Choosing the right shampoo for your hair type: the expert guide
Shampooing is often perceived as a simple hygiene gesture, but it is actually the first step in a personalized hair care ritual.
When chosen correctly, it does more than just cleanse: it prepares the scalp and hair fiber to receive the care they need, while also addressing specific issues.
At Cattier, each formula is designed to target a specific need, thanks to the combination of organic active ingredients, natural clays and sensorial textures that respect the balance of the scalp.
At a glance, your needs according to your hair type:
- Dry or damaged hair: lipid nutrition and deep hydration.
- Oily hair: gentle sebum regulation and targeted purification.
- Fine and flat hair: sheathing and airy volume.
- Curly, wavy or frizzy hair: long-lasting hydration and definition.
- Coloured hair: fibre protection and prolonged shine.
- Normal hair: maintaining the natural balance.
Dry or damaged hair: repairing the lipid barrier
Hair dryness reflects an imbalance in the cuticle: the scales, raised, allow moisture to escape and expose the cortex to aggressions.
To restore them, a suitable shampoo must act on two levers: hydrating with humectants like aloe vera, and nourishing with oils or butters rich in essential fatty acids (shea, argan, jojoba).
At Cattier, the repairing shampoo combines these actions and forms a thin protective layer around the hair fiber, limiting breakage and split ends. The result: softer, smoother, and shinier hair that regains its natural elasticity.
Oily hair: rebalancing without damaging it
Excess sebum is often a defensive reaction of the scalp to overly aggressive cleansing or a skin imbalance.
The choice of shampoo is therefore crucial: it must purify, absorb excess sebum and regulate production, while preserving the hydrolipidic film.
Cattier's signature green clay acts as a natural regulator, while botanical extracts like rosemary or peppermint tone and refresh.
Regular use of these formulas restores a healthy scalp, allowing you to space out washes and regain light and airy lengths.
Fine and flat hair: structure and protect
Fine hair has a reduced diameter, which makes it more fragile, more susceptible to mechanical damage and lack of volume.
A volumizing shampoo must act on two levels: texturize the fiber using naturally derived polymers that delicately attach to the cuticle, and strengthen its resistance by adding plant proteins.
At Cattier, Abyssinian oil provides a natural smoothing effect, creating more hold without weighing hair down, while phytosterols protect the hair fiber from environmental damage. The result: long-lasting volume with preserved shine.
Curly, wavy or frizzy hair: nourishing the helical structure
Textured hair, due to its spiral shape, doesn't retain protective sebum as well, making it drier and more prone to frizz. It requires a highly moisturizing shampoo that can smooth the cuticle while respecting the natural bounce of the curls.
Aloe vera, vegetable glycerin, and rich oils (like shea butter) are invaluable allies for maintaining optimal suppleness. Cattier's 2-in-1 conditioning shampoo cleanses while leaving a protective film that helps define curls and maintain their shape day after day.
Colored hair: lock in the color and protect the fiber
Hair coloring weakens the cuticle, making it more porous and allowing pigments to escape. Shampoos for colored hair should therefore be free of harsh sulfates, rich in antioxidants, and formulated to smooth the hair's surface.
Cattier color shampoo, thanks to its rice and vegetable oil extracts, preserves intensity and shine while providing light nourishment. By limiting oxidation and premature discoloration, it prolongs radiance while maintaining the hair fiber's suppleness.
Normal hair: preserving a precious balance
Even without any specific problem, choosing the wrong shampoo can unbalance the scalp and weaken the hair shaft. Normal hair requires gentle cleansing that respects its natural pH and maintains the hydrolipidic film.
Cattier's frequent-use shampoo with oat milk meets this objective, offering softness and protection while leaving hair supple and shiny. A simple yet essential step to maintain the natural health and radiance of your hair.
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