Straight Arrow Mane and Tail Shampoo
My hair grows very quickly - I routinely grow it out to my waist, donate it to Locks of Love and then start over again. Because I know the hair needs to be very sturdy, I try to take good care of it and wash it with something that is gentle but does its job well.
I also seem to get allergic reactions to some shampoos - which is odd because in general I don't think I'm allergic to anything else. There are several shampoos I've tried which make my skin tingly and sensitive. I've therefore been hunting for a shampoo / conditioner pairing that does not cause a reaction.
I heard from two different people that I should definitely give the Straight Arrow Mane and Tail Shampoo a try. This is sold in large containers at many discount stores, as it's literally meant for horses. These people said that it worked wonderfully well for their own hair as well.
At least where I have found it, it only comes in a large size which is unwieldy to manage in a shower. I realize its large size is great for washing large horses - but for us small humans, it's a bit large to hold. The pouring spout is on the small size, so holding the heavy container upside down and squeezing it to get the liquid out is also tricky. I would have to take off the main lid and pour out a portion into a smaller container.
The liquid itself is a pearlescent white color and is rather thick. I found it quite odd that the shampoo was thicker than the conditioner! Usually a shampoo is relatively thin so it can work into all the nooks and crannies and get the dirt off. With the thickness of this shampoo it's less good at getting into every area.
Now, that all being said, I didn't have any reaction to this shampoo at all, and it does seem to get hair clean. I'm not sure how you can really "judge" shampoos other than it leaving residue or not leaving residue. This does a good job without leaving a thick residue. And it's cheap, sold in large volumes.
I could see someone buying the large containers, pouring it out into smaller ones and using those. It's a great frugal way to keep your hair clean. That's just a lot of work for me for something that seems too thick. I have several other options I use instead which are thinner, come naturally in smaller containers and do a good job cleaning. So as much as I think this is a cool idea, and perfect for some, I don't use this myself now.
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