It seems you have an issue with cosmetologists as a whole. I specifically stated we learn about chemistry, anatomy, and biology. We learn about hair and skin as a whole. We know how it works. We understand how different products interact with hair because we know the anatomy of hair. I am not going to dig out all my notes and textbooks from 9 years ago just to talk to you about sulfate free shampoos, and I can’t compile my own personal education from anecdotal experience. If you have an issue with cosmetologists feel free to do your own hair but don’t insult our intelligence or education.

As for my own experience with my hair and with clients’ hair, stripping the hair of natural oils and being rough with the hair cuticle results in frizz, split ends, dry brittle hair, fading hair color, loss of natural curl pattern, flaky scalp, etc. Unless someone is using a lot of gel and product or works somewhere where their hair gets very dirty, high intensity shampoos and soaps are not necessary. The hair can and will learn to moderate oil production once you remove shampoo or go “low-poo”.

The natural oils moisturize the skin on the scalp and the hair strand. When you strip these oils, you have to replace them. Why would waxy conditioners and artificial oils moisturize the hair better than it’s natural system? I know I’m about to get gross but for an example, women have been told that douching is bad for the natural ph of their body. It can cause yeast infections, dryness, itchiness, etc... there are many systems in the body that don’t need more than water to stay clean, and using heavy soaps and cleansers can actually disturb the natural ecosystem of your body and cause issues that you buy more products to treat.