Please tell me what products you use and what you love most about them
I'm getting ready to change Vi's because I'm not loving the results anymore. (we use Aussie for both)
I don't mind spending a little more if it'll last longer. I was thinking about going for a natural one (or even making my own) so if anyone knows of any please send me a link!
Thanks!
~C~
At first it made her hair nice and soft and silky...but now it doesn't do that anymore. I mean, it's still soft and silky, just not to the same degree. I liked Herbal Essence that I used in the past and it worked really good.
And I know everyone will have an opinion and results are different for everyone I was just interested in what everyone thought.
Just curious why you don't recommend using human products on a regular basis? I have used them a lot and never have had trouble. I'd still be using them but I stumbled on the CC Spectrum stuff and I really like it.
I wondered too, but I started to think about it and I wonder if that's why it's not doing what it used to. Everything is the same (except I would occasionally use some Herbal essence, whatever I happened to use for myself) and never had a problem until recently.
I'm definitely going to switch over to something non human I think. Or at least a natural shampoo (which I prefer anyway). I'm looking into some recipes that use essential oils and plant based soaps (castile soap). I have all that stuff already, so I'm really thinking about making my own up with like tea tree for my dog that is allergic to fleas (and loses her hair every freakin summer... even tho all of them are on frontline plus...) or lavender (because I love that scent!).
idk...I'm still open for ideas!
Over the years I have tried many different shampoos and conditioners. While I will say there is no perfect shampoo for every Malt, I do have one that I think tops the list and works well on a variety of coats. "Perfect Coat White Pearl shampoo & conditioner." It is blue "pearly" in color. It whitens, brightens, conditions, and moisturizes. The coat becomes soft, shiny, and manageable without being "weighed down." You don't have to use another conditioner, either. So many of the blue or whitening shampoos dry out their coats, but not this one. It contains aloe vera and leaves a nice coconut smell. Most of the pet stores carry it. I have used this for several years and it really does work!
I bounce around trying new stuff from time to time on the ones who are cut down but always find myself going back to the oldies but goodies ... Pantene shampoo; Tropiclean Awapuhi White brightening shampoo; Pantene or Unicure conditioner; Tresemme, Coat Handler, or Dawn dish detergent for clarifying/stain management (like dirty feet). For those in long coat it depends on the coat ... I've used and like Crowne Royal shampoo and conditioner (although I don't like the smell), Plush Puppy Conditioning Shampoo with Evening Primrose; Pantene or Unicure conditioner; CC Clean Start clarifying shampoo; Pro Line Self-Rinse for faces and back skirts in between shampoos. I only rarely use whitening shampoo on any of the dogs as I find it to be rather harsh. As for dealing with mats, I've always found that no matter what the coat texture a clean coat mats less and cuts brushing/combing time down substantially.
Last night, instead of washing her right away, I did some research on natural shampoo recipes and I found a couple I want to try. I made one tonight and gave her a bath, and WOW was it a difference!! I was amazed at how white she was right off the bat!! I DO need to find some glycerine to add, and maybe some more oil to condition it, but I am quite pleased with it!! After, I put some aloe, vitamin E and lavender together and palmed it over her coat and it worked...but needs a bit of something else. We'll see tomorrow what it looks like!
Diluting the human shampoos is a good idea to keep the Ph from irritating the skin. I also believe with any shampoo/conditioners you need to use a good clarifying shampoo every third or fourth time to remove any buildup. You may find your Aussie works well again after the clarifier.
figures that jojoba would be the one I'm OUT of LOL I'll have to see about getting some more in a couple weeks. I have a few others I could substitute, like macadamia nut oil or avacado oil I think I still have some of...kukui nut too...those are all really moisturizing and quick to absorb.
I love the PP Ultra No Rinse Shampoo for face washings in between bath time and for bath time i love South Bark's Blueberry Facial. This seems to get the face cleaner imo than the blueberry facial.
um...I'm confused with that statement LOL you 'love south barks blueberry facial'...but then you said it 'cleans the face better than blueberry facial'...
With Riley i use Natures Specialties Coconut Clean Conditioning Shampoo and the Re-Moisturizer with Aloe i dilute everything 14-1 and with the Re-Moisturizer with Aloe i heat it in the microwave for 15-20 seconds and heating it up has made a world of difference i also use the Quicker Slicker when drying his hair and ironing it. I also use the Pure Paws Products on him. I'm not sure which i like better now since i'm heating up the Re-Moisturizer with Aloe conditioner on him by Natures Specialties.
With Chloe i use the Natures Specialties Lav-N-Derm because of her allergies and i like that better than using the Malaseb shampoo on her i sometimes condition her with the Natures Specialties Re-Moisturizer with Aloe heated up and sometimes i just give her a vinegar rinse.
With Noelle i haven't quite found the perfect product for her yet. She has a very silky face and cottony body. I have used both the Nature's Specialties and the Pure Paws for her. I didn't quite like the Coat Handler for her, left her hair too fly a way.
I love the PP Ultra No Rinse Shampoo for face washings in between bath time and for bath time i love South Bark's Blueberry Facial. This seems to get the face cleaner imo than the blueberry facial.
I don't use human shampoo products. I think it causes a build-up after a while.
I really have amazing results with "Earthbath" products. Gentle, natural ingredients and smells great.
It's true that ANY product (just about) can leave residues behind.....a good clarifier once in awhile will make your favorite haircare products work a LOT better. I have very few products used regularly---one only, actually. I like to rotate shampoos frequently to minimize build-up. There are so many wonderful products out there that I like trying many of them...as funds allow, of course.
On Casanova, I love Pure Paws shampoo with Le Poochs Conditioner (da bomb!!)
On Bijou, I like Tropiclean Papaya shampoo (thanks, Pat!) with Royale Crown conditioner
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