Although commercials, in which someone is seen using a shampoo with endless foam, seem pleasing, the chemical that creates this foam is probably damaging your hair. Most shampoo brands use sulphates in their formulas as foaming agents. It is known to be the bad guy that strips hair of moisture and colour, leaving the scalp irritated and the ends, brittle. If you are searching for sulphate-free shampoos, look no more. Here’s a list of locally made sulphate free shampoos.
1. This brand uses healing herbs found in Tibbe Nabawi, Ayurveda & Ancient Chinese Medicine
Marjaan Botanicals (@marjaanbotanicals) uses locally sourced healing herbs. Their natural shampoos are void of any surfactants, parabens, SLS and other harmful chemicals. Every shampoo is handcrafted with cold-pressed oils and herbs regular use of which strengthens hair from the roots. Using Shea Butter Conditioner after the shampoo is recommended for better results. Price starts from Rs. 950. Buy yours here!
2. This brand believes you are beautiful the way you are
Bare Epitome (@bareepitome) promotes the concept of self-love and beauty. They never claim that their products make you beautiful rather they claim that you’re already beautiful. All their shampoos and conditioners are free of SLS and parabens. They are safe to use on keratin-treated and dyed hair. They have 6 types of shampoos including Mulberry shampoo, Açai Berry shampoo, Wild Gooseberry shampoo and Black and Shine shampoo which contains natural activated charcoal. Each shampoo and conditioner is priced at Rs. 600. Check out their products here!
3. Fed up from lack of sulphate-free products available this brand decided to launch their own
The Hair Pantry (@thehairpantry_) introduced products that are not only organic, safe and sulphate-free, but also are customised as per customer needs. Their Repair Shampoo is a highly reviewed product. It is a rich creamy shampoo that gently cleanses & removes build-up without stripping hair of natural nutrients or interrupting its moisture balance. This sulphate-free formula is a blend of natural coconut oil, monoi oil and keratin. 200ml bottle is priced at Rs. 950. Get it here!
4. This brand believes that the most powerful and effective ingredients come from nature
Aura (@aura.crafts) offers a range of natural skin and hair products that are not only effective but also affordable and safe to use. Their hair cleansers come in three types including Banana Mania, Ravishing Rose and Citrus Berry. Banana Mania hair cleanser is made with goat milk and fresh banana puree. They ask their customers to keep in mind that natural hair cleansers make hair feel different from commercial shampoos as they are more mild. Each shampoo costs Rs. 1,100. Buy now here!
5. This brand has a goal to banish all chemical-based products from your dressing table
Qubbles (@qubblesbathandbody) aims to bring a revolutionary change offering a dynamic range of cruelty-free products made with pure and natural ingredients. Their Roots Premium Organic shampoo promises to be ideal for weak, dry, rough and damaged hair. It is made up of herbs and oils which prevents hair fall and treats chemically or heat damaged hair. Some of the present ingredients include amla, seekakai, soapnuts, jatamansi, hibiscus, rosemary oil and vitamin e. It is a 2 in 1 formula which requires no conditioner afterwards. This shampoo is priced at Rs. 1,050. Check it out here!
6. This brand claims their shampoo stops the premature hair greying process
Komolish (@komolish) had an idea of creating organic and sulphate free shampoo to combat locally available shampoos that contain chemicals and waxes that cause scalp infections. They claim that their shampoo not only cleanses the scalp but also helps in premature hair greying and hair growth issues. ‘Wash It Organic Shampoo’ is a water-based formula that contains Indian ayurvedic herbs. It can be used on all hair types. A bottle of 225ml is priced at Rs. 950. Order here!
7. The founder of this business uses unique family recipes for their products
Zo’Nanos Hair Care (@zonanos) blends the finest quality ingredients to create recipes that have been passed down 6 generations. Their dry shampoo reduces hair greasiness and adds volume without the need for water. It is in powder form that acts as a quick fix leaving the hair with a better smell, no greasiness, and a clean look. The good thing is that this dry shampoo is brown in colour which means there is no white residue left on the scalp after you apply it. It costs Rs. 700 to get a 40g of this shampoo. Get it now here!
8. This business wants to eradicate plastic from our daily use items
Calm and Balm (@calmandbalm) is a plastic-free initiative for hair and body care. Their shampoo bars come in 5 types including lavender, cinnamon, jasmine, charcoal and seaweed. Their best-seller lavender shampoo bar has a lavender-toffee scent. This shampoo bar is rich in lavender essence, which helps deeply nourish the scalp to improve dryness, help repair damaged hair, moisturize hair, and replenish nutrients. It is a solid self-preserving bar that lasts 65 to 80 washes. Get it now here for Rs. 900!
9. This brand gives a discount if you provide an old shampoo bottle
Jasmine Organics (@jasmineorganicspk) is an organic brand that supports the recycling of plastic bottles. They have shampoo bars and regular shampoos, both of which are sulphate and chemical free. They suggest using less product and more water while using their shampoo. Miracle Shampoo is priced at Rs. 850. Order here!
10. This brand sources its ingredients ethically
Plush Natural (@plushnatural) is committed to using natural resources in the most eco-friendly manner and ensures that its products do not cause damage to any being. Currently, they stock two kinds of shampoos: Strengthening Aloe Vera Lavender Shampoo and Hair Repair Shampoo. Hair Repair Shampoo promises to help nourish dry, frizzy and rough hair while preventing split ends. A bottle of this shampoo is priced at Rs. 990 Check it out here!
11. This brand blends 10 powerful ingredients to create its products
The Herb Garden (@herbgarden.pk) promises not to use fillers of any kind, meaning that almost every ingredient in their products is an active ingredient which results in a pure and highly concentrated product. They stock two shampoos; one ideal for volumizing the hair and the other to repair the hair. Honey Vitamin Organic Shampoo gently cleanses and nourishes fine, thinning hair with honey and vitamin mixture This product costs Rs, 1,000. Get it here!
