You might call your shampoo “mild” or “gentle,” but that’s no guarantee that someone else will. Ultimately, the best shampoo for you isn’t going to work for everyone, so it’s important to really get to know your hair needs before trying to find the best gentle shampoo for you.

Consider your hair type:

As you can see, there are mild shampoos formulated for many different hair types, so step one to finding the best gentle shampoo for you is to determine your hair type and what benefits you want out of a shampoo. Do you want a shampoo to help treat an oily scalp, or dandruff? If so, you probably won’t be using the same gentle shampoo as someone hoping to moisturize a dry scalp or curly hair.

Test for allergies:

If you have sensitive skin, Dr. Rodney advises doing a patch test before shampooing your entire head of hair. Just put a normal amount on your neck or any patch of skin, leave on for a few minutes (or the length of your normal shampoo routine), and see how your skin reacts.

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