I can never understand the argument that sulfates are bad bc they “strip your natural oils”. Yeah, I sure hope it does! Then I’ll just add it back to my ends with my conditioner/hair oils and leave my scalp squeaky clean!!

As a wavy/curl girl, I NEED a "wax" or "coating" on the hair. That is what keeps my curls frizz free. Silicones keep my hair frizz free! Our hair is dead, from the second it comes out of our head. So I don't see how coating the hair in oil or wax is going to damage it inherently. Of course there are allergies and sensitivities but as a concept, I don't understand how silicones are bad. Also you need sulfates to clean off silicones. Also....drugstore products barely have silicones/sulfates in them anymore. At least the old school kind.

The biggest breakthrough moment I had was a couple of years ago when I was on a trip without my usual cosmetics and I just washed my hair with my husband's 17-in-1 shower gel, shampoo, face cleaner (and probably toothpaste also) concoction. My hair was soooo much softer and manageable compared to the haircare routine I had which involved pre-oiling, sulphate free shampoo, hair mask, conditioner and oil only to leave me with a dry and frizzy mess. Sulphates and silicones have been the name of the game for me ever since.

I’m a hairstylist and I tell all my clients to use what works for them! They know what works best for their hair and they have to deal with their hair on a daily basis so if that’s a drugstore brand I’m all for it! Of course I have my favorites when it comes to professional products but not everyone has the budget for them or the need.

Omg I love this!! In an attempt to get long hair I switched to all the fancy "clean-ingredient" hair products and didn't really like it but stuck with it trying to convince myself it would eventually make it better. Then one day I was forced to use my old Pantene/Tresemme products while travelling and my hair hadn't felt that soft and lush in months lmao. I only use drugstore stuff now. Whenever I go to a salon I lie and tell them I use some high-end product so that they don't try to sell me on anything and they always compliment my hair and are like "oh yeah, I can tell!" 😂

I’m black and I have curly hair. I realized that silicones just work waaaaaay better for my hair because it adds protection. I sent silicone and sulfates free for 8+ years and my ends kept splitting. I started using sulfates and silicones again besides when I straighten my hair & my hair couldn’t be better

I’m 60 years old and have been washing and blow drying my hair every day. I have straight hair with some slight gray. I have never dyed my hair and when I use the blow dryer I use cold air and don’t pull on it. Every time I go to a different place to get my haircut they say. Well I normally tell people don’t wash it everyday but in your case it’s healthy so I can’t say that. Just treat your hair good. No pulling when wet. No hot heat and your hair will be healthy in my opinion. And I use Pantene or Costco Kirkland brand. I’m probably your oldest subscriber and I enjoy your video.

The problem with social media is that there’s too many people in the world that can’t think for themselves… period!

As a curly haired person, we should be using more sulfate-containing cleansers. We tend to cleanse infrequently and re-apply stylers between washes. Most sulfate free shampoos don’t do a good enough job when wash day comes around and that’s why you have scalp issues and excess hair fall.

Your video on silicones is what gave me the push to use them again and my hair is so much softer, tangle free and helps my curls form!

1000% I’m going back to drug store brand. I used to relax & bleach my hair myself in college and my hair neverrrr fell out. Ever since switching to high end products like olaplex & others my hair is the thinnest I’ve ever seen, there are all these broken off pieces 🤦🏽‍♀️ I’m donating every single one of my high end products!!!

I recently switched to salon hair products and it has significantly improved my hair. However, the key is the product has to be right for your hair type, it being from the salon, is not going to mean it’s a great product for you.

Finally, the truth is coming out! 🙌 Please bring back the sulfates, silicone, and parabens while we're at it! I have had so much trouble finding a shampoo that works for me since those things started being taken out like 10-15 years ago. First, the newer (and less effective) preservatives irritate my skin. Then, the cleansing agents aren't enough for my scalp. Then the smoothing agents for my super poofy, frizzy hair (living in the south too!) went away. I've not been having a good time in the hair care department for quite a while now 🙃 I'm glad brands are coming back around.

I'd like to hear someone talk about the hair of older women. Bone dry not the slightest trace of oil. My hair has also thinned and I can't afford to lose any. Until recently used drug store shampoo and conditioner and was happy about results. At a certain age the same shampoo made my hair a tangled nightmare. That's when I tried more expensive products. I'm using a high end product now because it works and I see virtually no hair in the shower and can run a wide tooth comb through my wet hair easily. It's not worth arguing about drug store vs high end. Ultimately one should use whatever works. PS I think the "clean beauty" thing is a marketing gimmick. The inside of a test tube is clean. Bring on the silicones.

My sisters hair is SO long, soft, and pretty. She uses tresseme and sleeps on a cotton pillow case. Yet here I am paying $60 for shampoo & conditioner, satin scarf on head for bed, satin pillowcase, claw clips, water filter on shower head, gentle detangle, going to hair salon for regular maintenance and my hair will not go past my nipples. 😢

HOT TAKE!! It’s because of dry shampoo, back in the day we used to wash our hair more often with the drug store shampoo and conditioner. I swear dry shampoo causes so much breakage! I’d love for you to look into this, my hair dresser agrees lol

I’m so happy I saw this video!!! For most of my life I used a drugstore hair care but stopped 6 years ago and started following the non-sulfate/non-silicone route. My hair is SO dull. Yesterday I was digging through old photographs and I saw how shiny my beautiful my hair used to be. I’m going back!!!!!

My daughter has long, fine, easy tangled hair. I've tried a lot of conditioners on her, and I learned the hard way that it needs to contain silicones or I sit there and struggle. My favorite one to use on her is the Herbal Essence Rose Hip conditioner. It's amazing how much difference the addition of silicones makes combing it through.

I so appreciate your openness about changing your views and updating us when you learn new information!! I was in the natural hair care space for a long time and did the curly girl method, but my thin textured curls have been really suffering lately with dryness and breakage. I binged a bunch of your videos today and am going to start implementing your tips! Can’t wait to see how my hair improves 🎉

While I don't think people should be demonizing sulfates, I will forever be greatful for that trend because it made me realize that I am mildly allergic. My skin had never been healthier than it has been after cutting them out of all my products. No more itchy skin and scalp! I had lived my whole life with itchy skin up until that point. Most people can use sulfates just fine, but I definitely I can't.

I went back to drugstore hair care at the beginning of the year because I wanted to simplify my life and have been loving the results.

I’m so glad I found you awhile back. I have been “training” my hair for less frequent washing for over 2 years now, even after “training” I still need dry shampoo within 18-24 hours. I’m over it and I am glad I have your content so that I don’t feel guilty for daily/every other day washing! Tresemme 24 hour volume has worked for me for over 8 years now, tried and true for sure lol❤

I will always respect and admire a person who is ready to learn and adjust, and honestly acknowledge that they’ve changed their viewpoint! I found your channel during the pandemic, looking for a review on a cerave product, and ever since I’ve been taking better care of my skin & hair. And I get so many compliments on how healthy my hair is. But I have been wary of drugstore brands so Im excited to give them more of a chance.

I am a hairdresser and have been saying this for almost 20 years!!! I have tried ever salon brand/product (yes, giving a solid trial period), and my hair is always at its best, physically and visually, when using drugstore products. Drugstore is not the enemy. Salons are just trying to make a profit off you.

As a man with mix hair (greasy scalp + dry hair) I struggled a lot with "uncleanliness". I tried citric shampoos for greasy hair from Elvive and Pantene (which were the best from the lot), and they left me with soft hair but still greasy scalp. Meanwhile I kept laughing at Head & Shoulders commercials, because they kept repeating that the best shampoo for great hair is a dandruff shampoo. The whole charade came to an end when I had to shower at my brother¡s place, and he only had H&S. I said "It wouldn't hurt using it once" and washed my hair with the dandruff shampoo. Suddenly my hair was clean and soft at the same time, and I was converted. From then on I only use H&S (other brands don't do the trick) and not all variants from the same brand are the same (for smartasses who say the only difference in shampoo is fragrance)

Yep - I was using olaplex and some protein spray, all high end shampoos and hairdresser doing my colour. I’ve ditched the extras and just use a simple shampoo and conditioner - more expensive but drugstore AND I’m dying my hair myself - my hair is the healthiest it’s been for YEARS

Silicones weigh down my hair so much! My curly hair definitely needs silicone free products. But you’re right that different things work for different people!

I am a firm user and supporter of Tresemme. I used Tresemme shampoo all last year and even the conditioner and my hair almost reaches my tailbone. My hair is healthy and strong and all I use is affordable hair care products and almost everything is drugstore from Walmart. Use what works. ❤ I have only ever been tempted to use salon and higher end cause of social media. This is why I started my own KZfaq channel. I show that heat and silicones are not the enemy. 😊

I feel this into my hair's cortex!! I have cultivated a healthy amount of skepticism toward any trend. Always trust your own experience over the next marketing strategy. Tysm Abbey! Love all your content.

i used drugstore, korean-japanese & luxury hair products. honestly i cant tell the difference. the only thing that made my hair healthier is oiling my hair overnight for over 9 years. so if a product works for you, just keep using it yall

For years starting from when i was a teenager, i was shamed by hairdressers because i used pantene, and was told all sorts of horror stories about pantene, which seemed a bit of a stretch to me back then but i still walked out of the hair dressers feeling a bit like shyte. Once i was old enough to buy my own stuff, i started trying out all these high end brands, but couldn't help but notice that the ingredients were pretty similar, if not exactly the same as pantene and other "bad" brands. I could never get my hair to grow past a pixie, if i attempted to grow it any longer it would split and break. I messed with my hair the same as a teenager, so why wasn't my hair growing anymore?! No "high end" product ever really wowed me enough to keep spending so much. So i gave up. Went back to using cheaper products, now i wonder why i stopped when clearly cheaper worked better for me in the first place.

Keep learning and passing it along, Abbey. Your truthfulness is so appreciated .

You are definitely the reason I started re-evaluating the haircare rules I’d learned and implemented for myself and, as with so many other parts of my life, I just started being mindful and listening to my own body’s reaction-and I’ve discovered how much my scalp and hair LOVE clarifying shampoos and deeper cleaning shampoos and hate heavy oils. As someone with curly hair, it’s everything opposite of what I’d been taught but my scalp and hair haven’t been so happy in a long time. And that includes using drugstore products. :)

As a hairdresser myself for over 30 years I can say that there are some drugstore products that I think are great, and I personally use. There are so many factors with hair care.. hair type, texture, condition. If someone has very strong healthy hair they can pretty much use whatever they want on their hair, if your hair is extremely damaged or fragile you're going to have to use products that are probably a better caliber for the hair to look good. It's kinda like skin care if you're young and have smooth wrinkle free skin of course you're not gonna have to use a lot of products for aging dry skin. I will say that high end products have more of the actual beneficial ingredient in them. In order to get the cost lower on drugstore products they put less of the more expensive ingredients and add more cheaper fillers like sillicone and water. If you use suave or white rain is your hair gonna fall out no, but if you're hair is damaged or moisture deprived it's not gonna repair damage either. As hairdressers we use this comparison, if you're using strong cleansing agents on articles of clothing you will notice the fiber to start to break down very quickly as opposed to using let's say woollight..the same principle goes for your hair. The stronger cleansers you're using on your hair the more damage you will notice to the cuticle layer and the actual integrity of the hair strand, but again all this is dependent on the actual condition and strength of your own hair. It's not a one size fit all. As far as hair color the best that you can do is use cool water and hair care for color treated hair and only shampoo a few times a week. Very hot water opens the cuticle layer up of our hair allowing dye molecule to come out but strong detergents/shampoos on the hair will also pull dye molecule out. It's the same when you're putting hot water on your skin or steaming your skin that causes the pores to open but a cold marble roller will cause the skin to tighten up and pores to close.

Thanks for this video! I particularly appreciate you calling out that as you learn more, your advice can and will change. This is a natural part of life (that more information deepens our understanding of things and changes our perspectives, beliefs, etc) yet it is challenged so often - in all kinds of ways. It happens in politics all the time, for example. There is an Aristotle quote to the effect that the more you learn, the more you realize you don’t know. Anyway, thanks for sharing the information you have learned and calling out all the nuance that is required to make it applicable for your individual followers.

I so appreciate learning along with you on haircare! You’ve helped me understand the importance of reading labels and knowing what these ingredients are and what they do. Thanks, Abbey 😊

Started my hair care journey with you about 9 months ago and I swear my hair has NEVER been in better condition. I recently had it coloured and my stylist agreed it didn’t need a trim it was in such great condition. I owe it all to you Abbey! Appreciating you so much ❤xx

Nope, ever since I switched to more expensive hair care products, my hair is much thicker, I have less fallout and my scalp is not itchy. BUT I don’t care about Sulfates, Silicones etc. I’ll sure use them! No “clean beauty” in my shower😂

Great video ! People also have to remember to use the correct type of shampoo for their hair type. Using the wrong type wether it may be high end or drugstore can leave your hair feeling horrible. Having the right shampoo high end of drugstore can leave your beautiful.

My hair looooves sulfates. Started using Pantene shampoo again a few weeks ago. My hair is softer, less oily, and just overall looks so much healthier and I wash every other day and I don’t find it drying in the slightest

What a fantastic video Abbey.. OMG thank u❤❤❤ Salon owners are no 1 in convincing us that drugstore stuff r filled with trash ..etc & one of those people is "blowout professor" here on utube. I'm not shading him. He has amazing videos for hair care...really like him but omg...he believes that drugstore is shit & high end is the way to go. Hey this is what I think,high end is not better & we are just paying the name,just like make up crap .. We can find awesome stuff at drugstore & pretty shitty products at the salons 🤷🏻‍♀️. Anyways I've always said,I LOVE my SLS shampoos & drugstore products. But again we are all different but we have to be open minded & not follow everything blindly just because a professional tells us. Be smarter☺️☺️ Abbey u r such a great influencer...truly appreciate everything u do🤗

Thank you!! I watched your reel and read the comments you’re talking about. I love that you read those and realized there is a need for this video! I love your content and am learning a lot! I have over bleached hair (very similar to your color) and a lot of very fine strands. My hair has been so broken and damaged and I really want healthy hair back!! But I still Want to add highlights to my hair. So thank you for doing all the research and sharing with us! ❤

I absolutely love your truthful, upfront, and no-nonsense approach. You hit on a lot of critical points that I hope your audience hears. Don’t have hard-and-fixed rules, don’t blindly follow what others say/do, think for yourself and try things for yourself, and don’t place too much weight on labels. I remember some time ago, an influencer (maybe you, maybe someone else, doesn’t really matter) made a comment about how Pantene was “the worst,” and at the time I was like, “Oh is it? I’m using that and it seems ok…” And literally that was it. I didn’t run to the bathroom and throw away my Pantene. I just kept using it. And now I’m trying something different (because I was curious and found it on sale - it’s a DevaCurl conditioner and I hate it, LOL.) You’re just SO RIGHT about everything in this video. And I am not only ok that you evolve as a creator, I LOVE and WELCOME your evolution and it’s part of the reason I watch your content. You evolve, and that makes you interesting. Because evolution is interesting…

Thank you for clarifying and explaining! That made a lot of sense to me now! I personally worry more about fragrance though, as I have a neurological disease that gets triggered by fragrances (with nerve pain, severe dizziness, nausea, headache etc). I wish there were more good products without fragrance… I will incorporate more silicones in my hair care routine 👍

Great video! After going “clean” for the last three years, I have gone back to silicones and sulfates due to tangly, dry (in fact looked heat damaged) and increased hair shedding! Not to mention I also stopped using the Dyson. Your video resonated with me as I have been feeling the same way. High perosity hair needs the silicones.

My hair has been falling out since around the time I started using ever pure bond strengthening and recently started breaking off. I haven't used color or bleach on it in over a year and never had that issue before. I'm about to be 30 and plan on getting bloodwork done because of it! I think it's important to think about all health reasons as to why you could be having hair issues as well! I'm glad I saw this video though, because I hadn't even thought about what I was using on my hair as a factor! Thank you abbey

I use a mix right now. I have a high end sulfate free, low silicone (there is one far down in the ingredients list) shampoo and a high end clarifying shampoo, but I found the high end conditioner with no silicones wasn't enough for my hair. I ended up switching back to my Suave professionals moroccan infusion shine conditioner that has dimethicone as the third ingredient and my hair looks much better. Even though I have fine hair, I think the dry cold air outside and dry heated air inside, here in the north, means I need something more moisturizing and with a nice silicone on my mids and ends to keep things looking shiny and nice. That's even with using a leave in and oil on my ends! Summer time might change things, but we'll see.

I have tried high end, natural, & drugstore. Hairstylists seem to comment on my healthy hair when i’ve been using Pantene products.! Think I’m done with high end. I may use natural products like oil & acv for clarifying. Thanks Abby!!

I really appreciate all of the research you do Abbey. Keep doing what you're doing! All the best.

Literally the video I’ve been dying for since this topic went viral! Thank you.

I love the fact that you continue to learn and grow! Thank you for sharing ❤

I’ve had this same experience. I’ve used high end hair products the past year and my hair has never looked worse!

You're the best! You're always learning and adjusting your info, know better do better - you're good at that!! I literally use suave for my blank slate wash days, and I LOVE IT!

Awesome, awesome video, Abbey! I love how you so eloquently described how you (and all of us, really) evolve over time and our opinions change as we learn new things. I appreciate all the time, effort, and research you put into your videos so we can all learn from you. Thank you 💞🙏

I always come back to Herbal Essences. Makes my hair look perfect for pennies compared to “high end” products. Something about their formulas just really work for my hair. I have thick, fluffy, wavy hair and use their hemp & aloe line.

Hi Abbey I fell into the "curly girl method" rabbit hole a few years ago. It was about co washing, avoiding sulphates and silicones etc. Now I have very dry/course hair and a dry/eczema prone scalp, so co washing and gentle shampoos do work for me in the main - however I use a clarifying shampoo every couple of weeks to get a deep clean. My scalp doesn't produce oil so I don't need deep cleansing shampoos every wash, but it still needs a deep clean every few weeks to remove any buildup of styling products. I do use some silicone in my styling products to protect my hair and help with preventing frizz (I long since moved away from the "rules" of the CGM). It's very much about finding what works for each of us - our scalp, our hair type and our style. I don't care about affordable or high end brands as such, but I do want haircare that isn't too fragranced due to my eczema. Best wishes.

2 years ago I tried to do the whole silicone/sulphate free thing, I would read labels and even talk myself out of buying products I really wanted just bc they had sulphates or silicones, and what was the result of all of that? Breakage city 😂 my hair felt the worse it has felt in years, even when I was using higher end products.. so yeah then I switched back to using professional and drugstore products that do contain those ingredients and it was a night and day difference. Now I actually look for products that DO contain silicones in the ingredient list

Thank you for this video, Abby! I have watched you evolve with your content, for I know at least a year now! It has really been amazing and refreshing in a sense. I love watching your videos because I truly trust everything you say! I know that you work hard at educating yourself for US! I appreciate you more than you'll ever know! ❤️ 😊

I personally had serious scalp issues for years due to cutting out sulphates as everyone around me was demonising them. It was the worst decision I ever made as my scalp was disgusting 🤢 !! I returned to sulfates on a whim and what do you know, no scalp issues now. So frustrating to have spent so many $$$ on ‘sulphate free’ to have disgusting build up and not putting two and two together.

Hey Abbey, so I believe that similar to our skin, when we have a scar dermatologists recommended coating it with silicone ointments to protect it and mimic the natural "moidt" environment of the skin. I have wavy hair and even my hair enjoys silicone-based products. It feels so mich nicer and it's not even weighted down. P. S. I know skin and hair are different "eco-systems".

Yes I completely agree I feel like silicone's create a protective barrier. I remember back in the day. I used pantene and my hairdresser told me that I shouldn't because it just makes your hair look healthier. . But it's not actually making your hair healthier, that it coats each strand with wax basically. But I loved the smell of it so much

Could you consider doing a video on the differences between treating “natural” hair vs dyed/colored/bleached hair? I feel like over time ive seen very different advice from people based on which category they fall into personally.

I definitely didn't know a lot of this. You answered a question about why I was suggested to use sulfate and silicone free products for my very fine thin hair. I definitely agree with testing what works is the best option. I've had many of "mid range professional brands" I hate because they make my hair really oily and flat versus $10 Amazon finds. I do like the way you put the information out there.

Been using drugstore shampoo and conditioner my whole life and have really long hair. HairTube stressed me out because I thought I was doing something wrong my whole life. I was obsessed with finding all these natural shampoos and ayravidic ingredients and obscure oils. Meanwhile, Aussie kept my hair beautiful and strong so I was confused. After watching this, I’ve emptied my online basket. Stick to what I know and what works best for me (my regular shampoo and conditioner plus almond oil on the tips)

Influencers are to be blamed for lots of misinformation about sulfates, etc. I've always loved Pantene and other drug stores' shampoo/conditioner. And wash your hair.. Once every 7 to 15 days is ridiculous.

Thank you for talking about this! I have so many thoughts here but don’t want to go on n on. I also noticed long ago that salon products had the same silicones and many have sulfates. When I asked hair dressers I got various answers, some said they didn’t ? Others said drugstore used cheap garbage ingredients vs salon quality. They definitely all claimed Pantene ruined hair with wax. I avoided Pantene like the plague, but my hair always looked great when I used it, but I was convinced. I am a wavy/ curly girl so I tried to follow the CGM for a long time. The result was terrible! Most SF shampoo leave my hair dry, and I already struggle with that. Silicone free leaves my hair tangled and frizzy, period. Finally the truth is coming out! Thank you for this. I plan to buy that Pantene clean to add to my rotation!

Bottom line hair care is just like skin care. It is all about your ph your needs your hair type ect. You just have to try and see what you react well to. Doesn't matter if it's $10 or $100. It's all about what works best for you.

THIS. IS. SO. TRUE!!!!!!! My hair was so beautiful when I was younger and I was using drug store. I started using high end and my hair just stopped looking beautiful and feeling healthy. The hair dressers were telling me, it will just take time but it hasn’t. I’m back to drug store and my hair has never felt better. I am pregnant so that does help but I also have had a lot of health problems, we moved across the country and my hair was a wreck. No more! Lol. Thank you for making this video 🥰♥️

Over the years, and from watching thousands of hours of content on hair care, I’ve figured out that I LOVE shampoo with sulfates and hair products with silicones. I have coarse, curly hair, and I remember the whole curly girl craze, and I feel like, while it was well intentioned, some of that haircare advice was really bad for my hair type. I use Paul Mitchel shampoo because it has a low ph and it’s cruelty free. I guess that’s more mid-range than high end but it works well for me to thoroughly cleanse my hair and remove oil and product buildup. I also discovered that I have to wait 5-7 days between shampoos for smooth and healthier looking hair. I like that your channel discusses the science of hair care, but I honestly don’t pay too much attention to the products that you recommend on your channel because you don’t have my hair type. But I wanted to say thanks for addressing this topic and dipping into the science of silicone and sulfate products. You’ve helped me understand exactly why the curly girl method never worked for me.

I’ve been slowly switching my hair products from drug store to professional and I can honestly say I do notice a difference for the positive. Like by a long shot. In addition to listening to you I also follow Chris Wenzel’s recommendations for my hair type. It’s really making a huge difference in the health of my hair. I also notice I can use about 70% less shampoo to get my hair clean. I only need about a nickel sized dollop for hair half way down my back for shampoo and conditioner.

As a blq woman who only used Pantene & L’Oreal I can relate. My mother was a stylist who insisted I used the high end stuff she bought but my hair thrived on the drugstore stuff and never did well with the expensive stuff.

omg I was just thinking about this a few days ago! I started using sulfate shampoos and dimethicone conditioners again 5 years ago after hearing how silicone seals in the moisture in your hair.

Use what works for YOUR hair!! I like drugstore brands tresemme , Pantene, dove and ogx, rotate your non sulfate and sulfate.. I have fine straight hilighted hair , also wash daily.. I need clean hair..

Honestly I like to use a mix of professional and drugstore. I noticed my hair got a lot better when I switched to professional, but my wallet didn’t get a lot better. Olaplex has made me so much more comfortable and confident in my curls. But sometimes I’m tired and lazy and I just want a quick wash without having to make sure I’m waiting the right amount of time and using products in the correct order. I have very curly dry hair so I don’t brush it everyday and I try to push my wash days as long as I can. So I need a super good shampoo that’s going to get all the grim off of my hair and bring back some volume. I also need a conditioner that can provide enough slip so that I’m able to effectively brush out all the tangles without ripping out my hair. I also have sensitive skin especially on my scalp so sometimes if I use a shampoo with fragrance or a super strong scent (green tea is horrible for me) I can irritate my skin like crazy, which causes me to it itch my scalp which puts a lot more oil into my head. Right now I like the shea moisture oatmeal line as I find it’s super soft on my head, the ouai clarifying shampoo and a random mix of Olaplex (I basically just bought the Christmas box sets and they are still going strong for me).

In the past I've tried shampoo bars and conditioners and I've had problems with cleanliness of my hair. Washed it then feels like I've not washed it at all. I put it down to the lack of sulfates and silicones as these were primarily the ingredients that were missing . I suffer from bad scap and found that by washing my hair less often every two weeks and dry shampoo during that time then using t gel which I think is a deep clarification shampoo and as a second cleanse using Maui moisturiser hair care (my current favourite) and a hair mask. That my hair is much better and lasts longer between washes I can even get a week before I have to dry shampoo it. ❤ Love your videos.

I am a very long-time user of Pantene shampoos and conditioners...and I love silicones LOL My hair is dry and blah without them.

Love this video. Super informative. Thank you Abbey! Also gotta say...i love your nail color!

My hair girl uses tresemme on her hair and the rest of her household. She also said she quit using Olaplex in her salon because it was leaving her clients hair dry & it worsened with use.

I LOVE a waxy coating on my hair LOL I’ve been saying it for decades. I even still use Sebastian Cellophanes semipermanent color because it’s like a protective sealant that instantly improves the feel and finish. It even helps it feel slightly thicker. I have my nail license (since 1993) so I’ve got full access to everything Cosmoprof has to offer, and I mostly just use it for color, and a couple of Kenra products. But I’m a Pantene girl for shampoo and conditioner. In fact I think I’m going to ditch the Kenra leave in and go back to cheap Pantene combing crème. I’m so glad I watched this video. 😁

I've been binge watching your videos. I stopped using shampoo due to drying my hair for a long time. I now realize, I do need a clarifying shampoo only mostly on my roots. My hair was breaking off due to a flat iron. I understand why now, by not using a temperature control one. Also using the correct temperature protector. I also learned I had to oil my ends each day. My hair is color treated as well, coarse and thick. I am now educating myself to have, healthy and long. Thank you I will keep you updated. It is confusing due to having so many to choose from in every area. Thank you for helping us with your research as well, opinions.

I have to agree. I had very curly thick hair super luscious and was thriving on Pantene and Maui and Shea Moisture. Ever since I switched to Oribe, Pureology, and Virtue my hair has gone to literal s**t and I’ve gotten irritated flaky scalp and my hair density has reduced by like 40% and it’s gotten super dry while using these shampoos. That’s even with clarifying my hair. I’m saving my money from now on and buying drugstore shampoos. I’ll just keep using my k18.

Thirdly, the key is using a hair product that is meant for your hair thickness more than anything. If you have fine hair that gets greasy easily. Go with volumizing shampoo and conditioner. If you have thick corse hair, go with products that are right for your hair type.

I started doing a double cleanse when I wash my hair twice a week and it has made a huge difference! I use a daily shampoo with sulfates to break down the dirt and oils first followed by a sulfate free or bond repair shampoo.

I've been using the loreal strength bonding shampoo for a cpl weeks now so 4-5 washes. I'm in love! I saw results after the 1st wash. I have wavy curly hair and with a combo of leave in conditioner and hair oil and half drying with a diffuser..my hair has never looked better. Thx for all the info Abby!

Ive used a bunch of high end brand shampoos such as oribe , moroccanoil, dphue, redken acidic bonding, ouai, nature lab, loreal metal detox, and i feel like all of them have dried tf out of my hair. I feel like everytime i have to use a mask just to get back the moisture.

There’s so much that goes into your hair health. Like your water source. My hair was so thick and long when I lived somewhere else vs now I have “hard water”. So i would recommend a filter for your shower head. Also on drugstore hair products. My hair has never done good with them. The shampoos never work for me. I use Ouai detox shampoo and I have to have it because my hair gets so oily and I only wash it once a week(typically). I recommend Joice reconstructing conditioner or something with hemp oil in it. Also on the topic of silicones. I have an issue with frizz and I asked my hairdresser what should I use and she said “anything with silicone in it”.

I need to stop doing this but it’s something I need to work on. I always assume more money = superior products. Especially with haircare! Even when I’m in the shower and I have drugstore and high end on my shelf… I still gravitate towards high end. At the end of the day they both do similar things for my hair. Thank you for sharing this!

My hair has never been worse than when I switched to “natural” shampoo and conditioners. It was fine at first but there was so much protein I guess to make up for lack or sulfates and silicones in the products that it would weigh my hair down, make my hair super oily, and low and behold when I’d use a clarifying shampoo CHUNKS of hair falls out. (: switching back to silicone and sulfates

Omg thank you so much. I switched to my drugstore loreal total repair 5 range and i never had any hair issues since starting em. I have been using professional range from Biolage and it just thinned out my hair & hairfall & oily scalp etc. The moment i switched to drugstore omg my hair changed.

I started CG a few months ago and it was great... until it wasn't. My dandruff came back after I hadn't seen it for 4 years!! And my scalp was itching, even the day after wash day. I wash my hair once a week and was already in that habit before starting CG... I truly don't have time to wash it more often. I went back to using head & shoulders shampoo every other wash day, and added a salicylic acid astringent to my scalp as a rinse less shampoo halfway through the week. The head and shoulders is serving as a pretty good clarifying shampoo, but I still have Garnier Hair Reset for when I feel my hair "needs" more clarifying. I'm SO glad I didn't throw out all my old hair products. I still use the sulfate/silicone free products, but I'm still using my old stuff too. They all have their place.

I am someone who loved the "clean" feeling of shampoo, but most shampoos thinned out my hair and conditioners were too heavy. I fell into the "no-poo" trend because of a friend and while it was an utter fail for her (for the reasons you mentioned), it was an absolute win for me. I can't go for very long without a wash, but switching to castile soap, hydrating co-washes, plenty of aloe vera gel, and regular coconut milk deep conditionings has made my scalp so much happier and my hair so much healthier. I don't know if it's actually gotten "thicker", but I can definitely tell a difference when I part my hair. Hair care really just is an individual experience and what works for some people, won't work for others. Even my sister and I have very different needs and routines.

Thank you for this detailed video! ❤ however I find using sulfates strip the fashion color waaaay faster out of my hair than using sulfate free shampoos. I agree with all of what you are saying, just wanted to put my observation out there. ❤❤

I loved your video, second time I've watched it actually. Very comforting, I think I get it! On a different topic, I am new to your channel, and I can't help wonder if you would ever show us your routine (mostly talking about face prep and makeup but I wouldn't mind any info about skin care :). You look lovely and natural, since I'm new here I don't know if you've done anything in this area. I'd love to see it so I can improve my struggles...

I use the L'oreal- Evive and love it!!! It leaves my hair so soft.

I’m glad I found this video, it made me feel happy to continue using drugstore products on my hair. I used to use the olaplex shampoo and conditioner every time I washed my hair spending £25 a month on those products and my hair didn’t feel nice after washing it, was brittle and easily tangled, and when styled was frizzy with dry ends. I naturally have thick, strong hair. Now I try to get a nourishing but cheap shampoo and my conditioner is a £1 one from Savers and my hair feels so nice after washing and conditioning it, I can easily brush it while it’s wet and style it and it’s very glossy and takes a while to need washing again. If my hair is ever really oily I’ll just shampoo twice and then condition and the clean feeling is insanely good 😍

I am the type of person who used Trésseme, and at first my hair looked great but over time it got worse and worse. Like you said, my hair is extremely oily! Although my hairdresser always tried to sell me professional shampoo I never bought it because of the insane price. I switched to a silicone free drug store shampoo (Syoss Pure Fresh). I just read the label and it does have Sodium Laureth Sulfate which is probably the reason why my scalp is getting properly cleaned. This video is just making me glad I didn't sucumb to the constant pressure of professional shampoos and found something that works for me.

You are awesome! I appreciate your knowledge and understanding of hair and makeup. I look forward to every video and enjoy having you explain the positive and negative aspects of the products. Thank you for your time! Hugs, and may you have a blessed evening.

love how you take the time to educate yourself and give us the best content!!! for those that bought your hair guide (I love it btw!!! so informative!), if you ever update it in the future, will we get the updates too?

Thanks a ton for this. I was literally worrying because I was using this shampoo that I thought was very natural but realised my hair always seemed oily - even though I was washing it thoroughly.

Thank you Abby! I always received compliments when I was using Suave years ago. Decided to use the CG method. After years of dry frizzy hair I am going back to silicones. Going to try the EverPure line you recommend. Also I love the OGX Coconut Miracle Oil it's amazing on ends. My hair already looks better. You got a fan! Keep the great informational videos coming. Thank YOU!!!!