hair.

I've got very greasy but thick hair, tis a terrible combination!

Definitely avoid silicone. I like Liz Earle and Green People. Both leave my hair shiny, bouncy and soft and they both work as well on the 20th day in a row as on the first.

Lush shampoo. Keeps my hair soft and shiny.