Is Your Shampoo DAMAGING Your Hair? Ingredients Explained...(Part 1: Surfactants)

Have you ever bought a shampoo, looked at the ingredients on the back, and just started wondering...what the heck are all these chemicals? Are they safe? WHY are all these in here?
These next series of videos are meant to explain the ingredients that go into shampoo and conditioners, what they do, and why they're there.
This is Part 1: Surfactants. What are they? Why are these detergents in your shampoo? Are they safe? Which surfactants should you avoid? Are sulfates the same thing as surfactants? I answer all these questions and more in this video.
I want you to be as educated as possible when shopping for your hair care products. I also want to separate hype from facts.
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HARSH SULFATES (AVOID THESE):
ammonium cocoyl sulfate
ammonium laureth sulfate
ammonium lauryl sulfate
ammonium xylene-sulfonate
ammonium xylenesulfonate
ethyl peg-15 cocamine sulfate
sodium alkyl sulfate
sodium c12-18 alkyl sulfate
sodium cetearyl sulfate
sodium coceth sulfate
sodium coco sulfate
sodium coco sulfate
sodium coco sulfate
sodium laureth sulfate
sodium laureth-40 sulfate
sodium lauryl sulfate
sodium myreth sulfate
sodium polystyrene sulfate
tea lauryl sulfate
triethanolamine lauryl sulfate
SULFATE-FREE ANIONIC SURFACTANTS (Strong, but gentler than sulfates):
dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate
disodium cocoyl glutamate
olefin sulfonate
sodium c14-18 olefin sulfonate
sodium c16-18 olefin sulfonate
sodium c12-14 olefin sulfonate
sodium c14-15 olefin sulfonate
sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate
sodium c14-26 olefin sulfonate
sodium cocoyl glutamate
sodium cocoyl sarcosinate
sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate
sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate
sodium lauroyl sarcosinate
sodium lauroyl sarcosine
sodium lauryl sulfoacetate
sodium myristoyl sarcosinate
sodium methyl oleoyl taurate
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate,
Sodium stearate
VERY GENTLE ANIONIC SURFACTANTS:
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate
Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate
Disodium oleamine sulfosuccinate
Sodium dioctyl sulfosuccinate
Sodium cocoyl isethionate
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
CATIONIC SURFACTANTS (More conditioning):
Stearalkonium chloride
Cetrimonium chloride
Cetrimonium bromide
Behentrimonium methosulfate
Behentrimonium chloride
Benzalkonium chloride
Cinnamidopropyltrimonium chloride
Cocotrimonium chloride
Dicetyldimonium chloride
Dicocodimonium chloride
Hydrogenated Palm Trimethylammonium chloride
Lauryltrimonium chloride
Quaternium-15
Quaternium-22
Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride
Polyquaternium-7,10,11, 22, 39, 44, etc
NONIONIC SURFACTANTS (Gentle Cleansers/Emulsifiers/Foaming Agents):
Decyl Glucoside
Sodium lauroyl Lactylate
Coco-Glucoside
AMPHOTERIC SURFACTANTS (Co-surfactants/emulsifiers):
Cocamidopropyl betaine
Coco betaine
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine
Lauryl hydroxysultaine
Sodium cocoamphoacetate
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
Research to fact-check me:
General overview of surfactants
hairmomentum.com/types-of-surf...
Intro to the chemistry of shampoos
www.sciencedirect.com/topics/...
An overview of surfactants
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/p...
An overview of hair cosmetics
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
Nonionic Surfactants
www.sciencedirect.com/topics/....
Cationic surfactants
science-yhairblog.blogspot.com...
Amphoteric Surfactants
www.google.com/books/edition/...
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DISCLAIMER:
Please note that I'm not a medical doctor or a qualified cosmetic chemist. I do my best to quote credible scientific studies and link to all the studies in the description so you can fact check me, but I can't 100% guarantee that all my info is error-free. It's important to consult your doctor and do what's best for you individually.

[@Preacher_.]

* Sets Video to 2x Speed * * Quickly giggles at 2x speed Trav * * Spends 30 minutes in BedBath&Beyond comparing ingredients between 12 different shampoos while shooing sway store associates *

[@2narikai645]

You got me at shooing them away. That's what I do too. Lol.

[@Sophia-bf5wm]

Yes, I feel bad how they just try to help me but at the same time.... they just don't know :(

[@SeksBott69]

This shits complicated i just need a list of products that are good and ill tske it from there. I barely passed chemistry ffs

[@NBPLAYZ]

Fr

[@newchangeunlisted_viewer5594]

Lmao fr bro Just give me like 5 good ones, I'll try em out and see from there

[@layzy24]

Same. Why can't all these channels just give us a top 5 reccemondations without any of these Ingredients

[@jasonarriola723]

I found your channel this year and I absolutely love how high-quality and educational the videos are. Thank you for your great work!

[@akvthelion6286]

Your Content is as always getting BETTER and that’s what everyone wants . To keep BECOMING BETTER ❤️😍 Thank you TRAV

[@simeonaditan]

I love how you did a very deep research for every video!

[@gabba7315]

Thank you for adding the list of ingredients in the description box, so helpful!!

[@keveanjo24]

What an amazingly in depth video. Great work!

[@travis.thefloyd]

Your content is absolutely glorious and extremely informative. Thank you so much for sharing good sir!

[@rubenescorcia6588]

This is very educational and useful! Thank you for your great work.

[@asmarmuhammad1632]

Great vid, mate. This cleared up my many doubts and confusions.

[@abhinav3478]

This is the best channel i found out while i am growing my hair. Loved your hairstyle also❤️

[@mehmettanjudirlik9395]

Hi Travis, I have joined today after watching your video with Antonio, was great, appreciated mate :))

[@ruddle1168]

Loving your hair as it gets longer

[@CaptMusicMan]

I always used to question why did all the lessons in chemistry, physics, and math exist. Now I know! You basically used all the knowledge I learned in 12th grade at school but made so much cooler! Thank you as always for getting more awesome and awesome! Also, where the devil did that voice crack counter go? xD

[@mostafaaboelwafa2377]

Trav White? Already liked

[@anis6524]

Loving the new camera angle, trav !

[@alejandrococa1983]

Thanks to you man I realized I was burning my hair with such harsh sulfates. Great video!

[@sadieadler4383]

Love the new angle.

[@farazr2]

Yes, love the ATLA inserts!

[@zsolttoth96]

Hey, thank you so much for this very informative video. Finally I found someone who does quality research on hair products, not just skincare. Would you please add the products you showed in the video into the infobox? I'm really curious about them now.

[@mershadmajeed2246]

Yoo trevv...u rocked the debate with Antonio... Hair care part u crushed👊👍👍

[@TravWhiteStyle]

Thx man!

[@milesm_6167]

Trav Thanks of the all the info maan! Really appreciate it

[@Mitchy_P5]

rocking the double mic.. well played sir

[@cortneysmith69]

Longhairs just restocked their shampoo and conditioner. Would be interested in hearing you talk about it. It's definitely the best stuff I've used so far, but I'm always on the lookout for better products!

[@lukewalker3]

Cortney Smith i wish they would Ship to the UK

[@Louwcy]

Wow! It's really helping. Thank you so much for your work, from France

[@LoVeMusicLo]

duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude what is this content !!!!! i love you man

[@akvthelion6286]

Trav uploads a VIDEO ME : Yeah MR. White YEAH SCIENCE 😎

[@d_rizzle4268]

That was very informative and helpful! so much things I didn't know about shampoo.

[@el7974]

Dude! You knocked it out of the Park! At LEAST you do the Research! I'm glad you kept the HUMOR!!! I can't wait to try the Brand you've recommended ❣️ ✌🏼 Out! WOW! OGX Argan & Morocco Shampoo! The conditioner just seems to be sucked right up, and later, it will frizz, or go Flat! Namaste Master! 😂✌🏼Out Again!

[@ddfjsdflz]

Wow this video is awesome! thanks so much for the info !

[@karljans4807]

I love the new camera angle. And I love u using avatar pictures haha

[@sanshrestha9082]

Hey man.. been following your channel.. absolutely love it❤❤.. I was hoping you would do a weekly hair carr routine/ styling tutorial.. hope you see this🤞🤞

[@BabysitterSky]

Pretty sick stuff buddy. Thanks to you, all use is coconut oil on days i shampoo and the change has been unreal. I owe you a drink sometime for the advice.

[@thedjb300]

Hey trav, awesome vids my guy! Could you do a video comparing using non-sulphate shampoo and co-wash cleanser? Thanks!

[@nicholasjohnson5944]

Oh yeah- Professor Travis is here again!! Thank you for your informative and entertaining content- your videos put a smile to my face!!! :D QUESTION: Where did you get that beautiful white shirt from? I love it!!! :D

[@TravWhiteStyle]

From Theory!

[@ecomamaadmin3328]

Very grateful for your great presentation.

[@drnaazneenmohammed1094]

Excellent video. Thanks for the information.

[@5maen]

This helped me as a curly hair man, thank u

[@sachinmishra2632]

Today your hair's are looking fantabulous bro!! 😜

[@marlonallen5008]

I love all your videos you are super amazing and what you are talking about

[@edwin1524263]

you should stop apologising for "being a nerd" (aware and well-read). Tbh makes your dialogue longwinded when you keep apologising.

[@TravWhiteStyle]

That’s great feedback. Thanks

[@kailash8008]

Travis....Just a request... Can u create a blog and write up these there so that we can use all these info then and there necessary?!

[@Mr-xc7di]

I resently found your Chanel and you mad me want to grow out my hair and I Learned all about how to take care of your hair and my hair actually look like your type of color texture so I’m growing it out

[@dianaanglin4423]

Many blessing to you with that brilliant knowledge very detailed n honestly I am drawing in can't get enough of your brilliance I am a woman can I follow although this is for guys beautiful hair n stay grogeous

[@jasonsky3409]

This is a big help. I have very oily hair and I shampoo multiple times a week, and I think my shampoo is too strong, so I’m looking for a light shampoo to use regularly. And suggestions on what shampoo or conditioner to use?

[@monsitime9370]

Amazing video 🤯

[@jimbearone]

Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a Gentle, Surfactant / Cleansing Agent it gets a bad reputation from outdated or misleading information. Adding other ingredients will make it less stripping and give a better, more effective more easily rinsed cleanser. Non - Sulfate type surfactants can have a naturally higher pH (9 to 11) and can swell the hair fiber even in a shampoo with a ‘Balanced pH’. Sodium Laureth Sulfate properly formulated and used in a balanced formula can both outperform in cleaning and be gentler on the hair and scalp.

[@feral91_]

Can you pleeeease make a video about the PEG in shampooes? I have a way sensitive skin and your videos are just awsesome for knowing what Im choosing before I get a scalp rush. Thanks a great youtube channel!

[@soapyfluffs]

Love using great ingredients in the soaps I make.

[@Kboot347]

Question for you sir. I recently subscribed and started following you. Tons of great information. I know you have used the ogx tea tree shampoo. Thinking about using it but am concerned with the claims in this new lawsuit. What is your experience? My roots get oily after about a day. My hair is very fine like yours. What would you recommend. Never had long hair until now and looking for some help. Thanks

[@youknowwithMartyKauffman]

Thanks for the knowledge man I’ve been growing my hair out and I was like I wonder what Products to get and I picked up that Tea tree OGX and I see that you use it too so it must be good anyway I subscribed because I need some more knowledge about this long hair life

[@Dr_KL31]

Hey, can you please share your experience with OGX, I'm thinking to buy one for me, please

[@youknowwithMartyKauffman]

@@Dr_KL31 oh i stopped using it because it is made by Johnson and Johnson and from what I hear a lot of the J&J products have been known to causes cancer but you should do your own research what I’m using now is the tea tree shampoo from Trader joe’s

[@Dr_KL31]

@@youknowwithMartyKauffman oh ok, i heard things about OGX, it had bad chemicals, ok I'll do my research, thanks for telling me buddy

[@youknowwithMartyKauffman]

@@Dr_KL31 oh you are welcome

[@Taminator38]

*Notices ATLA references* Ah, I see that you're a man of culture.

[@ceasey0]

is there a part 2 or 3 for this? I'm specifically looking for the alcohols video!!!

[@randombikeride592]

Thank you 🦋

[@Ax-xN]

Go full GOLDILOCKS man

[@metaldragongaming597]

What’s funny is I just used the same tea tree shampoo that’s in the thumbnail 2 hours ago lol

[@deadchannel443]

Coincidence? I think NOT.

[@didnthurt4077]

Just started using tea tree today.. i dunno, the smell really is something to get used to.

[@peanut1433]

@@didnthurt4077 dont use OGX, it causes hair loss as it has traces of formaldehyde

[@DiegoHernandez-tw3vt]

Id like to imagine some guy who has never heard anything about his hair hear all of the chemical names and his brain just fries

[@GoodVibesOnly23]

I have used many years sulfate-free shampoos and they makes my hair flat after a few hours and flatter and greasy the next day. I have thick but super straight hair. But if I use a shampoo with ALS, my hair has more volume even at the second day, my hair feels so light en clean and it is easy to style my hair into waves (heatless). So perhaps it is better FOR ME to use a shampoo WITH sulfate. Everyone’s hair is unique. Just use what the best is for your hair. I’m happier with hair full of volume than hair that is super flat. Sorry for my English if they are mistakes in my comment😊, I’m Turkish who lives in Belgium😊 greetings❤

[@alansosalara]

Hi! Trav, I bought an organic shampoo, and this follow ingredients are the ones I havent hear of: lauryl glucoside, cocobetaine, baterrikal, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, what do you think about them.. my hair is: straight, 1A, porosity medium-high, texture:fine, density: thin, moisture: combination

[@muskndusk]

Google is your friend.

[@brightphoebus]

I dig the science. : )

[@Lambet16]

Do you have any info on silicone free shampoos/conditioners? Wondering whether to try them or not

[@user-zh6gv2mh9l]

Hey Trav, Have you tried Calia Brand natural shampoo and conditioner? Heard alot of good reviews

[@TravWhiteStyle]

Looks awesome! All natural ingredients

[@erichbennett7539]

try one called clear and free ? like what u say on that one thx : ) and ty for the video also good job : )

[@elleh3711]

Yes, explain this shampoo! I just bought it too!

[@vmeza2331213]

I just need a list of shampoos and conditioners that good, please. Which ones do you use?

[@kocappicino9987]

can we take a moment to appreciate the avatar references

[@tracyvo3]

life saver!! thank you

[@el7188]

Hi, I have a question. Is Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate a mild surfactant too? Or is it harsh for the hair/scalp?

[@marjana6046]

Ogx is full of formaldehide relisers

[@TeamAyaz]

I use a tea tree oil which has lauryl sulfate, but i dont get any irritation or itching, do you recommend to still use this shampoo or shall i go for the hudson & mane shampoo and conditioner, thanks keep up the great work

[@TravWhiteStyle]

Sulfates don’t irritate everyone’s skin. I’d more pay attention to your hair shaft and protein loss. That’s where they can be more damaging.

[@BlinkinFirefly]

The OGX Mint shampoo was terrible for me. It left my hair dry and crunchy and my scalp itchy with excess sebum. The conditioner has virtually no conditioning effects. They might as well have filled the conditioner bottle with Go-gurt. I do not recommend.

[@pedrocavalcante5822]

Which shampoo and conditioner do you recommend for fine hair?

[@gregoryking1884]

Where are the next parts to this series? I do not see them in your video list. Please send links!

[@Kesslerboy]

Is an all natural shampoo always better? Or can I benefit from for example Pete and Pedro of forte shampoos

[@dumbolddoor9882]

Erm, just a couple of quick questions for anyone who would care to answer: How much hair fall is normal for when you're using a bristle comb brush? Also, does it work with thick wavy hair? Second set: I'm currently a teenager, and I have to ask; how quickly does hair grow back after it falls out? When I brush I currently have about 3-4 hairs every time, and I previously made the mistake of brushing my hair while wet - slightly dry and not stopping my brushing when I feel a knot tangling it. A couple more hairs come off when that happens, usually 1-2. Does age matter in terms of the growing process? Aside from brushing I take care of my hair and wash it every other day. I just need help with these things.

[@Preacher_.]

You're a smart man for no longer brushing your hair when wet. Before you go reading this essay I wrote, just know that Trav has a bunch of videos out there that cover everything you've brought up, I'll try to find them for you- but just know your best bet is to binge watch his channel real quick. And you definitely want to ease through "knots" in your hair. Meaning when you come across one, don't just slowly try to push through It- instead take the brush out of the hair and bruh that section again, but this time start closer to the ends on the hairs, below the knot,instead of starting at your scalp. If it's a really bag tangle, isolate it with your fingers and separate the hairs manually. The risk isn't so much that you'll pull the strand out, but instead that you'll stretch those tangled hairs and break them off half way down. Take one of your hairs and just yank on either end until it snaps, then take a look at how kinky and wirey it looks. You lose about a hundred hairs a day, seeing a few in the comb or brush (wether nylon, boars hair, or otherwise) is normal. Tweezing/pulling out a hair isn't necessarily going to prevent it from regrowing, tension Alopecia on the other hand(tying your hair up really tight, slicking it back with gel and a boars hair brush, putting constant tension on the hair follicle) is going to cause near permeant hair loss as the hair follicle dies overtime from stress.

[@Preacher_.]

These two will probably answer most of your questions. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZybfpuMqZeGm7s kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHTHaolriLeZadk

[@dumbolddoor9882]

@@Preacher_. Actually I'm taking that into account. I usually either wear my hair semi tight and if that gets too much then I just wear a half up half down thingamajigger. Also I don't use gel. I usually just do a coconut oil shampoo conditioner combo every other day and put a little coconut oil in my hair by spraying it. That is a leave in product, and that is usually what I use.

[@Preacher_.]

@@dumbolddoor9882 Idk which video it is, but Trav goes over the science behind hair oils & leave in products. You can over do it very easily, and that can cause the sebum to build up in the follicle and on the scalp(the soil of the hair) and actually weaken the hard scaley cuticles that hold your hair in the follicle. I gave myself some tension Alopeciaby tying my man bun way too high, and way too tight. And it's something I wore M-F as a professional look. I'm missing about. 1/3- 1/2 of an inch on my entire right temple. And it's exactly where I used to feel tugging and tension when I'd tie up my hair using a pomade/leave in olive oil based gel and a boars hair brush... I was slowly strangling those follicles... Thankfully it's unnoticeable with my hair down.

[@Preacher_.]

@@dumbolddoor9882 What blew my mind was that there are cuticles, in the same form that you have on your fingers and toes, that are soely responsible for protecting your hair, and keeping it in its follice. The video Trav has on that opened my eyes to how much F'ing damage I was doing to my hair with how I was styling it, and the amount and *TYPE* of products I was using and *leaving* in my hair for days on end.

[@harambe8372]

How can I apply oil to my hair without it looking greasy?

[@raaheemmadoo9336]

What are your thoughts on Wow skin science shampoo and conditioner?

[@sgtdiversity382]

Hey man I had long hair and got it cut off back to medium hair with bangs. My mom said my hair looks brittle and I thinks it’s because my hair went from long to short. Do you what the best shampoo is to use thx.

[@homeyv]

is there a part 2?

[@Skylightatdusk]

So Cocamidopropyl betaine and Coco betaine are not the same. Had been thinking they were the same for a while.

[@gustavogonzalez7939]

You didn’t cover Sodium C12-13 Pareth Sulfate. I think. Is this Sulfate harsh?

[@Kanon..]

Have you tried K18? If not could you please try it on your hair and see how well it works for you?

[@Ax-xN]

The channel Real Men Real style used Trav in his thumbnail

[@TravWhiteStyle]

I was in the video. Did you watch it?

[@ololademabel6191]

Please I need your advice. Am trying to make a shampoo and conditioner formula but am confused about the products these are the ingredients am trying to purchase Nitrosol Cocobetaine (don't know if it can replace SLS) Castille soap Amodimethicone Cetyl alcohol Lanolin Coco glucoside Stearic acid Guar gum Glyceryl stearate Panthenol Dyquat A Soda ash Caustic soda

[@waldeezee870]

So what’s the best shampoo to use

[@debbieventimiglia2216]

Is this why I had a lot of static I'm my hair by using suave clarifying shampoo? Ions

[@lordnessa5893]

For greasy hair or greasy roots and dry ends, I wouldn't recommend sulfates, because the more you wash your hair, the greasier it will become. So try milder surfactants and washing less often. For normal hair, you can still use it but less often. If you wash it 7 times per week with harsher surfactants, it's applying 7 times something aggressiv. If only once per week, it's 7 time less!!! If you do this, it's better to move gently towards milder ones and more time inbetween two washings or you hair will need an adapting phase where it will be awful. Kind reminder: you need only to wash the roots.

[@GoodVibesOnly23]

That’s not totally true. I’ve used many years only natural shampoos without silicones and sulfates, and my hair is still greasy the next day after washing it. When I wash it now with shampoo with ALS as ingredient, my hair is still clean and fresh the second day after washing without itchiness. Everyone’s hair and scalp is unique. Some people are happy with sulfate-free shampoo and some with sulfate shampoo. It’s that simple.

[@Noah-tw6ki]

Is part 2 out yet?

[@Klendathu_Hotdrop]

How would you prepare the roots and scalp for shampooing if they are always dry and irritated afterwards ? Edit: i use Hanz de fuko natural shampoo with S..L.M Isethionate and matching natural conditioner on the ends

[@TravWhiteStyle]

You may need to moisturize your scalp in between wash days. Aloe and tea tree mix would be a great start

[@simplefacts2414]

I have dry scalp and scalp acen.can I use ogx tee tree mint shampoo

[@drnaazneenmohammed1094]

Can anybody post a link to part 2 and part 3 of this shampoo ingredient series

[@Citiglobal88]

Which shampoo and conditioner products do you recommend for dry curly hair?

[@muskndusk]

Cantu. It's intended for black hair, but can be used on any dry curly hair, just don't use too much conditioner or leave-in.

[@Citiglobal88]

@@muskndusk thank you 🙏

[@yipp_yippee]

Have Keratin Treated long hair (normally very frizzy), have been told NO surfactants/sulfantes or Sodium of any kind. Do you know if this is true & do you have a shampoo/conditioner recommendation for Keratin treated hair?

[@TravWhiteStyle]

I’d probably go for nonionic surfactants like decyl glucoside. Also keep in mind if sodium *something* is in it but it’s not the main detergent, it’s probably used more as an emulsifier and foam booster than a cleansing agent

[@yipp_yippee]

@@TravWhiteStyle " emulsifier and foam booster than a cleansing agent" so if Sodium something is at the end of the ingredients list, it is "probably" safe to use?

[@TravWhiteStyle]

Yes

[@indoorvoyager0551]

Do sulfate free anionic surfactants remove silicone (since I found silicone ineviteable in my routine in oder to protect my hair against heat and uv damage)

[@TravWhiteStyle]

Some might be able to. But it depends if the silicone is water soluble or not. Cocomidolropyl betaine has been shown as a good sulfate remover. But if you want to be 100% sure you clarify. A sulfate shampoo that is silicone-free would be the best option

[@indoorvoyager0551]

@@TravWhiteStyle Thank you.

[@zodel8631]

i just use baby shampoo. works great!

[@businessaccount7524]

Which one?

[@periteu]

Frecuencia de limpiadores fuertes (8:01)

[@rogeracosta7326]

Hi is sodium alpha olefin sulfonate bad I bought a natural shampoo the brand is Rahua

[@ErockHQ]

Can someone link me some good shampoo and conditioners? Im a 20 year old guy and have long kinda wavy hair

[@palanoolho]

olefin sulfonate is as harsh as sodium lauryl sulfate

[@_ash1ey_]

What about sodium phytate?

[@bazidmalik8444]

Trav white is more Walter white now😂