From the food on your table to the creams you slather on your skin, nothing gets past your discerning eye without the word “natural” on their labels. The same rule applies to your hair care products—and for good reason: Natural hair care products feed and nourish your hair and scalp in a way that leaves them healthier longer. And because they don’t contain artificial colors, fragrances and synthetic preservatives that might damage your hair over time, your hair becomes less susceptible to damage and breakage.
But buyer, beware. The term “natural,” when applied to personal care products including hair care, doesn’t really have a clear, legal definition in the U.S. This means hair care brands can use this term profusely on their labels even if only .001% of its ingredients is actually derived from nature. So how to deal?
Don't worry, we've done our homework. Below, beauty buyer Vanessa Foote curates her favorite natural hair care products and brands on Dermstore.com.
1. Alterna CAVIAR Anti-Aging Infinite Color Hold Conditioner 8.5 oz
Alterna CAVIAR Anti-Aging® Infinite Color Hold Conditioner is a moisturizing that protects from UV damage and other color aggressors. Caviar extract adds a naturally concentrated source of omega-3 fatty acids to minimize color fading while replenishing moisture.Key Benefits: * Preserves hair color and vibrancy * Nurtures hair for added shine * Replenishes lost moistureClinical Study Results: * The Infinite Color Hold Conditioner is part of a regimen that is clinically proven to deliver 70 days of lasting color vibrancy and shine vs. untreated hair*.
2. KLORANE Dry Shampoo With Oat Milk - Non-Aerosol (1.7 oz.)
Known as one of the first to offer herbal shampoos and hair care products as an alternative to the harsher paraben and silicone formulas available, KLORANE champions botanical and technological advances - creating gentle, natural formulas that address common hair care concerns such as hair loss, oily hair and dandruff. Pioneering a dual focus on both scalp and hair health, KLORANE repairs and rebalances with every use.
KLORANE’s dry shampoo with oat milk is a standout - absorbing oil, dirt and odors leaving hair clean and refreshed. Perfect for all hair types, each application blends invisibly into hair with no chalky residue with organically harvested oat milk to soothe and protect hair and scalp. Key Benefits: *Cleans hair in minutes without water *No chalky residue *Vegan; Eco-friendly packaging *Dermatologically tested
5. Rahua Hydration Shampoo 9.3 fl oz
Rahua Hydration Shampoo features a nourishing formula, rich in natural and organic ingredients that fortify weak and damaged locks. Coconut betaine and shea butter combine in this gentle shampoo to remove impurities without stripping moisture while rahua oil and super-food quinoa extract hydrate and fortify, promoting stronger hair and preventing breakage. Fragrant palo santo extract provides a luxurious aromatherapy experience. Key Ingredients: * Rahua Oil: fortifies weak, damaged strands while nourishing and preserving scalp and hair follicle health * Palo Santo Oil: known as “holy wood”
6. Briogeo Be Gentle Be Kind Avocado Quinoa CoWash (16 oz.)
Briogeo's Be Gentle Be Kind Avocado + Quinoa Co-Wash cleanses, conditions and nourishes dehydrated hair without stripping essential moisture, in fact, it puts it back. This 4-in-1 formula effectively cleanses, conditions, detangles, and nourishes without stripping hair of natural oils. A blend of hydrating shea, nourishing avocado oil and quinoa extracts and soothing aloe enhance manageability and healthiness of the hair. Key Ingredients: * Quinoa Extract: forms a protective barrier to repeal environmental aggressors and pollutants * Avocado Oil: replenishes and maintains moisture in hair
