Is it important to switch up shampoos?

[jackisback1]

Because I've noticed lately that my hair feels dry, maybe damaged, just not good, but i dont know how to explain it, even though it doesn't look any worse. I have been using Nioxin every day lately, and I'm wondering if there's scientific or circumstancial evidence suggesting the importance of switching up which shampoo you use throughout the week.

[jackisback1]

Because I've noticed lately that my hair feels dry, maybe damaged, just not good, but i dont know how to explain it, even though it doesn't look any worse. I have been using Nioxin every day lately, and I'm wondering if there's scientific or circumstancial evidence suggesting the importance of switching up which shampoo you use throughout the week.

[hairworthy]

Answer is NO. Whatever nr of shampoos you use and however often won't change anything to your hairloss. If you experience some dryness, go for a soft shampoo such as the ones used for babies. I've had great results doing that. L'Oreal have also some brand new thickening shampoos for men that work well.

[GuitarPlayer]

I tend to "cycle" my shampoos. I use a thickening shampoo such as Loreal Vive for Men or Jason Thin to Thick on Days One and Two, and then I use a therapeutic shampoo such as Nizoral or Neutrogena T-Sal on Day Three. I find that using a therapeutic shampoo on Day Three alleviates much of the itching caused by minoxidil. Therapeutic Shampoos, more specifically Nizoral, also supposedly reduce some of the scalp DHT.

[Brando]

I heard on a morning radio talk show some people talking about how it is good to switch shampoos every month or so to avoid "buildup"? That's what I heard.

[laughter's medicine]

I do recall being told by a local salon owner and friend that switching shampoos is good for your hair. I also use Nioxin and switch it up with Dr Lee's 2% shampoo and the 1% Nizoral from Wal-Mart. I also add the Nioxin conditioner daily to help alleviate dryness.