Articles on Hair Care
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Summary: Max Green Alchemy, a vegan makeup and hair product company, is a true gem to the vegan community. Their approach to beauty is simple; they should "respect our internal and external environments without sacrificing effectiveness or lowering expectations."
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Summary: Reading the credentials of Morrocco Method Raw and Vegan Hair Care is like stumbling across the resume of the perfect job candidate. They tout their product as being, "100% Natural, raw, vegan, Green, Wild Crafted Organic, and Fair Trade."
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Summary: Whether you are a vegan, vegetarian, or an individual with skin sensitivities, there are literally hundreds of sulfate free shampoos on the market today. Visit any Whole Foods store and you will find dozens of sulfate-free and cruelty-free shampoos in the personal care aisles—even for baby. Many of the same selections are readily available at your local health food store.
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Summary: Although there are many vegan cruelty-free hair dye companies available, several seem to be the most popular choices for individuals that want to do their part to keep animals safe and help preserve the environment. These popular cruelty-free companies include Avigal Henna, Atlantis Hair Color, and Herbatint.
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Summary: The types of products you use will depend on your hair texture and whether it is dry, greasy, limp, thick, thin, or thinning.
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Summary: Scented with pure peppermint oil, Lucky Tiger peppermint shampoo & body wash is made with vegan and vegetarian ingredients such as olive oil, coconut oil, and rosemary extract.
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Summary: The shampoo should be used with the Giovanni’s Triple Tea Tree Treat Conditioner for best results. The conditioner is safe for all hair types and it is made using PureOrganic Technology™.
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Summary: Phyto Hair Care features systems for each hair type and condition. These systems are extensive, and according to Phyto fans, they are also effective.
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Summary: To begin making homemade shampoo, pick up a bottle of castile soap. There are a number of different aromas available, the choice is yours. Next, purchase a natural preservative such as sage.
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Summary: Got2b glue may sound harsh, but it’s not. This gunky glue contains ingredients such as water, corn starch, and limonene (extracted from citrus rind).
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Summary: The locals extract the sap and mix it with water to create a healthy hair rinse. The sap of the ginger flower is naturally fragrant, so it already smells like shampoo.
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Summary: Just a few common natural ingredients in the best shampoo for color treated hair include soy, sunflower, citrus, elemi, orange, ginger, macadamia oil, and organic jojoba oil.
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Summary: For example, the hair regrowth treatment Rogaine contains ethanol, propylene glycol, and purified water. The active ingredient in Rogaine is minoxidil. Minoxidil contains retinoids, which are chemically related to all natural Vitamin A.
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Summary: When it comes to vegan and vegetarian friendly shampoos most do not contain wheat, gluten, parabens, sodium lauryl/laureth sulfates, phthalates, artificial fragrances or colors, animal ingredients, phosphates, silicones, EDTA, glycol, or petroleum-based ingredients.
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Summary: cruelty free lice shampoos contain natural ingredients such as rosemary, aloe vera, and chamomile, but some are not exactly infused with other ingredients such as fruit extract, and vitamins for shiny, bouncy hair.
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Summary: Hair loss shampoos such as Rogaine and Progaine Volumizing Shampoo, Nioxin, Folicure, and Folica are some of the most effective hair loss shampoos on the market.
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Summary: Most sulfate free shampoos contain all natural ingredients obtained from the earth. Sulfate free shampoos may contain ingredients such as coconut, ginger, pomegranate, and white tea. These ingredients leave hair feeling lighter, softer and smoother.
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Summary: Nizoral only contains ingredients that are used to control skin conditions. These ingredients have not been tested on animals and they are safe for sensitive skin.
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Summary: Shampure by Aveda accomplishes this by utilizing all natural, vegan and vegetarian friendly ingredients such as Coriander oil, Eucalyptus oil, Lavender oil, Orange oil bitter, Wheat conditioners, and Babassu.
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Summary: When used in shampoo, tea tree oil helps cleanse the hair and scalp, reduce dandruff, and soften and condition the hair and scalp.
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Summary: It is astonishing how many beauty products aren't vegetarian (let alone vegan); products that you would never in a million years think would have animal products in them. So if you are taking care to use vegan makeup or vegan beauty products (or vegetarian makeup or beauty products), it can be hard to be sure that a particular makeup or beauty product really is vegan or vegetarian.
This page contains a list of products that are surpisingly not vegetarian or vegan, both within the article, and in the comments
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Summary: Shampoo Bars by Coastal Classic Creations lather up just as much as regular shampoos and they do not require excessive use of conditioners after washing.
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Summary: Colure Hair Care Body Volume Shampoo & Conditioner helps rebuild and strengthen hair with a high concentration of vegetable proteins.
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Summary: Safe Harbor features moisturizing and smoothing ingredients such as USDA certified organic avocado, kukui, jasmine, and coconut oils.
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Summary: Bayse Natural Care sells hair, bath, and shower products that are 100% biodegradable and grey water friendly, meaning they are safe for your garden.
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Summary: African shea butter soap by Carrot Tree Soaps & Essentials is made with goat's milk, shea butter, and Alata soap produced by a Women's Cooperative Group in Ghana. Alata soap also known as anago soap, black soap, or African black soap has been used for centuries on Ghana to help relieve oily skin, acne, and clear blemishes.
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Summary: The white tea & shea moisture shower cream is one of Bath Island’s custom scented body care products. Enriched with lotion, the white tea & shea moisture shower cream is believed to comfort and revitalize the skin, thanks to pure shea butter.
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Summary: Bubble & Bee Organic sells bath and body products, candles, and spa products. Bath and body products include: deodorants, shower gels, soaps, lotion bars, and salts and scrubs.
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Summary: Fresh Fushion shampoo and conditioner by Citre Shine features a blend of multi-vitamins and essential oils to strengthen, nourish, and add shine to the hair, without stripping the hair of natural oils.
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Summary: Citre Shine’s Repair ACTIV line is the latest edition to the hair care line. The company claims that using the line will result in 90% less breakage. Customers agree.
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Summary: Sea kelp, the seaweed shampoos key ingredient, adds shine and manageability. The seaweed shampoo also contains ascorbic acid, which protects the hair.
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Summary: In addition to “The House of Bumble and bumble” this trendy company also has several Manhattan salons, and dozens of Bb.Network salons around the world in places such as Paris, Hong Kong, and even Iceland!
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Summary: Botanical Skin Works features a huge inventory of 100% chemical free and cruelty free beauty products ranging from natural mineral cosmetics to Dead Sea products.
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Summary: The Body Bakery sells cruelty free, cake scented beauty products that do not contain mineral oil, lanolin, petroleum, or parabens.
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Summary: Best Bath Store sells all natural, luxury bath and body products including body bars, bath salts, lotions, bath bombs, skin care products, hair care products, and Dead Sea Products.
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Summary: Hair Raiser is the FHM award winner for Best Grooming Innovation. When used in conjunction with Fuzzy Logic Shampoo and Cashmere Coat Conditioner, this follicle revitalizer helps to increase hair thickness, strength, and vigor.
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Summary: With a mix of coconut, lime, vanilla, and musk scent, the coconut lime verbena is a favorite among women looking for a clean scent that’s perfect for the hot summer months.
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Summary: Bath & Body Works combines traditional spa treatments with botanical and natural ingredients to create an extensive line of spa and personal care products that nourish and heal the skin as well as awaken the senses.
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Summary: Considered a gentler alternative to chemical peels, the restorative enzyme peel takes less than one minute to exfoliate by using a combination of all natural ingredients such as grapefruit, cucumber, papaya, pineapple, and a 54% concentration of aloe vera gel.
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Summary: Aloette skin care products include anti-aging products, moisturizers, exfoliators and products created specifically for acne. The company does not test its products on animals.
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Summary: Raspbody creme shampoo works best when used with raspbody creme conditioner. Together, the combo nourishes the hair and scalp while increasing body and shine.
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Summary: Alba Botanica's Hawaiian skin care products are formulated with tropical fruit extracts, plant oils, and organic aloe vera. Alba Botanica chose these ingredients for their curative and rejuvenating properties.
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Summary: All-Nutrient sells 100% organic hair coloring and hair care products. All-nutrient hair care products are biodegradable and they are never tested on animals.
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Summary: Alba products do not contain synthetic colors, they are pH balanced, and they feature 100% vegetarian ingredients. Alba Botanica does not test its products on animals.
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Summary: All AG hair products are cruelty-free and they do not contain harmful chemicals. The shampoos are not thickened with sodium chloride (table salt), which is known to dry the hair and scalp. AG products are naturally thicker because they contain less water.
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Summary: Nurture My Body sells 100% biodegradable, and cruelty-free beauty products. Nurture My Body products do not contain harmful synthetic fragrance oils, preservatives, petroleum products, FD and C colorants and dyes, parabens, phthalates, or other toxic chemicals.
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Summary: Aubrey Organics sells vegan and cruelty free all natural and organic cosmetics, skin care, and fragrances. Aubrey Organics contain a wide variety of herbal plant extracts and natural vitamins.
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Summary: Mixed Greens shampoo and conditioner are two of the lines top sellers. The shampoo’s main ingredients are artichoke, watercress, and cucumber, which are believed to have a healing effect on hair.
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Summary: Modern Organic Products (mop) are made up of a special blend of organic and food-based ingredients. All products are cruelty free, meaning, "MOP does not perform or condone animal testing with any of its products."
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Summary: While popular cosmetics companies such as Beauty Without Cruelty and Giovanni Organic Cosmetics offer several different types of cruelty free hair gel – at a price, value brand beauty companies such as White Rain also offer a wide variety of hair gels that are never tested on animals, nor do they contain any animal products.
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Summary: Cruelty free hair dye is readily available for consumers that want to do their part to help prevent animal testing and cruelty to animals. Just a few of the top cruelty free hair dues include: Herbatint, Atlantis Hair Color, and Avigal Henna.
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Summary: Vegan Essentials is the largest online vegan store in the country. Founded in 1998 by Courtney and Sue Ernster, Vegan Essentials is also the oldest cruelty free retailer in the U.S.
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Summary: Avigal henna uses the new shrubs of the Lawsonia plant to create natural hair coloring and highlights. Avigal Henna products are safe to use on all hair types whether bleached, permed, tinted, or virgin.
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Summary: All Beauty Without Cruelty Products feature a special blend of natural ingredients and organic aroma-therapeutic essential oils.
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Summary: Main ingredients for Pure Specialty products include calming, healing, and gentle natural ingredients such as aloe vera, lavender, passionflower, watercress, and molasses. These ingredients also help to improve and restore hair’s natural balance and texture.
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Summary: ABBA chooses specific herbal extracts and natural oils to add to its own Herbal Protein Complex, which was developed by the company’s scientists. The company defines ABBA’s Herbal Protein Complex as “proteins and extracts working synergistically to bond to the hair for internal and external protection. It is achieved by using the optimal blend of proteins to rebuild and strengthen hair.”
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Rescued goats Blanca and Blanquita, a/k/a Goats in Coats.