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Products We Love: Sulfate-Free Shampoos and Conditioners

If you’re not familiar, sulfates are the agents used in hair care products to create a sudsy later, but they also strip your strands of moisture and protective barriers. Meaning the tiny bubbles you’ve grown to love when you’re treating your hair might be doing you more harm than good. Your best bet is to steer clear and opt for products that moisturize, gently cleanse and nourish your strands. Here, we have a few of our favorites that won’t rob the bank. Take a look.
By Deena Campbell · Updated October 27, 2020
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Weleda Oat Shampoo

This shampoo is made of organic oat extract to help strengthen the hair, reduce breakage and mend split ends.

$11, available at usa.weleda.com

Sulfate-Free Shampoos and Conditioners
Weleda
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Wen by Chaz Dean Summer Honey Peach Cleansing Conditioner

This limited edition cleansing conditioner replaces your shampoo, conditioner, deep conditioner and leave-in conditioner. You’ll have to wait until June 5 to purchase, but when it’s available be sure to try it in sweet almond mint, fig, lavender, cucumber and pomegranate.

$29.95, available at Wen.com

Sulfate-Free Shampoos and Conditioners
Wen
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Honey Bee Sweet Scalp Exfoliator

Packed with coconut milk, hydrogenated castor oil and raw honey, this cleanser will leave your hair refreshed and set to battle any type of breakage.

$10.50, available at myhoneychild.com

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TKO Ultimate Moisture Conditioner from The Gold System by Andre Walker Hair

This African Mongongo oil infused conditioner adds moisture without leaving behind traces of buildup. Comb through evenly from root to end for added hydration.

$22, available at andrewalkerhair.com

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Basic Carbon Tea Tree Shampoo and Conditioner

The main ingredient of the Carbon Scalp System line is activated charcoal, which is known for its ability to gently remove bacteria, fungus, allergens, dandruff and buildup from the hair and scalp.

$18, available at basichaircarepro.com

Sulfate-Free Shampoos and Conditioners