Green Beauty Shampoos and Conditioners: Why Switch? + Top 10 Favourites!
TOP 10 SHAMPOOs & CONDITIONERS
Transitioning from conventional to green beauty hair care can initially feel like the greatest challenge. It may take some trial and error to find what works best for you but your hair will thank you for it!
Why switch?
Chemicals found in conventional shampoos and conditioners such as sulfates, silicones, dimethicones, artificial fragrances, formaldehyde, alcohols, chemical emulsifiers, and softeners are used to create the illusion of soft and healthy hair, but over time the use of these ingredients will lead to long term issues, such as:
The scalp becoming stripped of natural oils from the use of chemical emulsifiers and sulfates and over time the synthetic softeners are no longer able to replenish the follicles.
The hair becoming covered in chemical residue from the use of synthetic silicones and dimethicones which initially create the illusion of soft and shiny hair, but over time suffocates the hair and results in thinning and dehydration, leading to breakage.
Plant-based ingredients found in green beauty shampoos and conditioners work with your scalp and hair by gently stimulating growth, moisture, and nourishment with beneficial minerals and oils that are environmentally friendly and biodegradable. Not only are they much better for your hair, but are also a healthier choice for your body, marine life, and the planet.
Below are my top ten tried and tested green beauty shampoos and conditioners. I naturally have fairly thick and curly hair, but I have described below which products will work best for every hair type!
Andalou
Where? Found in most health food shops.
Price: Around $13.
Specific Product/s: 1000 Roses Complex Color Care.
Scent: Light rose scent.
Overall Impression: The shampoo is lower in foaming. Conditioner is about medium thickness as far as detangling and hydration goes.
Hair Type: These specific products would work great for all hair types. This brand has a wide variety of hair products to choose from.
Alba Botanica
Where? Found in most grocery and health food shops.
Price: Around $10.
Specific Product/s: Natural Hawaiian Shampoo (Honeydew), Natural Hawaiian Conditioner (Coconut).
Scent: Both have a strong honeydew and coconut scent (lingers after wash).
Overall Impression: The shampoo is medium in foaming. Conditioner is about medium thickness as far as detangling and hydration goes.
Hair Type: These specific products would work great for all hair types. This brand has a wide variety of hair products to choose from.
Briogeo
Where? Found in beauty boutiques, The Detox Market and Sephora.
Price: Around $30.
Specific Product/s: Rosarco Repair Shampoo, Rosarco Repair Conditioner.
Scent: Very mild citrus scent.
Overall Impression: The shampoo is very foaming. Conditioner is about medium thickness as far as detangling and hydration goes.
Hair Type: These specific products would work great for all hair types. This brand has a wide variety of products to choose from.
Graydon
Where? Found in health food stores and The Detox Market.
Price: Around $25.
Specific Product/s: Matcha Mint Shampoo, Hair Smoothie.
Scent: Shampoo has a strong matcha mint scent and hair smoothie smells like rosemary and herbs.
Overall Impression: The shampoo is very foaming. Conditioner is very thick, rich and excellent at detangling and hydrating.
Hair Type: These products work best for normal to thick hair.
InnerSense
Where? Found in beauty boutiques, hair salons, and The Detox Market.
Price: Around $10-$35.
Specific Product/s: Color Awakening Hairbath, Color Radiance Conditioner
Scent: Light orange and frangipani scent
Overall Impression: The shampoo is very foaming once having emulsified it in the hands first. Conditioner is very thick, rich and excellent at detangling and hydrating.
Hair Type: These specific products work great for normal to thick hair. This brand has a wide variety of hair products to choose from.
Jason
Where? Found in most grocery and health food shops.
Price: Around $12-$18.
Specific Product/s: Smoothing Sea Kelp Shampoo, Smoothing Sea Kelp Conditioner
Scent: Light citrusy, floral, ocean scent.
Overall Impression: The shampoo is lightly foaming. Conditioner is about medium thickness as far as detangling and hydration goes.
Hair Type: These specific products works great for all hair types. This brand has a wide variety of hair products to choose from.
Josh Rosebrook
Where? Found in beauty boutiques and The Detox Market.
Price: Around $10-$40.
Specific Product/s: Balance Shampoo, Nourish Conditioner.
Scent: Light herbal scent.
Overall Impression: The shampoo is mild foaming. Conditioner is medium thickness as far as detangling and hydration goes.
Hair Type: These specific products work great for all hair types. This brand has a wide variety of hair products to choose from.
rahua
Where? Found in beauty boutiques, hair salons, and The Detox Market.
Price: Around $12-$48.
Specific Product/s: Voluminous Shampoo, Classic Conditioner, Hydration Shampoo, Hydration Conditioner.
Scent: Voluminous Shampoo has a light green tea and lemongrass scent, Classic Conditioner has a strong palo santo smokey scent, both Hydration products have a strong mango and passionfruit scent.
Overall Impression: The shampoo is medium in foaming. Conditioners are fairly thick as far as detangling and hydration goes.
Hair Type: These specific products work great for most hair types. This brand has a wide variety of hair products to choose from.
Shea Moisture
Where? Found in most beauty supply shops, Walmart.
Price: Around $22.
Specific Product/s: Coconut Hibiscus Curl & Shine Shampoo and Conditioner
Scent: Medium coconut and floral scent.
Overall Impression: The shampoos is medium in foaming. Conditioners is fairly thick as far as detangling and hydration goes.
Hair Type: These specific products works great for normal to thick hair. This brand has a wide variety of hair products to choose from.
What are your favourite Shampoos and Conditioners? Leave a comment below!
