Chemicals

Hi there Jason. Remember that the alcohols found in shampoos and (mainly) conditioners are NOT damaging. The SD Alcohol-40 in hairspray can dry out hair, but stearyl, cetyl and cetearyl alcohols are in almost EVERY conditioner on the free market and serve to thicken the product. They are also good emollients that add shine to dry hair. You want to look for a product without sodium lauryl sulfate, TEA-lauryl sulfate, ammonium lauryl/laureth sulfate or ammonium xylenosulfate. Contrary to what some websites will tell you, sodium LAURETH sulfate is considered a gentle surfactant cleanser. I like to use Nature`s Therapy Mega Moisture shampoo by Loreal and Phyto Systeme Hydra-Botanics, both of which I buy at Sally Beauty. Among the salon brands are some good choices; two my personal picks areRedken All Soft and Paul Mitchell Instant Moisture shampoos. I too have dry, somewhat frizzy hair and these are gentle. Just make sure to use a conditioner afterwards, since shampoos really can`t add much moisture as their primary intent is to clean. Hope this helps!