If you’re reading this, it’s probably because, for some time now, friends, family, and even professionals have been repeatedly recommending that you use sulfate-free shampoos to care for your hair. If so, perhaps the title of this article caught your attention. It appears to be used Hair products with sulfates From time to time it is not only legal but also something that experts recommend. We tell you why and how.
© MathildegoehlerWhy are shampoos with sulfates recommended?
Professional hairdresser Moncho Moreno, director of the salon that bears his name, assures that Never been against sulfates But quite the opposite. “I think so They are a very necessary tool You need to clean your hair more thoroughly to remove residue from the hair and even when you are going to have a treatment,” says the expert. For Moncho, it makes no sense to constantly apply all kinds of chemicals to the hair and then reconsider the use. A shampoo because it sulfate tells us, the ideal would be to find a middle ground.
Moncho, on the other hand, comments that the pollution of cities makes periodic deep cleaning very necessary. Therefore, it is necessary for him Find products with quality sulfates. After all, he tells us, they are recommended Those with lower alcohol content in the formula. Hairdressers remember that only by cleaning the hair well we can apply the next work as expected. All these things lead us to ask ourselves: Why so much talk about sulfate-free shampoo?
© monchomorenoSulfate-free shampoos…are they out of fashion?
According to Helena Rodero, hair care specialist pharmacist and creator of the new Kerala Essence hair line with LICO Cosmetics, “There is a trend towards sulfate-free shampoos because They have been demonized with procedural fashion Curlyinstead of “”. Learn to identify a good shampoo with sulfates“It seems easier to use shampoo directly without them,” he tells us, adding that the problem is that, in this way, the scalp is not being adequately cleansed and this, in the medium term. Problems with peeling, dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis.
It is important to understand that “A sulfate-free shampoo is not capable of deep cleaning And keep the scalp balanced.” Additionally, as hair grows, the cuticle is insufficiently exposed. Rodero defines the cuticle as the armor of fibers, resulting in a lack of shine for unprotected hair. So what’s the solution? For Helena, The ideal is to find a shampoo with sulfates that doesn’t irritate or dry hair. But how can we identify them?
© VictoriannordmarkHow to choose and use sulfate-free shampoo correctly
Experts tell us, first of all, the most harmful sulfates Coconut Sulfate And Lauryl sulfate. These should be avoided. on the contrary, is most recommended isethionateWhich does not irritate at all but cleans. Once you’ve identified the right shampoo, you need to know how to use it properly. Remember that there is no universal guideline for washing your hair every day of the week. It all depends on your specific case. Hair also needs to be listened to, so take note of the following tips. They will give you a clue How to take care of your hair But remember to take them to your land and apply as per your requirement
- If your hair is oily or very oily: You can continuously use shampoos with sulfates without problems, what happens is that greasy hair asks that we wash it every day. Therefore, according to Helena Rodero, the ideal is a shampoo with sulfates and a shampoo without sulfates. Now, make sure that the second one, despite not containing sulfates, contains the correct cleaning agent.
- If your scalp is dryThat is, without the need to show flaking, it does not get greasy easily: the most correct thing, in general terms, is to wash your hair twice a week with sulfate-free shampoo. Then, once every 15 days, it would be great if you use a sulfate-free shampoo that doesn’t dry you out. This way you will be able to eliminate the accumulated waste. Dry hair also needs deep cleansing from time to time.
Yes, due to your pace of life and habits, You wash your hair three times a week And if you don’t strictly belong to one of the previous two groups, ideally you would swap shampoos to balance the scalp. If you don’t, in the long run, you can either suffer from imbalances due to waste accumulation, or experience dryness and irritation. with all and including, Our advice is that you lose the fear of shampooing with sulfates. Don’t think you are damaging your hair by using them but they do clean well. Likewise, remember that it’s important to do it with the regularity we mentioned above. Everything is always in its exact measure!
