Here is a huge list of Sulphate free shampoos in India. Being Sulphate free, they are all CG friendly/CG approved shampoos. I will keep updating it as and when I get new information 🙂 Also, since brands keep changing their formula every now & then, it’s always good to check their latest ingredients list to make sure they haven’t included any sulphates lately. These are products that either I love or I love the ingredients list.
A note : I am only including sulphate free shampoos that don’t have any silicones, because to prevent silicone build-up on hair, you need a sulphate shampoo and that defeats the purpose of going sulphate free! I have also not included shampoos that say they are sulphate free but don’t have a full ingredients label. If you have decided to go sulphate free, remember that you need to also exclude olefin sulfonate from your products. Here’s why – Why some sulphate-free shampoos are harsh. And so this list should ideally be called ‘List of sulphate, silicone and olefin sulfonate free shampoos‘. If you are going sulphate free, remember that none of your products should have silicones – or else there will be build up.
List of Sulphate free shampoos in India
Less than 500 INR
- Fix My Curls, Cleansing Shampoo – Buy Here
- Fix My Curls, Everyday Moisturizing Shampoo – Buy Here
- EarthBaby Baby Shampoo – Buy Here
- Plum Tea Tree Dandruff Control Shampoo – Buy Here
- Plum Avocado Soft Cleanse Shampoo – Buy Here
- Buds & Berries Rice water & Chia Seeds Nourishment Shampoo – Buy Here
- Buds & Berries Ginger & Vetiver Anti-Dandruff Shampoo – Buy Here
- Buds & Berries Apple Cider Vinegar & Gojiberry Anti-Hairfall Shampoo – Buy Here
- Buds & Berries Pistachio & Argan Oil Damage Repair – Buy Here
- StBotanica GO Curls Hair Shampoo – Buy Here
- StBotanica GO Anti-Frizz Hair Shampoo – Buy Here
- StBotanica GO Anti-Dandruff Hair Shampoo – Buy Here
- StBotanica GO Smooth Hair Shampoo – Buy Here
- StBotanica GO Strong Hair Shampoo – Buy Here
- StBotanica GO Anti-Hair Fall Hair Shampoo – Buy Here
- StBotanica GO Long Onion Hair Shampoo – Buy Here
- StBotanica GO Volume Hair Shampoo – Buy Here
- StBotanica GO Colored Purple Hair Shampoo – Buy Here
- StBotanica Apple Cider Vinegar & Organic Argan Oil Hair Shampoo – Buy Here
- StBotanica Ultra Nourishing Hair Shampoo – Buy Here
- StBotanica Pro Keratin & Argan Oil Smooth Therapy Shampoo – Buy Here
- StBotanica Moroccan Argan Shampoo – Buy Here
- StBotanica Activated Charcoal Hair Shampoo – Buy Here
- StBotanica Biotin & Collagen Volumizing Hair Shampoo – Buy Here
- oriental botanics Red Onion Shampoo – Buy Here
- oriental botanics Bhringraj & Amla Shampoo – Buy Here
- oriental botanics Pomegranate Vinegar Shampoo – Buy Here
- Monk Forest Mushroom Hair shampoo – Buy Here
- Bella Vita Organic Oil Control Shampoo – Buy Here
- Bella Vita Organic Growth Protein Shampoo – Buy Here
- Kayos Argan Oil Shampoo for Hair – Buy Here
- Mamaearth Happy Heads Shampoo – Buy Here
- Mamaearth Onion Hair Fall Shampoo – Buy Here
- The Moms Co. Natural Protein Shampoo – Buy Here
- Alps Goodness Intensive Hydration Shampoo for Curly Hair – Buy Here
- Alps Goodness Tea Tree Oil Lemon Climbazole Anti Dandruff Shampoo – Buy Here
- Alps Goodness Aloe Vera Almond Oil and Climbazole Anti Dandruff Shampoo – Buy Here
- Alps Goodness Fenugreek Biotin and Redensyl Anti Hairfall Shampoo – Buy Here
- Just Peachy Curl Enhancing Shampoo – Buy Here
- Just Peachy Hair Fall Defense Shampoo – Buy Here
- Just Peachy KerArgan Repair Shampoo – Buy Here
- Just Peachy Volume Boost Shampoo – Buy Here
- Satthwa Argan Oil Shampoo – Buy Here
- Lotus Organics+ Intensive Scalp Care Shampoo – Buy Here
- SoulTree Hibiscus Shampoo with Honey & Aloe Vera – Buy Here
- SoulTree Triphala Revitalising Shampoo with Henna and Shikakai – Buy Here
- SoulTree Licorice Hair Repair Shampoo with Strengthening Bhringraj – Buy Here
- SoulTree Anti-Dandruff Shampoo With Aloe & Lemon Peel – Buy Here
- Ancient Living Hydrating Shampoo – Buy Here
- Ancient Living Rejuvenative Shampoo – Buy Here
Between 500-700 INR
- Plum Goodness Olive & Macadamia Healthy Hydration Shampoo – Review / Buy Here
- Plum Ginseng Gentle Rinse Shampoo – Buy Here
- Best Life Argan Nourish Hair Shampoo – Buy Here
- Best Life Keratin Onion Shampoo – Buy Here
- Best Life Biotin Apple Cider Vinegar Shampoo – Buy Here
- Arata Natural Super Shampoo – Buy Here
- Arata Natural Hydrating Hair Shampoo – Buy Here
- Flawsome Kind Intentions Gentle Daily Shampoo – Buy Here
- Flawsome Smooth Intentions Moisturizing Shampoo with Vitamin B5 – Buy Here
- TRue FRoG Shampoo for Curls – Buy Here
- TRue FRoG Anti-Dandruff Shampoo – Buy Here
- TRue FRoG Anti Hairfall Shampoo – Buy Here
- Anveya Curls Cleansing Shampoo – Buy Here
- Anveya Hydrate & Nourish Shampoo – Buy Here
- Anveya Protect & Repair Keratin Shampoo – Buy Here
- Anveya Roots Shampoo – Buy Here
- Dot & Key Quinoa Protein & Olive Damage Repair Shampoo – Buy Here
- Dot & Key Moringa & Argan Hair Fall Control Shampoo – Buy Here
- Petal Fresh Pure Pomegranate & Acai Shampoo – Buy Here
- Flawsome Mean Clean Salicylic Acid Scalp Exfoliating Pre Shampoo Treatment for Dandruff – Buy Here
- Just Herbs Silky Strength Aloevera Wheatgerm Moisturising Shampoo – Buy Here
- Just Herbs Lush Methi Shikakai Shampoo – Buy Here
- Just Herbs Dandruff Control Ayurvedic Soya Protein Shampoo – Buy Here
- Just Herbs 8 in 1 Root Nourishing Amla Neem Shampoo – Buy Here
- Curl Up Curl Moisturising Shampoo – Review / Buy Here
- Vilvah Goatmilk Shampoo – Review / Buy Here
More than 700 INR
- Ashba Botanics Hydrating Shampoo – Buy Here
- Arata Advanced Curl Care Hair Shampoo – Buy Here
- Daughter Earth The Shampoo for Nourishment – Buy Here
- Maui Moisture Coconut Milk Shampoo – Buy Here
- Maui Moisture Shea Butter Shampoo – Buy Here
- Maui Moisture Bamboo Fibers Shampoo – Buy Here
- Camille Rose Sweet Ginger Cleansing Rinse – Review / Buy Here
- JASON Natural Cosmetics Dandruff Relief Shampoo – Buy Here
Shampoo Bars (All under 300 INR)
- Earth Rhythm Murumuru Butter Shampoo Bar – Buy Here
- Earth Rhythm Milk Protein Shampoo Bar – Buy Here
- Earth Rhythm Coconut Oil Shampoo Bar – Buy Here
- Goli Soda All Natural Probiotics Shampoo Bar – Buy Here
List of co-wash conditioners in India
Co washing curly hair – What, Why, How
Cheap light conditioners that can be used as co-wash
- Revlon Flex Body Building Protein Conditioner(both blue and green) – Review / Buy Here
- Enliven Natural Fruit Extracts Conditioner – Review / Buy Here
Dedicated co-wash products
- The Earth Collective Co-Wash Hair Cleansing Conditioner – Buy Here
- Cantu Complete Conditioning Co-Wash – Buy Here
- As I Am Coconut Co Wash – Buy Here
- Manetain Co Wash – Buy Here
A note (since OGX shampoos are popular)- All OGX shampoos either have olefin sulfonate or silicones.
You can also check – 4 ways to make your shampoo less harsh – The best alternative to sulphate free shampoos
If there is any sulphate free shampoo that you have tried that isn’t on the list, do let me know :). Here’s how I apply shampoo – How to wash & condition curly hair and here is a post with my full curly hair care routine – My curly hair routine .
Here’s a video of how my Curly Hair Routine
Hope you found this List of Sulphate free shampoos in India useful. Here are some other lists:
List of curly hair products in India
List of Silicone free conditioners in India (with reviews/purchase links)
List of Silicone free hair styling products(leave ins,creams,gels) in India
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vibha
January 22, 2017 at 11:25 am
Wow!!!!!!! awesome post. . . I have seen soo many curly website all they talk about co-wash & conditionerssssssssss. . . I find it weird to just use conditioners. u wrote about shampoos. well done for such a awesome post.. . .love u
Anjana
January 23, 2017 at 11:27 am
Aaw thank you Vibha 🙂
Sameera
March 14, 2017 at 11:01 am
Hiee anjana! Have you tried wow shampoos yourself? Are you sure about them being sulphate free?
Anjana
March 14, 2017 at 11:28 am
Hi Sameera, if you click on the links of the WOW shampoo, you will be taken to amazon.in – you can check the ingredient label in the pictures 🙂 These 3 varieties are sulphate free. Why the doubt Sameera?
Sameera
March 20, 2017 at 7:15 pm
Hie again anjana! I’m glad you replied. I checked WOW shampoo ingredient label already. But i’m quite confused cause i found over exaggerated positive reviews and mysterious negative reviews there.
Anyways, i’ve silky straight but thin or fine hair. My hair are not falling that bad but scalp gets quite dry and flaky whenever i shampoo. What shampoo would you recommend me for hair growth and also softness?
Anjana
March 21, 2017 at 9:59 am
Hi Sameera, have you tried cowashing? It will not dry out your hair or scalp. Also check this – 7 ways to grow healthy hair. Shampoos and conditioners cannot accelerate hair growth. Shampoos cannot make hair soft, do you condition after every wash?
Kk
November 19, 2019 at 3:24 am
Hie dear u have mentioned mama earth’s onion shampoo name but mama earth only mention key ingredients they dont mention full ingredients so how do u know that has sulfate or not?
Anjana
November 19, 2019 at 3:15 pm
You can find the full ingredients list on the amazon link KK
Sameera
March 24, 2017 at 10:24 am
Hi anjana! As I said I’ve thin hair, I’m afraid if cowashing would damage them. Yes I do condition my hair most times after wash. and also I’m applying aloe vera gel from the leaf only to my scalp and that helps me to heal my dry scalp.
I read your post, and I oil my twice a week, detangle with care, and do all. But my hair never grow.
If you say it’s genes, then both of my sisters have long and thick hair haha!
Thank you for talking!
Anjana
March 24, 2017 at 10:36 am
Hi Sameera! Even in siblings, the genetic makeup is not the same. Has your hair stopped growing suddenly or was it this way all the while? If it’s the former, there may be some underlying cause like stress, hormonal changes, side effect of medicines etc. If it’s the latter, then I guess that’s just the genes 🙂
ANKITA SINGHA ROY
March 27, 2017 at 12:24 am
Himalaya baby shampoo is also sulphate silicone and paraben free!
It’s affordable and easily available too 🙂
BTW thanks for the lists it’s so hard to find cg friendly products here. 😥
Anjana
March 27, 2017 at 9:54 am
Hi Ankita 🙂 the Himalaya baby shampoo label doesn’t have the full ingredients list right? How are you sure then?
Preeti
March 30, 2017 at 3:01 am
I have tried the ‘SLS and Paraben Free’ range of hair products from Khadi Naturals and it works very well for me. Since most ingredients used in their haircare products are indigenous, I believe they produce best results for gorgeous desi girl curls
Anjana
March 30, 2017 at 11:38 am
Hi Preeti, like mentioned in the article, I haven’t added Khadi products to the list because their labels don’t have the full ingredients list 🙂
Deepika
May 30, 2017 at 12:44 pm
Hi Anjana,
I have silky straight and fine hair.
My hair are falling real real bad and also the scalp remains quite dry, flaky and itchy all the times. What shampoo would you recommend me to reduce my hairfall? The hairfall increased as I moved to Noida (the water seems to be extremely polluted here). Thanks for the help!
Anjana
May 31, 2017 at 12:22 pm
Hi Deepika, shampoo will not reduce hairfall – no products will – Hair fall – Causes and Remedies
Adiba
June 8, 2017 at 9:05 pm
Hi I also have curly hair but ..gets oily too often …I need a shampoo that ..does not harm my scalp ..to strip more oil plz help and recommend can I use baby shampoos ?
Anjana
June 9, 2017 at 11:45 am
These sulphate free shampoos are mild. Make sure you have no silicones in your conditioner or leave ins if you are using only a sulphate free shampoo. Otherwise you will have buildup.
Akshaya R
June 27, 2017 at 2:08 pm
I have wavy (2A ) type of hair, which is prone to frizz and dryness and have noticed increased hair fall in past few years (after I moved to Chennai from Delhi). I have itchy scalp, with mild dandruff and since I live in Chennai, my scalp sweats too much (I don’t have itchy and dandruff issue when I am in Delhi or anywhere apart from Chennai -_-). Can you suggest me some suitable shampoo? I was planning to buy, OGX Intensely Invigorating Eucalyptus Mint Shampoo as this was the only shampoo I could find free of SLS, Paraben and Silcone, within my budget.
Anjana
June 27, 2017 at 3:40 pm
Hey Akshaya, are you only open to sulphate free shampoos? Because I use anti dandruff sulphate shampoos.
Akshaya R
June 27, 2017 at 4:34 pm
I wash my hair thrice a week so thought to keep my shampoo Sulphate free.
Anjana
June 27, 2017 at 4:51 pm
You can alternate every wash with a cowash and use a shampoo only once or twice per week. And check this – Flaky Scalp – Dandruff, dry scalp or products? + Remedies
Avni
June 29, 2017 at 9:57 am
I have normal to oily scalp. But my hair is rough and limp with lots of split ends.Will wow shampoo suit me?
Anjana
June 29, 2017 at 11:41 am
I am sorry Avni but I haven’t used the wow shampoo to give you a review about it. Do you have curly hair?
Avni
June 29, 2017 at 5:13 pm
No.wavy to straight hair. Please suggest good shampoo
Anjana
June 30, 2017 at 12:23 pm
For rough hair, a conditioner is your best bet..not shampoo
Avni
June 30, 2017 at 5:15 pm
Please suggest a good herbal conditioner for split ends prevention
Anjana
July 3, 2017 at 1:22 pm
Hey Avni, split ends are caused by excessive heat tools, too much brushing etc. And it cannot be treated with products. You have to cut them off. For regular conditioning, pick any from this list – List of curly hair products in India (for every budget)
Palak
June 29, 2017 at 10:18 pm
Hi,
I stay in Pune, priorly i didnot face major hair issues when i was in Lucknow but now past 2 years my hair is becoming thin n dry.I use grapeseed oil for oiling which i do twice a week by mixing it with alovera gel.Shampoos i have tried include Tresmme; sunsilk; hydrating macademia oil shamloo and khadi but nothing worked out well…Any suggestions would be highly appreciated for using shampoo or natural hair treatment
Anjana
June 30, 2017 at 1:35 pm
Hey Palak, is your hair curly?
Palak
July 1, 2017 at 4:08 am
Its wavy
Anjana
July 3, 2017 at 1:24 pm
Check this – Wavy hair routine – How is it different from a curly hair routine
The right routine and products will hydrate your waves 🙂
Megha
July 6, 2017 at 7:22 pm
L’Oreal Eversleek Intense Smoothing Shampoo protect the hair from sun damage and also keeps my hair smooth and shiny.
Anjana
July 7, 2017 at 11:02 am
Great Megha !! 🙂
Anjali
July 11, 2017 at 5:01 pm
Why you have not mentioned wow apple cider vinger shampoo in above list ?? I am currently using it and it is also sls free ? I have doubt that you have mentione three from same brand and leave only one why ?
Anjana
July 13, 2017 at 1:34 pm
Hey Anjali..that’s because it has a silicone PEG 12 dimethicone (it is water soluble though). As I’ve mentioned on top of this post, I’ve included only those without silicones and olefin sulfonate (so that it helps strict CG followers) 🙂
Anjali
July 14, 2017 at 10:08 am
Ok thanks ..😀
Anjali
July 11, 2017 at 5:06 pm
Any review about wow apple cider vinger shampoo ? It is also sls free . Why you have not mentioned it in above list .
chaitu
July 28, 2017 at 9:17 pm
Hi, I wanted to try the first suggestion from you. Lovea nature shampoo. I observe though there are no silicone n sulphate it still contains few not so good ingredients like peg-150,Polyquaternium-7 etc. I m confused to buy r not. Can u advice. Also what’s up r opinion on Bon organic shampoos
Anjana
July 31, 2017 at 10:21 am
Why do you want to avoid those 2 ingredients Chaitu ? Regarding Bon organic shampoos, they don’t have the full ingredients list without which I cannot comment on them.
Chaitu
July 31, 2017 at 11:33 am
I am trying to check each and every item on the list for sulphate free shampoo from the past few weeks to find a good one to settle on(of course that too after I read this blog suggesting not all sulphate free are true). In this course of searching few sites state that few ingredients mentioned in lovea shampoo are low to moderate hazard. That’s why I asked the question. Not only those two ingredients mentioned in my comments but others are there too. I thought u would know better than me
Anjana
July 31, 2017 at 11:44 am
These 2 ingredients are widely used in many hair care products. Can you please link the article that says these are harmful? Moreover low to moderate hazard ingredients are green flagged (meaning they are used widely). Also parabens are high hazard flagged – but there are mixed opinions on their use. It all depends on what you want to use/avoid.
bobby
August 21, 2017 at 5:11 pm
hey anjana, thanks for this awesome post. ordered wow organic shampoo, hope it’ll be good
Ive started to grow out my hair and its become curly. can you suggest any shampoo to straighten my hair?
(male, 23)
Anjana
August 22, 2017 at 11:03 am
Shampoo cannot straighten hair..you will have to go for heat or chemical treatments both of which cause hair damage
chetna
September 5, 2017 at 12:34 pm
Hi, Have you tried the tresemme botanique products? Can they be considered silicones and sulphates free?
Anjana
September 5, 2017 at 1:15 pm
Chetna, the ones available in India are NOT silicone/sulphate free. There is a tresemme botanique conditioner (US) linked here which is silicone free – List of Curly Hair Products in India (for every budget)
Geeta
November 1, 2017 at 10:56 pm
Hi Anjana
Recommende conditioners for co-washing
Anjana
November 2, 2017 at 11:22 am
List of Silicone free conditioners in India (with reviews/purchase links) – In this Enliven or Revlon Flex or Oriflame
Devina John
November 9, 2017 at 3:51 pm
Hi Anjana, Thanks for the list ! I am on a hunt for a good sulphate free shampoo from a long time.. .! I Tried many shampoos but none suited me. I have wavy thing air with oily scalp. I am now using lovea menthe shampoo for oily hair which is suiting me. Also one more recommendation from my end is soul tree shampoo. They claim it’s sulphate free. Also can you give me any review on Mama Earth shampoo and conditioner ? They also claim that they are sulphate and paraben free.
Anjana
November 9, 2017 at 4:13 pm
Thanks for the suggestions Devina! I’ve added Soul Tree shampoos to the list. Mama Earth list the ingredients as “Key” ingredients which usually means the full ingredients list is not given. But looking at the list, it does look like a full list. Since I am not fully convinced, I will not be adding those to the list 🙂
Neha
December 9, 2017 at 5:32 pm
I have severe hairfall can u plz suggest me any shampoo that helps to control my hairfall
Anjana
December 11, 2017 at 10:17 am
Neha check this – https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/hairfall-causes-remedies/
Geeta
December 10, 2017 at 7:25 pm
After refresh on 2nd/3rd day (with conditioner, water, essential oil) Do v need to apply leave-in and gel
Anjana
December 11, 2017 at 10:20 am
That’s upto you Geeta. Some like it, some don’t. Try all combinations and see if your hair likes it 🙂
Anuja
December 15, 2017 at 2:17 pm
Hi Anjana
Is herbal shampoo like khadi or biotique good to remove the silicones and its buildup ?
Anjana
December 15, 2017 at 5:28 pm
The full ingredients list is not mentioned on either of these products without which we cannot say Anuja
Mona
January 7, 2018 at 10:39 pm
Hi Anjana
I am hunting for a SLS and paraben free shampoo for my itchy flaky and dry scalp. My hair are wavy. Can you suggest a good shampoo and conditioner. I am totally confused.
Anjana
January 8, 2018 at 4:39 pm
How about the WOW anti dandruff shampoo? Conditioner you can pick any that you like – https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/list-silicone-free-conditioners-india/
Mona
January 8, 2018 at 4:56 pm
I checked their ingredients it has Sodium Lourayl Sarcosinate . Is it a type of sulphate? I am not sure.
Also did you check Just herbs shampoos they are also SLS and paraben free. Also what about ogx maracoon argaon oil shampoo is it sulphate free ?
Anjana
January 9, 2018 at 10:01 am
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is not a sulphate. Can you post the ingredients of the Just Herbs one? I have mentioned about OGX shampoos in this post itself – why they are harsh. Have a look at the post again 🙂
Mona
January 9, 2018 at 3:16 pm
https://justherbs.in/product/silky-strength-aloevera-wheatgerm-moisturising-shampoo-200-ml-copy/
Check this link
Anjana
January 9, 2018 at 3:36 pm
Yes this looks great! Going to add it to the list 🙂 Thank you
Suhasini
January 20, 2018 at 8:08 pm
I came across ur blog n got inspired to follow your routine. I hv wavy hair. I bought a wow organic virgin coconut oil conditioner for cowashing thinking it is silicone free. Later when i read the ingredient list carefully i realized it has dimethicone. I hv been using shampoo n conditioner by a brand called Bon Organics which are sulphate n paraben free. Pls suggest if i can use this one or should i just chuck it n waste my money 🙁
Anjana
January 23, 2018 at 11:50 am
Tell me the ingredients
Chaitu
January 24, 2018 at 12:28 pm
Hi anjana, surprised to see you added mama earth shampoo which doesn’t have full ingredients list. I have been using lovea nature shampoo but seems health n glow stopped importing that brand and its not available anywhere now. Searching for an alternative can I go with justherbs shampoos? Thanks
Anjana
January 24, 2018 at 2:40 pm
They do have the full ingredients list – https://mamaearth.in/product/buy-organic-shampoo-online/
Yes you can buy Just Herbs one
Chaitu
February 6, 2018 at 8:46 am
Hi anjana. I bought mamaearth shampoo. FYI.. As I mentioned all the ingredients they mentioned in their site are as mentioned as ‘key ingredients’ on the actual bottle which I bought from mamaearth. Not sure what their full list is. I could not attach a image over here
Anjana
February 6, 2018 at 10:32 am
I had asked them the same and the told me it’s because they may change their formula. But considering that they have mentioned even the surfactants and emollients(and not just “herbal” extracts) in the key ingredients, we can believe that it is indeed the full list as mentioned on their website.
Nilam
January 27, 2018 at 2:27 pm
Hi Anjana,
I just loved ur curls… <3 <3
I want those curls too but I rebonded hair. I have 2c-3a type,high porosity, coarse, dense hair with itchy scalp. I am beginner in CG routine. The big list cofused me. Please suggest some shampoo and conditioner. Right now i m using Tresemme keratine smooth.
Thank you.
Anjana
January 29, 2018 at 1:28 pm
Thanks a ton Nilam! Have you seen this – https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/how-to-transition-from-chemically-straightened-hair-to-your-natural-curly-hair/
Nilam
January 29, 2018 at 6:55 pm
Yeah. I have gone through ur story. I m some confidence now. Thanks. 🙂
Need some assistance on ‘Protein sensitive hair’
Low porosity or high porosity are protein sensitive in general? or differs from person to person?
Anjana
January 30, 2018 at 10:28 am
Differs from person to person but low po are majorly protein sensitive
Jo
February 11, 2018 at 11:35 pm
Hey nice list and blog!! Could you check wild earth ginger shampoo. It’s really good and as far as I could see it seemed sulphate and paraben and silicones free and it gives a good moisturizing effect.https://wildearth.in/products/wild-earth-ginger-lime-extra-conditioning-shampoo
Anjana
February 12, 2018 at 2:26 pm
Ya the ingredients list looks ok
Alison
February 20, 2018 at 5:07 pm
hey, i have very delicate hair……. i am using dove oxygen moisture shampoo… but i wanna shift to a SLS free shampoo. i have never tried one earlier .. so i am really confused…. have gone through many sites but i cannot decide what to do……… can you suggest me a good shampoo….. i have a medium budget….. plz not a costly one plz
Anjana
February 20, 2018 at 5:13 pm
Alison, you can choose any from this list according to your budget
Sweety
February 28, 2018 at 1:37 pm
I checked the ingredients list of khadi shampoo. They are sulfate and paraben free.
Anjana
February 28, 2018 at 2:12 pm
Khadi shampoos don’t print the full ingredients list.
Sweety
February 28, 2018 at 3:14 pm
But how come we know whether it is not full ingredients list
Anjana
February 28, 2018 at 3:15 pm
https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/read-ingredients-list-not-product-claims/
Sapana
February 28, 2018 at 3:11 pm
Hi Anjana,
Awesome blog and post.. I have curly hair.. used to have thick hair but lost half in past few months.
First time starting with CG routine. Can you please suggest which shampoo I should go from your suggested list. I checked out the complete list but couldn’t decide. It will be great if you can suggest Shampoo, conditioner (leave in) and gel for first timer. I know what suits me better I should find but still if you can suggest something which will help for starters.
Also my 12 year old daughter has super thick and curly hair and I comb n tie them as its unmanageable. My question for her is – Can I use all the products on her hair. or u can suggest me some method for her please.
Thanks.
Anjana
February 28, 2018 at 3:13 pm
Hey Sapana, check https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/beginner-friendly-simple-curly-hair-starter-kit/ and https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/curly-hair-care-kids/
Sohini
March 1, 2018 at 10:20 am
Hey Anjana,
I have smoothened my curly hair few months back and was told to follow professional shampoo and conditioner to maintain it….But after using them I started noticing huge hair fall which is why I stopped using them and switched to other shampoo (which are not chemical free either like Garnier,tresseme,dove,patanjali etc etc) and it has now been 11 months since the treatment and I still have huge or massive hair fall under the shower.Now I have curly hair in the top and wavy in the middle which has become a huge problem..I been also noticing graying of my hair may be because of the treatment.And my scalp has become very dry,flaky and dandruff prone(may because I had stopped using oils before shampooing).Earlier I had thick hair and due to massive hair fall it has resulted in hair thinning and very sleek in the middle and flat due to curly hair in the crown of my head.i am just 16 and really really really worried can u please be kind enough to help me find a right shampoo.P.s I am tired of chemical shampoo so can I use cg friendly shampoo???and also I want my curly head back 3b or 3c type please suggest something.Also I have tried to apply egg and lemon but nothing worked!!!!!!!! My front curly hair just above the forehead now looks brittle and out of shape which looks weird plz help
Anjana
March 1, 2018 at 11:05 am
Products don’t cause hair fall Sohini. Check https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/hairfall-causes-remedies/ and https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/do-hair-products-cause-hair-loss/. For the other part of the query, check this – https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/how-to-transition-from-chemically-straightened-hair-to-your-natural-curly-hair/
Sohini
March 1, 2018 at 12:37 pm
Thanks a lot,it really did boost my confidence but what shampoo should I use now for curly and wavy hair chemical or ayurvedic??
Anjana
March 1, 2018 at 2:54 pm
2 things Sohini,
1) https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/herbal-natural-organic-products-good-claim/
2) Shampoos barely matter, it’s the conditioner and styling products that matter. You can check this for suggestions – https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/beginner-friendly-simple-curly-hair-starter-kit/
Sohini
March 1, 2018 at 5:15 pm
Final query, I’m thinking of using head and shoulders as o don’t like applying conditioners I’m deciding on applying hair oil and washing it with h&s.Is that okay for damaged hair?
Anjana
March 1, 2018 at 5:17 pm
Is that OK as what? What is your goal with your hair? What do you want to achieve?
Sohini
March 1, 2018 at 5:43 pm
I have both curly and wavy hair so that’s the problem…can you review head and shoulders..will it make the top part of my hair dry and brittle??I just need a opinion on the shampoo before using it..
Anjana
March 2, 2018 at 10:21 am
It will not make it any more brittle than it already is. But it will not resolve your problem with dry hair. No shampoo will. You need conditioner.
Snigdha
June 22, 2018 at 9:19 pm
Are matrix biolage shampoos are silicone and sulfate free?
Anjana
June 26, 2018 at 2:52 pm
No
Nishka Nachappa
June 30, 2018 at 8:35 pm
Himalaya Gentle Baby Shampoo is a great sulphate & silicone -free and pocket friendly option!
Anjana
July 2, 2018 at 1:39 pm
They never used to show the full ingredients list; do they now?
Aastha
August 17, 2018 at 10:19 pm
Hi anjana,
how r u? well this post is way better than many other on internet. So comming to point, my question is simple. i’ve silky straight hair which is a mess for me amd moreover they are thinning as the years are passing by.. which are making me mad and worry XD. so could u recomend me affordable shampoos, conditioners from this list or any other, or any other way or procedure to stop this thinning problem , moreover this thinning are causing hairfall too and they are unbearable to handle, hope u could understand.
Waiting for a hopeful reply ASAP 🙂
Anjana
August 20, 2018 at 2:42 pm
https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/hairfall-causes-remedies/
Pavitra
September 13, 2018 at 5:16 pm
Hi Anjana,
I really liked your post. I am thinking of starting CG method too. I have frizzy curly hair , 3a/3b types. Earlier I used to use Tressme shampoo and conditioner. I have now started using Enliven products as mentioned in your blog. But, after shower, I have been using L’Oreal Professional Liss Unlimited Leave-In Cream (150ml) – https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B071G9L51P/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I really like this leave in cream. Is it ok to use it ?
Also, i have a 4 year old daughter who has curly hair just like me(though hers is not as dry as mine). Can i use conditioner on such young girls? Can it cause hair fall over a period of time ? All this while I have been using Johnson baby shampoo on her. But, now i would want to start some mild CG friendly shampoo and conditioner ? Which one do you recommend that is not harsh for her hair and does not cause permanent damage?
Anjana
September 13, 2018 at 6:21 pm
You could if you like it. Check this for your daughter https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/curly-hair-care-kids/
Kalpana
October 28, 2018 at 4:26 pm
Hi, thank you for this awesome blog. My hair is thin, slightly wavy (or curly may be, I’m not sure) and I hated it. I have never been to a salon for hair treatment. Even cutting/trimming of hair is done at home. I used dove shampoo and conditioner for years. My hair condition also worsened because of hypothyroidism for which I’m already under medication (I read somewhere that hypothyroidism is one of the reasons of thinning hair). I switched to tressemme products a few months back, until I came across your blog. I am now planning to switch to silicone and sulphate free products. So thank you once again. I got the enliven conditioner as suggested on your blog. Also I found this shampoo called healthkart apple cider vinegar shampoo. It says it contains sodium lauryl sarcosinate as one of the ingredients, so not very sure.
Please do check. Here’s the amazon link: https://www.amazon.in/HealthKart-Apple-Cider-Vinegar-Shampoo/dp/B07GS3W4FK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1540723531&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SL180_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=healthkart+apple+cider+vinegar+shampoo
Anjana
October 29, 2018 at 6:16 pm
What about this shampoo Kalpana?
Kalpana
October 29, 2018 at 7:01 pm
I meant to ask if it is OK to use it. Most shampoos say sodium lauryl sulphate, this one says sodium lauryl sarcosinate. I wasn’t sure if it is a kind of sulphate or not.
Anjana
October 29, 2018 at 7:29 pm
It is not a sulphate. This post has the ingredients to avoid – https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/cg-method-cg-friendly-products-india-intermediate-advanced-curly-hair-care/
Kalpana
October 29, 2018 at 7:34 pm
Thank you. ☺
Jesh
November 22, 2018 at 7:07 am
Hello!
I just discovered your blog and I’m so excited to begin this journey.
I have a doubt though, can you please make a review on the ‘Kadhi’ shampoo products? It claims to be all natural, is it good for curly hair?
Anjana
November 27, 2018 at 7:00 pm
They don’t provide the full ingredients list – I am wary of such brands
ANITHA
December 4, 2018 at 11:45 am
Hi, Is Satinique glossy repai shamppo CG friendly. It is sulphate free.
Anjana
December 4, 2018 at 2:44 pm
Please post the ingredients list
Anna
December 27, 2018 at 9:43 pm
I have the same question about Satinique!
Glossy Repair Shampoo ingredients:
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycereth-26, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Glycol Distearate, Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, Fragrance, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, C12-15 Alkyl Lactate, Hectorite, Hydroxyethylcellulose, PPG-12-Buteth-16, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Creatine, Lanolin Acid, Butylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Citric Acid, Triethanolamine, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Arginine, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Aspartic Acid, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, PCA, Punica Granatum Sterols, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Glycine, Alanine, Ceramide 2, Serine, Ceramide 3, Valine, Methylisothiazolinone, Behenic Acid, Cholesterol, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract.
Glossy Repair Conditioner ingredients:
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Dimethicone, Fragrance, Citric Acid, Isopropyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hectorite, Benzophenone-4, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Creatine, Butylene Glycol, Lanolin Acid, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Phytantriol, Punica Granatum Sterols, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, PCA, Ceramide-2, Ceramide-3, Glycine, Alanine, Behenic Acid, Cholesterol, Serine, Valine, Threonine, Proline, Isoleucine, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Phenylalanine, Histidine, Methylisothiazolinone.
Thank you, I appreciate your time to help me! ❤️
Anjana
January 2, 2019 at 1:50 pm
Both have silicones
Anna
January 2, 2019 at 1:56 pm
Thank you! Are they the water soluble silicones or not, please?
Anjana
January 3, 2019 at 1:58 pm
No they are not
Ujwala
December 28, 2018 at 11:48 am
Hi Anjana,
Have u tried Kaytra shampoo by Ambika Pillai? If yes, then could you please do a review about it ? Thank you♥️
Anjana
January 2, 2019 at 1:51 pm
I haven’t Ujwala
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Nayanika
February 7, 2019 at 12:40 pm
Hey Anjana, what a well-researched list this is! Keep up the great work. 🙂
Btw what’s your opinion about the Khadi Natural and Matrix Biolage shampoos?
Anjana
February 11, 2019 at 2:10 pm
Thanks Nayanika 🙂 Khadi doesn’t provide the full ingredients list. Matrix shampoos weren’t sulphate free the last time I checked.
pradeep rathore
February 16, 2019 at 4:13 pm
didi can you suggest me an organic shampoo for dry hairs ?
please reply
Rashmi Agrawal
March 12, 2019 at 5:24 pm
Why did you not include any herbal shampoos like Biotique ? Are they good to use for dry hair ?
Anjana
March 13, 2019 at 2:25 pm
They don’t provide the full ingredients list – https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/read-ingredients-list-not-product-claims/
Bhagya
March 25, 2019 at 5:28 pm
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Shruti
August 1, 2019 at 12:20 pm
Hello,
Can you give a little review of Forever Living products? Are they good for curly/ wavy hair?
Anjana
August 1, 2019 at 5:15 pm
I haven’t used them Shruti
Dharani T v
August 7, 2019 at 3:06 pm
Can u please review body Cupid keratin shampoo and conditioner pls..
Himika Rana
September 22, 2019 at 12:28 am
Wavy, slightly curly hair with split ends.. Hair refusing to grow post shoulder length.. I get it cut every 2 months.. Currently using biotique soya protein shampoo and st botanica argan conditioner.. Please guide me Anjana.. New to your blog.. Really pissed off with frizziness and dryness of my hair.. Nothing works at all
Anjana
September 23, 2019 at 7:28 pm
Check this Himika https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/start-here/
Sheel
April 5, 2020 at 1:19 pm
Hie. I love your blogs. Love the content. Was searching for it all over and finally got the best blog. Thank you for sharing.
Can you please suggest a affordable shampoo for my wavy curls. They are getting dry and i,’am having a lot of hairfall these days. I live in Madhya pradesh where the temprature is not so hot, not so cold.
I ll be very glad if you suggest me some good shampoo and conditioner for my hair.
Anjana
April 6, 2020 at 3:08 pm
Check this Sheel – https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/beginner-friendly-simple-curly-hair-starter-kit/
Dharani T v
April 17, 2020 at 3:59 pm
Can you pls suggest on this anjana. I have personally used them and found them.really good but would love an expert eye on this
Anjana
April 20, 2020 at 3:29 pm
Hi Dharani, what do you want me to suggest exactly?
Dharani T v
April 21, 2020 at 12:19 pm
I meant my earlier comment regarding body cupid keratin range
Anjana
April 21, 2020 at 4:08 pm
I haven’t used this range, if you like it there’s no reason to stop using it 🙂
Dharani T v
April 29, 2020 at 12:33 pm
Well thanks fpr that but i would still like to see a review on the range. I am afraid i am feeling limpness in my hair and want to make sure of thwre is anything in the list of ingredients which i shpuld l9ok put for
Anjana
April 29, 2020 at 3:17 pm
Both have silicones, not sure if you are following the CG method though.
Dharani T v
April 30, 2020 at 4:38 pm
Omg thanks for that i was looking for cg friendly range only..i am following you after coming across your blog while ago. Can you please spell me which is the silicone you found. They claimed to be silicone free for which I bought them and couldnt find any myself
Anjana
May 1, 2020 at 2:41 pm
Amodimethicone
Sneha
July 10, 2020 at 7:39 am
Hi Anjana,
Have you tried the Arata range of shampoos? They are sulphate free.
Anjana
July 10, 2020 at 2:04 pm
https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/arata-hair-products-review-shampoo-conditioner-hair-gel-hair-cream/
Tanvi Sharma
July 14, 2020 at 12:35 pm
Hey Anjana, that’s a really nice post. I have been following CG method since quite some time, lately my hair have become too dry, not sure why, have you tried Forest Essentials shampoo? Can you let me know if it is CG approved?
Anjana
July 14, 2020 at 3:39 pm
I haven’t used it, can you post the ingredients?
Saloni
August 13, 2020 at 11:32 am
Yes they have written the ingredients.
Renu Bala
January 11, 2021 at 2:20 pm
Hi.. I want to know is khadi hair cleanser amla &bhringraj sls and paraben free with green tea and aloevera conditioner can be used for curly hairs.?
Anjana
January 11, 2021 at 4:01 pm
Hi Renu, please post the full ingredients list
Ramya
March 14, 2021 at 5:32 pm
Hi Anjana,
I have type 3b long hair which are highly prone to fly-aways mostly around hairline and dry/split ends as result of frequent breakage despite oiling and conditioning regularly.
I have started using silk pillow, as you suggested which keeps my hair at bay to an extent and after watching your videos, am convinced co-washing can do wonders too.
I am just not sure what shampoo/conditioner from WOW in particular should I switch to, as I have thick dry hair problems and avoiding any harsh option like Dove range.
Anjana
March 15, 2021 at 10:02 am
Hi Ramya, please check this for product recommendations – https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/beginner-friendly-simple-curly-hair-starter-kit/
Maria
June 13, 2021 at 11:30 pm
Hi anjana! Could u please suggest a curly girl shampoo for an oily scalp but not too drying ..
my hair is coarse and shampoos either make it too dry or my hair turns oily after it dries..
Anjana
June 14, 2021 at 9:54 am
Hi MAria, this one – https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/plum-shampoo-conditioner-and-hair-mask-review/
Jasneet
September 30, 2022 at 11:04 pm
U can add Buds and Berries Shampoo to your List as well. They all are Sulphate and paraben-free Shampoos. Herbal.
Saisha
November 18, 2022 at 12:38 pm
Thank you for the blog, I have been trying to find the right sulfate-free product and I guess I found thebest curly hair products