The Truth About Equine Shampoos and Human Hair

Did you know that most shampoos and conditioners that are made for horses can also be used on human hair?
Horses and humans share a common pH factor and a similar chemical makeup when it comes to hair, so horse and human shampoos share many of the same ingredients. The only major difference is the concentration. Horse products are more concentrated than human products, meaning you do not need to use as much product each time you wash/condition your hair.

The most popular horse-to-human shampoo and conditioner would be Mane-N-Tail, but there are several other brands that are just as safe and effective. I recommend Cowboy Magic Rosewater Shampoo and Conditioner-- especially if you have hard water. It smells great, and it is specially formulated to remove the minerals that hard water can leave behind.

Other popular brands include: EQyss, Christina Said..., and Rio Vista.

So what are the benefits of crossing over? Many people argue that horse shampoos make their hair grow faster and stronger.   I can personally attest to having less product buildup in my hair which, in turn, has made it shinier and easier to manage.  Equine shampoos and conditioners are also much less expensive than many leading salon-brand human shampoos and conditioners. A 32oz bottle of the leading salon brand shampoo can cost up to $20; 32oz Cowboy Magic's Rosewater Shampoo, for example, costs around $10 and lasts twice as long because it is concentrated.

The benefits of crossing over don't end at shampoo and conditioner either.  Several equestrian brands, including Cowboy Magic, EQyss, and Absorbine, also offer detangler and shine products.  I recommend EQyss Survivor Detangler.  It does the job, it smells nice, and as an added bonus, it's cruelty free and environmentally friendly.

You can find these products online or at your local tack shop.  Don't know where the closest tack shop is?  Try Googling "tack shop near [your zip code]" or "saddle shop near [your zip code]"  It may be closer than you think!