My top picks for haircare products without synthetic fragrance, phthalates, or parabens.
Shampoo
The Honest Company Shampoo & Body Wash Sweet Orange & Vanilla
- I have been happily using this for the past five years, although some find that it is not cleansing enough. ★★★★★
- EWG /Think Dirty: 0
- $
- Where to Buy: US
Everyone 3-in-1 Shampoo & Body Wash Unscented
- Although it is labeled as unscented, this combined shampoo and body wash does have a very subtle lavender scent. It cleanses well and leaves hair shiny, although for very dry hair I would recommend Honest instead. ★★★★★
- EWG /Think Dirty: 1
- $
- Where to Buy: US
ATTITUDE Super Leaves Shampoo
- Range of shampoos that are all EWG verified (best score available from EWG).★★★★
- EWG Verified
- $$
- Where to Buy: US & CA
Avalon Organics Volumizing Rosemary Shampoo
- Can be slightly drying but leaves hair very clean.
- ★★★★
- EWG /Think Dirty: 0
- $
- Where to Buy: US UK AU CA
Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Shampoo
- Facebook group favorite, especially for those with curly hair. Note that many other Shea Moisture products include synthetic fragrance so check ingredients lists. ★★★★★
- EWG /Think Dirty: 1
- $
- Where to Buy: US UK CA AU
Vanicream Free & Clear Medicated Antidandruff Shampoo
- This has the same active ingredient as Head & Shoulders, without the fragrances and other chemicals. ★★★★★
- $$
- Where to Buy: US
ATTITUDE baby leaves 2 in 1 Shampoo
- Variety of natural scents available, all with very good ratings from EWG. ★★★★★
- EWG /Think Dirty: 0
- $$$
- Where to Buy: US & CA
Living Nature Balancing Shampoo
- New-zealand based company that uses natural ingredients. ★★★★★
- EWG /Think Dirty: 0
- $$
- Where to Buy: AU, NZ & Rest of World, US
Giovanni Avocado and Olive Oil Ultra-Moist Shampoo
Conditioner
The Honest Company Conditioner Sweet Orange & Vanilla
- This conditioner has a very subtle scent and strikes the perfect balance of moisturizing without being heavy. ★★★★★
- EWG /Think Dirty: 2/3
- $
- Where to Buy: US
ATTITUDE Super Leaves Natural Conditioner
- Range of conditioners that are all EWG verified (best score available from EWG). Nourishing version (green bottle) is highly rated by Amazon reviewers
- ★★★★★
- EWG Verified (top scoring product)
- $$
- Where to Buy: US & CA
Tree to Tub Organic Argan Oil Conditioner
- Mostly natural and organic ingredients and highly rated by Amazon reviewers. ★★★★★
- $
- Where to Buy: US
Acure Mega Moisture Argan Oil and Pumpkin Conditioner
- Acure makes a range of different shampoos and conditioners, all of which
- ★★★★
- EWG /Think Dirty: 3
- $$$
- Where to Buy: US
Rocky Mountain Soap Co Unscented Conditioner
- Canadian company that uses natural ingredients
- EWG /Think Dirty:0
- $$$
- Where to Buy: US & CA)
Living Nature Balancing Conditioner
- New-zealand based company that uses natural ingredients.
- EWG /Think Dirty: 0
- $
- Where to Buy: AU, NZ & Rest of World, US
Giovanni Avocado and Olive Oil Ultra-Moist Conditioner
- Highly rated by Amazon reviewers and reader favorite. ★★★★★
- EWG /Think Dirty: 1
- $
- Where to Buy: US UK AU CA
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Balancing Conditioner
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