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Hair conditioners can greatly affect the look and feel of hair in a way that shampoos cannot. They contain special ingredients that coat the outer layer of hair, giving each strand a smoother look and feel. Hair companies sell coordinating conditioners for each shampoo in their line, but experts say it is perfectly acceptable to mix and match.
TheBeautyBrains.com is a beauty website designed by cosmetics chemists for average consumers. The authors don't rate shampoos or any other cosmetic product, but they discuss the science that makes them work. The chemists often rant that much of what we believe about cosmetics products, in general, is due to clever marketing. The site is a bit difficult to navigate, however. In order to find large amounts of information, most topics need to be searched for using a variety of different terms.
The book "Don't Go Shopping For Hair-Care Products Without Me" by Paula Begoun contains extremely comprehensive reviews of more than 130 hair care product lines, information about common ingredients and general consumer tips. Begoun also maintains two websites, CosmeticsCop.com and Beautypedia.com.
Although this article from WebMD, an informative medical website, is geared towards hair loss, there is a lot of useful information about the makeup of hair and the science behind it.
Several websites offer information about shampoo ingredients, including Beautypedia.com, CosmeticsInfo.org and the University of Oxford's department of chemistry.
This brief article from Good Housekeeping explains how sulfate-free shampoos work and describes some of their benefits. However, no specific brand is mentioned.
Allure.com has several informative articles about shampoo and hair care in general, including this blog post with tips on extending the time between hair washings and another post about hair conditioner. Another article discusses the results of a study done on dandruff shampoos.
In this blog, the editors of ConsumerReports.org explain how to choose an effective dandruff shampoo based on its ingredients.
Prevention magazine editors offer tips on treating dandruff, including suggestions on when to see a doctor.
Marie Claire magazine's Hairstyle Gallery offers styling and care tips for every hair type and length.
This article from Health magazine, How to Get Rid of Frizzy, Flat or Graying Hair, offers tips for having great-looking hair.
Courtney Dunlop of Stylist.com, a beauty tips website, discusses how often hair needs to be washed in an article titled, "How Long Can You Go Without Washing Your Hair?"
HairBoutique.com, an informative website about hair care and trends, offers several articles with hair care tips, including information about dry shampoos, treating dandruff and recycling shampoo bottles.
About.com offers a slew of articles about shampoo, including tips for using it correctly, choosing the right formula and product recommendations. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
In this article from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the differences between cosmetics and drugs are defined, as are the various requirements for each. The FDA considers shampoo to be a cosmetic.
Manufacturer websites are also helpful sources of information:
