Are You Using Safe Haircare? Shop These Top Safe Shampoos and Conditioners
When it comes to haircare you must avoid shampoos and conditioners that have harmful and chemicals. A surprising number of shampoos and conditioners contain toxic ingredients because it is easy to sneak gunk into such products. The process of washing and caring for our hair should not be hazardous to our health.
Take a peek at the brands listed below. They all have wonderful haircare options if you are looking to replace what you are using.
Prose
Beloved by customers and stylists alike, Prose is dedicated to making fresh, customized hair care from natural ingredients like argan and avocado oils, baobab extracts, and bamboo charcoal. Start by taking the online quiz about your hair (and sharing your hair goals!), and they will formulate a custom hair care regimen. Your personalized shampoo, conditioner, and hair masks are then crafted and delivered to your door within 7-12 days for maximum freshness.
JVN Hair
Created by celebrity hairstylist (and “Queer Eye” castmate) Jonathan Van Ness, all JVN Hair products feature an award-winning key ingredient: hemisqualane. Sustainably sourced from sugarcane, it penetrates the hair shaft to repair, protect, and smooth our strands—all while improving hair health over time. JVN Hair’s shampoo and conditioner sets (named Nurture, Embody, and Undamage) also include ingredients like aloe leaf juice, camellia seed oil, bamboo extract, jojoba esters, and hydrolyzed quinoa. Plus, the bottles are made of aluminum and glass (so they’re infinitely recyclable) and the pumps are made from post-consumer recycled plastic.
100% PURE
You’ll never have to worry about toxic chemicals or artificial ingredients when using 100% PURE. This California-based brand maximizes the benefits of natural ingredients (like neem and virgin coconut) and is dedicated to promoting healthy products rich in protective antioxidants. We love the range of shampoos and conditioners in a variety of fresh scents, as well as the affordable price points. 100% PURE offers beauty and skincare products, too, making this a one-stop shop for high quality, affordable beauty.
True Botanicals
Beloved by thousands of consumers and household names like Laura Dern and Olivia Wilde, True Botanicals is a cruelty-free, vegan, and natural brand made for your skin and hair. The Nourishing Hydrating Shampoo uses green tea oil, aloe leaf extract, numerous antioxidants, and a coconut-derived surfactant, so you can enjoy a rich wash and lather without stripping your hair of its natural oils. Pair together with the conditioner, and you’ll be feeling rejuvenated in no time.
NatureLab Tokyo
Healthy hair starts at the scalp, according to NatureLab Tokyo‘s founder Rosa Takagi. She built her brand on the premise that eco-friendly hair care can be a perfect balance (or harmony, rather) between traditional Japanese beauty rituals and future-forward clean technology. We love this brand for its cruelty-free shampoos and conditioners, packaged in sleek and round bottles and made with fruit seed oils, grapefruit extracts, and natural keratin. Even more, the eco-friendly refill pouches contain 85 percent less plastic than two full-size shampoo bottles. How’s that for sustainability?
Sienna Naturals
For textured hair in need of renewed hydration, consider Sienna Naturals, a natural hair- and scalp-centered brand. The signature foaming cleanser removes dirt and build-up while restoring natural texture, thanks to moisture-rich ingredients like Baobab oil, lavender oil, and aloe vera. Vegan and responsibly sourced, this Black women-owned brand supports sustainable harvesting and ethical working conditions. Grab a subscription for a sizable discount!
Ceremonia
Babba Rivera launched Ceremonia as an ode to her Latinx heritage. Celebrating both Latin-derived ingredients and rituals, this clean haircare brand is making sure more people feel seen in the mainstream. Whether you need support with frizz control, scalp care, or curls, Ceremonia makes effective and nontoxic formulas just for you, with natural ingredients sourced from Brazil, Peru, and Mexico—just to name a few. Try the brand’s quiz or check out its shampoos, conditioners, and serums for your healthiest hair.
Act + Acre
Act + Acre‘s products are more than just shampoos and conditioners—they are skincare for your hair. Healthy hair starts with the scalp, and the brand specializes in high quality products that target the skin there first. Made with fewer, plant-based ingredients for all hair types, these natural cleansers, masks, serums, and more will transform your hair from the root. The Cold Processed Scalp Detox is beloved by our team with noticeable differences in scalp health and hair texture after just a week. Please note though that the pump doesn’t reach to the bottom of the jar, so you must pour the final goodness out!
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