Hair dilemma now I'm sixty!

Hello how about trying a sulphate free shampoo or one of the ones that take out the product build up. It may need a hair detox.

I think rather than shampoo you should concentrate on conditioning and styling. If your hair is healthy then it will shine. A leave on hair mask or oil will really help, you can find one at a drugstore or salon.

You can also ask your hairdresser for a 'gloss' treatment. It goes on almost like a colour, and left on for 20 minutes, but it just adds shine without changing the colour.

I have hopeless, fine hair. I have highlights which I think helps to thicken my hair. I also have Olaplex treatments.

For styling, I use Colour Wow root lift which is the best thing I have found. It's expensive but worth it.

I am actually happy with my hair now but it has taken about 70 years to get there!!

I have fine dry hair which tangles easily and is prone to frizz. After trying many different shampoo conditioner and styling products over the years, I finally found what works for me: OGX argan oil shampoo and conditioner (and hair mask in the same range used twice weekly), and Dr Paw Paw 7 in 1 treatment styler. This is a detangler, leave in conditioner and shine serum, among other properties. It's amazing. Finally I don't feel the need to wash my hair every day. Hope you find your solution x

I was advised to rinse my hair after washing with cold water as this closes the scales on hair. It does seem to work.

I find that a steel comb is the best thing for combatting the frizzy fly-aways.

My hair dresser advised Tresemme, and other hairdressers seem to say the same. I’ve found it good.

My hairdresser said that most people use far too much shampoo - then just don't leave it on for long enough. It doesn't have to produce foam to clean.

It's important to make sure there's plenty of water on your hair too, as shampoo can't work well without it.

Go to Lush, the staff there are happy to recommend from a variety of shampoo bars, suitable for any hair. They also sell little tins to keep the bars in. Very economical and plastic free.

I could open a shop selling hair products: I’ve got so many! None of which did what it said on the bottle. I’ve found now that washing my hair a couple of times a week and just rinsing it on other days, works better! Mind you, I’m still going to send away for some nettle shampoo and scalp balm ( I never learn).

Charles Worthington's Thicker and Fuller range is excellent. Don't get it mixed up with the Volume and Bounce range - unless you wish to try that too? I did but the T&F range was better for my hair

I have started using Body Shop shampoo and conditioner which I find works well with my fine coloured hair.
You would have to ask the consultant for the one that suits your hair best. Not cheap but you only need very little of shampoo or conditioner. I am nrly 73 and am sticking to this brand as have many of my friends.

helgawills

Go to Lush, the staff there are happy to recommend from a variety of shampoo bars, suitable for any hair. They also sell little tins to keep the bars in. Very economical and plastic free.

Soul Good Stuff sell bar shampoo and conditioner loads cheaper than Lush. They also sell eco friendly cleaning products etc

I've tried probably the best of products in the world! Funnily enough when I always return to pantene ?!?! It used to be named Silkience! When pantene appeared and Silkience went, I had bought the EXACT same stuff rebranded! And it still delivers the best even after decades of wasted dosh on numerous others I always return to silk....er.....pantene!

I have spent a fortune over the years mainly on Kerastase & She Umera. With very fine (thinning) hair I have recently found Olaplex and find having conditioner treatments at the hairdressers really help!

I’d recommend Aveda hair products, I never use anything else. Quite a range depending on your hair type. Expensive, but a little goes a long way, and I only wash my hair every five or six days, so a bottle lasts a long time. Maybe something to put on your Christmas list.

Don’t forget, your hair could be affected by menopause. Mine was. All better now it’s over. Don’t know if this would apply to you.

Bazza

I’d recommend Aveda hair products, I never use anything else. Quite a range depending on your hair type. Expensive, but a little goes a long way, and I only wash my hair every five or six days, so a bottle lasts a long time. Maybe something to put on your Christmas list.

I love Aveda hair products and have used them for over twenty years - I have thick wavy hair (which matches my thick wavy body) so I am lucky - the smells of the products are divine and a little goes a long way - and I too wash my hair every five to six days.

I used to be Pantene fan but now find Adli just as good. I only ever use 'once' rather than rinse and repeat or is that still given on instruction label? I swim a lot so sometimes put conditioner on before swim and shampoo as normal after, seems to work the same and helps protect hair from chemical in pool or salt/sun on beach.

The Aussie range of hair products are brilliant

I like Pantene, always leave it on the scalp/hair for 5 minutes, then wash it out and always end with a cold rinse. All this has been suggested already. But I definitely DON'T like Tresemme products, they leave my scalp flaky. Never again will I use anything by Tresemme, but we all need to experiment to find what suits us. Finally, consider your diet, or try vitamins designed for hair health.

At 78 I haven’t washed my hair for over ten years and even my family (my honest critics) say that it looks great - why not try it? Hair goes back to its natural quality very quickly.

I left my hair to go grey naturally. I use a Faith in Nature shampoo bar. It lathers really well and lasts far longer than a bottle of shampoo.
My hair is in the best condition that I have ever known it.

I share the pain of the OP!

I have very thick, coarse hair and have never found the right products.
I've spent an absolute fortune over the years and nothing has worked very well.
A few friends have suggested Pureology or Aveda so they are going on the list!