Top 30 Sulfate-Free Shampoos

Many curlies and coilies tend to steer clear of sulfates or a specific classification of foaming agents, which are also known as surfactants. They are the main components within most shampoos (besides water) and they actually cleanse the hair. They are great at removing dirt and toxins, but they are extremely drying especially to naturals and curlies. The bottom line is they tend to be too harsh on curly, coily, and wavy hair. They strip the hair of its natural oils and can create a mass of tangles, and we all know our hair needs those oils.

Many naturals and curlies have put down the shampoo all together (like for the Curly Girl Method), but there are so many sulfate-free shampoos available that the use of shampoo does not have to be discontinued. Here are our Top 30 sulfate free shampoos for gentle cleansing!