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Cheap paraben free sulphate free shampoo recommendations please?

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Newname85 · 03/11/2024 15:40

Going through perimenopause and heavy periods. My hair is dry, rough and I lost almost 50% volume in the last 6-8 months.

I’ve changed my diet, added multivitamins etc. I’d also like to switch my shampoo. Appreciate recommendations for reasonably priced (as cheap as possible) parablen free sulphate free shampoos please!!

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Dearg · 03/11/2024 15:43

I like Umberto Giannini and also Cantu - but my hair is curly/ wavy. It tends towards dry.
Morrocan Oil products are good. I tend to let mine dry naturally if I have the time, and always use a protection cream / spray if I am using heat.

KimberleyClark · 03/11/2024 15:45

All Ogx shampoos and conditioners are paraben and sulfate free. £7.50 a bottle.

Aparecium · 03/11/2024 16:19

Try Faith in Nature. I can't use fragranced products. Out of all the affordable unfragranced products, I find them the best for dry, frizzy hair.

Try www.curlsbot.com for checking for ingredients that dry your hair out.

PainterInPeril · 03/11/2024 16:22

I use a shampoo bar from Sainsbury's. Eco Clary sage and eucalyptus I think. Can't remember how much but not too expensive.

AgreeableDragon · 03/11/2024 16:32

Faith in Nature. Its often on offer in the Grape Tree and supermarkets

KimberleyClark · 03/11/2024 16:33

SLS is very drying. This may be beneficial if your hair is greasy but mine is on the dry side of normal and I find SLS free shampoos much better. Also SLS strips out colour so may wish to avoid if you colour your hair.

HelloClouds · 03/11/2024 16:37

Johnson’s Baby Shampoo works for me! Lovely and gentle for my frizzy, middle-aged hair. I save on shampoo and buy a nice conditioner!

Makingchocolatecake · 03/11/2024 21:05

I don't know about parabens but there's a pink one in Superdrug and Tesco called Monday that's sulphate free.

KeepYaHeadUp · 03/11/2024 21:27

Monday is great. I bought it because it was on offer and I liked the bottle. It's also excellent shampoo and conditioner. Just happens to be SLS and paraben free

CleanShirt · 03/11/2024 21:31

Noughty shampoos have no nasties!

Wordau · 03/11/2024 21:38

I've used Noughty Clarifying shampoo, Monday, and Tigi Moisture Maniac and I think they all fit the bill.

I like them all but think Monday is the nicest container.

Faith in Nature trashed my hair and dried my scalp out awfully. I only tried the Lavender and the Grapefruit ones, maybe others are better? They smell good though.

lochmaree · 03/11/2024 21:42

Miniml do a shampoo and conditioner that comes in 1L refill bags that aren't very expensive. Sorry can't remember how much! But it works out well and they are good ingredients wise.

Kisskiss · 03/11/2024 22:25

Holland and barratts sell a brand called dr orgánics which is sls free and very reasonably priced

Dotto · 03/11/2024 22:27

Seconding Johnson's baby

Netcam · 03/11/2024 22:34

Another recommendation for Faith in Nature from me.

Clickncollect · 03/11/2024 22:34

I use Palmers Cocoa Butter Shampoo and Conditooner, sometimes the Coconout one. I have the brazilian keratin treatment so have to have sulphate/paraben free.

Newname85 · 04/11/2024 18:05

Thanks all ! I’m going grocery shopping in a minute. Will check out your recommendations

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lovemelongtime · 04/11/2024 18:06

Another one for Faith in Nature. I get it on Amazon subscription, but TK Maxx have it on offer now.

gettingolderbutcooler · 04/11/2024 18:11

Aparecium · 03/11/2024 16:19

Try Faith in Nature. I can't use fragranced products. Out of all the affordable unfragranced products, I find them the best for dry, frizzy hair.

Try www.curlsbot.com for checking for ingredients that dry your hair out.

I've started using the faith in nature shampoo bars and conditioners/ no parabens. Vegan. Cruelty free.

yoshiblue · 04/11/2024 18:35

Not exactly sure on ingredients but I use Child's Farm baby shampoo. I am extremely sensitive to shampoos, and this works well for me.

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