Choosing the right shampoo is a crucial step in maintaining healthy hair and achieving the desired results for your clients. As a professional hair stylist, understanding the various types of shampoos and their specific benefits can help you tailor your recommendations to each client’s unique hair needs. In this guide, we’ll explore the different types of shampoos and provide tips on how to select the perfect one for your clients.
Clarifying Shampoo
Purpose: Removes buildup from styling products, hard water, and environmental pollutants.
Benefits: Deep cleanses the hair and scalp, restoring hair’s natural shine and vitality.
Ideal For: Clients who use a lot of styling products, swimmers, or those experiencing product buildup.
Product Recommendation: Pure NV Clarifying Shampoo - Removes impurities for a fresh, clean start.
Moisturizing Shampoo
Purpose: Hydrates and nourishes dry, brittle hair.
Benefits: Adds moisture, improves hair elasticity, and reduces breakage.
Ideal For: Clients with dry, damaged, or chemically treated hair.
Product Recommendation: Pure NV Hydrating Shampoo - Infused with natural oils for intense hydration.
Keratin Replenishing Shampoo
Purpose: Strengthens and smooths hair by infusing keratin
Benefits: Reduces frizz, adds strength and promotes shine
Ideal For: Clients with frizzy, weak, or chemically-treated hair
Product Recommendation: Simply Smooth Keratin Replenishing Tropical Shampoo - infused with keratin and collagen.
Color-Safe Shampoo
Purpose: Preserves the vibrancy of color-treated hair.
Benefits: Prevents color fading and maintains the intensity of the hair color.
Ideal For: Clients with dyed or highlighted hair.
Product Recommendation: Simply Smooth Color Lock Shampoo - locks in color and is safe for color & chemically treated hair.
Sulfate-Free Shampoo
Purpose: Gently cleanses without harsh sulfates.
Benefits: Less irritating to the scalp and hair, preserves natural oils.
Ideal For: Clients with sensitive scalps, curly hair, or color-treated hair.
Product Recommendation: Simply Smooth The Original Shampoo - Gentle on hair and scalp.
NOT Shampoo (Cleansing Conditioner, Co-Wash, No-Poo, Low-Poo)
Purpose: Acts as an alternative to traditional shampoo, providing gentle cleansing
Benefits: Cleanses the hair without stripping natural oils
Ideal For: Clients with damaged, frizzy, or chemically-treated hair who need a gentle cleansing option that repairs and smooths
Product Recommendation: Simply Smooth Magic Potion NOT Shampoo - provides intense keratin repair while gently cleansing.
Curly Shampoo
Purpose: Fortifies weak, damaged hair.
Benefits: Reduces breakage, strengthens the hair shaft, and promotes healthier hair.
Ideal For: Clients with damaged, over-processed, or brittle hair.
Product Recommendation: Pure NV Curly Shampoo - keeps hair moisturized. reduces frizz & aids in curl formation.
Smoothing Shampoo
Purpose: Smooths frizzy hair and enhances shine.
Benefits: Tames frizz, provides a sleek finish, and adds shine.
Ideal For: Clients with frizzy, unruly hair.
Product Recommendation: Simply Smooth Magic Potion Shampoo - it’s simply magic!
Balancing Shampoo
Purpose: Balances the scalp’s oil production.
Benefits: Keeps the scalp healthy, neither too oily nor too dry.
Ideal For: Clients with combination hair (oily scalp and dry ends).
Product Recommendation: Pure NV Balancing Shampoo - Balances and revitalizes.
pH Neutralizing Shampoo
Purpose: Balances the pH level of hair and scalp
Benefits: Restores the natural pH balance, reduces irritation, and helps maintain healthy hair and scalp
Ideal For: Clients with sensitive scalps or those undergoing chemical treatments
Product Recommendation: Pure Blends Coco-Colada Shampoo - infused with coconut oil, safe for all hair types.
Color-Depositing Shampoo
Purpose: Adds or maintains color between salon visits.
Benefits: Enhances and refreshes hair color, adds shine.
Ideal For: Clients wanting to maintain vibrant hair color between appointments
Product Recommendation: Pure Blends Color-Depositing Shampoos - prevents fade and keeps color fresher longer.
Dry Shampoo
Purpose: Absorbs excess oil and refreshes hair without water
Benefits: Extends the life of hairstyles, adds volume and texture, and keeps hair looking clean between washes
Ideal For: Clients who need a quick refresh, have oily hair, or want to extend the time between washes.
Product Recommendation: Pure NV Rescue Dry Shampoo - formulated from natural vitamins, finely ground minerals, and natural wax dissolvers.
