14 Sulfate-Free Shampoos That Won't Strip Your Hair

This sulfate-free shampoo boasts seaweed extract to moisturize and renew dry and damaged hair. The result is hair that's shiny, healthy, and balanced.

This drugstore gem is made with gentle sulfate-free surfactants to cleanse your oily scalp, as well as organic coconut milk and coconut oils that smell amazing and add a big dose of moisture.

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Byrdie's senior editor Hallie swears by this repairing conditioner from Olaplex, filled with ingredients specifically meant to mend color-treated or damaged hair. Another benefit? "It's the only sulfate-free shampoo that I've ever used that has a satisfying lather," she says. She uses it as her normal shampoo in conjunction with the Olaplex Hair Perfector or Olaplex Conditioner. 

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L'Oréal was one of the first drugstore brands to base a line of shampoos on the sulfate-free mindset. This one restores moisture and cleanses well, without taking away too many natural oils. 

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If you struggle with super-fine hair like some of us, then this formula from fan-favorite brand Moroccanoil might just do the trick. It's antioxidant- and nutrient-rich to bring natural volume back to your strands.

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Living Proof's Perfect Hair Day collection is beloved by many a beauty editor. The sulfate-free formula works through a patented molecule that gently cleanses and refreshes hair.

This sulfate-free shampoo is a good pick for anyone who has severely damaged hair (aka anyone who frequently uses heat tools and forgets to apply heat protectant first—we could be speaking from firsthand experience here). It has strand-building proteins to restructure the hair from the inside out. 

This sulfate-free shampoo from Jessica Alba's Honest Company has coconut juice and essential vitamins and minerals like tocotrienols and niacinamide to keep hair hydrated, smooth, and healthy. 

This one is targeted specifically toward those who color their hair. Sulfates can be too harsh on color and strip it away over time, so you might see a big difference by switching out your normal shampoo for this sulfate-free and color-protecting formula.

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This natural shampoo is a favorite of editorial director Faith's, and for a simple reason: It's made with gentle ingredients that cleanse your scalp without stripping (like sweet almond), smells amazing, and leaves your hair feeling soft and clean. Plus, she swears it helps her hair air-dry better.

This natural shampoo uses the nutrient-rich rahua nut to repair dull, stressed-out strands and make your hair shiny and bright again. Quinoa, coconut, organic aloe and organic green tea all work to bring your tired hair back to life. Plus, the palo santo oil smell is intoxicating.

This sulfate-free shampoo is a Byrdie editor-favorite for its natural ingredients and uplifting scent. It uses a coconut-derived ingredient to gently get rid of buildup while preserving your scalp's natural oils. The texture is super unique—rich and honey-like—and the formula lathers nicely.

This vegan, hypoallergenic, and cruelty-free shampoo has zero sulfates. It's also formulated with coconut oil and Gloss Moderne's signature French Riviera scent, which makes it a truly luxurious shampoo.