Tame Those Tresses

Just as we can’t judge a book by its cover, we shouldn’t choose a shampoo simply for its smell. It may smell terrific, but is it filled with chemicals and artificial fragrances that will weigh down your wavy mane? Or maybe it boasts “fragrance-f*ree” but lists unpronounceable ingredients that are sure to damage your 'do. Despite how dramatic it sounds, a bad hair day can be tragic. If your hair care products aren’t doing their job - cleaning, de-frizzing, moisturizing - there could be hell to pay. Add to that the environmental and health hazards and basically I’d just recommend that you stay home.

Or you could try green. We’ve compiled a list of my eco-favorite shampoos and conditioners to help. All of them are free of parabens, SLS and phthalates. Check 'em out:

Aubrey Organics Blue Camomile Hydrating Shampoo
Contains shea butter, aloe vera, horsetail extract and organic blue chamomile which conditions and adds a natural scent to this hydrating blend. Organic ingredients and certified vegan. Not tested on animals. Recyclable container. $9.98 per 11oz bottle ($3.25 for 2 fl oz sample size).

BeeCeuticals Bee-Hair-Now Shampoo
Certified organic, holistic honey blend™ shampoo with Fair Trade Certified™ TeaCeuticals® Rooibos and Green Tea blend. With grape seed extract and white grapefruit essential oils. The company has its own organics sustainable earth policy. $9.99 per 12 fl oz bottle.

Burt’s Bees Super Shiny Grapefruit and Sugar Beet Shampoo
One of the most well-known brands on the eco-market. Ingredients include grapefruit oil, sugar beet extract and soy protein. 98.8% natural. Not tested on animals. Recyclable container. $8 per 12 fl oz bottle.

To read more of the best eco-fav mane tamers out there, browse on over to our friends at EcoSalon by clicking here.

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