Can I use dog shampoo and conditioner on my own hair?

Personally, I have thought of that too, lol. I just thought that if I could use the Main 'n Tail horse shampoo, why not try the dog's shampoo and conditioner... The horse shampoo works great for me esp. In thickening my hair.

It’s what my sister and brother-in-law are using, too. It is effective to them and they notice immediate results within just a week of daily use. If you’re wondering what it looks like, it’s this.

All natural dog shampoos are coconut-based (when I was in the province, I would extract a pure coconut milk and soak my hair with it – I got healthy, long black hair) so they do not contain harsh detergents, synthetic perfumes or artificial colors. For the dog’s shampoo, the common ingredients are: - Lavender oil - Eucalyptus oil - Tea tree oil - Citronella oil - Peppermint oil For the dog’s conditioner, the common ingredients are: - Aloe - Shea Butter - Vitamin E See? We humans also use these ingredients so it’s really safe for us to try dog’s shampoo and conditioner.

I did some research and I found an article, (link below) which goes into a great deal of detail about the history, ingredients and all the different types of shampoo, both for humans and also animals. This is what they have to say about shampoos for animals and why they are not suitable for humans."Shampoo intended for animals may contain insecticides or other medications for treatment of skin conditions or parasite infestations such as fleas or mange. These must never be used on humans.

It is equally important to note that while some human shampoos may be harmful when used on animals, any human haircare products that contain active ingredients/drugs (such as zinc in anti-dandruff shampoos) are potentially toxic when ingested by animals. Special care must be taken not to use those products on pets. Cats are at particular risk due to their instinctive method of grooming their fur with their tongues.

Shampoos that are especially designed to be used on pets, commonly dogs and cats, are normally intended to do more than just clean the pet's coat or skin. Most of these shampoos contain ingredients which act differently and are meant to treat a skin condition, an allergy or to fight against fleas. " It doesn't sound a very appealing choice does it?

I suppose that if you used dog shampoo yourself, with those ingredients, it could lead to an itchy scalp. However if you really want to use the same shampoo as your dog, why not wash him with baby shampoo? I have kept dogs of various breeds for years and I always use baby shampoo on them.

It is so mild, that none of them have ever reacted badly to it and of course, it is perfectly safe to use yourself.

Generally speaking, I don't think one can answer this question with a straight "yes" or "no". It much depends why you want to do that in the first place and then exactly which product you want to use. Most "natural" dog and cat shampoos and conditioners as for example sold under the name "Ayurveda" are quite safe to use for humans, too, if they are meant just for "cleaning".

BUT, many dog shampoos contain ingredients that will kill or discourage fleas. So if you live with a dog that has fleas, it might probably be an idea to treat your hair too, at least to avoid fleas! But in that case you'd probably be best off to ask a pharmacist for advice.

Shampoos and conditioners that are based on petro-chemicals, whether sold for humans or animals, can all cause itching, depending how a person reacts to it. We can all come up with a rash or an allergy after using those shampoos and conditioners, especially the ones that are profusely perfumed. It is very difficult to establish a list or any "proof" of any "side-effects", because most people actually have no itching, allergy or rashes.

But we are all individuals who react differently to chemicals and furthermore, as there are chemicals in almost all perfumes, cosmetic and food products, even medicines, a combination of them is virtually uncontrollable (chemical cocktail! ) and certainly hasn't been tested by any scientist. So we are back to personal experience.

If you like a shampoo, try it out and if it agrees with you, use it and if it doesn't, throw it out and try another one. Hope this helps!

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