Switching to a sulphate-free or organic shampoo can help with your dry and damaged hair. More and more people are switching to these shampoos to ditch the chemicals and harsh ingredients.
Sulphate is used in shampoo to make it foamy, but it strips the moisture from your hair making it dry and damaged. Sulphates are detergents, they lead to many hair problems such as scalp irritation, dry hair and hair loss. How does sulphate do this? Here is how…
Scalp irritation. When applied to the scalp the sulphate will remove all oil from the scalp, they remove oil so effectively that they strip away your scalps protective layer. This means it is easier for bacteria to get in and more moisture will get out. This will leave your scalp dry, itchy and more sensitive.
Dry hair. Not only will your scalp suffer but your hair will too. The sulphate gets rid of the oil in your hair that ends up with you lacking moisture and shine. If you have coloured hair the sulphate will strip the hair of the colour, so hair dye will not last as long.
Hair loss. Sulphate will thin and shed your hair meaning hair loss will happen over time.
Sulphate-free shampoo is also known as SIS free shampoo. It will not only preserve natural hair oils but is also colour safe. There will not be as much foam, but your hair will not be dry and damaged. The only downside is it is hard to remove dirt and excess oil from the hair.
Here are 2 sulphate free shampoos to try:
Kérastase Aura Botanica Bain Micellaire Shampoo £22.10
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You can find this at Look Fantastic and it is currently on sale for £14.80. It is best for fine hair and will leave your hair feeling silky and soft. Shop now!
Pureology smooth and perfection shampoo £18.50
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This sulphate free shampoo is perfect for people with thick hair, it helps to cleanse hair and remove excess oil, dirt and impurities. It also has properties that help prevent colour fading and provides protection for UVA and UVB.
