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Shampoo and Conditioner Directory
Volumizing, shine-enhancing, straightening, curling, de-frizzing - shampoo and conditioner options seem endless. Find information about which kind you should be using for the most beautiful, healthy head of hair.
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Expert Hair Tips
Want some glamour for a special evening? Our experts offer simple steps to transform eyes, skin, lips, and hair from blah to beautiful.
Expert Tips for Hair
Our experts offer simple steps to transform eyes, skin, lips, and hair from blah to beautiful.
Flirty at Thirty: Holiday Hair
Want some glamour for a special evening? Our experts offer simple steps to transform eyes, skin, lips, and hair from blah to beautiful.
Shampoo Types: Clarifying, Voluminzing, Dry Shampoo, and More
You can find hundreds of shampoos on store shelves these days, but do you know how to choose one that's right for your hair?
Closer Look
Are more expensive shampoos better for my hair?
One independent study shows that costly shampoos don't produce better results than regular drugstore shampoos.
What's the best type of shampoo for dry hair?
Got dry hair? WebMD's expert tells you which shampoos to look for.
What's the best type of shampoo for fine hair?
Got fine hair? WebMD's hair care expert advises using shampoos with panthenol and other volumizing ingredients.
What's the best type of shampoo for oily hair?
Got oily hair? WebMD's hair care expert advises using astringents and clear shampoos.
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Study Raises Concerns About Shampoo Safety
New research is raising concerns about the safety of a preservative, called MIT, that is commonly found in shampoos and other commercially available cosmetics.
What's New: Advances in Hair Care
WebMD explores the latest advances in shampoos and conditioners for thick, lustrous hair. Also, find out about the latest treatment for thinning hair.
The Truth About Beauty Product Dangers
Headlines scream that hair straighteners, dyes, shampoos, creams, and cosmetics are bad for your health. We cut through the hysteria and show options for those who want fewer and gentler chemicals in their beauty products.