Choose the Right Shampoo & Conditioner for Your Hair

CHOOSE THE RIGHT SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER FOR YOUR HAIR

Is your hair fine, thick, dry, greasy, curly, damaged, wavy or straight? Your haircare needs depend on the type of hair that you have, as well as the challenges that you face with your hair and scalp. So, if your hair is curly, it will need extra added moisture, while fine hair that has a tendency to become greasy can find its natural balance with the right combination of moisturising and degreasing ingredients. Are you in doubt of which shampoo and conditioner to choose? Then keep reading, you will learn more about our products and what benefits they provide for different hair types.

WHY SHOULD YOU GO SILICONE-FREE?

Switching to a natural and nourishing haircare routine without harmful or drying ingredients is the first step towards achieving healthy and beautiful hair. This also means that you will have to say no to products that contain silicone. Using shampoo and conditioner and haircare products that contain silicone can cause damage to your hair, since the silicone lets oxygen into the hair follicles. This can leave the hair with long-term damage. When you use ZENZ Organic Products you won't have to be afraid of silicone damaging your hair. At ZENZ we don't include silicone in our products, instead the hair strands are protected with an invisible layer of organic plant oils from nourishing avocado and aloe vera which will repair the hair over time. When you make the switch to a natural hair care routine, you may initially notice that your hair gets greasy faster than normal, but this should stabilise within 2-3 weeks.

1. SHAMPOO FOR THICK OR DENSE HAIR

Thick and dense hair is often stronger than other hair types, but it can also feel heavy. Therefore, it is important to keep the hair healthy, and to use a shampoo that adds extra shine and suppleness to your hair instead of weighing it down. Thick hair tends to get flat and greasy and Shampoo Menthol no. 10 can help with both. It contains antiseptic and nourishing ingredients that help to maintain a healthy moisture balance. It also stimulates the scalp and hair follicles and lifts the hair at the roots for a more vital look. If your thick hair is in need of a moisture boost, Shampoo Cactus is no. 17 can be good choice. The shampoo adds extra vitamins and minerals from the prickly pear cactus whilst strengthening and helping with the natural balance of the scalp and therefore, leaving the hair healthy and revitalised.

ALWAYS END WITH CONDITIONER

You should always finish your hair wash with conditioner, as it helps to ensure that all the good ingredients from both your shampoo and conditioner get absorbed into your hair. If necessary, use a bit of Conditioner Cactus no. 18 as a leave-in conditioner to add some extra moisture to your hair. Although your thick hair may withstand more, it is still important to take care of your hair with a nourishing treatment - preferably once a month. Hair treatments will help with maintaining a healthy moisture balance of your hair and they will also help with strengthening the hair strands. Due to this the hair retains its shine and suppleness. For an extra moisture boost you can also mix Treatment Pure no. 03 with an oil treatment of your choice.

2. NATURAL HAIR CARE FOR FINE OR THIN HAIR

Fine hair can be easy to style, but it also tends to get flat. For fine hair, use a shampoo and conditioner that will add texture and volume to the hair. We recommend the Sweet Sense series, which is volumising and nourishing. The series also has a sweet scent of mandarin that will help you indulge in an aromatherapeutic experience. If you have thin hair that has a tendency to get greasy, we recommend the Menthol series, which helps to stimulate the hair follicles, whilst having a degreasing effect. It is also perfect for giving a lift to the hair. You can mix the Sweet Sense and Menthol series for a degreasing effect and to add volume to your hair. After washing your hair with a shampoo and conditioner, you can use Volume Powder no. 89 and Salt Water Spray no. 15 as styling products that will help you to add volume and texture to your hair.

3. THE BEST HAIR CARE FOR STRAIGHT HAIR

If you have straight hair, we recommend using a nourishing shampoo that gently cleanses the hair and scalp. Finish with a conditioner to avoid electric hair and make sure to dry your hair by the roots so the scalp is not left feeling moist. We recommend shampoos and conditioners from the Sweet Sense and Menthol series for straight hair. Both series provide a subtle lift to straight hair which can create some volume. If your hair tends to get greasy, choose Shampoo and Conditioner Menthol, they have a degreasing effect.

THE STYLING PRODUCTS YOU NEED

Comb your hair with the ZENZ Organic boar bristle brush to get shiny hair, and choose a styling product such as Volume Powder Pure no. 89. It creates volume and texture in straight hair of all lengths. You can also use a styling iron to add some structure and life to very straight hair. Hold the styling iron vertically and twist your wrist slightly to add some curl and structure to your hair. A monthly hair treatment will also help with keeping straight hair healthy and shiny.

4. WHICH SHAMPOO SHOULD YOU CHOOSE FOR CURLY OR WAVY HAIR?

Curly hair requires extra expertise. If you have curls you know that as beautiful as curls can be, they can also become frizzy when they are not cared for properly. Curly hair is naturally more dry, hence why, you should choose a shampoo that is specifically made to add moisture to your hair and to keep your curls healthy and defined. We recommend our Cactus, Rhassoul or Deep Wood series, since they all ensure to add plenty of moisture to curly or wavy hair. The nourishing Cactus hair care series are suitable for heavy curly hair. Shampoo Cactus no. 17 softens the hair without weighing it down, and in combination with Conditioner Cactus no. 18 it provides the hair with extra vitamins and minerals from the prickly pear cactus. Shampoo Rhassoul no. 16 is a shampoo that contains minerals and rasul clay, which has the same effect as a conditioner. The volcanic rhassoul clay enriches the hair with proteins, vitamins and minerals that provide extra care for dry hair that has a wavy or curly structure.

REVIVE DRY HAIR

If you suffer from dull and dry hair, choose Shampoo Deep Wood no. 07. It adds intense moisture and helps to restore the natural balance of the hair and scalp. Finish with Conditioner Deep Wood no. 08, which will soften the hair and make it easier to style. After washing your hair with a shampoo and conditioner and drying it with a towel, add a bit of your conditioner as a leave-in before you proceed with your styling products. For thick and curly hair, we recommend using Treatment no. 03 as a curl cream. You can also use Healing Sense Oil no. 98, which revives and defines your curls and can also be added to your haircare products, for styling purposes too.

5. HOW TO GET RID OF OILY HAIR WITH THE RIGHT HAIR CARE

Greasy or oily hair is often caused by hormonal imbalances, but it can also occur due to imbalances in the scalp. This imbalance can be caused by the use of wrong haircare products. With long term use, the scalp can get irritated or dry and since the scalp will try to restore its natural balance by producing more sebum, a visible layer of oil will appear in the hair. In case of an imbalance in the scalp, it is important not to further irritate the scalp with harsh products. Instead, choose the right natural and moisturising products that match your hair type and needs. The more you dry out the scalp to get rid of the grease, the more sebum and oils your scalp will produce to correct the imbalance, so focus on getting the moisture level right. We recommend Shampoo Menthol no. 10, which provides moisture and cleanses the hair whilst adding a cooling effect from menthol and stimulating blood circulation. Wash your hair twice with shampoo and finish with Conditioner Menthol no. 11.

TAKE CONTROL OF GREASE

For extra care and grease control, we recommend using Oil Treatment Sweet Mint no. 96. Apply the oil in dry hair and to the hair and scalp, and let it sit for at least 2 hours. Add Shampoo no. 10 to the hair before going into the shower, and then wash the hair twice. Finish with Conditioner no. 11 in the hair and scalp and let it sit for a minimum of 2 minutes. Use the cleansing cider Hair & Scalp Rinse no. 87 once a week after washing your hair with shampoo and before applying conditioner (leave it in for 3-5 minutes).

6. REPAIR DRY, DAMAGED & OVERPROCESSED HAIR

Dry hair needs moisture to become healthy and beautiful. For this, we recommend the Cactus series, Sweet Sense series or Shampoo Rhassoul no. 16. The latter is a shampoo that contains rasul clay which is also known for having a conditioner effect that provides plenty of care for dry hair and split ends. Therefore, leaving the hair silky soft. Always make sure to finish your hair wash with conditioner. For extra care you can also use your conditioner as a leave-in conditioner in towel-dry hair. We recommend that you give your hair a protein treatment 1-2 times a month to strengthen it and to add moisture. Do you have chemically treated hair? Chemical hair colours, bleach and perm treatments are particularly harsh on the hair because they break down the proteins in the hair shaft therefore, leaving it damaged and dull.

NURTURE YOUR HAIR WITH A TREATMENT

The best thing to do for over-processed hair is to nurture your hair with a treatment that contains lots of repairing proteins and moisture like Treatment no. 03, preferably mixed with one of our four Oil Treatments. Repeat the treatment approximately once, every three weeks. Wash your hair with your favorite ZENZ Organic shampoo and apply the protein treatment in towel-dry hair. Let the product sit for about 30 minutes and wash it out. Always finish with a nourishing conditioner, for example Conditioner Sweet Sense no. 05.

7. ARE YOU SUFFERING FROM HAIR LOSS?

You can now try our new stimulating hair growth products. ZENZ’s experts have developed a series that provides your hair and scalp with the best conditions to boost hair growth and restore the balance of the scalp. The fragrance-free and vegan series contain nourishing and caring ingredients, as well as PROCAPIL®, which has a documented effect in stimulating, strengthening, and rejuvenating hair follicles, whilst also improving hair anchoring to reduce hair loss. If you start losing your hair due to stress or an irritated scalp, you can also start by using our Shampoo Deep Wood no. 07 and Conditioner no. 08. The Deep Wood series gently cleanses the scalp, stimulates the hair follicles and improves hair growth. Use Deep Wood products to tackle stress-related hair loss, thinning hair and a sensitive scalp with dandruff, eczema or itching. With the Deep Wood series, you can also indulge in an aromatherapeutic experience with the warm scent of wood, patchouli and myrrh.