Washing hair with cheap shampoo — What are the risks

When you start each morning by washing your hair, stop for a moment and ask yourself one simple question: what exactly are you washing your hair with? If it's a cheap shampoo from the store around the corner, you should seriously think about it.

Ukr.Media explained what to worry about.

What are the dangers of cheap hair wash products

These products often have a very high pH, which means they are alkaline, and your hair does not like that. In fact, the scalp and the hair itself "like" a more acidic environment — with a pH of 5.5-7. And if you pour shampoo with a pH of 8 on yourself every day, the hair cuticles open up like gates, and that's it — shine disappears: strands become dry, tangled, irritated. Or the opposite: greasy, which you want to wash off even more.

To avoid this, not only should you choose a more expensive shampoo (because price doesn't always mean quality), but you should also look for soothing ingredients: marigold, oat, and comfrey extracts — all of which help maintain skin balance, relieve itching, and even prevent dandruff.

And if you really need to wash your hair every day — maybe because of work, training, or your hair type — just avoid products with a pH above 7.5. Make sure your bathroom is stocked with products that support hair health, not damage it. Hair is not just a picture in the mirror. It is a part of you, your mood, your style, and your energy. And it deserves the best care.

Earlier, we wrote about which hair care product is the most effective.

We also told you how best to wash oily hair and what to consider.