5 Super-Damaging Shampoos To Stop Using Because They Cause Thinning & Fallout
March 16, 2024 by Lisa Cupido
Even if you’ve never touched a styling cream or scrunched your hair with mousse or gel, one haircare product you no doubt have experience using is shampoo. Shampoo and conditioner are the staples that some of us barely think about, most likely because we figure they’re all one and the same. And while it’s true that some shampoos at the same price point may contain similar ingredients and provide, more or less, the same benefits, this isn’t always the case. When you’re in the market for a new shampoo, or trying to decide if your current shampoo is to blame for damage you’re noticing like split ends and shedding, you’ll find there are shampoos on the market that experts do not recommend because there is some proof that they could result in hair damage and even fallout.
Generally speaking, you’ll see the same cast of ingredient characters pop up often when experts dish about the worst ingredients in shampoos. You know the ones: sulfates that strip hair of moisture and can cause scalp irritation, parabens, and even formaldehyde. But companies like GoodRx Health have taken things one step further and are calling out specific shampoo brands and products that have received complaints from customers who link them to hair damage. Keep in mind these claims have not been proven definitely.