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Can you tell me about the different types of Shampoo?


About different Shampoo types:

1. All-purpose – simple cleanser low alkaline / low surface active agent – mild may include anti fungus / dandruff agents.

2. Acid-balanced [4.5-5.5] – cleanses chemically treated hair, without
removing colour.

3. Plain – for strong non-chemically treated or damaged hair, contain high alkaline or soap base. Best followed with acidic rinse balance restorer.

4. Soapless – lather/rinse well soft tank water or mineralized hard waters. Constituents : synthetic detergent oils, treated with sulphuric acid.

5. Medicated – Beauty or Prescription : Treat specific scalp, hair disorders.

6. Clarifying – higher alkalinity remove product residues, dirt.

7. Anti-dandruff – treat flaking scalp, formulated for dry or oily; contain germicides, anti-fungus, conditioners. Massaging scalp vigorously, rinsing thoroughly.

8. Liquid-Dry – if unable to shampoo using water [unwell/injured - can dry hair]. Loosens dirt/oils on cotton, gently blotted/towel dried to clean, & used for Wigs/Hair Pieces [Hazard: flammable evaporant].

9. Powder-Dry Orris root powder, for bedridden, absorbing oils/dirt. Alternately brush/towel wipe [never before chemical service].

10. Conditioning Strengthens, improves look, using animal/vegetable proteins/minerals - may last several washes.

11. Colour Shampoos Enhances with colour pigmentation, may last several washes.

12. Thinning Hair gives fuller look [with light molecular ingredients].
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