Is there really any difference between the cheapest shampoo and most expensive shampoo?

Question

I have tried every shampoo out there and the one I like the best is Suave. I have kept all the shampoo bottles also. There is no difference in the ingredients between all 5 different brands of them except for color#. The brands were Suave,Dove,Aussie,Pantene,and Garnier Fructis. and they were all the same ingredients except for color # like i said before. so i don't think there is a difference which shampoo you buy. im gonna keep with my suave because it works the best on my hair and its also cheaper then the rest like $1.50 thats all all the others are like 3 or 4 dollars.. So is there a difference between them that im just not catching or am i right?

Answer 1

stick with what works for ya! I prefer salon brands myself, but I am high maintenance when it comes to my hair. My fave is Biolage. Expensive, but makes my hair feel and smell great. But if Suave works, then keep using it.

Answer 2

Most Expensive Shampoo

Answer 3

Shampoo for the sole purpose of cleaning is shampoo. The only difference between cheap and expensive may be the amount of surfactants in it(which are what attracts the and gets rid of the "dirt".) If you have oily hair DO NOT use pantene for a shampoo! Use suave clarifying shampoo. Its really cheap but does a wonderful job for getting rid of the oil. Follow that by pantene CONDITIONER . it will add a layer of protein around the circumferance of you individual starnds creating the illusion that your hair is thicker. If you have dry ends, you may need to trim them as dryness is a sign of damage. if you dont want to trim them, buy a boar bristle brush and and brush your hair for about 100 strokes starting at the roots to the ends this will take some of the natural oils from your scalp to your ends. if your hair is still not shiny after you do these things you may need a demineralizing treatment such as a malibu, which takes off all the built up "gunk" cause by the environment, hard water and excessive hairspray use.

Answer 4

There isn't much difference between one supermarket shampoo to the next, except for price, and also some supermarket brands contain natural fruit oils (like Fructis).... higher levels of detergent, lower levels of detergent.... some have a rich, creamy moisturiser in them (Dove) etc..... they usually have all the same ingredients, just different quantities of those ingredients.

When it comes to salon shampoo though, you will definitely find a difference amongst ingredients. Having been through my fair share with both salon and supermarket brands, I can safely say my hair THRIVES of salon shampoo. I use Wella Biotouch Straightening shampoo (and sometimes Wella Biotouch Sensitive scalp shampoo, which has witch hazel in it), with Wella Biotouch Reconstructing Conditioner.

My hair stylist recommended them for my hair, and it works really well for me. But whatever works for you! Obviously supermarket shampoos suit not only certain people's hair perfectly, but their price range, too.

Answer 5

Actually not all shampoos work the same whether they have the same ingredients or not. It sounds crazy but it all depends on what your hair type is, some shampoos may contain more ingredients than others which causes them to work differently on different types of hair. But they may contain more ingredients, but that doesn't mean they're really any different. It all just depends on your hair & how it reacts to each shampoo, so if the $1.50 bottle of shampoo works best, than by all means, stick to that.

Answer 6

no difference if you don't care about lauryl/laureth sulfates or ammonia being in your body wash or shampoos. But the ones you list are expensive but still contain unwanted ingredients as far I am concerned. Try Nature Gate products or Jason. They are expensive but worth it. And you do NOT have to Wash rinse repeat like it says on bottles. Even for longer hair a 1/2 tablespoon dissolved in 4 ounces warm water is enough to work up a great lather.When you apply shampoo directly to your hair it can dry out your scalp.

Answer 7

I think the difference is the price, that's about it. I mean, everyone's hair is different, like skin and what works on one person may not be true for another. I like Suave too, and Pantene. A lot of people just use professional stuff, but I believe that is just a waste of money. But, like I say, to each their own..or whatever that saying is. lol :)

Answer 8

No, I don't think that there is! Just this morning, I was looking at a bottle of Head and Shoulder's shampoo and the Wal-Mart brand. The ingredients were almost exactly the same. Also, they make my hair feel the same way after using either.

Answer 9

Im a suave girl myself...i did this as a project in 8 grade science fair testing the differences and suave came out as the best every time!

Answer 10

I do not think there is a big difference in shampoo other than the fragrance it may leave or if its for color treated hair or special needs like dandruff etc... As long as you wash your hair properly then you should be ok. I would probably wash a few extra times with a cheaper strength brand but overall you should be ok.

I do see a difference in conditioner.