8 Sulfate-Free Shampoos You’ll Wish You Discovered Sooner
September 09, 2022
Sulfates are cleansing agents commonly used in shampoos to make them lather or foam and provide a thorough, oil-cleansing wash. But some hair types – especially curly hair, damaged hair or color-treated hair – may want to opt out of using shampoo with sulfates (or any other hair-care product with sulfates), as some could make hair color fade faster and contribute toward dryness or breakage.. What’s more, hairstylist Sharon Spellman previously told Makeup.com that she has“personally recommended sulfate-free products for people with skin or scalp troubles, specifically for those with rosacea, eczema or contact dermatitis.”
If you’re looking for a new hair-care products and you want to take a break from sulfates, there are plenty of sulfate-free options to choose from. Here, we rounded up a few of our favorites.
Kérastase Discipline Bain Fluidealiste Shampoo
This sulfate-free shampoo is packed with nourishing ingredients to promote soft, healthy-looking and smooth hair. The addition of a surface protector helps to keep hair tangle-free, while the brand’s Morpho-Kératine Complex fights frizz.
Garnier Whole Blends Sulfate Free Remedy Honey Treasures Shampoo
If you have damaged hair or just want to prevent breakage, incorporate this shampoo into your routine. It helps strengthen strands and protect hair from the effects of hot tools. It’s formulated with nourishing acacia honey and beeswax and without sulfates, parabens, mineral oil, dyes or gluten.
Carol’s Daughter Wash Day Delight
Wash Day Delight is a water-to-foam shampoo and detangler that uses micelle technology and aloe to keep curly and coily hair soft and silky without sulfates, parabens, silicones or artificial colors. You’ll be amazed by how much time it shaves off your wash-day routine.
Matrix Length Goals Sulfate-Free Shampoo
Length Goals is the shampoo line for you if you have long hair or extensions. This sulfate-free formula will keep your hair tangle-free and soft to the touch no matter its type.
L'Oréal EverPure Sulfate-Free Moisture Shampoo
EverPure adds moisture to hair and contains rosemary and color-protecting additives. It’s vegan as well as sulfate and paraben-free, is gentle on hair color and will replenish even the driest of strands.
Kristin Ess Signature Shampoo
For a clarifying and sulfate-free wash, try the Signature Shampoo by Kristin Ess. It lathers well and is safe to use every day on all hair types, making it a go-to no matter what kind of hair you have.
Ouai Daily Care Shampoo
This biotin and vitamin B7-enriched formula helps smooth and strengthen your hair and come in options for fine, medium or coarse hair types. Both the shampoo (and the corresponding conditioner!) are gluten-, phthalate-, paraben- and sulfate-free.
Dae Hair Shampoo
This sweet-smelling shampoo works to cleanse the hair from root to tip. It contains citrus essential oils, is vegan and free of sulfates, parabens and synthetic fragrances.
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