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Ornate packaging paired with enticing advertisements that claim expensive shampoos are elixirs for all hair woes can leave one wondering: are the higher prices really worth it? Should I abandon my cheaper mainstay for a more expensive premium brand?<\/p>\n

Experts say affordable shampoos and conditioners found in supermarkets and chemists can do the job just as well as the pricey versions.<\/p>\n

They advise consumers to evaluate the ingredients in products, their own scalp and hair concerns, and their entire hair care routine \u2013 and to check with a doctor when in doubt.<\/p>\n

Premium brands can work well, and some have active ingredients that cost more, according to dermatologists. Other factors influencing the price include the size of the company and whether it has invested in organic ingredients, sustainable agriculture and recycled materials.<\/p>\n

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Pantene Pro-V is one of the bestselling shampoo brands in the US. Photo: AP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Tips for your hair type<\/h3>\n

Dr Crystal Aguh, dermatologist and director of the Ethnic Skin Programme at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, says she generally categorises people into two hair types: damage-prone and damage-resistant.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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