Do You Really Need to Use a Shampoo and Conditioner for Your Hair Type?

What Happens If You Use a Shampoo or Conditioner That’s Not For Your Hair Type? 

Don’t worry too much, nothing bad is actually going to happen if you use a shampoo or conditioner that’s not specifically formulated for your hair type. Chances are though, you probably won’t be in for a great hair day. “I personally have very thin hair and when I don’t use my shampoo (which is formulated for her hair type), my hair becomes flyaway-like, static, flat and oily looking,” says James. “On the other hand, if someone who had thick, dry hair were to use my conditioner, it wouldn’t be heavy enough to coat the hair shaft and their hair would continue to feel dry.” Every shampoo or conditioner is packed with certain active ingredients that interact with the hair cuticle. For example, a shampoo for dry, or color-treated hair will have more hydrating lipids and essential oils to smooth the cuticle, whereas a shampoo or conditioner for oily hair will have clarifying benefits that will strip the cuticle of buildup.