Keeping your curls clean while not drying them out can be a hard job. Many shampoos contain sulphates to help them lather, but this can dry out your hair and is especially problematic if your hair is already prone to dryness as curly hair tends to be.
Personally, I try to avoid hair products containing sulphates, but here’s a list of what you should look out for and what exactly they do in case you’re curious.
But trying to find a great shampoo (or any hair product for that matter) for your hair while you’re in the middle of a busy aisle in a shop full of people can sometimes be such utter madness that you’d rather just get the first shampoo with a nice label.
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So we’ve saved you some precious time and have selected some great ones for you to try:
Aunt Jackie's Curls And Coils Oh So Clean Moisturizing and Softening Shampoo
One great thing about these products is that a little goes a long way. It’s got a great blend of olive oil and shea butter to reduce your frizz and also help untangle hair, while keeping it soft and smelling great.
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Afro Botanics Black Pearl Sulphate-Free Shampoo
Pearl Thusi’s very own hair care range is great. This shampoo contains tea tree oil to help cleanse your hair while not drying it out and it smells great too.
Dr. Miracle's Curl Care Rehydrating Shampoo
Coconut, jojoba and vitamin E all blend together to make a fantastic product that will leave your hair cleansed, but also moisturised and shiny.
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Prosana Intensive Shampoo
Infused with keratin to keep your hair strong while also cleansing your scalp and getting rid of impurities.
The Curl Company Sulphate Free Shampoo
Want to keep your curls clean and enhance them at the same time? This shampoo contains a blend of moringa oil and meadowfoam that will help quench thirsty curls and keep them in check.
Ladine Natural Therapy 4-in-1 shampoo with Argan.
Revitalises natural and chemically treated, dry, frizzy and flyaway hair. Cleanse, detangle, moisturize and condition the hair - hair is naturally beautiful. Formulated with anti-humidity ingredients and with an anti-static effect which prevents the hair from frizzing in humid conditions.
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