How do I know if my shampoo is expired?

To locate a period after opening label on your shampoo, look at the back of the bottle, toward the bottom. If your product has a recommended “use by” date, you’ll see a symbol that looks like a small container with the lid off.

How do you find the expiration date on hair products?

To find the PAO mark, look on your product’s label for a small drawing of a container marked with a number and the letter M, typically on the back in the lower right-hand corner. The number is an estimate of how many months the product will maintain its quality after it’s been opened for the first time.

Does unopened shampoo expire?

Shampoo and conditioner can actually expire. It’s generally good for 2-3 years once opened and 3-4 years unopened.

How long does shampoo bottle last?

That means you have 6, 8, or 12 months of use after you open the bottle, double that if you don’t touch it. If there’s no label, a good rule is to keep unopened bottles for no more than three years and an opened bottle for at most 18 months.

Can old shampoo cause baldness?

The answer is yes, but it’s extremely unlikely that expired shampoo will cause hair loss. To lose hair from expired shampoo or conditioner the product would have to be so old that it grew dangerous bacteria that could cause hair issues.

Does shampoo really expire?

Yes, shampoos and conditioners do expire. While you’re unlikely to find a specific expiration date on the container, you’ll most likely find a symbol at the back of the bottle that looks like this. Most shampoo and conditioner products have a 12 or 24 month expiry date.

How do I know when my shampoo sachet expires?

Yes, shampoos and conditioners do expire. While you’re unlikely to find a specific expiration date on the container, you’ll most likely find a symbol at the back of the bottle that looks like this. The number on this symbol is usually 12 or 24, and the ‘M’ stands for months.

How do I know when my Head and Shoulders shampoo expires?

Our Shampoos have a shelf life of two years from the date they were produced. You can find the expiration date on the back of the bottle, below the label.