According to Wikipedia, Shampoo is a hair care product used for the removal of oils, dirt, skin particles, dandruff, environmental pollutants and other contaminant particles that gradually build up in hair.

If you want beautiful hair it is important that you choose a shampoo based on your hair type. There are varieties of shampoos designed for the different hair types and for different purposes. There are clarifying shampoos, nourishing shampoos, shampoos specifically designed for color treated hair.

Common ingredients in shampoos are: Some common ingredients that are found in most of the shampoos are Ammonium Lauril Sulphate, Ammonium Laureth Sulphate, Sulfosuccinate, Citric Acid, Panthenol, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Aqua, Sodium Chloride, Glyceryl Cocoate and Sodium Salicylate.

How to find your hair type?

Many individuals do not know their hair type. There is an easy method to find out

Just follow the steps described

Use your Rene Furterer Shampoo a day before

Take a tissue paper and press it on the Centrex of head and behind the ears. If there is oil on the tissue paper, it means you have oily hair otherwise your hair is dry.

Different Hair Types and Shampoo to Be Used

Normal Hair

Normal hair is shiny but not greasy and easy to maintain. Normal hair is soft, shine, limp, flyway and flat. Always use a gentle shampoo.

Best Shampoo for Normal Hair

Rene Furterer - Naturia Gentle, Balancing Shampoo

Naturia Shampoo maintains the natural balance of the scalp, either on daily basis or between treatments. Lightweight foam imparts softness, suppleness and radiance for all types of hair.

Oily Hair

Use a shampoo that can cleanse your hair from the impurities. Avoid harsh chemical shampoos, because it can strip your scalp of its natural oils and your sebaceous glands can produce more oil. Your best choice would be clarifying shampoo and a light conditioner specially designed for oily hair. If you have oily hair, wash your hair two or three times a week. A cleansing shampoo with mint extracts is ideal for oily hair. Avoid oily foods.

Oily Hair Tips

Scalp cleanliness is required for controlling the oil. So wash hair daily or on alternate days. Stay away from strong stripping Rene Furterer shampoos and most chemical laden, commercial anti-dandruff shampoos. Avoid junk food from the diet.

Best Shampoo for Oily Hair

Rene Furterere - Curbicia Concentrated Purifying Shampoo

This shampoo is made up of Curbica extract and eliminates excess sebum from the scalp. Your hair can regain natural lightness and volume.

Features and Benefits

Regulates sebum production

Removes excess oil

How to Use

Apply to a damp scalp, directly to the roots. Leave for 2 to 5 minutes. Add water to work into lather. Rinse thoroughly. Use this shampoo 2 to 3 times in a week. Avoid contact with eyes.

Rene Furterer - Curbicia Regulating Shampoo

Having deep-cleansing essential oils, it contains curbicia extract to regulate oil production in the scalp. Eliminate excess sebum while infusing hair with the refreshing scent of natural oils (sweet orange, Rosemary, Clove and Thyme).

Features & Benefits

Rebalances Scalp

Restores lasing volume and radiance to hair

Gently removes excess oil from root to end.

Dry Hair

Hair is dry because oil glands in scalp are inactive and they lack moisture. Another reason for dry hair is blocking of pores due to accumulation of oil in the scalp. It is difficult to control dry hair after shampooing. Looks dull and has ends that are dry and split. The head too feels dry and sometimes itchy.

The shampoos for dry hair contain more nourishing and moisturizing ingredients. Choose a hydrating shampoo that is mild and contains natural ingredients such as olive oil, almond oil, honey, chamomile, essential oils. A moisturizing conditioner is a must for those with dry hair.

Best Shampoo for Dry Hair

Rene Furterer � Carthame Moisturizing Milk Shampoo

Milk Shampoo protects the hair and scalp by providing necessary moisture. Hair is vibrant, lightweight and easier to style.

Features and Benefits

Gently cleanses

Improves protection for the scalp and hair

Ensures hair's radiance and lightness, making styling easier.

How to Use

Apply this shampoo to the scalp.

Massage and moisten with water and rinse.

Proceed with a second application by leaving in for 2 to 5 minutes to take effect

Rinse thoroughly

Use as a part of a complete program, in association with Carthame Hydro-Nutritive Serum before shampooing and Carthame Gentle Hydro-Nutritive Mask as conditioner.

Very Dry & Damaged Hair

This may happen due to hormonal problems or due to over-use of heated rollers, hot hair dryers, perms and bleaches. You can protect your hair by using very mild shampoos and good quality conditioners. By getting it trimmed regularly. Hot oil treatment once a week. Leave the oil overnight and wash it off next day by applying diluted shampoo directly to the scalp before applying water.