The project report entitled “Consumer Behaviour towards Shampoo Market" is an

original work and same has not been submitted to any other institution.

The main objective of this project report is :

"Survey on Consumer Behaviour of Shampoo Market".

Part-1 - Project Report for MBA - Consumer Behaviour towards Shampoo Market

Part-2 - Issues in Shampoo Advertising, Scenario of the Indian Shampoo Market,

Industrial Report Shampoo Market

Part-3 - Scope of Brand image of shampoos as a person

Part-4 - Analysis of Consumer towards Shampoo Brands

CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR
The Management of PROCTER & GAMBLE once stated : "Our business is
based on understanding the consumer and providing the kind of products that the
consumer wants. We place enormous emphasis on our product development
area and our marketing area, and on our people knowing the consumer.” The
human mind is the most complex entity in the whole universe as it is very
unpredictable how a person would behave in or react in a particular situation.

A person’s behavior changes from place to place and situation to situation or, say
it is very inconsistent. The person when has a need, is willing and able to satisfy
the need is called a CONSUMER. The consumer would go different ways to
satisfy it’s needs depending on his social, cultural, family, economic and
educational background. Consumer is the principle a priori of business. The
efficiency with which a free market system of enterprise operates, depends upon
the extent of consumer understanding possessed by the business community. A
business community that is ignorant of consumer preferences cannot possibly
fulfill it’s obligations in a meaningful and responsive manner.

So here comes the need to study CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR. Consumer

Behavior is broadly defined as “the behavior the consumer displays in searching
for, purchasing, using and evaluating products, services, and ideas which they
expect will satisfy their needs.” Consumer Behavior is not only the study of what
people consume, but is also the study of who the consumers are, why they
consume, how often they consume, and under what conditions they consume.

CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR refers to the buying behavior of ultimate consumers,

those persons who purchase products for personal or household use, not for
business purpose.

There are Psychological Theories that help us to understand and predict the
effect of all external and internal factors on a consumer. External
factors include Culture, Society, Reference group and family etc.
Internal factors comprise in a consumer mind and how consumers
learning, memory, attitude, personality, lifestyle and motivation levels
effect consumer behavior. What would initiate a buying process and
how a buying decision would end is all covered under the study of
consumer behavior. This all further helps relate product / service,
price and promotion etc. with consumer behaviour. Thus
organisation can place marketing mix so as to propogate their
product/services.

The present study on SHAMPOO is also trying to find Consumer Perception

about different features of Shampoos and how Price, Environment, Packaging,
Quantity, Easy Availability and Variety are affecting the sale of Shampoo’s.

PSYCHOGRAPHIC
In psychographic segmentation buyers are divided into different groups on the
basis of lifestyle and \ or personality. People within the same demographic group
can exhibit very different psychographic profiles. These psychographic bases are
often difficult to measure, but they offer potential rewards in terms of providing
management with a more relevant basis for differentiating between segments of
a market.

LIFESTYLE

People exhibit many more lifestyles than are suggested by the seven social
classes. People’s product interests are influenced by their lifestyles. In fact the
goods they consume express their lifestyles. Marketers are increasingly
segmenting their markets by consumer lifestyles. Companies making cosmetics,
alcoholic beverages, and furniture are always seeking opportunities in lifestyle
segmentation.

PERSONALITY

Personality affects the consumption of many goods, particularly those consumed

publicly. An aggressive personality for example, may be reflected in the choice of
ostentatious clothing, furniture, and automobiles. Preferences are frequently so
different that it is impossible to serve all personality types with the same product
or brand. A recognition of important personality types can help management
“position” it’s towards a profitable segment or segments.

Marketers have used personality variables to segment markets. They endow

their products with brand personalities that correspond to consumer
personalities.

ISSUES IN SHAMPOO ADVERTISING

The ideas, associations and images that people have of a shampoo brand
determine the demand side of the brand equity equation. There are two
ways in which advertising is likely to influence perceived product
performance. First, by guiding the expectations about the shampoo
experience - process called product enhancement and second, by creating
a halo of superiority around the brand via a mechanic termed “ Interest –
Status”. There are two key advertising related factors. First, the
advertisement needs to be remembered. This is important because its
main influence is at the point of trial. Second, the message should relate
in some way to the experience of ‘using’ the product - for instance, does
it create any expectation of what the shampoo would “ feel like to your
hair” i.e., how will it take care of your hair and especially to your
specifications. But the advertiser should always bear in mind that the
benefits proclaimed are in line with what the product can actually deliver.

Brands can have perceived advantages which are unrelated to the

physical or sensual aspects of the product delivery and relate more with
the emotional appeal of the brand and the sense of belonging which
comes from being a buyer of the brand. In many respects this is an
extension of the brand presence, except that the presence is converted
into a relevant advantage only if it fits with the consumer’s emotional
needs i.e. making a brand worthy of its price tag.

Is advertising in Shampoo market ethical ? In a profession where the task

of advertisers is to suspend the consumer’s disbelief, there cannot be a
possibly straight answer. “ Use of Shampoo does not impair or damage
hair”, “ Soaps make your dry, lifeless and lusterless”, are the statements we
hear in shampoo advertisements. Research has proved that the consumer
is quite willing to suspend his disbelief and appreciate the hyperbole for
what it is worth. The consumer perfectly understands that this is a mere
exaggeration to make a point.
However, this issue becomes murkier when there is an obvious attempt to
mislead the consumer into believing that the product delivers a benefit
that is actually not. This, by any sensible definition, is definitely unethical.
But exaggeration is an aspect of advertising. When does it become
misleading ? Is Sunsilk or Organics which use filmstars or very well known
high strata celebrities who probably never touch an Indian Shampoo,
ethical ?

To my mind, is there anything unethical about these advertisements. The

role of advertising is to extol the real or perceived virtues of a product.
And just like there is a poetic license, there is a certain advertising
license that the consumer is willing to grant within limits.

There is a distinct segment of population who actively seek to avoid

advertising. These people view as few as half the commercials seen by
non - evaders. They expect ad - breaks to contain boring and irrelevant
material and have thus developed strategies of avoidance.

Inconveniently for advertisers, evaders are not contained within any one
demographic segment but are likely to be the smartest people within their
group and crucially, tend to be the people with the lowest price sensitivity,
those who should be most susceptible to brand messages.

The research offers a worrying glimpse of the future. People are more
likely to be evaders if they have satellite or cable. But all is not lost.
Evaders do not respond to distinctive, relevant and original advertising that
catches them at the right time. Lord Leverhulme’s statement that only half
the money he spent on advertising was wasted, is beginning to look
blithely optimistic.
The real issue is creativity. What type of advertisements prevent evaders

from avoiding. There is a strong correlation between likeability and

awareness. More likeable ads are more effective at generating awareness.

Ads should be enjoyable, to help brands build bonds with consumers.

Individual advertisers and agencies must identify and understand the

motivation of ad evaders and tailor their creative and media solutions

accordingly.

Planners must attempt to get psychological insights into the consumer that
goes beyond number - crunching. There are qualitative differences in how
people use and relate to media and these have enormous implications on
media strategies. There is a hypothesis that the recall of brands would be
higher if they were advertised on programmes that enjoyed higher level of
viewers.
SCENARIO OF THE INDIAN SHAMPOO MARKET
“X” shampoo has keratin treatment, “Y” shampoo has total nourishment
while “Z” shampoo rebuilds your damaged hair and control dandruff.
Aggressive marketing and media blitz has made it a frothy year for
shampoo marketers. In one of the most remarkable demonstrations of
acceleration, the shampoo market, after creeping up at an average rate of
6 % per annum between 1992 and 1994 and, climbing to 9.55 % in 1995,
suddenly raced up to 18.77 % in 1996. In 1997 it went up to 35 %
Making the hair flow, and flow and flow, were the unique strategies for
generating growth adopted by the three principal players in the shampoo
market. A flurry of new launches which saw the introduction of 32 new
brands, five brand extensions, 100 new variants, and 122 new pack -
sizes, adding up to an unparalleled excitement in what was till then a - one
- kind - fits - all product category. So long as it was a generic, generalized -
benefits product whose primary value, was that it cleaned hair, no
shampoo brand had the loyal following. With a broad swath of appeal,
brand USPs were not sufficiently differentiated from one another for any
of them to crave out a committed niche.

Also, the limited repertoire of benefits acted as a deterrent to frequent

usage and hence growth. The shampoo - marketers fragmented a once
homogeneous market furiously, pegging a unique differentiated benefit to
each brand and line - extension so as to build a clearly defined segment
of users for each. While this helped each brand build a franchise, it
served the more important function of giving every user a definite, focused
reason to use a particular brand.
The consumer has got used to the idea of using only that brand of
shampoo that suits his or her hair the best. this was achieved by
launching a series of new brands, as well as repositioning old ones, to
peg each to a distinctive benefits. So, Levers rolled out Sunsilk Nutracare
(the proposition : hair root nourishment), Sunsilk Ceramides (the proposition :
repair damaged hair), Organics (the proposition : hair root nourishment),
Organics dandruff treatment (the proposition : hair root nourishment with anti -
dandruff treatment), Clinic active (the proposition : presence of pro - vitamin B5),
Clinic All Clear with ZPTO (the proposition : control of dandruff - causing
microbes, scalp moisturizer, and reduced scalp itch ), and Lux Super Rich (the
proposition : inclusion of hair moisturiser ) to join Clinic Plus and Sun Silk.

P&G joined the fray with Pantene Pro - V (the proposition : nourishment of hair
from root to tip), Pantene Pro-V Extra shampoo - and Oriflame’s conditioning
shampoo.. Through new brand launches companies generated constant
excitement to keep interest in the product alive. Even as segmentation
offered new value propositions to shampoo users, the marketers baked up
that menu with multiple price points, creating several VFM equations. And
because they were targeting growth, they cannily priced every new product
at a discount to a comparable one while holding out a promise of either
matching or greater value. There was also a large successive cut in the
excise duty on shampoos : from 120 % in 1994 to 70% in 1995, 40 % in
1996, and 30 % in 1997. Also in India customers are inordinately
sensitive to price. There is always a large number of potential customers
waiting to buy your product as soon as it becomes affordable.

THE HIERARCHY OF USAGE

 SPECIAL STYLING

SHAMPOOS : NONE SO FAR.

BRANDS EXPECTED :

VIDAL SASOON FROM P&G.

3rd GENERATION SHAMPOOS : SUPPOSED TO

PENETRATE THE SKIN AND NOURISH THE HAIR ROOTS.

e.g.. PANTENE, ORGANICS, OPTIMA.

2nd GENERATION SHAMPOOS : APART FROM CLEANING,

THEY ALSO CONDITION THE HAIR.

LEAD BRANDS : CLINIC, SUNSILK AND HALO.

1st GENERATION SHAMPOOS : ONLY SUPPOSED TO CLEAN THE HAIR

STUFF. INCLUDES HERBAL BRANDS LIKE NYLE AND AYUR

NATURAL PRODUCTS : SHIKAKAI, AMLA, HENNA, REETHA, etc.

SHIKAKAI SOAPS : SWASTIK, GODREJ, WIPRO etc.

ORG - MARG ANALYSIS

Although segmentation offered new value propositions to the shampoo
users -- differential pricing also created several Value for Money (VFM)
equations. A promise for greater value or matching benefits at price
discounts for every new product gained momentum.
In INDIA customers are sensitive to price. There is always a large
number of potential buyers to purchase the product as soon as it
becomes affordable.

THE MARKET SHARES

BRANDS SHARE (%)

Sunsilk 20

Clinic 25

Organics 5.5

Pantene 11

Halo 3.4

Optima 3.6

Lakme 1

Ultra Doux 1.2

Flex 0.7

Others 28.6

Promoting the shampoo brands poses another challenge for the

marketers, resulting in high adv. spends and media spends. P&G spent 8
crores on advertising Pantene on TV in the first four months of its
launch. HLL’s estimated advertising expenditure for each new shampoo
launch was between Rs.4 crores and 6 crores in the introductory phase.
The ad-to - sales ratio of the companies have shown remarkable jump
from 10 % to 20 % compared to the average of 5 % for most product
categories.

One of the biggest barriers to shampoo usage is the consumer perception

that it harms the hair. Thus companies are focusing on defending the
product against accusations by promoting the strength, nourishment and
beauty of the hair - ‘The 3 - in -1 Capsule ‘for ultimate hair. Companies are
still associating it with modern life styles to find acceptance in semi -
urban and rural non-users to build and enlarge shampoo usage levels.
Thus companies will have to mould new consumers usage patterns to its
own benefit, to have a competitive advantage and stay out there in the
longer run with a respectable market share.

A market segment consists of a large identifiable group within a market.

A company that practices segment marketing recognizes that buyers differ
in their wants, purchasing power, geographical locations, buying attitudes,
and buying habits. Because buyers have unique needs and wants, each
buyer is potentially a separate market. Ideally, then, a seller might design
a separate marketing program for each buyer, though no company is
willing to customize its offer \ communication bundle to each individual
customer. The company instead tries to isolate some broad segments that
make up a market.

Two broad groups of variables are used to segment consumer markets.

Some researchers try to form segments by looking at consumer
responses to benefits sought, use occasions or brands. Other researchers
try to form segments by looking at consumer characteristics. They
commonly use Geographic, Demographic or Psychographic characteristics

OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

1. To study the current Indian market for Shampoos.

2. To analyze the relationship between a specific brand and its buying

behavior.

3. To assess whether advertising is influencing the buying behavior of the

consumers.

4. To study the impact of the seals of clinical laboratories on the consumers

buying behavior.

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Keeping in view the Shampoo Market in INDIA which is very crowded and
becoming competitive day by day, we decided to study the current scenario of
the market.

DATA COLLECTION

The following techniques were adopted for data collection :

1. PRIMARY DATA

Primary data was collected through face to face interviews while filling up
questionnaires. (33 RESPONDENTS)

2. SECONDARY DATA

Relevant information was gathered from magazines, newspapers and project

reports that formed the secondary data.

3. COMMUNICATION APPROACH

Face to face interviews was taken as the communication approach since it is a

better method in cases where slight probing is required.

SCOPE
The scope of the study covers almost all categories of Shampoos. The whole
appraisal of Shampoos has been done from the angle of customer satisfaction.
Any substitutes of Shampoos like washing soaps or natural products have not
been considered. Also Shampoos locally made by the unorganised sector and
which are not branded have not been considered.

LIMITATIONS

The probable limitations of this study are as under :

1. The first and foremost limitations was time constraint which was only one
months, but still efforts have been made to put the picture as clear and candid
as possible.

2. Samples were randomly selected as per convenience so error is bound to

creep in the observation.

3. The conservative attitude of the respondents was a limiting factor in gaining

information.

UNIVERSE

The main emphasis of the study was the city of Delhi. The Capital of INDIA is
cosmopolitan city and is a home to various kinds of people hailing from different
backgrounds, upbringings and religions. This diversity makes Delhi a mini
INDIA ! The percentage of male consumers is 50% and that of female consumers
is also 50%. The city has its share of individuals belonging to different social
economic classes.

SAMPLING
SAMPLE SIZE

A sample size of 33 consumers was chosen, but due to incompletely filled

questionnaires and unwillingness and carelessness on the part of the
respondents, we were forced to reduce the sample size to 28. This sample size
was based upon time and affordability approach.

SAMPLING TECHNIQUES

Disproportionate stratified random sampling technique has been used in

sampling due to the following reasons :

1. It provides information about parts of the universe.

2. It provides help in gaining precision through stratification.

QUESTIONNAIRE DESIGN
The questionnaire used was a printed, well structured formalized schedule to
obtain and record specified and relevant information with fair accuracy and
completeness.

The questioning process was face to face interviews and the questionnaire was
designed in such a way that it could be understood and answered easily by the
respondents. The questionnaire contained both close and open ended questions.
The close ended questions were dichotomous and multiple choice in nature.
Since some of the questions were probing in nature and required answers on the
basis of memory of the respondent. In such type of questions there is a risk that
the respondents will answer whatever comes to their minds, thereby reducing the
impact of the study. Keeping these considerations in mind, firstly the period of
time in which respondents were asked to respond was reduced, since it has been
found that the longer the reporting period, the less accurate the reporting.

Secondly, to help respondents to think deeper and clearly more questions in a

way that stimulated association, thereby assisting the recall process about the
event.

KEY FINDINGS
 It has been observed that people use not only shampoos but home remedy is
also preferred because of its uniqueness of effectiveness. People also use
more than one shampoo or keep two shampoos

 Most people have tried one or more shampoos but hardly finds any differences.
Except for clinic all clear and organic in which respondents have positively
agreed of best shampoo than others.

 People buys those shampoos giving them maximum benefits. Female normally
look for shampoo matching with their hair type but male look for combination
of benefits i.e. 1st hair problem and then fragrances followed by price.

 An advertisement is the one that influences a lot than any other factors.

 Most people change their shampoos occasionally but there are people who
never change their shampoo i.e. they are satisfied with their current brand.

 People normally shampoo twice a week or three to four times a week.

 Most people normally buy sachets available followed by above 250-ml pack.

 Most people know of the brands through advertisements. Next come

magazines. And then the newspapers.

 Satisfaction is maximum drawn with people using clinic and organic. These are
the brands, which attract most because of perceived quality and brand image.

BRAND IMAGE OF SHAMPOOS AS A PERSON

 The survey reveals that the Organics user with his Impressive personality and
Friendly behavior provides Good company. He is Outgoing and is Similar to
most people. He is indifferent to advertisements and Independently makes
the major decisions of his life.
 The user of Head & Shoulders has an Outgoing personality and can impress
people easily. He is meticulous in nature although he independently takes
decisions. He is similar to most people and due to his friendly nature,
provides Good company.
 The consumer of Sunsilk is totally independent in making major decisions. He
seldom seeks advice from others and is indifferent to advertisements.
Although he is meticulous but lacks innovation. His similarity to most people,
outgoing and friendly nature, provide good company and accord him an
impressive personality.
 The Pantene consumer is very friendly, gives good company and has an
impressive personality. He is meticulous and similar to most people although
he is outgoing he is not much of an innovator. He independently takes
decisions and never seeks any advice from others.
 The user of Clinic all clear is quite innovative while he also does his jobs
meticulously. He seldom seeks advice and is indifferent to advertisements as
he is independent in taking major decisions in his life. His similarity to most
people, his impressive personality and friendly nature always provide good
company.

METHODOLOGY

SURVEY METHOD

I have chosen the exploratory research method for the research. In this method all the
questions are close ended. Except for few questions that needed to be known as in
question 10 of asking the satisfaction and dissatisfaction level and know their problems
with respect to the brand they have used. The options in the form of yes or no, Ranking &
choosing one alternative out of various alternatives, I could not take the open-ended
questions in the Questionnaire because of time constraint. The time given for this
research is very short to analyze the survey in Depth. The number of question related to
consumer behaviour research is 14. Out of which 4 Related to personal details.

• Sample size: 20

• SRSWR

• Sex ratio: 1:1

• The studies were conducted in localities

• Mainly Students were covered and 10 % others considered for the study.
[College/school/Univ./inst./housewives]

• Sample coverage 10 male and 10 girls

Other questions were asked about the personalities of the shampoo with the brand image
they perceive. [Cool/trendy/aggressive/different/outgoing etc.]

RECOMMENDATIONS
 Target those people who use shampoo and trust the shampoo as their best
solution for hair care.

 Develop quality and brand image so that by trial of your brand leaves with a
good image and then followed by usage of bigger pack which then will be
used by them.

 Identify the key benefits such as hair strengthening, Missing form shampoo and
makes them the USP of new brands. The USP could be rebuilding damaged
hair, shiny and healthy hair.

 Look for different problems for which people use shampoo for hair care, falling
hair and dandruff’s etc. And deliver the same of high quality and at the same
time positioning the brand as solution for your hair problem and which also
rejuvenate your hair, and keep your hair healthy to that target group.

 The ideas, associations and images that people have of a shampoo brand
determine the demand side of the brand equity equation. There are two ways
in which advertising is likely to influence perceived product performance.
First, by guiding the expectations about the shampoo experience - process
called product enhancement and second, by creating a halo of superiority
around the brand via a mechanic termed “ Interest – Status”. There are two
key advertising related factors First, the advertisement needs to be
 remembered. This is important because its main influence is at the point of
trial. Second, the message should relate in some way to the experience of
‘using’ the product - for instance, does it create any expectation of what the
shampoo would “ feel like to your hair” i.e., how will it take care of your hair
and especially to your specifications. But the advertiser should always bear in
mind that the benefits proclaimed are in line with what the product can
actually deliver.

 Use country wide sampling activity to acquaint potential customers with the
benefit of shampoo backing up the effort with advertising to convert intent to
purchase.

 Offer value for money impetus for the decision to use the product more
intensively

 Again benchmark the company that has well positioned itself in the minds of
the consumer and they [consumers] rarely change their shampoo. Here these
people are almost satisfied with their current brand because the core features
the consumer looks for is being derived from their brand. And so delivering
the improved one will make them switch to your brand but it should be well
advertised and substantiated

This action of company will have other positive effect of attracting those
switchers, changing frequently and/or occasionally and drawing the crowd
towards your brand.

 Go for strategic sizing and pricing. Have those packs available in the market
so that people have a wider option available and presence of your brand.
After a gap of some time check which are the packs that are bought most and
assure their availability.

 Last but not the least there are separate issue that have to dealt with being
the male and female factor and then growing demand of herbal shampoo.
Looking at first point the female factors of buying a shampoo are different
than male. A female normally have less problem of falling hair than male and
 so they look for those hair shampoo that improve from the current position of
their hair. [Rejuvenate and healthy etc.] But one common problem [male &
female] that they may have is of dandruff’s. And so the company can develop
the brand image and quality and communicate better to the target group of
these core benefits of your brand i.e., solution for hair problem and thus
improving and rejuvenating them. Second point. Can the company in the
same line of chemical shampoos change the perception in the mind of the
consumer of chemical shampoo having no side affects and at the same time
advertise about the possible advantages of using their shampoo and/or can
they come up with a herbal shampoo as the product extension and there by
building a well brand image. Like the Colgate has done with the already
launched product of herbal toothpaste. If yes please go ahead but probe
before you plunge.

 The advt. Slogan could be :

 Expert care for every type of hair

 Extra protection for your hair

 Remove dandruff’s in sec’s

 Healthy shiny u ever wanted.

Factors concerning use of a shampoo:

Geographically – it’s the water of particular area, the air pollution that forces one
to use shampoo usage.

And thus creating awareness of possible damage of your hair if you do not use it
[own brand] these are the negatives outcomes that you [customer] may have
[falling hair, dandruff’s].

Stages of decision making process:

In the initial stages of problem --

• Need recognition – dandruff’s, hair falling, strengthening of hair, early
precautions from the information gathered or if they see in their friends group
of any hair problem then they starts taking utmost care.

• Search for information – in the initial stages of hair problem, people in their
friends advises [reference group], family influences [mother], -- but more
crucial is advertisement Of shampoo and the brands which at that point of
time they actually recall [brands that he/she recall includes the pre purchase
evaluation, but mostly it is more on internal factor i.e. self – the knowledge
he/she has of the brands that he has come across and know to be better
product]--

1. buy that brand

2. purchase that brand

3. use it [usage may be according to own knowledge or as said by others

[mother, friends or prescribed]

4. Post purchase evaluation after more usage.

5. May be satisfied or may not.

If not satisfied

6. Switch till they get the best or some amount of satisfaction and then stick to
that brand

If satisfied

• Stick to the satisfied brand but may try others only if they are convinced from
reliable sources and that too from most people and see sufficient evident in
that brand of what they expect.

In the above process the stage is initial problem that the consumer faces and
then those stages of decision come across.

Now a look at the stages in decision making process after the problem is
becoming severe and he/she is not satisfied with any brands:
Need recognition – remains the same but is highly desperate to eliminate the
problem that he/she will be facing.

Search for information – now its more external to what he/she gathers from
reliable source i.e. family, friends, marketer led – advertisement, magazine or
newspaper. But since the problem is acute more is the chances of being
influenced by the doctor. There is a high chance of visiting a doctor and looking
for ways of to tackle the problem. And in the initial stages of problem discussed
earlier the more is the chances of being influenced by advertisements.

Rest the stages are same.

Thus it can be rightly said that if the brands have good advertisement, well
positioned in the consumer mind as in the research showed that clinic all clear is
most used then advertisement can play an important role in attracting a good
crowd and if that crowd captured through advertisement [brand image]
substantiate with high quality. Chances of brand loyalty are high towards your
brand. But if the customers are not satisfied and the problem becomes severe
he/she goes for home remedy or consulting a doctor.

CONCLUSION
Conclusion of survey revels that the consumer behaviors depend on the following reasons: -

Product quality,

Family influence,

Doctor’s prescription,

Advertisement, Hair problem, Price of the product, and self.

The consumers of shampoo are very sensitive and he is very much aware of the
products. Awareness about the product regarding the ingredients is very high in
the consumers. Influence in the purchase of the shampoos mainly depends on
the hair problem and assurity to solve that problem given by the brand. Influence
of doctor and family is also very high.
Attributes of a particular brand also play an important role in the purchase.
Attributes like reasonable price, fragrance, quality, & medications plays its
significant role. By the analysis we can conclude that consumers in the shampoo
market are not much conscious about the price but its quality plays important
role.

The study reveals that Pantene has been tried by most of the consumer (16 %).
Next comes Sunsilk. Organics and Clinic Plus both (11 %), which have been tried
by the consumers.

According to the study Pantene is the most consumed ( 20 % ) brand of

shampoo. Head & Shoulders and Clinic Plus both account to 15 % of the total
shampoo consumption and Sunsilk is less consumed than these ( 14 %).
Organics forms only 5 % of the total shampoo consumption.

The survey showed a number of reasons for consumers using more than one
brand or type of shampoos simultaneously. No single shampoo, according to the
consumer, was able to fulfill all the hair requirements. Dandruff was the most
important hair problem which led the cosumer to use more than one shampoo at
a time. Some people use two or more shampoos simultaneously, just for change.

Consumers in the age group below 20 and 20 - 29 are more innovative as

compared to the other age groups. It has been observed from the study that
females shampoo their hair twice a week, while males prefer using shampoo on
alternate days. From the survey it was found that the Medium size pack of
shampoos with quantity of 100 ml to 250 ml is the most frequently purchased
pack. According to our sample 51 % of the people across different age groups
and income groups prefer this packaging.

From the table no. 6 it can be concluded that a majority (58%) of the consumers
change their shampoo occasionally. These consumers also tend to test the
quality of new launches. Non availability is another factor which to a certain
extent, has prompted many consumers to use more than one brand
simultaneously. A significant figure of 57% of the consumer tend to shift to
another brand due to non - availability of their brands.
From table no. 10 that amongst the factors which influence the choice of a brand
of shampoo(s), Hair problems is the most important one. People select
shampoo(s) with reference to their hair problems. Hair type also plays a very
important role. While selecting a shampoo consumers take care to select the
shampoo according to their hair type. The role which Advertisements play can
not be neglected. According to study it is found that even advertisements
influence the consumers a great deal in selecting a shampoo. At times
someone’s reference also helps in selecting a brand. Hair type or hair problems
are found to be more significant as compared to the fragrance, packaging and
price of a shampoo.

The consumers of Head & shoulders are the most satisfied with all the attributes
of the shampoo and the range falls in the interval of 2.5 - 3 on the scale of 1-3.

Next on the list are Organics and Clinic Plus. But these two shampoos need to
improve upon the anti -dandruff and hair repairing qualities which the consumer
finds is lacking to a certain extent.

Sunsilk to a large extent fails to satisfy hair nourishment, anti dandurff and hair
repair needs of the consumer. The satisfaction level lies in the range from 1-1.5.

Clinic All Clear provides high satisfaction to the consumer as far as anti dandruff
quality of the shampoo is concerned. But it lacks all other attributes such as hair
nourishment, hair repair, conditioning, removing hair problems etc. The
satisfaction is very low on the scale. Ayur needs to improve upon all its attributes
as the satisfaction level for all of them lies in the range of 1 - 2.

The relatively new concept of using the seal of a Clinical Laboratory on a

shampoo bottle does not much influence the purchase decisions of the
consumer. 60 % of the consumers remain unaffected by the use of the seal.

Advertisements play a significant role in the purchase decision of the consumers.

33% of consumers are influenced by the advertisements of shampoos they use.
The message in the advertisements is paid more attention to, than the role
models shown in the advertisements.
The survey reveals that the Organics user with his Impressive personality and
Friendly behavior provides Good company. He is Outgoing and is Similar to most
people. He is indifferent to advertisements and Independently makes the major
decisions of his life.

The user of Head & Shoulders has an Outgoing personality and can impress
people easily. He is meticulous in nature although he independently takes
decisions.

He is similar to most people and due to his friendly nature, provides Good
company.

The consumer of Sunsilk is totally independent in making major decisions. He

seldom seeks advice from others and is indifferent to advertisements. Although
he is meticulous but lacks innovation. His similarity to most people, outgoing and
friendly nature, provide good company and accord him an impressive personality.

The Pantene consumer is very friendly, gives good company and has an
impressive personality. He is meticulous and similar to most people although he
is outgoing he is not much of an innovator. He independently takes decisions and
never seeks any advice from others.

The user of Clinic Plus is quite innovative while he also does his jobs
meticulously. He seldom seeks advice and is indifferent to advertisements as he
is independent in taking major decisions in his life. His similarity to most people,
his impressive personality and friendly nature always provide good company

ANALYSIS
1. Do you use shampoo

 Yes  No
Response

18 people response were yes & other 2 said they use home remedy + shampoo.
female [two each using home made remedy] The study reveals that 90% of the
respondents use shampoo.10% of the respondents refused the use of shampoo
and gave the reason that shampoos cause hair problems. They either use soaps
or the traditional method of washing hair.

2. Which of the following brands of shampoo have you purchase.

 Pantene  Sunsilk

 Organics  Clinic plus

 others (please specify)

Pantene Sunsilk Organics Clinic allOthers (H&S)

clear
Male 7 5 4 8 3
Female 5 3 2 8 3

Response

It can been seen that clinic all clear has been tried by most people that account for 16 of 20 sample and next coming to be
Pantene with 12. After this brand sunsilk is used more followed by organics.

Analysis

The survey showed a number of reasons for consumers using more than
one brand or type of shampoos simultaneously. No single shampoo,
according to the consumer, was able to fulfill all the hair requirements.
Dandruff was the most important hair problem which led the consumer to
use more than one shampoo at a time. Some people use two or more
shampoos simultaneously, just for change.

3. Factors you consider while purchasing a shampoo

RANK THEM ACCORDING YOUR PRIORITY:

  Hair type  Fragrance

 Packaging  Hair problem

 Price  Availability

Response

FEMALE:

10 female: -- Hair types

-- Hair problem
-- Fragrance
-- Packaging
-- Price
-- Availability

In the above response few 3 girls responded price followed by packaging.

MALE:

[Section-1] [Section-2]

6 male: -- Hair prob. 4 male: -- Hair prob.

-- Fragrance -- price
-- Hair type -- hair type
-- Fragrance -- Packaging --
packaging -- Price --
Availability -- availability

It can be concluded that in case of females most have the same levels of priority of buying the brand and so the order
remains the same. But 3 of them said price to be one after fragrance and then packaging.

In case of males 6 male had the same levels of priority that starts from hair
problem followed by fragrance. And this section 1 of males differs with section 2
with respect to levels of as section 2 priority is of price followed by hair type and
then fragrance.

4. Who influence you to purchase the brand?

  Family  Doctor

 Advertisement  Self

 Other

Response

 Almost all responded that it’s the role of adv. that actually led to a purchase
of a shampoo.

Family Doctor Advt Self Others

[reference]

MALE 3 5 10 8 2

FEMALE 5 7 10 5 4

ANALYSIS

The role which advertisements play can not be neglected.

according to study it is found that advertisements
influence the consumers a great deal in selecting a
shampoo. next comes the self that is the consumer himself
and than comes the role of doctor and family. at times
someone’s reference also helps in selecting a brand.

Consumers in the age group 17-25 [target group] are more innovative as
compared to the other age groups. It has been observed from the study
that females shampoo their hair twice a week, while males prefer using
shampoo on alternate days.

5. Do you change your shampoo

 Frequently  Occasionally  Never

 Frequently Occasionally Never

Male 5 9 7

Female 3 11 6

ANALSYIS
It can be concluded that a majority of the consumers change their shampoo occasionally. These consumers also
tend to test the quality of new launches. Frequently changing consumer account for 8 [male and female] and the non
availability is one of the factor which to a certain extent, has prompted many consumers to use more than one brand
simultaneously.13 of both sex of the consumer responded that they never change their brand When asked about the
reason they responded that changing brand led to hair problems like hair loss etc.

6. Rank different attribute with each brand according to your preferences

Strongly Agree (1) Agree (2)

Neutral (3) Disagree (4)

Strongly disagree (5)

Brand Sunsilk Clinic Organics Pantene Others

Attribute [H&S]
Low Price
Strong Fragrance
Quality
Highly medicated
Analysis of chart no 6.

1. [3 male & 4 female] Pantene : had the moderately high price higher than
others, high fragrance equal to Clinic and higher than others, moderately high
medical benefits equal to Organics and less than others and high quality
higher than others.

2. [2 male & 3 female] Organics : had moderately low price lower than others,
high fragrance higher than Sunsilk and lower than Pantene and Clinic,
 moderately high medical benefits, lower than Clinic and Sunsilk and equal to
Pantene and high quality higher than Sunsilk and lower than others.

3. [2 male & 3 female ] Clinic : had moderately low price lower than Pantene
and Sunsilk, high fragrance higher than Organic and Sunsilk and equal to
Pantene, moderately high medical benefits lower than Pantene and Organics
and nearly equal to Sunsilk and high quality higher than Sunslik and
Organics lower than Pantene.

4. [ 1 male & 2 female]Sunsilk had moderately low price higher than others and
lower than Pantene, moderately high fragrance lower than others, moderately
high medical benefits higher than others and moderately high quality lower
than others.

7. No. of times you shampoo your hair in a week

1-2 3-4

5-6  7 and above

Response

1-2 times 3-4 times 5-6 times 7 and above

Male 4 4 -- --

Female 8 4 -- --

ANALYSIS

When asked about how many times the consumer use to shampoo their hair?
They responded, 60 % that 1-2 times in a week and rest 40 % responded more
than 1-2 times. A further conclusion can be drawn on people using 1-2 times or
3-4 times

8. Size of the pack you purchase most often

  100ml  100 ml to 250 ml

 Sachets  above 250 ml

Response
100 ml 100ml to 250 ml Sachets Above 250 ml
2 1 5 2
Male
Female 1 2 4 3

ANALYSIS

It can be concluded that sachets are most used because of its convenience
and price. Next comes to be 250ml because of its price again that is higher
the pack lower the price. Followed by 100 ml and 250 ml.

People who use sachets use it as trial to see the effectiveness and if they are
satisfied then they go for 250 ml primarily because of not going to buy the
small sachets again and again. The rest pack are used because of other
options available in terms of size and price and not necessarily going for
bigger pack.

9. In which media you have seen the advertisement of these brands

Brand Sunsilk Clinic Organics Pantene

Media Male Male Male female Male female

female female
TV 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
Magazine 6 8 5 4 7
8 9 4
Newspaper 4 9 7 6 4 7 5
6

RESPONSE
Reveals that in TV as media for advertisement all the responded have had the same frequency of seeing the ads of
all the brands. In case of print media as in Magazine highest number of viewer ship went to Clinic, Sunslik, Pantene,
Organics, in decreasing order. In case of Newspaper the maximum no. of viewership went to clinic, Pantene,
organic & sunsilk in decreasing order.
ANALYSIS

It says that T.V. is best media for advertising for all kind of advertising and it has
best opportunity for the brand to penetrate in market. All of the brands have
equal no. of viewership in TV but in magazine &Newspaper they had different
viewership.

10. Level of satisfaction you are getting from your shampoo brand.

 Highly Satisfied  Satisfied

 Neutral  Dissatisfied

 Highly dissatisfied

ANALYSIS

The maximum satisfied consumers were of Clinic users and than comes organic, Pantene, Sunsilk.

CLINIC : [8 males & 9 females] The consumers of Clinic were most satisfied
with all the attributes of the shampoo. Clinic All Clear provides high
satisfaction to the consumer as far as anti dandruff quality of the
shampoo is concerned.

ORGANIC : [7 males & 9 females] The consumers of organic were satisfied

with all the attributes of the shampoo except hair repair to some extent and
fragrance.

PANTENE : [5 MALES & 8 FEMALES] Next on the list is Pantene. this

shampoo is needed to be improved upon the anti -dandruff and hair
repairing qualities which the consumer finds is lacking to a certain extent.

SUNSILK : [4MALES & 6 FEMALES] Satisfaction level with Sunsilk was the last
rated among the customer. Sunsilk to a large extent fails to satisfy hair
nourishment, antidandruff and hair repair needs of the consumer.

Personal Details
Sex  Male  Female

[1:1 RATIO]

Age 17 – 25

[TARGET GROUP TAKEN]

OCCUPATION

 Student

[ONLY STUDENT AS AN OCCUPATION WAS

STUDIED]

Monthly Income [FAMILY]

 Less than 8,000  8001-16000

 16001-24000  24001-32000

 32001 and above

[MOST FALL IN THE INCOME GROUP OF 24001-32000 FOLLOWED BY

16001-24000]

PRESENTATION

ANSWER-3

RANK THEM ACCORDING YOUR PRIORITY:

 Hair type  Fragrance

 Packaging  Hair problem

 Price  Availability

Response

FEMALE:

10 female: -- Hair types

-- Hair problem
-- Fragrance
 -- Packaging
-- Price
-- Availability
In the above response few 3 girls responded price followed by packaging.

MALE:

[Section-1] [Section-2]

6 male: -- Hair prob. 4 male: -- Hair prob.

-- Fragrance -- price
-- Hair type -- hair type
-- Fragrance -- Packaging
-- packaging -- Price
-- Availability -- availability

ANSWER-6

Semantic

ANSWER - 9
Brand Sunsilk Clinic Organics Pantene

Media M F M F M F M F
TV 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
Magazine 6 8 8 5 4 7
9 4
Newspaper 4 6 9 7 6 4 7 5

ANSWER – 10

 CLINIC: 8 MALES & 9 FEMALES

 ORGANIC: 7 MALES & 9 FEMALES

 PANTENE: 5 MALES & 8 FEMALES

 SUNSILK: 4 MALES & 6 FEMALES