Can Women Use Men’s Shampoo? Dispelling The Myths

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[{"selector":"#anim-a2d6c55f-7dfd-467c-a209-6c4bc846f3d2","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-bfcde279-c94c-4ae7-bcd2-e2d52dfcddd0","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-dbffa8f4-8f81-4784-abdb-0b14b149e785","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-3f11985c-0436-4e50-b1df-e6cf6eca7159","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-107.62712%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":600,"duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Hair Type: What matters more than whether a shampoo is marketed towards men or women is selecting a shampoo that suits your hair type and specific needs. Learn More Arrow

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