Top 5 Best Natural Shampoos for Every Hair Type

It can be a hairy situation to find the best shampoo, especially considering there are so many different types of shampoos on the market. With increasing concerns about the harsh chemicals found in conventional hair formulas, many people are turning to natural shampoo as a healthier and more sustainable alternative.

But with formulas derived from the land, like plants, herbs, and oils to the sea-weed products, we’re often left scratching our heads trying to find the perfect natural shampoo that ticks all the boxes. Just as skin type matters when picking a moisturizer, hair type matters when picking a shampoo.

The Allure of Natural Shampoo

Is it the pureness from natural ingredients, the peace of mind with healthy formulas, ingredient transparency, or eco-friendly practices that draw us to a natural shampoo? How about all the above — and that’s the tip of the strand! Once you start to unravel the harsh, tongue-twisting ingredients and understand what’s really in your shampoo, you’ll just call a time-out in that hair ring.

The unsatisfactory and, at times, unhealthy results of using chemical-based hair products have been a big contender for people to run to the ropes. Once you learn the health and hair hazards, call your exit strategy safe deemed the real winner.

Studies have shown that frequent use of traditional shampoos can lead to various skin and hair problems. Some of the commonly used chemicals like parabens, sulfates, and phthalates can damage hair and scalp, leading to dryness, frizziness, and even hair loss. These harmful chemicals can also disrupt the natural balance of the scalp, leading to excess oil production and dandruff.

On the winner side, natural shampoos have fewer irritants and focus on plant infusions and wholesome floral and nut oils that create hair-tastic results you can see and feel. These pure formulas typically have fewer foaming agents, which means they won’t strip your hair of its natural oils, making it softer, shinier, and healthier. Additionally, natural shampoos are environmentally friendly and cruelty-free, making them the perfect choice for those wanting to reduce their carbon footprint.

By making the switch, you can reach hair and health Zen between wellness and natural beauty products. While it’s just as important to ensure our beauty products with the pureness and purity of nature, natural beauty also focuses on nurturing the body, mind, and soul for total enlightenment.

Criteria for Choosing Our Top 5

We’ve worked hard with health and hair goals at full center to harness the power of Mother Nature to create the best natural shampoos. When choosing our top five shampoos of 2023, we adhered to a few criteria to ensure your locks were getting the perfect, pure formula for your hair type. At 100% PURE, we go above and beyond to make sure your hair will stay beautiful, shiny, and healthy.

Ingredient Transparency

Remember the unpronounceable, tongue-twisting ingredients we mentioned earlier in conventional formulas? You won’t need to be an ingredient detective with a magical decoder to decipher our ingredient labels. But a well-informed skincare enthusiast, we’ll take — and help along the way!

Conventional products are labeled with a mumbo jumbo of unpronounceable and misleading words. There’s also a lot of green-washing out there where companies falsely label their products as “all-natural” when the ingredients’ lists say otherwise. Tsk, tsk! 100% PURE stands against greenwashing in cosmetics, skincare, and, in general.

Sustainable Packaging and Eco-Friendly Practices

Our commitment to non-toxic products expands to crafting environmentally sustainable packaging adhering to eco-friendly practices.

Our packaging is BPA and phthalate-free. Each one of our formulas (not just our cosmetics) is fully biodegradable. We use recycled or recyclable packaging. For packaging, we print using eco-friendly, non-toxic, and soy inks. When we pack and ship orders, we use biodegradable cornstarch packing peanuts. They disintegrate in water, making them environmentally friendly. We pack all orders in recycled cardboard boxes

Our commitment to eco-friendly practices and animal welfare means that we will never test on animals — and that our products will always be certified cruelty-free. When it comes to our ingredients we go through a painstaking process to avoid animal-sourced ingredients and opt for vegan, cruelty-free alternatives.

The list goes on for the lengthy steps we’ve taken to ensure you only receive the best natural beauty products to help you make a positive impact on your health and the environment. As we continue to push for formulation transparency, non-carcinogenic beauty, long-term testing, and precautionary regulation, we’re likely to not only achieve reform in the industry but also help to spread more wholesome options.

User Reviews and Hair Type Versatility

When it came to our top natural shampoos for this year, user reviews are an essential criterion for our decisions. The gap in communication means product users rely on the experience of others to inform them. Ratings and reviews give people the confidence to make beauty choices with the stroke of a key.

User reviews are also an asset when people are trying to figure out if a formula will work for their type and needs. Based on customer reviews and feedback, users can be better informed of a brand’s integrity and a product’s quality.

Breakdown of Top 5 Natural Shampoos

For Oily Hair
Burdock and Neem Healthy Scalp Shampoo
Key Ingredients: Nettle, burdock, neem

Do you suffer from a dry or itchy scalp, dandruff, product build-up, or a combination of all? You have our deepest sympathies, and we’re here to tell you that better days lay ahead! If you get to the root of the problem (unhealthy scalp), happier and healthier hair waits for you. The best natural shampoo for your hair should purify and unclog pores, while also stimulating circulation to the scalp.

This purifying formula clears pores, stimulates blood circulation to the scalp for new hair growth, and alleviates any scalp woes while adding hydration for a healthier scalp and hair. Key ingredients like burdock and neem will alleviate dryness, itching, and flaking, and will have you ‘back in black’ in no time!

For additional dryness relief, this formula includes vitamin E and pro-vitamin B5 to enhance hair softness and tensile strength. This sulfate-free natural shampoo is safe and gentle enough for color-treated hair. All in all, it’s a warrior for warding off excess oil and dandruff flakes once and for all.

For Dry Hair
Glossy Locks Repair Shampoo
Key Ingredients: Biotin, acai, argan oil

For those with dry hair, natural shampoos can provide gentle cleansing without stripping the hair of its natural oils. This richly foaming shampoo deeply cleanses and clarifies strands without stripping the scalp or dehydrating hair of essential moisture.

This sulfate-free shampoo also keeps color-treated strands safe, hydrated, and strong, while restoring dry locks with essential vitamins and nutrients. The super fruit antioxidants, like acai, nourish and revitalize strands. Ingredients like argan oil, biotin, and honey replenish hydration and restore vibrant shine and softness.

This hair-loving formula also features a concentrated dose of moisturizing oils and vitamins that your thirsty locks will drink up in no time. You’ll be back to smooth, healthy, and moisturized locks in no time.

For Curly Hair
Glossy Locks Moisture Drench Shampoo
Key Ingredients: Seaweed collagen, biotin, rose hydrosol

Choosing the right shampoo is not only crucial for maintaining healthy hair, but it’s also essential when you have unique characteristics to your strands. Enter curly hair types! Your best natural shampoo will be free from harsh chemicals and sulfates that are gentle on your hair and your curls while restoring essential nutrients and hydration to your bouncy locks.

This deeply moisturizing shampoo minimizes damage and preserves your curl’s natural oils. It’s enriched with nourishing ingredients that hydrate and moisturize your hair, leaving it soft, shiny, and manageable. It’s also formulated to restore and strengthen your locks, promoting healthier and more resilient hair.

This luxurious formula is made with supremely hydrating aloe vera, rose hydrosol, and cucumber to quench thirsty strands. Coconut oil and seaweed collagen lock in essential moisture to restore healthy bounce and shine. This natural shampoo formula also includes horsetail plant to restore hair strength, and nourishing biotin to support healthy growth and volume. This sulfate-free shampoo is safe and gentle enough for color-treated hair.

For Color-Treated Hair
Multi-Vitamin Healthy Hair Shampoo
Key Ingredients: Vitamin C, biotin, pro-vitamin B5

Hair is primarily made up of a protein called keratin. Keratin is responsible for providing structure, strength, and elasticity to hair strands. Your hair’s elasticity determines its overall strength. If your locks have weak, brittle strands or are prone to hair breakage, especially from color treatments, you need a keratin-infused shampoo. Allow us:

This reparative shampoo is fortified with beneficial multivitamins, like vegan keratin, biotin, pro-vitamin B5, and vitamin E, and it’s designed to replenish hydration, restore vibrancy, and leave your hair looking and feeling softer and healthier than ever. Plus, it’s safe for color or chemically-treated hair and can be used daily to keep your locks looking their best.

Best of all, this pH-balanced formula is free of many of the toxins commonly found in traditional hair care products, making it a great choice for anyone looking to prioritize their hair’s health and well-being.

For Fine Hair
Kelp & Mint Volumizing Shampoo
Key Ingredients: Neem, kelp, vitamin E

Even if you don’t have fine hair, all hair types can benefit from a volumizing shampoo. Limp or sparse appearing strands are usually the cause of using the wrong shampoo. While many mainstream shampoos tout luscious, voluminous locks, most don’t deliver due to heavy shampooing agents and product buildup weighing your hair down.

Enter our best natural volumizing shampoo! Formulated with kelp extract and seaweed collagen for luster and volume, this shampoo is great for those with dry hair or fine hair. Kelp and peppermint essential oil help soothe and balance for a happier scalp and longer-lasting blowouts. The light rose water and mint infusion help to soothe any dryness or itchiness on the scalp.

Hydrating ingredients like aloe juice and coconut oil provide nourishment where it is desperately needed. Our nourishing natural formula is not only cleansing your hair, but it’s also building a better foundation for healthier, stronger, and glossier hair over time.

Switching to natural shampoo can be a transformative experience for your hair and scalp health. By choosing products that are free from harsh chemicals and full of nourishing, natural ingredients, you can improve the condition of your hair while also supporting a more sustainable beauty routine. Whether you have oily, dry, curly, color-treated, or fine hair, there’s a natural shampoo out there that can help you achieve the healthy, beautiful hair you’ve always wanted. Consider making the switch to natural shampoos and see the difference it can make for your hair!