VO5 vs. Shea Moisture

Hello so I chose to do this experiment because I wanted to figure out what was best for my hair. On this hair journey I have to make decisions based on the health of my hair. So what better way to start with what I wash and condition my hair with.

VO5

In that VO5 shampoo and cond. It includes Sodium Chloride, which has the formula of NaCl. It comes from inside of seawater or other saline water.
This chemical increases thickness which is good for certain people that wants that kind of affect on their hair.
On the other hand, its other issue is its personal safety. This chemical in this product can strip the hair of its natural oil.
Another chemical included in VO5 is Deionized Water, which has the regular formula of H2O. This is water with its ions removed. It is good pure water, but its safety issue is that it's not safe to drink.HAZARD if it's drunk.




Shea Moisture

This product has an ingredient of Argan Oil. It has no formula. It comes from the morocco in the kernels of the argan tree. What this do is helps hydrate and soften the hair. Another ingredient is coconut oil. This doesn’t have a formula, but it does comes from the kernel or meat of the mature coconut. By the way it helps reduce dandruff.

Procedure
Day 1
  1. Wash hair with VO5
  2. View hair texture before combing and brushing hair
  3. Brush/comb hair out
  4. Blow dry
Day 2
  1. Wash hair with Shea Moisture
  2. View hair texture before combing and brushing hair
  3. Brush/comb hair out
  4. Blow dry

Results
With the VO5 my hair was smooth like but felt flaky when I first felt it wet right after I washed it.
When I blow dried it it did get it straighter than usual which was a good outcome. It made my hair dry which was bad.

With Shea Moisture my hair seemed smooth also but also bouncy and loose
It was a very natural feeling. It actually increased my curls.
After I blow dried it got thick but maintain to be soft and oily to my scout.


Improvements can be made

With increasing natural ingredients, I believe it will make VO5 a great product. It will increase in making hair grow and cause less irritation.
Shea Moisture is already a great product and good to use on all types of hair. One improvement can be addition to the oils, add something that can increase growth at a good speed.
With both products, they aren’t kid safety. Figure out an ingredient that needs to be added or taken out in order for it not to harm kids.

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