Discovering the Benefits of Natural Shampoo

Do seemingly endless shelves of hair care products have you scratching your head and lamenting “Where do I start?!” When it comes to shampoos and conditioners, it can be a ‘slippery’ slope finding products that not only have everything we need, they fit a clean bill of health — and that means no hair-harming chemicals.

So, how can you pivot on that slope to gain the best natural hair care products? Our ideal shampoo and conditioner need to feature powerful, natural, high-quality ingredients that are safe for our strands and health, and have heavenly scents that lift us off the slopes and into the skies. But stuffing all those requirements into a 13-ounce bottle is tough — OR is it?!

Let’s dive and slide into the benefits of natural hair care products, how to find the perfect pure shampoo and conditioner for your hair type — plus the best formulas free of fluff and gruff for happy, balanced, and healthy locks!

What are Natural Shampoo and Conditioner Products?

Have you ever looked up what’s really in mainstream shampoos and conditioners? Once you start researching those hard-to-pronounce names on the ingredient lists, you’ll find yourself spiraling down that slippery slope of potential hair care dangers. That’s right! Most hair care brands are notorious for using too many strong chemicals. There is a reason why the consistent use of traditional hair products does more harm than good. They’re full of hair-rific ingredients!

On the other side, natural shampoo and conditioner products do not contain any chemicals, toxic silicones, sulfates, artificial fragrances, synthetic chemicals, toxic preservatives, parabens, or any other unsafe synthetic ingredients. These formulas focus on plant infusions and wholesome floral and nut oils that create hair-tastic results you can see and feel.

The popularity of this hair care au naturel movement is at its ‘peak’ as it’s the best way to protect your hair and scalp, the environment, and your health — plus any unfavorable side effects of that slippery slope. Plus, with natural shampoo and conditioners, you won’t be left stranded trying to read a gibberish ingredient list.

Benefits of Using Natural Hair Care Products

Using natural hair care products needs to feature powerful, made-from-nature ingredients. And high-quality performance. They also have to be soft on our wallets and sulfate-free. Oh, and they should also be naturally scented with the perfect fragrance to leave us repeatedly sniffing our pillows the next morning.

Free of pillowy fluff for maximum potency is just the tip of the strand! Let’s snuggle up to more bountiful benefits of using a natural shampoo and conditioner that will leave your dryer sheets jealous:

#1. No Harsh Chemicals

Natural hair care products do not contain harmful irritants, chemicals, or toxic ingredients. With a focus on natural formulations, they infuse safe and healthy ingredients into your scalp and tresses, promoting healthy growth and glam-bam, shiny strands.

#2. Gentle on Hair and Scalp

A scalp is to hair as the soil is to plants, so naturally, the scalp is where we often make or break our biggest hair goals. Since natural hair care products use safe, gentle, nature-approved ingredients, these formulas will deliver only TLC to your scalp and strands, creating growth and a bountiful harvest of hair.

#3. Perfect for All Hair Types

What’s your hair ‘type’; voluptuous and short, dark and in physical shape? Traditional hair care products often prioritize one hair type over others, resulting in damaged and unmanageable hair. But natural hair care products don’t mind any hair type. Since these formulas are made from natural ingredients, they are gentle on all strands and hair textures. Psst…there’s a formula for your hair type below.

#4. More Defined Natural Texture

Speaking of texture, using natural hair care products can help restore your hair’s natural texture. Your hair has a better chance of getting back to its original healthy ‘roots’ from the reign of chemical culprits in traditional hair formulas. This leads to less breakage, less hair fall, and a more defined hair texture.

#5. Heals Scalp

The reason why so many people face dry and itchy scalps is the irritants present in products like mainstream shampoos and conditioners. The high percentage of drying alcohol in these products can strip the scalp of its natural oil. Natural hair care products don’t contain any of these irritants, and they keep your scalp healthy by nourishing it. Scalp’s honor.

#6. Don’t Cause Long-Term Hair Damage

The chemical culprits in traditional hair care formulas can alter your hair’s natural pH balance, which can cause long-term damage to your hair and scalp. Natural shampoos and conditioners, on the other hand, maintain the pH balance of your hair and scalp, keeping it healthy and hydrated.

#7. Environmental Benefits

It should come as no surprise that natural hair care products are sourced directly from nature without harming any living being. Also, its packaging is recyclable or biodegradable which doesn’t contribute to land pollution.

How to Choose the Right Natural Hair Care Products for Your Hair Type

Don’t leave your hair stranded. Now that we’ve addressed the benefits of natural shampoos and conditioners, it’s time to move on to finding the perfect formula for your hair type. It’s no secret that different hair types require different hair treatments, but all tresses benefit from one MAJOR thing; natural ingredients!

Getting down to the roots (literally) of your hair and discovering its basic traits will have your strands doing a happy dance, instead of a breakdance. It’s important to learn about your hair’s basic traits, and where your tresses fall in the most common hair types. Then, picking your natural shampoo and conditioner will be a cinch!

Type 1: Straight Hair

Your hair is like an arrow, and probably does about one thing right — stay pretty much straight. You might find your strands having little-to-no volume, and it doesn’t hold hairstyles easily. Use a Volumizing Shampoo to keep fine hair from falling flat. Avoid oily products or any styling products that linger in the hair or create buildup.

Type 2: Wavy Hair

Wavy hair tends to form in a loose, ‘S’ shape — essentially a very elongated version of a curl. Although you might love doing the ‘wave’, having wavy hair, which tends to be on the straight side, lacks, well, rising off your head due to it having a greater capacity for water retention at the ends; in that case, seek the straight-hair-people problem above. You can also opt for a lightweight, hydrating shampoo that cleanses without weighing hair down.

Type 3: Curly Hair

Curly hair includes two variations: loose and tight. These strands can range from loose, semi-wavy curls to tight and bouncy corkscrew curls — and both can be more susceptible to damage. The former boasts loopier ‘S’ strands and tends to get frizzy more easily. The corkscrew variety is tightly wound and tends to be thicker or coarser and more voluminous. We’ll albeit frizz-controlling formulas are your saviors!

Type 4: Kinky Hair

The kinky hair type is a level-up from curly, flaunting tightly wound coils and “Z” patterns in the strand. Varieties of this hair type include soft, and two types of wiry. Soft kinky hair is more susceptible to breakage, with tight coils. Much like curly hair, kinky locks need plenty of nourishment to battle breakage and the right repairing shampoo to replenish lost hydration, moisture, and vitamins to compromised strands.

Switching to natural shampoo is a transformative step toward healthier, more vibrant hair. By choosing products free from harsh chemicals and full of nourishing, natural ingredients, you can protect your scalp, enhance your hair’s natural texture, and enjoy long-lasting benefits. Whether your hair is straight, wavy, curly, or kinky, there is a natural shampoo and conditioner tailored to meet your needs. Embrace the power of nature for a hair care routine that supports your health and the environment.