How to choose a Kevin.Murphy shampoo for your hair

“I need a good Kevin.Murphy shampoo” is how many conversations at the salon begin. But there’s no one-size-fits-all option from the brand: there are twelve shampoos, and the right choice depends on what your hair needs. Rather than choosing by name alone or following a friend’s recommendation, start with a simple question: what do you want from washing your hair?

Start by working out what you’d like to change

Think about what you’d like to improve. Does your hair feel dry or damaged, is it coloured or curly, or does it simply not look the way you’d like? This isn’t a diagnosis or a reason to look for a complicated haircare routine. It’s a starting point for choosing a shampoo.

It helps to sum up what you’re looking for in one sentence: “I want my hair to look more hydrated” or “I need a shampoo for coloured hair”. The more specific you are, the easier it is to compare options and explain to your barber what you’re looking for.

Consider your hair’s condition, not just its type

Hair type is only part of the picture. Colouring, perming, length and how your hair feels after washing also matter. Your hair’s needs can change over time, so you don’t have to stick with one shampoo forever.

If your hair is coloured, take a look at EVERLASTING.COLOUR WASH: the name itself suggests it’s an option for coloured hair. If your hair is lightened or blonde, you could consider Kevin.Murphy BLONDE.ANGEL.WASH. Don’t choose based on a nice-sounding name alone. Match it to what you’re looking for and check that it suits your hair.

Kevin.Murphy BLONDE.ANGEL.WASH — shampoo — from 7 €

Don’t try to guess from one word

The names of Kevin.Murphy shampoos offer clues, but they can’t replace knowing what your hair needs. For example, HYDRATE-ME.WASH could be worth considering if your hair feels dry, while Kevin.Murphy Repair-Me.Wash may suit you if you’re looking for an option for damaged hair. This isn’t a promise of a particular result: check the product description and ask your barber for advice.

For curly hair, the range includes Kevin.Murphy Killer.Curls Wash. If your hair is curly, explain how it behaves after washing and styling. That makes for a more useful conversation than simply saying “I have curls”. Be clear about what you’d like to improve in your everyday routine, and choose a product with that in mind.

Kevin.Murphy Killer.Curls Wash — shampoo — from 6 €

Ask yourself three questions before buying

You don’t need to understand the whole range before choosing. Just answer a few questions and compare your answers with what a particular shampoo is intended for.

• Is your hair coloured, lightened, damaged or curly?
• What bothers you after washing: the way your hair feels, the condition of the lengths or how it looks?
• What are you looking for from your haircare, and what matters most to you?

If it’s hard to answer, don’t try to come up with the perfect wording. Start with what you notice in everyday life: how your hair looks after washing, whether it’s easy to manage and what you’d like to change. These observations can help you choose more precisely.

How to tell if you’ve chosen the right shampoo

After buying a shampoo, judge it not by a single wash or the promises on the packaging, but by how well it fits your needs and your usual routine. If your hair is coloured, curly or damaged, focus on that particular feature rather than comparing your experience with someone else’s.

If you’re choosing between a few options, don’t pick a shampoo at random just because you recognise the name. Tell your barber about your hair and what you want from your haircare. That makes it easier to discuss which option in the range is worth considering, including Kevin.Murphy Repair-Me.Wash if you’re looking for a shampoo for damaged hair.

Kevin.Murphy Repair-Me.Wash — shampoo — from 7 €

If you’d like help choosing a Kevin.Murphy shampoo for your hair, ask your barber at Rempire, Mardi 1 in Tallinn, or message our shop.