What about:  L'Oreal Vive Fresh-Shine Shampoo; Prell Active Frequent Use Shampoo; TIGI Bed Head Control Freak Shampoo or Moisture Maniac Shampoo.

Check to see if your Clairol Herbal Essences shampoo contains sodium lauryl sulfate because that's a very harsh and drying ingredient for a shampoo.  It's better to use sodium laureth sulfate, which is much gentler on hair.

Hello Grace,

While I, too, have straight hair, it is not fine nor have I had a perm in a gazillion years, so I'm not sure if I can offer product ideas based on your hair type.

Some users you'll notice won't use products with certain ingredients, having seen it on a list or by personal use opinion. This is where everyone differs. I can use products with Laureth Sulfate, but have issues with Lauryl Sulfates unless a cone is involved. Yep, I am a hair type that prefers a cone product.

Here is an example. When using Kenra; which is a bit spendy, my hair cannot appreciate the sulfates in the shampoo, so instead, I use Aussie Moist Shampoo (this product contains laurly AND laureth but includes a dimethicone) combined with the conditioner of Kenra.

When going through a budget crunch, my hair does well with Aussie Moist Shampoo and Suave Aloe Vera. I can use the more inexpensive lines provided I choose a good combination of products. For me, using the shampoo and conditioner from one particular company does not always work. Don't let anyone scare you into thinking you must use both to achieve optimum quality, I've been a product swapper for years and have never had problems other than banning one to the 'don't do that again' list.

It actually depends on your hair and type. Try to think of products you've used in the past that worked better, and perhaps give them another try. Also, don't switch products so often that you cannot recognize or remember their effect on your hair.

Karen Marie