Does anyone know of any good shampoo for men? lol
Everytime I walk into coles/woolies/priceline at the shampoo section, 3/4 of the aisle/shelves are shampoo for women… the rest is mostly dandruff shampoos (which I've been using even though I don't have dandruff) and only a few mens' brand… but even the mens' shampoo are quite expensive.
THanks :)
ok i secretly use the female shampoo…. didn't want to mention it before because I thought i was the only one…lol
Whats wrong with smelling like fruits and flowers… Girly shampoo is great.
This might sound dodgy since there is an ad for this product on this page as I type this but the wife brought home 'Clear' shampoo and conditioner and I really like it.
It's not exactly for men - I'd consider it unisex.
Same for bars of soap. There are lots of different kinds of mens body wash (liquid) but few, if any, types of bar soap for men.
Believe it or not,
I still use this shampoo
http://cdn.mommyish.com/files/2011/11/johnson-and-johnson-ba…
"Clear Men" is fine, though you might want to try "Pantene Aqua Light". Both are reasonably inexpensive.
I work in retail and the shampoo the sells the most is definitely 'Pantene Aqua Light'. Not sure why, but there must be a reason. Could be worth a try!
Aldi.
Or whatever soap is in the shower tray.
Smells nice and costs less than $2 from memory, at Woolworths.
http://www.ethicalbuying.com.au/popup_image.php?pID=38&image…
I recommend Natures Organics 'Fruits' shampoo too. I use the green apple variant. Cheap, Australian made, and leaves hair feeling clean (unlike some of the more 'luxurious' brands that seem to leave a film on the hair).
Yeah I use that stuff too, have been for years. I think it used to (maybe still does) come in a bright green bottle. It costs about $1.90
I'm using Head and shoulders extra volume. Great for thinning hair. Check that you get the one that's made in France, I find it works better than the other ones.
I was going to throw my vote behind Tresemme because it costs about $4.99 for a keg size bottle when on special and lasts about 6 months with daily use - after reading this thread I think I'm going to use some of my savings made in other areas to add some volume to my thinning hair and try something else!
I'm a dude who uses tresseme. I do the same, its like 10-13 dollars a bottle usually but is very frequently on special for $5 so you can stock up then. I have been using it for years and have never paid full price.
I didn't realise men's shampoo was a thing. What is the difference? Is it just the smell?
I'm on the Tresemme train as well. A bottle of that stuff last me almost a year.
My wife and I noticed that the shampoos in France were better than Australia or that the water leaves the hair thicker. Haven't determined whether it's due to shampoo or water.
anyone know if that Herbal Essence stuff is any good?
men have thicker hair, thicker skin…. generally…
When it comes down to it though, we're insensitive buggers, so its really 'whatever'.
I've been told by girls men moisturiser are thicker.
I use Redken Allsoft shampoo, because I have a lot of hair.
When I had short hair i barely notice the difference between shampoo.
If you have a lot of hair expensive shampoo is noticeable.
Try not washing your hair(with soap), seriously. You have to commit though, after a month all your natural oils are balanced and you will not regret it.
Interesting about that. It seems the more shampoo you use, the more you'll 'need' it.
http://www.ndoherty.com/no-shampoo/
A quote from that story-
"I always had a dandruff problem before. I tried everything and it never worked. Now that I don’t use shampoo anymore, I don’t have any dandruff."
Never tried no-poo but I hear great things about it.
Another alternative is to only used conditioner and only sulphate free. That way your hair still smells nice but you don't wreck all the natural oils. That's what I do, with the occasional shampoo.
No-poo is great if you have very short hair. Doesn't really work with longer hair though, as my hair gets too oily and has too much dandruff, so I usually just shampoo no more than once a week. Using natural shampoo and conditioner is also better if you can afford it. Moogoo ones are around $17.50 each.
Saw the Thread title and was reminded of this little gem.
I use shampoo about every 6 months. Last time I went to the barber he couldn't tell and was trying to tell me that all men should wash their hair less often.
If I wash my hair I use baby shampoo, not because I am sensitive, but because that is what is in the house (I have little kids), and it is gentle.
The missus is not a convert, she has long hair and does the once a week wash and conditioner etc.
The more you wash the more oil you strip away, so your hair makes more oil to compensate.
Until I stopped using shampoo I was using head and shoulders everyday to keep dandruff and itchy scalp at bay. Once I stopped, the dandruff and itchy scalp went away within days, maybe a week.
Problem: the two weeks just after you stop are sometimes difficult as your hair is still overproducing oil, so it can be a problem if you have a conservative job where appearance is important. I stoppped washing my hair when made redundant as I didn't have to go to work each day in an office. I am back at an office now so shortish hair is the norm for me.
A good reason for ozbargainers to not wash their hair: save money on shampoo.
Also better for you and the environment.
Is it possible to clean dirt/grit out of you hair and not use a shampoo/soap? Serious question btw.
just use warm/hot water from the shower. Unless you work in a coal mine.
Would take you a while. I would at least be using conditioner as it smooths tangles and lets sand/all that fun stuff come out easily
i agree
i was mine once every 4 months or so
a good wash with water is all your hair needs
Can I ask - how often are you men washing your hair?
For me its twice a week.
Daily!
not a true ozbargainer.
Just to clarfy - I mean with shampoo.
I 'wash' with water everyday but only use shampoo twice a week.
There is no way I could shampoo every day.
I've got a lurking question whether it is good to wash your hair after sports? for example i play basketball for about 3-4 hours and there's a lot of sweat buildup.
what about you guys? do you wash your hair after a sweaty sports/cardio shesh? cheers
Absolutely… nothing worse than skanky, sweaty hair! You wash clothes when they get sweaty so why not your hair?
Ugh yeah, at least rinse it out.
If you shower straight away you should be able to get away without shampoo though, I used to do that after boxing.
Yup. Always wash my hair after bball.
Sweaty hair is gross.
I don't know why this is even a question
I'd recommend something from Lush. They have shampoo bars which are a lot more convenient than big bottles of shampoo. You get about 80 uses out of them on short hair. 'Jumping Juniper' is great for oily hair. They must have around 10 different types for different types of scalp/hair. I order in bulk from the UK (much cheaper even with shipping).
Where do you order from? and how much does it end up costing you per bar?
I use Redwin Tea Tree shampoo. Leaves my scalp feeling clean/fresh. I usually buy them for around $4 a bottle at Woolies.
The salons recommended me American Crew but I went with Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special… not cheap at $38.40 less 5% storewide (http://www.myhaircare.com.au/Tea_Tree_Special_Shampoo_61.htm…) but the peppermint and tea tree tingling feeling is awesome… and the hair dresser does say it is good for the scalp. The 1L bottle also lasts a while. I used to use the missus' shampoo… that's why I bought this one… now she uses mine!
Yeah me too - love this stuff!
I use Dr. Bronner's liquid soap for everything. It uses just a few organic ingredients. I have noticed less hair falling out in the shower since using it and it seems stronger. It has a high pH though, so you need to use a low pH conditioner to neutralise your hair after. Dr. Bronner's makes one, but I've heard of people diluting apple cider vinegar. I wash my hair every other day but I want to try washing it less.
Agree wholeheartedly with the above comments about not using shampoo at all. People have this inbuilt perception that they need to wash their hair with all these expensive products which only serves to strip the hair of its natural oils, only to add the moisture back using silicon based "moisturisers". Humankind has been surviving perfectly well without any of these products for millennia.
I used to shampoo and condition religiously until I started questioning what these products actually do for us. Over a year into my "experiment" my hair is still thick and healthy, without any of the expected body odour due to a daily rinse. Not to mention my back pocket has thanked me for it. Still, my girlfriend doesn't like the idea of it and thinks I'm turning into some kind of "hippy". I guess each to their own.
I also don't use any soap except for my privates. All else a rinse is all I need. Don't see any need to add more chemical shit to my body.
Men use their own kind of shampoo??? I thought they just stole it from their wife/girlfriend/flatmate/dog - if they used it at all…??
Surely most shampoos are gender-neutral. This male-branding of things is only a recent marketing ploy. Why not try smelling a few of the cheaper 'womens' ones and see if you like the smell.
Hubby just uses mine. It is scent-free so he doesn't have to worry about smelling too girly :)