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^^ Have you tried plain old Johnson & Johnson Baby Shampoo?

^^^ this might sound crazy- but have you tried making your own shampoo? the easiest recipe for it I have is 1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup liquid castile soap, 1/2 teaspoon light oil (can be scented) and 1 teaspoon glycerin. If you like chamomile, then just brew chamomile tea and use that as the water. you can also add whatever additional herbs and stuff that you like- like lemon juice, aloe, etc.

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Originally Posted by AGDee (Post 2068428)

^^ Have you tried plain old Johnson & Johnson Baby Shampoo?

It has Orange # 10 and Yellow # 5 in it, which is on my avoidance list. It also doesn't clean well for my hair type, and the smell doesn't thrill me.

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Originally Posted by ForeverRoses (Post 2068449)

I frankly don't have the time to make it since I'm spending more time with food prep and rotating ingredients to avoid new allergies or sensitivities. It also wouldn't be feasible with my travel and field work. Trying to go through airport security with home made unlabeled liquid is not something I want to experience.

I know there are products out there, and I'm willing to pay for them, it is just a pain to get my hands on some of them or get good information. Once I move my needs will probably change again with climate or water.

Bumble & Bumble creme de coco when I have $ to blow on shampoo. One time I got the industrial sized bottles and it was a good $100!!!

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Originally Posted by psusue (Post 2067310)

I would suggest a salon brand (i.e. Bed Head, Redken) in a liter bottle. They are $20 at the salon I go to BUT they last me anywhere from 3 to 6 months (though I don't have to wash my hair much, it's really dry). It really is worth the investment because they can last so long and I think they're way better for your hair (I've noticed a tremendous difference in the number of split ends I got using drugstore brands v. salon). Also the versions you can get at Walmart can sometimes be watered down, to make them cheaper. I'd only buy them from a salon. It ends up being about $13/month for shampoo and conditioner, which wasn't that far off from what I paid before, and for me it's much less (i.e. I bought my last bottles in January and now just finished them in July). A hair stylist could also recommend a good brand for you, and some of the scents are awesome.

I agree with the salon brands. I use AG and its wonderful and probably one of the best ones (in my opinion). When I go to the store to buy shampoo (which is only like 2-3 times a year because I'm also a fan of the liter) they don't try to sell me any other type. :)

Just FYI to all my fellow liter fans, Beauty Brands is having their annual liter sale where you can get a liter for $11.98. Ulta has liters for $14.99 and then theres the $3.50 off coupons if you get their magazines so its essentially the same price.

I used to swear by Aussie... until it started giving me dandruff (TMI?).

Now I love Pantene Medium-Thick Solutions! I've found that it works a thousand times better than the Frederick Fekkai stuff I used occasionally.

I just started using the Aussie shampoo, Cleanse & Mend, that was recommended here. I really like it so far.

If it causes me dandruff though it will be tossed at the first sign regardless of how much of it is left.