I have been using Olaplex for a couple of years. While expensive, I use less of this shampoo that other salon shampoo, so it last a long time. I do switch up my shampoo every so often as my hair get cranky when I use the same one all the time! When I get color or haircut, I have them use the Kerastase.
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I tried Wen also and when I heard claims against them I got rid of it- youâre probably right though about people having different sensitivities. Iâm glad the product works for you. I also have a lot of hair but Iâm always worried about losing it:(
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Many hair products work well until they âfixâ the problem. Some hair loves protein and some loves moisture. Your hair will look great while itâs getting what itâs lacking. However, you can overload on either and then have to get your hair back in balance. Iâve learned that I need to rotate my products to maintain the correct moisture/protein balance to keep my hair from getting either âgummyâ (for me too much moisture) or fragile (for me too much protein). Either one can lead to hair loss if taken to the extreme. What your hair needs/tolerates is usually determined by the cuticle and how much moisture can penetrate the hair shaft. I donât think there is an exact science. Just trial and error and close monitoring.
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I had an emergency, packed in a hurry and forgot my usual shampoo. Which is just Paul Mitchell for color treated hair.
My mil had Pantene shampoo, I used it for 3 days. Completely ruined my hair. My highlights turned orange, my hair was coarse and frizzy.
My stylist told me that Pantene works for some people but the ph level is really high.
I wear my hair short, she cut most of my damage out. But now the color is great and my hair feels back to normal.
Strange how much shampoo can change the texture of your hair.
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Hmmm, H and I use Pantene. It seems to work ok for usâwe donât have treated hair but it doesnât frizz anything.
Just ordered the pet hair removal thing. Thanks for the tip!
Iâm glad you posted that you bought one. I missed the tip on it earlier in this thread so now I added one to my shopping cart, too!
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Some donât think the pet hair thing works that well, but I think it âpushesâ the hair into the lint trap. I find I have to really wipe off the washing machine door (front loader) and around the rubber seals, which to me is a GOOD thing as there is a lot of hair on them and thus not still on the clothes/blankets (dog blankets).
And cheap, so worth a try.
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I love the pet âthingâ!!! If you have a pet that sheds and youâre unsure if itâs working just roll it on a small section of rug or carpet and youâll be convinced it works!!!
I take ours on vacation with us when we rent pet friendly Airbnbâs.
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Didnât people have a hair catcher for the shower that they loved? I was hoping it was here, but just re-read the thread and searched and came up blank. Does anyone remember this?
I have this one. It works wellâŠbut donât have it on the drain until you actually get in the showerâŠand some of the water is dispersed. I found that otherwise, the floor of my shower stall fills with waterâŠ.but once I get inâŠitâs fine.
Not exactly a miracle product, but I like this one because it is flat.
https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-Clean-Shower-Protector/dp/B003M8GMUY
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Iâve been happy with this one; I like it because itâs a dome.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00314YBPM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Just curiousâŠwhy do you prefer a dome. I found that the domed ones I kept kicking off.
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For my shower, Iâve been using the same one for years. In my tub shower with a pop up stopper, I use this https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Silicone-Protector-Pop-Up-Regular/dp/B00OCEBMFM/ref=sr_1_5?crid=OR629AV9TQWE&keywords=dome%2Bhair%2Bcatcher&qid=1677444976&s=hi&sprefix=dome%2Bhair%2Bcatche%2Ctools%2C153&sr=1-5&th=1
We have this one in two tubs: Tub Shroom
I really like that I canât see all the hair until I take it out of the drain. I wash my hair twice a week and clean this catcher once a week. I should say it fits just like the photo from the listing in our old 1960âs cast iron tub, but doesnât fit as well in a new tub in the renovated bathroom. So Iâd advise not to choose this model if your drain is short.
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Because we have a pop up drain that canât take a flat catcher. It has suction cups around the rim to keep it in place.
Iâm a fan of this little tub and sink drain cleaner.
https://www.amazon.com/FlexiSnake-Drain-Weasel-Sink-Snake/dp/B01NB0729G
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Yes to these! I have found them to be quite helpful when cleaning out sink or if sink is slowly draining.
Even younger S (17) asked me for one for his bathroom bc he had seen me use it previously.
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For the times when even a snakes doesnât work:
We had to call a plumber one time for a really slow drain (I wonât use Drano since itâs apparently really bad for our old pipes). He literally brought a bottle of this, used it, and charged us a couple hundred of bucks. He said that doesnât corrode pipes like Drano does. Now we use it all the time whenever our sinks and shower drain get clogged with hair. (You canât use it for toilets.)
Also, it does emit some seriously caustic fumes, though, so I open the window, run the fan, hold my breath while Iâm activating it with hot water, and then run out of the bathroom and close the door behind me.
That is the one my D uses. I just saw her use it for the first time last week, was amazing!
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