List of Sulphate free shampoos in India (with reviews/purchase links)

January 20, 2017

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

148 comments

Blog Comments

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?

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

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

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/