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How To Choose the Right Shampoo

Stores carry hundreds of different types of shampoo, and each manufacturer claims that its product is the best. How can you ignore the advertising to find the shampoo that is best for you?

Dr. Oxana
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Dr. Oxana

Dermatovenerologist, trichologist

What does shampoo do?

Simply put, shampoo is a soap for the scalp and hair surface. Its task is to wash away sebum, dust, dirt, and sweat — and that’s it. The shampoo does not take care of the hair, treat it or radically change its condition. Therefore, it is important to understand that products advertised as "nourishing" or "regenerating" are not much more than marketing tricks. When choosing a shampoo it is important to consider not only the condition of the hair but also the condition of the skin.

How do you know what kind of skin you have?

You can find out what type of skin you have by observing how long it takes for your hair to get dirty. An important nuance: the longer your hair, the longer it takes to get dirty, so our checklist shows approximate parameters for medium-lengt...

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October 28, 2025
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