Total Results Brass Off Shampoo

Oily scalps, heavy product users and people who like a strong cleanse.

May feel too cleansing for some dry, curly, colour-treated or sensitive hair types. This depends on the full formula and your hair needs.

Most hair types, including those wanting a gentler wash.

Often paired with other surfactants to make a formula feel milder.

Those interested in how a product’s texture and lather are achieved.

It is a simple mineral salt that helps create a familiar shampoo feel and can influence how a cleanser spreads through the hair.

Those who like creamy, luxurious-feeling shampoo or conditioner textures.

It also provides a mild conditioning feel, helping formulas spread smoothly through the hair. Its use is common in many everyday cleansing products.

Frizz-prone, coarse or dry hair wanting a smooth, glossy finish.

Some people prefer silicone-free formulas, especially for certain curl routines. It is widely used and helpful in many smoothing products.

Those using products that need lightweight cleansing or stable, uniform formulations.

It is commonly used to solubilise fragrance oils and support smooth, consistent formulations. Its mild nature makes it suitable for a wide range of haircare products.

Those using stylers, treatments or serums that rely on smooth, even application.

It is commonly used in both leave-in and rinse-off products to support stable, easy-to-apply textures. It can also assist with product absorption and consistency.

Anyone who prefers smooth, consistent textures in styling or leave-in products.

It helps formulas stay evenly mixed and glide easily through the hair or onto the scalp. It is widely used because it works in very small amounts and provides reliable texture.

People dealing with flaky scalps, congestion or product buildup.

It is widely used in scalp-care formulas because it breaks down excess oils and debris without needing physical scrubbing. Often found in dandruff-control products.

Those interested in how product pH affects scalp comfort or hair cuticle behaviour.

It is used in very small amounts to bring a formula to the desired pH range. Once adjusted, it does not act as a strong alkaline agent in the finished product.

Those looking for softer, easier-to-detangle hair.

It is derived from guar gum and is commonly used to enhance conditioning in shampoos and conditioners. It can also reduce static and improve manageability.

All products that need a preservative system.

Often paired with other preservatives for broad protection.

People who like a rich, stable lather in their cleansing products.

It is often used alongside primary surfactants to enhance texture and mildness. Its viscosity‑boosting effect can also improve the feel of rinse‑off formulas.

A fragrance component that must be listed separately on labels because a minority of people can be sensitive to it. Its presence is normal, required disclosure and is not a quality signal.

Those who enjoy subtly floral-scented haircare or are monitoring specific fragrance allergens.

It is one of the fragrance allergens that must be listed individually on product labels when present above certain levels. Its presence does not indicate product strength or quality, only that it contributes to the overall scent profile.

A fragrance component that must be listed separately on labels because a minority of people can be sensitive to it. Its presence is normal, required disclosure and is not a quality signal.

Useful for those seeking smoother, easier-to-detangle hair.

Oleamido derivatives are often used in haircare for their conditioning and anti-static benefits. They can support a softer feel without adding heaviness.

Those looking for softer, more manageable hair or enhanced slip in styling products.

Fatty diols like this can help improve texture and reduce friction between hair fibres. They are commonly used in conditioners, serums and treatments for a smoother feel.

Damaged, frizz-prone or colour-treated hair wanting targeted smoothing.

Designed to deposit where hair needs it most. Some prefer silicone-free formulas by choice.

Those using products that need clear, stable formulations such as shampoos, serums or sprays.

It is commonly used in haircare as a non-ionic surfactant that improves product texture and clarity. It also supports even distribution of conditioning or fragrance ingredients.

Those who use products that need to stay evenly mixed or prefer gentle cleansing action.

It is commonly used to solubilise fragrance or lightweight oils in haircare formulas. Its presence helps products remain stable and smooth in texture.

People looking for improved manageability, detangling and smoother-feeling hair.

It is a commonly used quaternary ammonium compound that helps conditioners spread easily through the hair. It is effective even at low levels, which is why it appears frequently in rinse-off products.

Most hair types as part of a balanced formula.

Usually present in small amounts to balance the formula.