CatsCube Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Can anyone recommend a good dandruff shampoo? I always found head and shoulders the only shampoo to really shift it, but recently I don't know if they have changed it and stuck all the silicone rubbish in it but I find I have scummy powdery build up on my scalp even straight after washing even though I don't use any styling products. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 I'd move to an organic shampoo, or at least one that doesn't have SLS in it. It might take a while to get used to as your hair won't feel 'squeaky' clean, but I've found my hair and scalp are much better since I gave up traditional shampoo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Lush do a good one - can't remember what its called though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatsCube Posted May 14, 2011 Author Share Posted May 14, 2011 I have used SLS free shampoos before and I find they make my hair rather claggy, like I cant wash it out properly and I do like a lather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reikiranf Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Mop C System clean shampoo or Aveda Shampure is good, DH had what we thought was terminal dandruff for over 20 years and we tried every shampoo on the market, they seemed to work for a few days and then he was back to square one But since we've been getting shampoo without sodium laureth sulphate (sles) or sodium lauryl sulphate (sls) he's had no flakes at all for years now. So it was obviously that causing the flakes by irritating his scalp and not dandruff at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatsCube Posted May 14, 2011 Author Share Posted May 14, 2011 Thats interesting, do either of those two you listed still give a lather though, as thats the main thing that SLS shampoos are used for, when I have tried SLS free ones before they have felt really thick, like I cant properly get it all around my hair and scalp cause its just sitting on it like a thick lump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 I use Aveda Shampure (bought by a friend from the US at good discount I hasten to add!) and it foams well, cleans my hair beautifully and smells divine. Faith in Nature shampoos are good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Polytar is ACE and smells divine (heavenly tar smell ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reikiranf Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 As Claret says the Shampure lathers up really well, the C System you do have to add more water as you lather up the shampoo. I think it's a bit of a psychological barrier though as we don't feel that our hair is clean unless the shampoo has lathered up well, but it isn't actually necessary for a shampoo to lather up to get your hair clean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatsCube Posted May 14, 2011 Author Share Posted May 14, 2011 I think I will give that Shampure a go, where can you get it from? can I buy it on the high street or do I need to mail order it. The lather thing I think is just cause it makes for finer particles so gets around the hair shafts more, particularly as I have very thick hair. Its like when I dye my hair, due to a PPD allergy I have to use henna and I find it a nightmare to get it all around the hair and down to the roots. And why a lot of home hair dyes are now turning to mouse dyes as it dyes more evenly as its finer and is less likely to leave patches compared to a cream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reikiranf Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 You can buy it online or from large department stores that have an Aveda counter in them, you can also get Shampure conditioner, but I'm not as keen on that as I find I often get flyaway hair with it & have to use other products afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Philip KIngsley does one for itchy flaky scalp. Think QVC is good value for the kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Also rinsing with diluted cider vinegar is great for your scalp = mine tends to get itchy spots and I am always picking and this really helps and no dandruff either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatsCube Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 Really? Isnt cider vinegar a bit drying on the hair? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Just a thought - I put loads of T-Gel through my till at work.................its supposed to be very good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenNutter Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 You could also try Nizoral. Apparently dandruff is not always caused by a dry scalp, it can be caused by yeast (similar to cradle cap in babies) which causes your scalp to over prooduce skin cells. My son had this and just using it once or twice a week, using a normal shampoo the rest of the time solved the problem. Worth a try? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Some hair salons stock Aveda, or they have a shop/salon in High Holborn if you're over that way. I am sure that they might do mail order from that store if you call them up. Shampure last for ages too - I get the big 1 litre bottle and it lasts me about a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 I can confirm that Faith in Nature is fab- havn't used anything else for about 5 years! They do several different types but my OH uses the Rosemary one for dandruff; a marked improvement! You could also try rubbing a little pure Rosemenry essential oil into your scalp about 10 to 15 mins before shampooing (but if you have sensitive skin probably best to dilute in a carrier ( sorry, not bag but base oil like sweet almond, coconut etc!) OH found this effective too! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
