QV Nourishing Shampoo - 500g
QV
$23.09
QV Nourishing Shampoo is scientifically formulated with a blend of moisturisers and Pro Vitamin B5 (Panthenol) to hydrate dry and damaged hair whilst cleansing. This colour- and fragrance-free shampoo is safe for use with colour-treated hair.
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QV Nourishing Shampoo is Ego's fragrance-free shampoo for dry and damaged hair, formulated with Pro-Vitamin B5 (panthenol) and glycerin to hydrate and soften while it cleanses. It is the hair-focused member of the QV range, and the 500g bottle is the everyday size.
Why choose QV Nourishing Shampoo?
The distinction within the QV shampoo range is worth getting right, because the two products solve different problems. This one targets the hair itself - dry, damaged, brittle lengths that need moisture put back. QV Gentle Shampoo targets the scalp, for people whose skin is sensitive or irritated rather than whose hair is dry. Buying the wrong one is the usual reason people conclude QV shampoo did not work for them.
The active thinking is panthenol with glycerin. Panthenol penetrates the hair shaft and holds moisture there, which is what softens damaged hair rather than merely coating it; glycerin is a humectant doing the same job at the surface. Neither is exotic, and that is rather the point - this is a plain, effective formulation without fragrance or colour to irritate a sensitive scalp.
One honest note, because it is a common assumption: this is not a sulphate-free shampoo. It contains TEA-lauryl sulphate, as does QV Gentle Shampoo. The QV range is built around being fragrance free and low irritant rather than around avoiding sulphates, so if sulphate-free is specifically what you need, this is not the product.
Key features
- Pro-Vitamin B5 (panthenol) and glycerin to hydrate dry hair
- Formulated for dry and damaged hair
- Fragrance free and colour free
- From the Ego QV low-irritant range
- 500g bottle - the everyday family size
- Pairs with QV Nourishing Conditioner
- Contains sulphates - not a sulphate-free formulation
Specifications
| Brand | QV, by Ego Pharmaceuticals |
| Formulated for | Dry and damaged hair |
| Key ingredients | Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), glycerin |
| Also contains | TEA-lauryl sulphate, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, lauryl betaine |
| Fragrance | None |
| Sulphate free | No |
| Size | 500g |
| Range sibling | QV Gentle Shampoo, for sensitive or dry scalps |
| Made in | Australia |
Common uses
This is the bottle for hair that has been dried out - by sun, salt water, chlorine, heat styling or colour - and for anyone who wants a fragrance-free shampoo because perfume irritates them. QV Nourishing Shampoo also suits households already using the QV range for skin and wanting the same approach for hair. Choose deliberately between the two: if your scalp is the problem rather than your hair, QV Gentle Shampoo is the right one. Follow with QV Nourishing Conditioner for the full effect, and browse the complete QV range for the matching wash and cream.
QV Nourishing Shampoo FAQs
What is the difference between QV Nourishing and QV Gentle Shampoo?
Nourishing is for dry, damaged hair - it adds panthenol and glycerin to put moisture back into the hair shaft. Gentle is for sensitive or dry scalps, and is the lighter formulation focused on cleansing without irritation. Pick based on whether your problem is the hair or the skin underneath it.
Is it sulphate free?
No. It contains TEA-lauryl sulphate, and so does QV Gentle Shampoo. The QV range is designed around being fragrance free and low irritant rather than sulphate free, so if avoiding sulphates is your specific requirement you will need a different product.
Is it fragrance free?
Yes, and that is one of the main reasons people choose it. There is no added fragrance and no colour, which matters if perfume triggers scalp irritation, headaches or eczema flares.
What does Pro-Vitamin B5 do for hair?
Panthenol penetrates the hair shaft and helps it hold moisture, which softens dry or damaged hair rather than just coating it in something slippery. Glycerin works alongside it as a humectant. It is a straightforward pairing, and it is what makes this the nourishing rather than the gentle formula.
Can I use it every day?
Yes, it is formulated for regular use. If hair is very dry, many people find washing slightly less often and conditioning every time does more good than daily shampooing, regardless of how gentle the shampoo is.
Is it suitable for a sensitive scalp?
It is fragrance free and low irritant, so it is generally well tolerated. But if the scalp itself is the issue - itchy, flaking or reactive - QV Gentle Shampoo is formulated for exactly that and is the better starting point. See a doctor for a scalp condition that persists.
This information is a general guide and does not replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist. This is a cosmetic shampoo and contains no active medication - it does not treat scalp conditions. Avoid contact with the eyes. Seek medical advice for a scalp that is broken, infected, persistently itchy or flaking.
| Brand | QV |
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