My results with various shampoos and conditioners - YorkieTalk.com Forums

melovetinky · 01-08-2013, 08:06 AM

I've tried several shampoos and conditioners now and thought I would share my results.

For reference, Zoë has fine hair and not a lot of it. It's straight. Did I mention fine and not a lot of it?

All shampoos and conditioners were used the same way. A dollop diluted in a cup of water.

Espree Silky Show Shampoo and Conditioner (my favorite)
Left Zoë's hair extremely soft, great shine, hair was smooth, plus she smelled great for a week.

Pet Silk Rainforest Shampoo and Conditioner (2nd favorite)
Same results as Espree Silky Show. Smells clean and fresh, but I prefer the scent of Silky Show.

Buddy Wash Lavender & Mint 2 in 1
Left Zoë's hair somewhat soft and fluffy. What little hair she has tangled more after using this. Smell was neutral. Made Zoë itchy.

Pet Head Life' An Itch Shampoo with So Spoiled Conditioner
Left Zoë's hair soft but took away the shine. Hair was fluffy. Smells yummy but didn't last all week.

Yorkie Shine Shampoo and Conditioner
Left Zoë's hair soft and fluffy. Smells great and lasted the whole week. But made Zoë itchy.

I like Zoë's hair smooth and silky. Scent is a plus. Think I'll stick with Espree and Pet Silk for now. I'm running out of space to hide, I mean store all her items

MandiesMom · 01-08-2013, 03:31 PM

Thanks for this! I'm working on figuring out the best combo for Mandie's hair. Her hair tends to be so dry (I end up spritzing it with a spray Moraccan oil). She has pretty fine hair, too...but it's not shiny at all..never has been. I'm not sure if that is because she still is transitioning from her puppy hair or what.

Verbena · 01-08-2013, 08:34 PM

Thank you for the reviews

Teresiana · 01-08-2013, 08:39 PM

I'm such a sucker for any kind of grooming product! I've heard good things about Espree, but I've never tried it. Now I'm going to have to

My Yoshi has the same coat texture as Zoe. Thanks for the tip!

life4life · 01-09-2013, 08:45 PM

Thanks. Will be trying espree. Jasmin has cotton coat. Looks so dry. Will be giving her coconut oil to see if this will help give it some shine.

mimimomo · 01-10-2013, 11:14 AM

Espree is a fav amongst groomers & also makes a great face foaming wash. I use the Plum Perfect Facial Cleanser & it's tear free. I'm going to carry it on my site very soon!

Teresiana · 01-10-2013, 11:24 AM

I bought the Espree silky show coat shampoo & conditioner yesterday! Thanks for the tip! I have officially found a new favorite

I love the scent! I've been using Isle of Dogs silky coating. I love that scent too. But the Espree scent isn't as heavy...not so in your face. It leaves the coat weightlessly shiny & silky. Thanks for the recommendation!

Teresiana · 01-10-2013, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mimimomo

Espree is a fav amongst groomers & also makes a great face foaming wash. I use the Plum Perfect Facial Cleanser & it's tear free. I'm going to carry it on my site very soon!

I ALMOST bought the Plum Perfect Facial Cleanser yesterday. Bummer. I hadn't heard anything about it, so I didn't buy it. Oh well. I suppose now I have another good excuse to shop at Toplinepet

melovetinky · 01-13-2013, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Teresiana

I bought the Espree silky show coat shampoo & conditioner yesterday! Thanks for the tip! I have officially found a new favorite

I love the scent! I've been using Isle of Dogs silky coating. I love that scent too. But the Espree scent isn't as heavy...not so in your face. It leaves the coat weightlessly shiny & silky. Thanks for the recommendation!

Yay! I'm so happy it's not money wasted. I also use the shampoo to hand wash Zoë's clothes

I didn't know Espree had a face wash. I need to try that. Toplinepet/mimimomo is great to order from. Super fast.

wisteria · 01-14-2013, 05:36 AM

Put the Espee down as a "need to buy" product. Thank you for taking the time to do this, great information!

Jacksmom052709 · 01-14-2013, 12:05 PM

Thanks for doing the research! Jack's hair sounds like Zoe's - straight and fine. Izzy's is straight but right now we are battling with puppy coat still and her fur is more cottony - not as silky as Jack's. Hopefully the Espree will work for both of their coats. I will have to buy some for them and try it out.

Teresiana · 01-14-2013, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Jacksmom052709

Thanks for doing the research! Jack's hair sounds like Zoe's - straight and fine. Izzy's is straight but right now we are battling with puppy coat still and her fur is more cottony - not as silky as Jack's. Hopefully the Espree will work for both of their coats. I will have to buy some for them and try it out.

I have a silky & a cottony too. I used the Espree on both of them & my cottony coated Morkie is soooo soft

Verbena · 01-16-2013, 06:36 AM

The breeder recommended Plum Perfect Facial Cleanser also. Does the bottle last long?

Ldyrev1 · 01-16-2013, 09:16 AM

Hi, I'm relatively new to YT and we don't even have our baby girl, Princess Sophie, yet but I have been getting ready to receive her and stocking up on products I know I will need.

My question is, the "Diet and Health" library says that Aloe is toxic to dogs and the Espree products all have Aloe in them. So I am very confused as to what would be SAFE to use on my baby girl??? Can anyone advise me??? I'm looking for Brand Names to check out.

noochie2742 · 01-16-2013, 09:43 AM

I have been using treseme on Sadie it's great nice shiny coat smells great soft and fluffy she has fine silky hair it lasts all week but she's itchy I'm gunna try mane n tail next time as I use it too lol

01-08-2013, 08:06 AM	#1
melovetinky Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: San Francisco, CA, USA Posts: 35	My results with various shampoos and conditioners I've tried several shampoos and conditioners now and thought I would share my results. For reference, Zoë has fine hair and not a lot of it. It's straight. Did I mention fine and not a lot of it? All shampoos and conditioners were used the same way. A dollop diluted in a cup of water. Espree Silky Show Shampoo and Conditioner (my favorite) Left Zoë's hair extremely soft, great shine, hair was smooth, plus she smelled great for a week. Pet Silk Rainforest Shampoo and Conditioner (2nd favorite) Same results as Espree Silky Show. Smells clean and fresh, but I prefer the scent of Silky Show. Buddy Wash Lavender & Mint 2 in 1 Left Zoë's hair somewhat soft and fluffy. What little hair she has tangled more after using this. Smell was neutral. Made Zoë itchy. Pet Head Life' An Itch Shampoo with So Spoiled Conditioner Left Zoë's hair soft but took away the shine. Hair was fluffy. Smells yummy but didn't last all week. Yorkie Shine Shampoo and Conditioner Left Zoë's hair soft and fluffy. Smells great and lasted the whole week. But made Zoë itchy. I like Zoë's hair smooth and silky. Scent is a plus. Think I'll stick with Espree and Pet Silk for now. I'm running out of space to hide, I mean store all her items

01-08-2013, 03:31 PM	#2
MandiesMom and Shelby's too Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Millbrook, AL Posts: 7,842	Thanks for this! I'm working on figuring out the best combo for Mandie's hair. Her hair tends to be so dry (I end up spritzing it with a spray Moraccan oil). She has pretty fine hair, too...but it's not shiny at all..never has been. I'm not sure if that is because she still is transitioning from her puppy hair or what. __________________ Terri, proud mom to Mandie & Shelby-Dale

01-08-2013, 08:34 PM	#3
Verbena Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: with my flying monkeys Posts: 15,620 Blog Entries: 7	Thank you for the reviews __________________ Teri . . . Galen Jameson Frazier Seraphina Luna Rosencrantz, Saber Tooth Tiger, Pussy Willow Pandora Guildenstern

01-08-2013, 08:39 PM	#4
Teresiana Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 2,194	I'm such a sucker for any kind of grooming product! I've heard good things about Espree, but I've never tried it. Now I'm going to have to My Yoshi has the same coat texture as Zoe. Thanks for the tip! __________________ Teresa, Yoshi, Momo & Prima

01-10-2013, 11:14 AM	#6
mimimomo Don't Litter Spay&Neuter Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,874	Espree is a fav amongst groomers & also makes a great face foaming wash. I use the Plum Perfect Facial Cleanser & it's tear free. I'm going to carry it on my site very soon! __________________ Jenny Mimi Momo Princess Turbo Madan Pin Brush: www.toplinepet.com

01-09-2013, 08:45 PM	#5
life4life YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MN Posts: 479	Thanks. Will be trying espree. Jasmin has cotton coat. Looks so dry. Will be giving her coconut oil to see if this will help give it some shine.

01-10-2013, 11:24 AM	#7
Teresiana Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 2,194	I bought the Espree silky show coat shampoo & conditioner yesterday! Thanks for the tip! I have officially found a new favorite I love the scent! I've been using Isle of Dogs silky coating. I love that scent too. But the Espree scent isn't as heavy...not so in your face. It leaves the coat weightlessly shiny & silky. Thanks for the recommendation! __________________ Teresa, Yoshi, Momo & Prima

01-14-2013, 05:36 AM	#10
wisteria YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Easton, PA Posts: 593	Put the Espee down as a "need to buy" product. Thank you for taking the time to do this, great information! __________________ Bella's Mom....& loving each moment!

01-14-2013, 12:05 PM	#11
Jacksmom052709 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,044	Thanks for doing the research! Jack's hair sounds like Zoe's - straight and fine. Izzy's is straight but right now we are battling with puppy coat still and her fur is more cottony - not as silky as Jack's. Hopefully the Espree will work for both of their coats. I will have to buy some for them and try it out. __________________ ~Lori ~ Mom to fur babies Jack, Izzy & Jada & their kitty siblings, Mr. Poops, Milo, Pearl & barn kitty Nanny.

01-16-2013, 06:36 AM	#13
Verbena Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: with my flying monkeys Posts: 15,620 Blog Entries: 7	The breeder recommended Plum Perfect Facial Cleanser also. Does the bottle last long? __________________ Teri . . . Galen Jameson Frazier Seraphina Luna Rosencrantz, Saber Tooth Tiger, Pussy Willow Pandora Guildenstern

01-16-2013, 09:16 AM	#14
Ldyrev1 Princess Sophie's Choice Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Clinton, IL, DeWitt County Posts: 2,758	Hi, I'm relatively new to YT and we don't even have our baby girl, Princess Sophie, yet but I have been getting ready to receive her and stocking up on products I know I will need. My question is, the "Diet and Health" library says that Aloe is toxic to dogs and the Espree products all have Aloe in them. So I am very confused as to what would be SAFE to use on my baby girl??? Can anyone advise me??? I'm looking for Brand Names to check out. Last edited by Ldyrev1; 01-16-2013 at 09:17 AM.

01-16-2013, 09:43 AM	#15
noochie2742 YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: windsor,maine,usa Posts: 259 Blog Entries: 2	I have been using treseme on Sadie it's great nice shiny coat smells great soft and fluffy she has fine silky hair it lasts all week but she's itchy I'm gunna try mane n tail next time as I use it too lol __________________ Shannon-Marie mama bear to Sadie Ann, lord tiny twinkle toes, tukka, rip suri 2/2/13 baron Von munchkin toes 6/26/12 - 10/20/12.