Shampoo for fine brittle hair

Northern78

Hi all

Can anyone recommend a good shampoo for fine brittle hair?

I've tried all sorts over the years with no luck. The latest being John Frieda Volume, won't be buying again.

Just want some recommendations from real people rather than believing what the adverts say.

Thanks!

scotnan

I had to find a new hair solution lately too and after a lot of trial and error I tried the Aussie range and can honestly say I've noticed a huge difference in the condition of my hair.

I need a bit of volume as my hair is quite fine but it had also become really brittle so needed something that would solve both problems and, for me anyway, Aussie has been the answer.

I use the Frizz Control shampoo and then use the 3 minute miracle reconstructor afterwards, no conditioner in between, just those 2 products.

I think that Aussie range have sachets, like a trial size well they used to anyway and that would let you try it out without having to buy the full size.

Hope you find something that works for you.

Northern78

Hi

Thanks for that. I've seen the Aussie range before but not tried it so that will be next on my list!

jenniewb

It's a little known fact that most volumising shampoo/conditioners tend to dry out hair. I'd opt for a shampoo which moisturises and try to help keep the hair you have in stronger condition rather then ending up with drier hair which may well have more volume but will end up drier and possibly more frizzy and damaged as a result.

I'd also suggest doing a hair treatment once a week to help add oils back as most of the time these are rinsed out with shampoo and hard water or dried out with hair driers and straighteners. Many rate olive oil, coconut oil and deep conditioners such as Aphogee two-step Protein, John Frieda Frizz Ease deep conditioner, Aussie Deep conditioner, Philp Kingsley Elasticizer and Kerastase Masquintense. What I will say is you really need to give these treatments enough time to work, 20 minutes minimum and more if you can. You also need to do any treatment more then once, but no more then once a week so your looking at 2-4 weeks to really see results.

Also lay off the heated styling products (hair drier, curling tongs, straighteners ...etc) and hot water when washing to help reduce the amount of oils you rid your hair of.

Northern78

Thanks for that. What you say actually makes a lot of sense.

I've tried the John Frieda Volume range but have noticed that although my hair has more volume it is a lot dryer.

I'll try the Aussie range and use one of their hair treatments for a while and see how that goes.

Thanks!

redfragglebiker

Aussie is good stuff. Their 3 min miracle has rescued my hair many a time. The other good one is LUSH. Try rehab shampoo with the retread conditioner.

Pixiechic

I use aussie too, 3 min miracle and the frizz one. I love it. The John Frieda stuff really dried my hair out.

In Tescos and some other stores its on offer for 3 for £10, I get them in when on offer!

Februarycat

I use Trevor Sorbie thickening shampoo for fine hair, I find it makes my hair look a bit thicker and its very fine hair. I also use the VO5 hot oil treatment on my hair once a week which helps too.

kushy

Can I have my hair dandruff free by using this Aussie range?Is it really good.

Fire_Fox

Try something based on cocoamidopropyl betaine not harsh sulphate surfactants or alkaline soaps. Sulphates damage the hair itself, the skin barrier and can in susceptible individuals cause hair loss. Agree with Jenniewb the ingredients often used to volumise (eg. mineral salts) fluff up the cuticle and dry the hair out leaving it at risk of further damage so are not for daily use.

Definitely try products containing hydrolysed protein, also coconut oil is amazing for damaged and brittle hair and helps protect the structural proteins from being stripped during washing, UV light and brushing. Be aware these ingredients may not be absorbed if you are using conditioners and styling products containing silicones which 'seal' the hair.

SimonAndJane_2

Yes I agree Aussie is a good range