Own brands shampoo - waste of money or what?

ayamjay

I had been using very expensive shampoos for years. Most of them caused dandruff, so had to also use expensive T/Gel and Nizoral. Recently ('ve started using Sainsbury's own Tea Tree shampoo (60p). I'm on the second bottle now - it's amazing - leaves my hair soft and shiny and absolutely no dandruff or psoriasis for months!

rach

I completely agree with ayamjay - I've used the Sainsbury's tea tree one too and it's great. The shampoo and conditioner lasted me months! Previous to that I used the boots essentials stuff too, i thought that was great as well. I'm currently on a boots own rosemary and mint one which was on offer.

It has been a revelation to me as I used to buy the expensive TIGI bed head stuff. It's lovely but such a rip off!

Now to get my husband to try the tea tree stuff rather than T-gel which sorts out his psoriasis

londoner1998

ayamjay wrote: »

I had been using very expensive shampoos for years. Most of them caused dandruff, so had to also use expensive T/Gel and Nizoral. Recently ('ve started using Sainsbury's own Tea Tree shampoo (60p). I'm on the second bottle now - it's amazing - leaves my hair soft and shiny and absolutely no dandruff or psoriasis for months!

I got Boots essential for Dry hair (pink ne) in Boots at 58p for 1/2 litre to have a go... tried it yesterday after my swim and you know what? Just fine. Not incredibly thick, but good enough to wash the hair. I don't usually use conditioner after, just a serum to kills the frizz and I think this one will do the job. Didn;t notice difference with other shampoos to be honest and if this is like that on the first wash, I guess can only get better as the hair gets used to it. I alternate with a Mint & tee tree one form Original Source.
I think I am definetely done with expensive brnaded stuff- it is all just fancy packaging and a lot of hype. The only brand I am still happy to spend money on is Aveda. Their products are superior, and they last ages literally (I am still using the serum in a little bottle I bought a year and ten months ago and I use it every day....!!)

helping_hubby

I've been using Sainsburys Citrus Anti Dandruff shampoo (59p at the mo) for years now and have no problems. Before I used to use Head and Shoulders. I tried Boots, Asda and Tescos versions but they gave me itchy scalp and dandruff.

Trial and error imo.

Bitsy_Beans

I've tried Redken, expensive and nothing special. Also that one made to enhance blonde hair (can't think of the name) - god that was awful. Stripped my hair and made it feel and look like Wurzle Gummage
I use Sainsburys Tea Tree Oil one on my son's hair (to stop nits hopefully) and its fine on his.
I buy my Tresemme from Costco. A v v large pump dispenser that will last me a year. And all under £10 if memory serves!

benny123

i also like tesco coconut shampoo and conditioner, both less than a pound, plain packaging , no pump dispenser but does the job fine, hair shiny and lovely smell

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I nearly always use alberto balsam, and it is nearly always on offer....I've never tried the tecso coconut one - but I think I shall give it a go next time.

clarence83_2

Tesco coconut one is ok but watery compared to the other brands mentioned. It does smell nice though.

I repeat- BOOTS ESSENTIALS! IT IS JUST PANTENE IN A PLAIN BOTTLE!

pink-lady

I use Pantene but after reading your comments I think I'll be giving Boots Essentials a try next time! I tend to spend quite a lot on different shampoos/conditioners for the family due to different hair types so any savings is a bonus!! x

glowgirl_2

I repeat- BOOTS ESSENTIALS! IT IS JUST PANTENE IN A PLAIN BOTTLE!

Hi, I just bought this and used it this morning, its great so thanks for the tip, I would also recommend Mess Head (rip off of Tigi Bead Head I guess) 99p for 900mls:D from the 99p shop easily the best conditioner I have used in a long long time:)