Shampoo focus

Cleansing Shampoos & Conditioners

Using the correct shampoo for each dog’s coat is becoming increasingly important. We have a guide to some of the latest and most popular ranges:

Christies Direct

With over 30 years’ experience and recognised by many groomers as a premium choice of products, Nature’s Specialties is dedicated to providing safe and effective shampoo and coat care items to the grooming industry. A trusted source for innovative, quality products that address specific skin and coat issues. Available from Christies Direct from July, call or click 028 2766 6879 or www.ChristiesDirect.com

BANISH Detangling Shampoo

Fans of BANISH will love this new shampoo. Specially formulated using their renowned dematting elixir to impart a super soft, static and tangle free coat that’s perfect for styling and grooming. The highly concentrated formula is ideal for daily salon use and, can be used in conjunction with BANISH Super Conditioner as part of an intensive dematting treatment.

Available from : Simpsons Grooming Supplies 01354 691 830 post@simpsons-online.co.uk www.simpsons-online.co.uk

K9 Competition

K9 Competition is made in Sweden from the best natural ingredients available on the market. The products have a calming effect on sensitive skin and do not irritate. The range has expanded from the well regarded Aloe Vera Shampoo, to include colour specific and special treatments. Stocked in the UK by Technogroom Ltd. Tel: 01555771555 www.technogroom.co.uk”

Swedish Coat Care Since 1993

Wahl

The range of Wahl shampoos and conditioners has grown in popularity over recent years, making its way into dog grooming salons, dog show kennels and pet homes. Dirty Beastie Shampoo and Diamond White range staples and a must try. Stocked in the UK by Technogroom Ltd. Tel: 01555771555 www.technogroom.co.uk”

Mutneys Shampoo

With so many shampoos on the market, why choose Mutneys? We are 100% biodegradable, cruelty free, with NO harmful chemicals. Mutneys offer a wide range of General Purpose and Speciality shampoos which are pH balanced, making them suitable for all coat types. There’s a huge selection of fragrances to choose from! Head over to www.mutneys.com today.

Aqueos

Aqueos Dog Shampoo is Anti-Bacterial, Anti-Fungal and Anti-Viral. It’s a versatile shampoo which can be used for a multitude of applications from skin irritations, rashes, itchy skin or very smelly dogs. It’s gentle enough to be used as an everyday shampoo too. It’s a cost effective alternative to vet prescribed medicated dog shampoo. For use in the salon or sell on to customers or part of Covid protocols. www.aqueos.co.uk info@aqueos.co.uk

Melanie Newman Shampoo

Exclusive to Purple Paw; the Melanie Newman Salon Essentials collection uniquely uses a range of natural ingredients that bring out the best in your dog’s coat. Key ingredients, such as Aloe Vera and pure essential oils are used in all the formulations, which increase hydration, soothes your pet’s skin and you have the comfort of knowing the product is 100% plant derived and natural. E-mail: info@purplepawsupplies.co.uk Call: 07767292199 www.purplepawsupplies.co.uk

Simply Sharp

Protecting your dog’s skin with a pH balanced shampoo can help prevent disease and irritation. But did you know that male and female dogs have different pH levels? The award-winning NanoSanitas™ line has pH balanced shampoos for each gender. Give NanoSanitas™ a try to see the benefits for your pooch! Order online or by phone from Simply Sharp: https://www.simplysharp.co.uk/ 01347 666507 01347 666507

Tried & Tested

We asked a number of groomers the following questions on their shampoo selection: 1.What are your main considerations when choosing your shampoo? 2.What shampoo did you purchase? 3.What do you like most about the shampoo? 4.Would you recommend this shampoo to other groomers and if so, why?

Kerrie Pegrum - Greenfields Grooming Parlour

1. My main considerations when choosing shampoo is how economical it is (price vs dilution ration). How effective it is for the coat type. What Ingredients are used as it needs to be gentle on the dogs skin and my own hands. Supplier ethos and reputation. 2. Banish Detangling Shampoo from Simpsons Grooming Supplies 3. It is like magic in a bottle! It’s made such a difference with my floofs in particular.

It is convenient for daily use as it has the perfect amount of Banish conditioner premixed into the shampoo. It smells lovely, brings the coat up super clean, leaving it soft and shiny but full enough to scissor. Knots and light matts just seem to melt away when being blasted and brush out with ease. It is also fab on de-sheds. My clients have commented at how manageable it leaves the coat for them at home. It is kind to the dogs skin and my own hands. 4. I would absolutely recommend to other groomers as its a game changer! It has reduced the amount of knotty dogs coming through my door as the coat stays manageable for longer and helps the owner with brushing at home. It has reduced my grooming times as the coat dries quicker than my other shampoos and due to how effective it is with the knots and light matts the coat is so much easier to prep with no de-matting tools required. I think I have used my 7fs twice in 6 months! It is now my go to shampoo for every floof coat that comes through my door.

Victoria Lee – Wagg Shack

1. My main consideration for choosing a shampoo is that it needs to be kind to the dogs skin, good quality and it needs to be easy to use (dilution ratio) and my main focus is the quality and welfare for the dogs. 2. I purchased Nano Sanitas 3. I liked the fact that when looking into this shampoo that it was pH balanced for male and female dogs and that it was for all types of fur which is brilliant as you can use this as your main shampoo instead of having lots of different shampoos for different types of fur, it’s also very good that it helps against fleas & ticks. I also like the fact that it has some natural extracts (calendula extract, chamomile, aloe Vera & coconut oil) which I believe is really good. 4. I would definitely recommend this to other groomers (give it a try I really don’t think you will be disappointed) it really does clean the fur it also leaves it feeling silky smooth, smells lovely and it doesn’t dry out your hands like other shampoos do which is an added bonus.

Lorraine - Hair of the dog

1. We have been using the above product for a few years now, after seeing it at a pet product exhibition. Our main consideration when choosing which shampoo we use is dependent upon the skin type and coat condition. If the dog has a particularly dry or sensitive skin, then we would opt for a gentle, mild, or medicated shampoo. If the dog has a greasy coat or requires a very deep cleanse then we would use a certain shampoo to strip the coat from a build up of grease and dirt. 2. We have used this shampoo on many breeds and coat types as it kills bacteria and combats itchiness which we are experiencing more frequently. It is also a very good deodorising shampoo which eliminates fox and badger smells too. 3. We have also found that this anti-bacterial and anti-fungal shampoo is as effective as vetinary prescription shampoos such as Malaseb, which is prescribed for the same skin conditions. It provides instant relief from minor skin irritations from the first application and we have found that continued use has completely alleviated a dogs irritation completely. It is also very effective in helping heal minor skin wounds and preventing possible infections. After bathing and drying, the coat is extremely clean and soft and we actually bathe the majority of our dogs in this shampoo as it is suitable for all skin and coat types, even if there is no evidence of a particular skin problem. 4. As a very busy groomers, I would 100% recommend this product to other groomers, who undoubtedly have fury clients similar to ours who would benefit from being bathed in this particular shampoo. Coupled with this product being very cost effective and great value for money (compared to other medicated or prescription products), the shampoo can be diluted but at our salon we choose not to as it still highly profitable. Finally, Tracy (the founder of this company), runs a very professional organisation and their customer service is first class! The team are always very helpful and nothing is too much trouble.

Sasha Clark - The Pooch Parlour

1. I have been using Wahl shampoos since I started dog grooming 7 years ago. I initially chose Wahl because it was a brand I was familiar with, and the products offer fantastic value for money, while being safe for dogs skin. 2. I use dirty beastie as I find it completely eradicates the “doggy smell”, the diamond white shampoo as it works incredibly well to really boost a white coat and also the aloe vera shampoo as it has a delicate, gentle smell while giving the coat a good clean. 3. I like that these shampoos are very affordable while being from a reputable brand, even though these can be diluted up to 32/1 you still get a good lather, and a lovely sheen on the coat. 4. I would absolutely recommend Wahl, what began for me as a starting out shampoo, it’s the brand I always go back to.

Pamela Campbell - Ayrshire Grooming Salon

1 Every coat type is different. I purchase shampoos to improve the coat and skin condition. 2. K9 Competition Keratin+ Moisture shampoo.

From Technogroom. 3. From the first shampoo it penetrates the cuticle. You can feel the difference instantly.

Heals excessively damaged coats. – Boosts hair’s strength and elasticity. Reduces drying time. Reconstructs hair shafts. 4. Yes absolutely as a shampoo it’s the best repairing shampoo. Reduces drying time and beneficial for curly/mixed breed and dry coats.

Kayla Harrison - 2 Left Paws (Berkshire)

1. My main considerations are ingredients (I prefer them to be as natural as possible), and I like it to bubble up and smell amazing! 2. The new Fresh range from Groom

Professional is my all-time favourite now. I know Blueberry Bloom is really popular, but my two absolute favs are Peppermint Purify and White Flower & Ginger. 3. I like that it’s natural, but still bubbles up and cleans so well. 4. I recommend it as it’s affordable, has a good dilution rate, and makes the salon smell amazing as well as the dogs! And it cleans really well.

Steph Williams - Canine Stylist (Poole, Dorset)

1. I think it’s important to make sure you are looking for products that are suitable for the health and benefit of the dog, that are cost effective and that are as natural and eco-friendly as possible. Of course, the shampoo you choose needs to be the correct pH balance for dogs and particularly suitable for the dog’s coat and skin type. 2. There are 27 shampoos and conditioners to choose from at Mutneys and although I have tried the majority of them, these are 5 of my favourites which have been thoroughly tried and tested over the years. Avocado and

Watercress is a great all round, general purpose shampoo suitable for the majority of coat and skin types and has a fresh and clean scent. It cleans and lathers well as do all the shampoos I have tried from Mutneys. Berry

Blue shampoo is for white coated dogs It enhances the natural colour of the coat using natural ingredients and doesn’t contain any harsh colourants.

I particularly like being able to used it neat on beards and paws to reduce staining and to help restore their natural colour. Hypoallergenic is brilliant for dogs with sensitive skin and/or known allergies. I use it on many dogs prone to skin irritation and haven’t had any concerns personally or from customers after bathing their dogs using this shampoo. It has no irritants or colourants and is fragrance free. I usually wear gloves whilst bathing due to eczema but I am able to use this shampoo without gloves with no problem. De-shedding shampoo contains aloe vera extract that softens the hair follicle to help to remove dead hair and reduce future shedding too.

It leaves the coat really soft and smelling of sweet vanilla. I was probably most impressed with the results of this product. It made double coated de-sheds so much easier and I was really surprised by the amount of hair

I was able to get out of the dog after the bath, even before brushing and raking, just using a blaster. The hair flew out and left the coat beautifully clean. 3. Deep Clean shampoo is another favourite. It has excellent dilution rates at 30:1 which you can lower for a better clean on really dirty dogs. It makes dogs squeaky clean, removing any bad odours without stripping out the coat completely and doesn’t leave the skin feeling too dry which can happen when using other clarifying or deep cleaning shampoos. I also condition the coat afterwards, as I do when bathing the majority of dogs, using either the Mutneys Multi-use Conditioner or

Satin Conditioning Balm. 4. Yes, definitely! I am always delighted with the results of these shampoos. They are biodegradable and eco-friendly with no harsh chemical, dyes or bleaching agents. They are also really cost effective with great dilution rates and there is often a discount for buying in bulk. The current promotion is 25% off when you buy 4 x 5ltrs. As an added bonus you can get matching fragrances to enhance scents and make them longer lasting.