Is it worth it to spend more money on shampoo?

An expert sheds some light into the drugstore vs salon shampoo debate.

He recently dropped some major knowledge on the topic in a 38-second TikTok.

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board-certified dermatologist based in North Carolina.

Now, the ingredient list isnt everything, he says.

Other factors, like the formulation, also matter.

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board-certified dermatologist based in North Carolina.

But Dr. Shah says he relies on ingredient lists to see if a product is safe and effective.

In some cases thats true, but not always, Dr. Shah responds.

I work with a lot of product formulators and contract manufacturers, many come from the same source!

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Moral of the story: More expensive doesnt always mean better for your hair, Dr. Shah says.

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