Andriy Onufriyenko
Crafting an organic shampoo isn’t quite as easy as, say, growing an organic cherry—from a technological standpoint, not all ingredients essential to shampoo can be certified organic. Some brands have tracked down the elusive USDA organic certification, while others have done their very best, pairing a majority of organic additives with a few essential, natural, and safe extras. Stringent labeling aside, here are the ones that met our standards.
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Best For Hair Growth
Rainforest Grown Classic Shampoo
Coconut oil is the star ingredient here, gently lifting dirt from the hair shaft without depositing synthetic nasties on your skin. It also provides a bit of hair growth and scalp stimulation.
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Best For Dandruff
Scalp Stimulating Shampoo
- May not be suited for very dry hair
If you suffer from dandruff, you’re not alone. A detoxifying shampoo, like this one from John Masters Organics, will cleanse your scalp and the root of your hair using peppermint and spearmint oils to get rid of dirt and debris. Plus, ingredients like sunflower oil work to balance oil production so you won’t get dandruff again.
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Best For A Sensitive Scalp
Organic Peppermint Shampoo
- May not be suited for very dry hair
Tree To Tub’s Soapberry Shampoo puts your scalp first. Perfect for dry, irritated, or sensitive scalps, the formula is naturally cleansing and free from any toxins that might irritate your skin. Peppermint cleans while the soapberry moisturizes.
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Best For A Stylist Recommendation
Organic Shampoo
Brown recommends all of Christina Moss’s products if you have a sensitive scalp. “It’s soothing and doesn’t irritate your skin,” she says.
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Best For Volume
Volumizing Rosemary Shampoo
Certified organic botanicals (aloe leaf juice, rosemary extract, and quinoa seed) work to plump and fluff even the limpest strands.
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Best For Dry Hair
Hydrating Hairbath
Has dry and damaged hair got you down? Fret no more. Innersense’s hydrating hair bath is packed with organic shea butter that provides intense moisture and hydration to damaged strands. (And maybe lay off the heat for a little.)
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Best For Fine Hair
Go Easy Daily Shampoo
Highly recommended in the fine hair community, this gentle shampoo utilizes natural ingredients like balsam and macadamia to reveal softer strands. Bonus points: The natural ingredients ginger and fir turn your bathroom into a dream woodsy vacation.
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Best For Brittle Strands
Moisture Shampoo
- May not be suited for oily hair
More than a dozen organic extracts and oils team up in this lush formula ideal for quenching brittle strands.
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Best For A Deep Clean
InspiraMint Invigorating Shampoo
- May not be suited for dry hair
Intelligent Nutrients pledges a minimum of 80 percent naturally derived ingredients and a 100 percent certified organic aroma. In this case, that means an antioxidant-rich shampoo perfect for stripping away dulling build-up.
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Best For Shiny Hair
Organic Herbal Shampoo
You know that incredible lather most hair commercials promise but you can’t achieve in the shower? This organic shampoo delivers! Dr. Alkaitis’s shampoo uses ingredients like aloe vera, coconut oil, and vitamin E to create the perfect amount of shower fizz while strengthening strands and promoting shine.
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Best For Dry Hair
OGX Renewing Moroccan Argan Oil Shampoo
OGX’s Argan Oil of Morocco shampoo might be the secret to shinier and softer hair. The sulfate-free formula intensely hydrates and locks in moisture with the help of silk proteins.
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Best For Color-Treated Hair
Organic Moroccan Argan Oil Shampoo
- May not be suited for oily hair
Art Naturals products are made from 100% argan oil, making it ideal for extremely damaged or dry hair. It’s also gentle enough for color-treated hair.
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For All Hair Types
Mint Leaves Shampoo
- May not be suited for extremely dry hair
Don’t let the unassuming packaging fool you. This bracing elixir contains more than 70 percent organic ingredients.
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Best For Curly Hair
Babassu Oil Conditioning Sulfate-Free Shampoo
- May not be suited for oily hair
Ideal for curly-hair, this oil-like formula miraculously still foams, making for a satisfying and softening washing experience.
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Best For Expecting Moms
Citrus + Mint Nourishing Shampoo
- May not be suited for very dry hair
Women expecting babies stumble upon this impressive blend of all-natural ingredients, and stick with it postpartum because it works that well.
What should you look for in an organic shampoo?
According to Brown, finding the right organic shampoo is super easy. It’s all about looking for ingredients you recognize and can pronounce. “Go for oils like coconut, olive, and sunflower, apple cider vinegar, aloe, green tea, and other ingredients you would feel safe ingesting,” explains Brown. “Look at the ingredients and label and look for certification symbols like COSMOS or Soil Association or National Organic Program.”
Who should use an organic shampoo?
Brown recommends organic shampoo for all hair types, but notes it’s ideal for people with sensitive scalps who have allergies from harsh chemicals. “If you’re looking for a hydrating formula for your damaged hair, nourishing ingredients like argan oil and shea butter are great options,” says Brown. “If you are looking to get a healthier scalp, ingredients such as tea tree oil, green tea, and calendula relieve itching, dryness, and inflammation.”
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