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Title: does the type of shampoo matter?
Post by: lovekangaroo on February 10, 2012, 03:15:28 PM

so, does the yep of shampoo you use to clean a pony's hair really matter, or is one just as good as another?

Title: Re: does the type of shampoo matter?
Post by: Oneleo1 on February 10, 2012, 03:17:27 PM

I use cheap stuff  :)

Title: Re: does the type of shampoo matter?
Post by: Taxel on February 10, 2012, 03:18:51 PM

I've never really noticed a difference with what I use, but I prefer to use ones without dye because I'm paranoid. xD

However I have some cheap purple conditioner that I used on a TAF Sundance with faded hair, and it temporarily repinked it (its never changed any other pony's hair color).

Title: Re: does the type of shampoo matter?
Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on February 10, 2012, 03:38:01 PM

I use what's left of the bottle when we humans are done with it.  You'd be amazed how much you can get out of the bottle if you add water to an "empty" - then it's slightly diluted and you'll be able to use it for several dozen ponies.  :)

Title: Re: does the type of shampoo matter?
Post by: tehrin on February 10, 2012, 03:38:56 PM

I've just been using whatever soap I use to wash the pony. :x I also use cheaper conditioner too. Just herbal essences stuff. I used my really good salon conditioner but it just weighed the ponys hair down too much. The stuff I use does the job, smells nice with the natural pony smell and of course helps tackle flyaways and tangles. :D

Basically the hair is plastic. So you can throw the most expensive anti-frizz hair treatment stuff on it... but it's plastic. It's not going to absorb anything like human hair does. It's just going to wash right off taking the dirt with it. Nicer shampoos might be less harsh, but then again, it's still plastic. As long as you're not roughly scrubbing and mangling the hair, it should be fine.

Title: Re: does the type of shampoo matter?
Post by: Oneleo1 on February 10, 2012, 03:47:09 PM

Quote from: lovesbabysquirmy on February 10, 2012, 03:38:01 PM

I use what's left of the bottle when we humans are done with it.  You'd be amazed how much you can get out of the bottle if you add water to an "empty" - then it's slightly diluted and you'll be able to use it for several dozen ponies.  :)

this is a great idea :) I also use the little travel sized ones that you can pick up for like $1 at Target or Walmart. Those last forever when it comes to ponies :)

Title: Re: does the type of shampoo matter?
Post by: ZettaMomo on February 10, 2012, 03:47:41 PM

I just use my regular shampoo on my ponies. If you are concerned about the dyes of the shampoo I believe Sauve (which is a brand you can get at most dollar stores or grocery stores) has a type called Daily Clarifying that might be good for ponies since it does not appear to have a dye to it.

Title: Re: does the type of shampoo matter?
Post by: toralei on February 10, 2012, 03:49:44 PM

Depends on the conditioner you use and what you're doing with it (the shampoo)


If you're trying to remove a conditioner with silicones in it, the shampoo should probably have SLS in it. Cones are not water soluble and require this to get it out.


Otherwise I think anything is fine.

Title: Re: does the type of shampoo matter?
Post by: Calico_Star on February 10, 2012, 04:13:09 PM

Yes, of course it matters! Ponies don't like "man-ish" shampoos. They prefer girly shampoo in floral or fruit scents :)

I actually don't use shampoo on my ponies unless their hair is visibly dirty or their body is so gross I'm concerned about the state of their hair. So when I use shampoo, I just use whatever is closest at the time. (Remember though, no gross manly scents! :P ) Usually I just use conditioner though, which is usually a big cheap bottle from the dollar store. Works great!

Title: Re: does the type of shampoo matter?
Post by: Juri on February 10, 2012, 05:11:20 PM

I just use the same shampoo that I use on my own hair :) It tends to be dye safe, but other than that any brand has been fine.

Title: Re: does the type of shampoo matter?
Post by: apanda0622 on February 10, 2012, 05:25:01 PM

I don't use shampoo.  I just use conditioner.  I buy it from Dollar Tree.  Although its cheap, its smells really good--like apple blossom, which makes the ponies' hair smell good.

Title: Re: does the type of shampoo matter?
Post by: MsTwilight on February 10, 2012, 06:54:43 PM

Dish soap is best for cleaning pony hair. Fabric softener also works way better than conditioner. Pony hair is plastic and is not at all like human hair. It's best to avoid any build up and just use cleaning products.

Title: Re: does the type of shampoo matter?
Post by: DazzleKitty on February 10, 2012, 07:23:23 PM

I use cheap stuff.....like Suave apple scented conditioner. I love the way it smells...yummy!

I thought about trying the whole fabric softener thing. It makes sense.

Title: Re: does the type of shampoo matter?
Post by: Ringlets on February 10, 2012, 07:36:38 PM

I use whatever shampoo I have at the time, but I really like the herbal essances "hello hydration" one for the scent :lovey:  I prefer Dove conditioner... but yeah i dont really think it matters whether you use a cheap one or and expensive one TBH :)

Title: Re: does the type of shampoo matter?
Post by: scarletjul on February 10, 2012, 11:33:45 PM

Shampoo I tend to use whatever happens to be lying around (most recently, I think it was baby shampoo) but I'm much more picky about conditioner - I like Herbal Essences Coconut Conditioner because it rinses well but Target stopped selling it.  Lately I've been using Pantene Pro-V for relaxed hair which also seems to rinse well.  The really cheap conditioners (Suave, Vo-5) did not work for me at all.

Title: Re: does the type of shampoo matter?
Post by: Rachel-Eyes on February 11, 2012, 12:03:05 AM

Quote from: DazzleKitty on February 10, 2012, 07:23:23 PM

I use cheap stuff.....like Suave apple scented conditioner. I love the way it smells...yummy!

I use Suave too. I recently just ran out of the "sea breeze" scent and I love the way it makes my ponies' hair smell. I don't use shampoo either, just conditioner, because it makes it so much easier to work out knots and it makes the pony's hair feel very, very soft.

Title: Re: does the type of shampoo matter?
Post by: kittybethy on February 11, 2012, 12:33:17 AM

I dont think it matters.

Title: Re: does the type of shampoo matter?
Post by: Icecrystalline on February 11, 2012, 02:44:30 AM

I personally use whatever I'd use on my hair, I believe my ponies deserve the best quality (I won't use expensive on more than 10 ponies though as I don't have a disposable income!!) Tehe, but to be honest, if you are cleaning more than about 10, I buy huge quantities of good/medium shampoo because buying batches is cheaper, I use Herbal essences (Like I do for my hair, I choose the one that corresponds with the ponies hair type, if frizzy I choose frizz ease by John Frieda, i use the gel stuff, it's super expensive but I have never seen anything work such wonders!) I use Tresemme huge bottles (Super cheap and salon quality, about £3.00 for giant bottles that last about 4 months maybe more) for conditioner, but if it is just for a few very special ponies, I start with Herbal essences, then I use Loreal conditioner, then John frieda gel. Hope this helps! >.< xxx

Title: Re: does the type of shampoo matter?
Post by: bladed on February 11, 2012, 05:08:15 AM

I use all in one shampoo/conditioner for kids on mine, it dried out my Lady Babys tail though.

Title: Re: does the type of shampoo matter?
Post by: DevlishSmooch on February 11, 2012, 05:45:49 AM

I use Dawn dish soap.  And Aussie 3-Minute Miracle conditioner.  I tried the fabric softener and it didn't seem to work as well for me, but maybe I didn't leave it in long enough...

Title: Re: does the type of shampoo matter?
Post by: hathorcat on February 11, 2012, 05:53:05 AM

It probably doesnt matter but I do try and use as scent free and colour free as possible....usually its Johnsons Baby Shampoo! I tend to have plenty of that around the house so thats what gets used!

Title: Re: does the type of shampoo matter?
Post by: OctoberFlash on February 11, 2012, 05:56:46 AM

I use some of the little travel shampoo things I have that never really get used. It makes my pony's hair smell all fruity for a few days after I use it, too. c:

Title: Re: does the type of shampoo matter?
Post by: Saber-Toothed Crow on February 11, 2012, 06:01:32 AM

I use whatever I have for my hair at the time, which is usually cheap Fructis shampoo and conditioner. As long as it rinses off cleanly, I'll use it on my ponies.

Title: Re: does the type of shampoo matter?
Post by: lovekangaroo on February 11, 2012, 11:54:56 AM

lot of responses with that. and i had a scary thought. i wonder if someone out there uses a different shampoo for each of the mane 6... i could see the apple scent for Applejack and Applebloom.. well there's my random thought of the day..

Title: Re: does the type of shampoo matter?
Post by: 01mlplover on February 11, 2012, 12:01:13 PM

I use whats cheap. Usually sauve. Im really generous with it when im cleaning ponies so i go through it pretty quick and couldnt afford to keep buying expensive stuff.

Title: Re: does the type of shampoo matter?
Post by: babymoondust on February 11, 2012, 12:04:01 PM

I use whatever I'm using - which is Herbal Essences for straight or coloured hair. Works like a treat, plus makes my ponies smell ultra ultra ULTRA scrummy!!

Title: Re: does the type of shampoo matter?
Post by: LilSpark on February 11, 2012, 12:34:50 PM

Shampoo doesn't make a difference but the conditioner does :)

Title: Re: does the type of shampoo matter?
Post by: FarDreamer on February 11, 2012, 12:47:22 PM

This stuff is amazing for frizz and makes the hair really soft:


http://www.pantene.com/en-US/hair-care-collections/african-american-hair-products.aspx (http://www.pantene.com/en-US/hair-care-collections/african-american-hair-products.aspx)

Title: Re: does the type of shampoo matter?
Post by: michelle53 on February 11, 2012, 05:35:14 PM

Quote from: MsTwilight on February 10, 2012, 06:54:43 PM

Dish soap is best for cleaning pony hair. Fabric softener also works way better than conditioner. Pony hair is plastic and is not at all like human hair. It's best to avoid any build up and just use cleaning products.

I love fabric softener!  It works amazing in pony hair:)

Title: Re: does the type of shampoo matter?
Post by: PonySeeker128 on February 11, 2012, 06:18:47 PM

I use baby shampoo because its free of dye and chemicals and its also really lightweight on the hair, I tried treseme shampoo but it didn't leave the hair as soft and fluffy. And for conditioner I use treseme, I haven't tried any other conditioners though.

Title: Re: does the type of shampoo matter?
Post by: toralei on February 11, 2012, 10:00:12 PM

Quote from: FarDreamer on February 11, 2012, 12:47:22 PM

This stuff is amazing for frizz and makes the hair really soft:


http://www.pantene.com/en-US/hair-care-collections/african-american-hair-products.aspx (http://www.pantene.com/en-US/hair-care-collections/african-american-hair-products.aspx)

How does this stuff smell? I might try it out...

Title: Re: does the type of shampoo matter?
Post by: FarDreamer on February 12, 2012, 05:52:15 AM

Quote from: toralei on February 11, 2012, 10:00:12 PM

Quote from: FarDreamer on February 11, 2012, 12:47:22 PM

This stuff is amazing for frizz and makes the hair really soft:


http://www.pantene.com/en-US/hair-care-collections/african-american-hair-products.aspx (http://www.pantene.com/en-US/hair-care-collections/african-american-hair-products.aspx)

How does this stuff smell? I might try it out...

I don't think there's much of a scent, they just smell clean.  That's part of the reason I like it, the ponies don't lose their "pony smell" with it.  Just make sure to rinse the conditioner very thoroughly, it's thick and will leave their hair greasy looking if you don't get it all out.  Same goes for so soft ponies, be sure to get it all rinsed off their flocking.

Hope that helps!!!       :)

Title: Re: does the type of shampoo matter?
Post by: Ginger on February 12, 2012, 07:36:11 AM

I use anything that's sulfate free just because I'm allergic to it... In turn I use shampoos/conditioners which are silicone free so nothing builds up and it's easier to rinse.

Title: Re: does the type of shampoo matter?
Post by: aellos on February 12, 2012, 08:07:00 AM

Ahaha, I use my nice Pantene color stuff. It works fine.