You know that moment when you catch your hair in the mirror and the blonde looks a little… off? Not bright, not creamy, not cool. Just a weird mix of yellow or that dull brass that pops out of nowhere. That’s the moment people run to purple shampoo. And honestly, I’ve seen it hundreds of…
You know that weird moment when your skin is breaking out, and nothing you try makes a difference, and suddenly someone tells you, “Use an anti-dandruff shampoo on your face”? It sounds ridiculous. Almost like a meme. But here’s the twist it’s actually one of the few things science agrees on when it comes to…
There’s something gentle and comforting about coconut milk. It reminds people of softness, nourishment, comfort, and moisture. So when brands place “coconut milk shampoo” on the bottle, it feels like a promise of hydrated, smoother, happier hair. But here’s the truth: Black hair has its own personality. It behaves differently. It reacts differently. And ingredients…
You’ve probably seen the glossy OGX Coconut Milk Shampoo bottles lined up in almost every drugstore. That creamy white liquid promises “nourishing hydration” and a “strengthening blend of coconut milk, egg white protein, and coconut oil.” It sounds tropical and healthy but does it really deliver? Let’s unpack what’s inside this formula and what it…
Some shampoos are everywhere. You see them in drugstores, in your friend’s bathroom, even in old hair videos you used to binge when you were trying to figure out your curl pattern. Aussie Moist is one of those shampoos. People swear by it for slip. Others say it dries out their curls. And if you…
I talk to a lot of people who come to me with the same worried look. They’re in the shower, they’re doing everything right, yet the drain looks like a small tragedy every morning. And honestly, losing hair feels heavier than it sounds. You start running your fingers through your scalp like you’re searching for…
I’ve lost count of how many times someone has asked me, usually with a half-confused face, “Okay Michael, what exactly does a clarifying shampoo do? And why does my regular shampoo not do the same thing?” And I get it. Clarifying shampoos sound like this mysterious deep-clean potion that only hairdressers whisper about. But when…
You know that feeling when someone hands you a shampoo bottle and tells you it’s made with beer… and your brain needs a moment to reboot? I get it. Even as someone who studies hair chemistry, I paused the first time I saw “beer shampoo” on a shelf. Beer goes in a glass, not on…
The funny thing about Schwarzkopf is that people either swear by it or side-eye it like it’s about to ruin their hair. And I get it. The bottles look professional, the names sound clinical, and every formula promises some kind of “fiber-strengthening miracle” that feels a little too magical at first glance. But here’s what…
When you color your hair, you want that tone to last the gloss, the depth, the richness. Then one day you reach for a bottle labeled “Clear Shampoo” and wonder if it’s safe. Let’s clear that up, pun intended. Color-treated hair needs gentle care. The wrong shampoo can undo hours in the salon and fade…