Selecting the appropriate shampoo can help ensure that your locks look their best. Each variety features different ingredients tailored specifically for enhancing its performance.
Volumizing shampoos help give hair an appearance of fullness by lifting its roots; anti-frizz shampoos contain smoothing agents like silicones or oils to tame frizz; while moisturizing shampoos nourish dry tresses by penetrating hair cuticles with shea butter, coconut oil or glycerin.
Natural
Many brands go beyond simply labelling themselves ‘natural’ by taking steps to ensure their ingredients don’t contain synthetic chemicals or pesticides, typically by using more natural derived ingredients (often botanical and essential oils) and less harsh chemicals such as sulfates, silicones (anything ending in “cone or “silane”) parabens and artificial fragrances.
These ingredients can strip hair of its natural oils, leading to dryness, brittleness and color fade. Instead, look for products without these or other harsh chemicals like formaldehyde (avoid ingredients that contain this formaldehyde-containing compound such as “-formalin”).
Choose natural shampoo that’s free from artificial dyes that could irritate eyes, skin and lung tissues (look out for ingredients like Blue 1 Lake or Yellow 6 Lake in ingredient lists). Prose offers custom formulations tailored specifically to meet the needs and concerns of each customer – make sure it includes this option if bubbles are something you need!
Chemical-free
Get on the path to healthy hair with a natural shampoo that ditches chemicals like sulfates, parabens and phthalates from your routine. Revive and moisturize strands using organic vegan ingredients like aloe vera, coconut oil and tea tree oil; look out for certifications like USDA Organic or EcoCert to verify its claims.
Healthy shampoo is more than a way to eliminate harmful substances like sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS); it’s an opportunity to transform your shower into an oasis of botanical extracts and remedies. Opt for a non-toxic shampoo made of plant-based surfactants and nourishing oils like camellia oleifera (tea) seed oil, shea butter and meadowfoam seed oil in order to gently cleanse your hair and nourish its scalp. The best non-toxic shampoos also avoid harmful chemicals like methylchloroisothiozolinone and diethanolamine (quaternium-15), which have negative health implications. Look for products with easy-to-read ingredient lists as well as third-party organic certifications like Leaping Bunny for maximum transparency and sustainability.
Moisturizing
A moisturizing shampoo is ideal for dry hair as it helps maintain optimal levels of moisture in your strands, helping prevent oil loss while simultaneously strengthening and softening it – two key features of healthy locks!
Hydrating shampoos contain various botanical ingredients designed to hydrate your strands, leaving your locks smoother and silkier while also helping reduce frizz for an elegant, sleek look. They’re particularly great for thick hair which often suffers from dryness as well as wavy or curly textures as these offer intense hydration without adding weight.
These shampoos usually include ingredients like shea butter, argan oil, glycerin and other emollients to nourish and lock in moisture for your strands. Tea tree oil is another popular ingredient known for its antifungal and antibacterial properties that help combat dandruff and scalp irritation.
Color-treated
Color-treated locks need an extra bit of tender loving care, which is why it’s worth making the extra effort to find shampoos specially tailored to these strands. Such shampoos may contain less harsh detergents that disrupt cuticles (and thus cause your color to fade), plus vitamins and conditioning ingredients designed to keep them looking their best.
L’Oreal Professionnel offers this product for anyone seeking to extend the benefits of professional hair salon appointments. Packed with proteins and amino acids that hydrate from root to tip while protecting against color fade thanks to sunflower seed extract, we highly recommend this selection from L’Oreal Professionnel.
Olaplex Sulfate-Free Cleanser has become a mainstay in the world of hair coloring. Both as an in-salon treatment during salon color services and as an at-home shampoo, this cleanser helps strengthen strands and reduce breakage, while its mix of oils (such as shea butter, argan oil and camelina sativa seed oil) ensures your locks remain nourished, soft, shiny and manageable.
