I’ve said it before, but switching from conventional to organic shampoo can be daunting. It’s right up there with finding a good natural deodorant. Luckily, I’ve found some solid winners over the years and I’m excited to share them in my organic shampoo guide!
I’ll be breaking these down by hair type, but before we begin, I wanted to share my hair type. I’ve tried all of these out but obviously I experience them through the lens of my own hair. My hair is normal to oily and has some texture. I prefer shampoos that cleanse well and conditioners that are really moisturizing. My scalp can get itchy in the winter and like shampoos that can help with that.
Organic Shampoo Guide
There is a lot of greenwashing in hair care and brands trying to appear natural when they’re not. All of these below meet my strict ingredient standards and are truly natural.
Hair Type:
Normal to Oily
Innersense Pure Harmony Hair Bath $28: I’ve used this shampoo for years and love the scent and how well it cleanses without stripping my hair. It’s a favorite for the whole family here. The corresponding conditioner is slightly less moisturizing than I prefer so I usually swap it for another one.
Evolvh Ultrashine Moisture Shampoo + Conditioner $27 & $28: I want to love this shampoo since so many people swear by it, but it’s very drying for my hair and scalp. However, I do LOVE the conditioner and use it each time I shampoo.
Under Luna Sweet Baby Orange Shampoo $36: I tried another version of this brand just for this post and fell in love. It works a bit differently than other shampoos but cleans hair really well while leaving it soft and manageable.
Rahua Classic Shampoo + Conditioner $36 & $38: This is one of the least sudsing shampoos on the list, so it’s extremely gentle, but it does leave hair clean. The conditioner moisturizes well. I find I have to wash my hair everyday using this and I prefer to go every other day. This would be a great choice if you’re looking for a gentle, non-stripping shampoo.
Plaine Products Shampoo + Conditioner $30 & under: While they have 3 versions to choose from all are generally for normal hair. I love the concept of this brand that focuses on eliminating waste, especially plastic waste. Each aluminum bottle can be sent back and swapped for a filled bottle.
Griffin Remedy Daily Shampoo + Conditioner $9.49 each: This is on the gentle side and I need to use it daily. It’s a fantastic value.The conditioner is currently sold out but hopefully will be back soon.
Graydon Matcha Mint Shampoo + Hair Smoothie Conditioner $25 each: I debated what section to put this in. It’s meant for normal hair but I’ve found it lightly cleanses, so perhaps normal to dry hair? In any case, it smells so good and my kids always end up stealing it when I have some on hand. It does wonderful for Annabelle’s hair which is quite fine and very thick.
Meow Meow Tweet Shampoo Bar $12: This is a great option if you want to go completely plastic free. I’m not a huge fan of shampoo bars, personally, but it does cleanse well and has a pleasant scent.
Ursa Major Go Easy Daily Shampoo + Conditioner $26 & $28: A gentle daily shampoo + conditioner. This does indeed work best when used daily, unless you have drier hair. Great scent that appeals to anyone!
ThinkSport Shampoo $8.49: This is for all hair types and there is no corresponding conditioner. Would be a great pick for low maintenance routines. I always think of men for this, since most just wash and go.
Flourish Lavender Mint + Clover Shampoo + Conditioner $28 each: I love this set! Leaves hair so silky and soft. Perfect for almost any hair type.
Dry/Damaged
Rahua Hydration Shampoo + Conditioner $36 & $38: If you read my thoughts on the classic version above, think of this as even more gentle and moisturizing. Perfect if you really need to go easy on your hair and don’t mind the extra moisture.
Innersense Hydrating Hair Bath + Conditioner $28 & $30: Extremely moisturizing! Too heavy for my hair and leaves it weighed down, however if you need some serious moisture, this is it.
Griffin Remedy Restorative Shampoo + Conditioner $9.49 each: Such a great value! These are very moisturizing and do wonders for damaged hair.
Curly
Innersense Hydrating Hair Bath + Conditioner $28 & $30: As I remarked above, this is way too heavy for my hair, though I have many readers with naturally curly or textured hair that swear by this set.
Evolvh SmartCurl Wash + Conditioner $32 & $34: Without having curly hair, I can’t speak to how it handles curls, but it is gentle and moisturizing and seems to calm frizz. Evolvh has additional products in their SmartCurl line to help moisturize and style.
Looking for Volume
Yarok Fed Your Volume Shampoo + Conditioner $46 each: As one of the more expensive options on the list, you may want to try the travel size first. It’s been some time since I’ve tested this, but it stood out as being a bit too stripping for my hair. That said, it did leave it feeling light and more bouncy.
Rahua Voluminous Shampoo + Conditioner $36 & $38: This is the most cleansing of all of the Rahua Shampoos, in my opinion, so this one works the best for my hair and I do see a difference in volume. The conditioner is slightly less conditioning than I prefer, but works well for those looking for light moisture.
Evolvh InstaVolume Cleansing Treatment $29: This is an all in one product, so no need for a conditioner. This is one product I haven’t tested out but wanted to include as an option since I’ve liked much of what I’ve from Evolvh.
Griffin Remedy Volumizing Shampoo + Conditioner $9.49 each: Really cleans well and leaves hair silky and bouncy. I need a bit more moisture than what this conditioner gives, but it’s light enough to not weigh hair down.
Color Treated
Rahua Color Full Shampoo + Conditioner $38 & $40: A nice, very gentle set for color treated hair.
Evolvh SmartColor Protecting Shampoo + Conditioner $34 & $36: This is a bit gentler than the UltraShine set and works well to preserve color.
Innersense Color Awakening Hair Bath + Conditioner $28 & $30: This set is very gentle and really preserves color well. I find all of the Innersense line to be gentle enough for color treated hair, but this goes the extra mile to protect color.
Griffin Remedy Color Extend Shampoo + Conditioner $9.49 & $9.99: While I haven’t tried this particular set, I do like Griffin Remedy and imagine it works similarly to their other sets. Plus, this is one of the best values I could find for this category.
Scalp Help
Max Green Alchemy Scalp Rescue Shampoo $16.00: This works so well for itchy, flaky scalps! It has a nice, clean scent and leaves hair feeling fresh while giving you some scalp relief.
Griffin Remedy Scalp Therapy Shampoo + Conditioner $9.49 each: This has tea tree oil and aloe to help with itchy scalps. You can use it everyday or just when it’s needed.
Under Luna Warrior Shampoo $36: This was a surprising standout for me! I had a lot of requests to include this brand so I tried the Warrior shampoo. I could tell right away it wasn’t a very sudsy shampoo and those typically leave my hair heavy, but not this! In fact, not only does it make my scalp feel great, it leaves my hair very clean and soft. I can even go an extra day than normal without washing. Also, it seems to go a long way and even the smaller bottle really lasts! It may bump out my beloved Innersense as my go-to.
Rahua Scalp Exfoliating Shampoo $40: This has enzymes and a physical exfoliant to remove flakes and build up.
Innersense True Enlightenment Salt Scrub $42: This deep cleans your scalp and removes build up. I use it about once a month or whenever I notice build up on my scalp. It has a really refreshing scent.
As I mentioned in the beginning, hair care is tough. It’s typically where I see some of the worst ingredients and some natural brands just don’t do much. Hopefully this organic shampoo guide can help steer you to some of the better options out there!
Purple Shampoo
Flourish Vibrant + Violet Purple Perfecting Shampoo + Conditioner $36 each: If you have gray or light blonde hair and want to fight brassiness, this is the perfect solution!
If you’re looking for some options for the kiddos, be sure to check out my Kid’s Products Post.
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