The Best Sulfate-Free Shampoos and Conditioners

By Sakai Blue , last updated August 14, 2011

Sulfates, particularly sodium lauryl and laureth sulfate are the ingredients in standard shampoos that are billed as the cleansing agents that make your hair squeaky clean. They create the lather that has long been associated with a deep, down clean. The problem with sulfates is that they can severely dry out the hair and the scalp, ultimately causing thinning and hair loss.

Sexy Hair Concepts Healthy Sexy Hair Chocolate Soy Milk Shampoo

This sulfate free shampoo comes from the company that brought you the Big Sexy Hair product line, which is all about getting the biggest, most beautiful hair that you can. You’ll notice the product thanks to its signature glossy, “big, red” can as product packaging. They ventured into the sulfate free area with the Sexy Hair Concepts Healthy Sexy Hair Chocolate Soy Milk Shampoo. Part of its “healthy” hair line, this shampoo is a very gentle cleanser that adds strength to your strands as you cleanse, leaving nothing but smooth, clean hair and the scent of heavenly chocolate. This is a good line for someone who has damaged hair in dire need of repair as not only do the lack of sulfates prevent further damage, but the protein in the product helps repair broken strands. Used with the accompanying conditioner, users say that they end up with hair that not only feels and looks good and is well moisturized.

Abba By Abba Pure & Natural Hair Care Pure Basic Shampoo

This shampoo is made by the ABBA company, whose philosophy is based in making all natural, plant based products that actually work. They say that they don’t make the cardinal sin that many companies that make all natural products make by producing something that’s all natural but ineffective. Their “prescriptive” approach to hair care helps them create products that people can use to treat any ailment.

The Abba by Abba Pure and Natural Hair Care Pure Basic shampoo is a vegan cleanser that works with any hair type. It gently cleanses your hair so that you end up with perfectly clean, soft tresses. The Abba by Abba Pure & Natural Hair Care Pure Basic Shampoo is the basic product for normal hair, but the company has a shampoo that can help with any hair issue that you have. The Pure Detox Shampoo is a great cleanser that helps remove impurities in the air. The Pure Moisture Shampoo drenches parched hair with tons of moisture and shine. The accompanying conditioners are the perfect compliment to the line and are perfectly tailored to work with the shampoos so make sure that you use them together to get the full effect of the treatment.

Giovanni Hair Products

The Giovanni line of shampoos and conditioners is one of the most popular out there with the sulfate free crowd. The Giovanni Cosmetics company was founded by leading Beverly Hills stylist and salon owner Arthur Giovanni, who wanted to create a company that would use ingredients found in nature to create shampoos that work. Partnering with a physician with the same mindset, they created products made with vitamins, nutrients, proteins, herbs and essential oils, a blend of goodies known as Giovanni PureOrganic Technology. A hugely popular shampoo is the Giovanni Smooth As Silk Shampoo. Part of the company’s Eco Chic line, the sulfate free formula of this cleanser creates a rich lather as it moisturizes dry, over-processed hair, leaving it silky and smooth. Used with the matching conditioner, you won’t believe how rich and soft your hair feels. If you’re still in doubt, check out the glowing online reviews. They have other shampoos and conditioner to work on things like volume and extreme damage.

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