Shampoo Questionnaire

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Overwhelmedby choices? Our quiz makes it easy to find the right shampoo and conditioner for your daily hair and scalp care needs, as well as the specialized treatments and styling products that help keep hair looking its healthiest.

Want to go deeper? Visit an Aveda store for your complimentary Hair & Scalp Analysis, a professional service that offers real insight, and bespoke advice, about the health and condition of your hair and scalp.

Are you curious about what influences people's shampoo choices? Our 'Shampoo Preferences Survey'

aims to shed light on the factors that drive consumer decisions when it comes to hair care products.

From frequency of use to ingredient preferences, this survey covers a wide range of topics related

to shampoo selection. Participants are asked to provide insights into their hair concerns, scent

preferences, brand loyalty, and more. The data collected will help brands understand the needs and

preferences of their target audience, leading to more tailored product offerings. With questions about

price sensitivity, willingness to try new brands, and the importance of natural ingredients, this survey is

a comprehensive exploration of what truly matters to consumers when choosing a shampoo. By delving into

these factors, companies can gain valuable insights that will inform their product development and

marketing strategies. Whether you're a shampoo enthusiast or simply curious about the latest hair care

trends, this survey has something for everyone. Let's unravel the mysteries of shampoo preferences together!

I sent out samples of my latest shampoo bar to 13 ladies at the beginning of November. They were given the task of using the shampoo bar for a full 14 days, keeping notes about the changes they saw in their hair, and submitting answers to my survey questions when they were done. Since this is a rather busy time of year, I simply asked that they submit their feedback by mid-December. The group of testers consisted of ladies who had never used a shampoo bar before, as well as some seasoned users. Seven of them have natural hair, six have color-treated hair. There was representation of nearly every hair type and length, except for oily. Only two of the testers reported having hard water, the rest had soft water, or somewhere in between.

When I had my hair colored a shade of red I could not use a shampoo bar. It felt like I had a coating on my hair just like one of your testers said. I had a demi-permanent hair color that would eventually wash out, but I swear I could see color going down the drain. That was just my personal experience.

Fabulous experiment and post! Loved all of the comments from people. Wow!!! I am up for round two of our exchange. Excited to try this bar!!! I recently ordered some silk and may experiment with it as well? xox Jen

I am still using this shampoo bar every wash and still love it as much as when I first tested it. It is my favorite of the 5 or so different ones I have used in the last years! Keep up the great work!

Why? Because we think everyone should be able to reach their hair goals. Whether you have sleek and straight hair or bouncy curls with gorgeous texture, our products help enhance your natural hair so you can always feel confident rocking your authentic look.

At Living Proof, we've made it our mission to provide safe and effective hair care products online for all hair types. Each ingredient has been carefully selected by our team of scientists and experts, ensuring that our customers are getting the very best shampoo, conditioner, and hair styling products each and every use.

Background: Consumers worldwide are concerned about their diet, health, lifestyle, and hair care. Considering hair care is a crucial part of daily beauty routines, this survey aims to evaluate the effects of Mintop Shampoo (containing Procapil 1% and Redensyl 1%) in women with hair fall.

Methods: A total of 165 females were enrolled in the survey, as per the study inclusion/exclusion criteria. Mintop shampoo (test product) was provided to the study participants and were instructed to use the product at home for a period of 30 days. The data was collected using a Consumer survey Questionnaire. A self-assessment questionnaire was filled out at the end of the survey and collected from participants. The percentage of participants reporting top 3 scores (on a 5-point scale) was considered for data analysis.

Results: 93.33 % of participants agreed that the product was effective in slowing down hair fall, and 93.94% of participants agreed that the product was effective in reducing the dryness of hair. 93.94% of participants agreed that the product was effective in improving dull hair to full-life hair (Bounce and Volume). 93.33% of participants agreed that the product was effective in improving the strength of hair.

Conclusions: Present study results demonstrated that Mintop shampoo was effective in improving the strength of hair, reducing dryness of hair, and aids slowing down hair fall. Also, no adverse events or Serious Adverse events were reported in the study.

Blume-Peytavi U, Kunte C, Krisp A, Garcia Bartels N, Ellwanger U, et al. Comparison of the efficacy and safety of topical minoxidil and topical alfatradiol in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia in women. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges. 2007;5(5):391-5.

Ashique S, Sandhu NK, Haque SN, Koley K. A systemic review on topical marketed formulations, natural products, and oral supplements to prevent androgenic alopecia: a review. Nat Product Bioprospect. 2020;10:345-65.

The longer answer: Most shampoo comes in liquid form. Shampoo bars do all that a common shampoo does, but, they come in a solid form. Shampoo bars look like soap bars. That said, their ingredients are chosen specifically to support a healthy scalp and hair. They cleanse, add volume, protect, and brighten hair sheen. Shampoo bars can also moisturize your hair.

Your scalp secretes sebum: an oil that protects hair from splintering. It also collects dirt and dandruff. Over the years, there have been many approaches to cleaning hair. Ancient Sumerians oiled their hair to keep it shiny (they also masked hair odor with perfume). In The Middle Ages, some put burnt barley bread, salt, and bear fat on their hair.

All shampoo bars are solid soaps that perform the same job as a liquid shampoo. Good ones are made with natural butters and oils. They also tend to contain essential oils and assortments of botanicals. Most will be free of sodium laurel sulphate (SLS) as well as chemicals, artificial fragrances, detergents and harsh preservatives.

Moisturizing oils are a key aspect of shampoo bars. So, check the ingredients list and look for moisturizing oils. We often rely on olive oil because it is deeply hydrating and soothing to the scalp. Coconut Oil moisturizes dry hair, preventing split ends and adding lustre, shine, and softness to hair. Castor oil contains a high concentration of omega-6 fatty acids which increase blood circulation and improve hair growth.

Many shampoo bars are vegan-friendly. So, if animal rights are important to you, be sure to check the ingredients. Doing so will help you ensure that your chosen shampoo bar is free of milks, honeys, and other animal byproducts.

A notable characteristic of shampoo bars is found in their high concentration of cleansers. These can build up and create a somewhat waxy consistency. You can avoid such build up, and remove the waxy coating from your hair, by rinsing it with apple cider vinegar. (Doing so will also add shine to your hair.)

Many liquid shampoos are excellent products that treat your hair well. These can be formulated to work with certain hair types, and address specific issues. Some work better with treated or artificially colored hair. Others help manage dandruff. Some are gluten/wheat-free. Others are formulated specifically for babies or animals.

Some find rubbing a bar on their head awkward or uncomfortable. For most, this weirdness passes quickly. If you feel differently, you can lather the soap in your hands before applying it. If you hate doing this, you might want to stick with liquid shampoo.

Shampoo bars can expire sooner than their liquid counterparts. This is especially true of ones that are made from all-natural ingredients. So, only buy as many shampoo bars as you need. Then, re-order when you need more.

Some (but not all) shampoo bars can leave a waxy residue. This residue is a byproduct of saponified oils. Saltspring Soapworks shampoo bars contain saponified oils. As such, some users will feel residue in their hair.

No. In fact shampoo bars are more affordable than liquid shampoos. This is due to a number of reasons. First, and most importantly, commercial shampoo contains a lot of water. Since shampoo bars are more concentrated soap, a shampoo bar lasts longer than its liquid shampoo counterpart. (For the record, we add special hydrating ingredients to our liquid shampoos, including: horsetail, seaweed, burdock root, and aloe vera.)

There are a number of different processes for making shampoo bars. Cold-process and hot-process are good methods for creating shampoo bars. Melt-and-pour is another approach, but creates more of a detergent-based soap than a shampoo bar. (We recommend avoiding melt-and-pour shampoo bars, as they tend to be of low quality.)

First, we heat the (castor, olive, and/or coconut) oils to a low heat. We restrict heat, because higher temperatures can weaken the integrity of our chosen ingredients. We then add lye (sodium hydroxide), which saponifies the oils. Then we add any essential oils in our recipe.

Each shampoo bar is then allowed to cure for three weeks. During this time, the shampoo bar continues to process, and properly turn into a shampoo bar. Specifically: the lye disappears, transforming the bar into soap. Finally, we wrap and label each shampoo bar, making it ready for transport.

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