Relaxed heads - Do you use Sulfate free shampoos?

[bimtheduck]

I got rid off all my sulfate containing shampoos 4 months ago when I joined LHCF and I haven't looked back! I currently use Loreal Ever Pure sulfate free moisturizing shampoo. I notice my hair is clean but not squeky clean like before when I was using regular shampoos. My hair no longer feel rough or wirey after I rinse out my shampoo.


I've also read good reviews for Tigi Bed Head Superstar shampoo so I might try that in the future.


The next tweak to my regimen is to go cone free, although I'm not really worried about cones in small amounts. Its been a challege finding an abundance of both cone and sulfate free products.I've recently see Jane Carter Solution, Aubrey Organics, Jason,Alba, Giovanni, Abba, and Nature's Gate products at Vitamin Shoppe, most of the products in these lines are sulfate free.


I use my old sulfate shampoos to clean makeup brushes, and cleanse product build-up from hair brushes, combs, hair ties and head bands.


Most of my old shampoos were pretty cheap so it really didn't hurt my pockets to get rid of them(I do hate waste though). I wonder if you were to dilute the shampoo could you just use it to clarify and it not be harmful?

[rosalindb]

Have any relaxed heads had success shampooing with black soap?

I love it and share mine with a couple of natural friends and they loved it for their hair especially and that is all they will use now for their shampoo

I gave some to my friend that was relaxed she was not happy at all I did a search and could only find one person with relaxed hair that liked it.

Thanks in advance?

[Keen]

Have any relaxed heads had success shampooing with black soap?

I love it and share mine with a couple of natural friends and they loved it for their hair especially and that is all they will use now for their shampoo

I gave some to my friend that was relaxed she was not happy at all I did a search and could only find one person with relaxed hair that liked it.

Thanks in advance?

I used black soap a couple of time to wash my hair. It felt nice but I still didn't feel comfortable using it. black soap dry my skin a lot. I didn't want it to dry my scalp.

I do use sulfate free shampoo. my hair is not as harsh after shampooing. I only got to use the brand that came with my BKT. I'm not buying anymore as long as I still have some from BKT packages.

[MilkChocolateOne]

I tried the sulfate free route for two years. I didn't like the majority of the ones that I tried. They made my hair feel rough, sometimes stripped and my strands stuck together like velcro. A couple of them (old formula con and MOP in the orange bottle) made my hair soft but left a filmy coated feeling on my scalp and in my hair. Activate hydrate(discontinued) and old formula design essentials(new formula has ALS) were the only brands that worked for me. I don't consider wen or hair shampoos, they are conditioners and cowashing doesn't work for me. Now I use mizani botanifying shampoo or elucence volume clarifying. They clean my scalp without irritation and both shampoos leave my hair soft and clean but not stripped.

Here's a list of sulfate shampoos that I tried and didn't like

Elasta qp creme conditioning
Jason naturals apricot and jason naturals sea kelp
Giovanni smooth as silk
Trader joes
Blended beauty soy creme
Curls
Jessicurl cleansing cream
Old formula con green and red
MOP
Healthy sex hair chocolate soy creme
Naked naturals
Bed head superstar
Aubrey organics
My honeychild
Burts bees
Organix
Abba creme moist and moisture scentsation
Alba botanicle
Avlon organics
Dr bonners castille soap
Qhemet's shampoo
Lanza
Loreal everpure

I know there are some more but I can't remember.

[Junebug D]

Yes. CON green old formula and JASON Sea Kelp. It's odd that the JASON Sea Kelp stripped my hair horribly when I was natural, but it's alright on my hair now that it's relaxed.

[blessedandlucky]

i switched to abba pure moisture shampoo a year ago and have noticed a difference. i no longer have dry scalp issues and my hair feels more moisturized. i went back to a sulfate poo once or twice when i needed to get some cones out, and i felt the difference in my hair immediately - it felt stripped. i highly recommend sulfate free poos, particularly abba pure moisture. i am relaxed.

[Tee]

Have any relaxed heads had success shampooing with black soap?

I love it and share mine with a couple of natural friends and they loved it for their hair especially and that is all they will use now for their shampoo

I gave some to my friend that was relaxed she was not happy at all I did a search and could only find one person with relaxed hair that liked it.

Thanks in advance?

I have never tried it on my hair. It dries my skin out so much I was afraid to attempt it on my hair.

[rosalindb]

Yes. CON green old formula and JASON Sea Kelp. It's odd that the JASON Sea Kelp stripped my hair horribly when I was natural, but it's alright on my hair now that it's relaxed.

I'm natural and Jason Sea Kelp shampoo was my staple from 2005-6 but the conditioner did nothing for my hair at all

I used black soap a couple of time to wash my hair. It felt nice but I still didn't feel comfortable using it. black soap dry my skin a lot. I didn't want it to dry my scalp.

I do use sulfate free shampoo. my hair is not as harsh after shampooing. I only got to use the brand that came with my BKT. I'm not buying anymore as long as I still have some from BKT packages.

Thank you. It seems that there are very few relaxed heads that have had success with black soap and I was just curious

[ceebee3]

The only sulfate free shampoo I've tried was the organix (in the gold bottle).

It was ok, but I don't have a problem with my sulfate shampoos and I like the way they make my hair feel so I will continue to use them.

[Qualitee]

oh yes I do. Sulfates wont ever touch my hair and scalp again. I use elucence shampoos. My hair and scalp has been less dry since using sulfate free shampoo. I have scalp eczema so sulfates arent good for me.

[Honi]

I have switched to sulfate free cleansing for over a year for me and my daughter. My hair is not as dry and DD natural hair does not shrink and tangle around itself as much. My newgrowth is softer and not as dry. Hardly any tangles too. I use shampoo bars or dr bronners when in a pinch. Will never go back to poo.

[locabouthair]

I try to. I still suffer from dry hair but I know with the sulfates it would be worst. I only use sulfates when I clarify.

[*Muffin*]

I use sulfate-free shampoos, and I've noticed a difference in the overall feel and movement of my hair. My hair feels smoother and less stripped. Giovanni Golden Wheat Shampoo and Aubrey organics shampoos cleanse just as well as sulfate shampoos, but my hair feels smoother when I condition. The only time I use sulfate shampoos is when I relax, and my hair feels dryer than normal for a while.

[Mo96]

Yes, I shampoo with CON (green label). I got lucky and came across a large bottle. I sure wish I could make it last forever!

[missbritt1986]

Yes, and I'm so glad I did. I immediately noticed a difference after the first shampoo. My hair didn't feel stripped & wasn't matted to my head . De-tangling was SO much easier too. I always try to get the best deals I can on products, so I purchase Kissmyface whenever shampoo at drugstore.com. I almost bought some Aubrey Organics the other day at Sally's, but I wasn't too keen on the lathering ingredient. I like the Kissmyface because the lathering ingredient "Olefin Sulfonate" is derived from coconut oil, & the ingredients are all natural .

[hair4romheaven]

I use Jason Biotin Shampoo and conditioner. Its all natural I buy it from GNC. I used this before i found out about sulfates etc.
I am quite sure I've used pooo with sulfates before and have not had a problem.

[MizzCoco]

I want to switch to a non sulfate poo, but I still have this Liter of Joico reconstructing, and I cant see myself washing the dog with a 15 dollar shampoo! As soon as its gone, which seems like never, I plan on picking some up to use consistantly. I do alternate with Giovanni smooth as silk and CON, but i never feel totally clean with them

[pookaloo83]

I do, I use Giovanni Smooth As Silk Moisturizing Poo, and Giovanni Poo with peppermeint oil in it. This I use as a clarifying shampoo. I also use the Giovanni conditioner too. I'm trying to use it up because I don't like it.

[MissLawyerLady]

Yes. ABBA Pure Moisture shampoo. It works well for me, but I've also used the Hair One cleansing conditioner and its great!

[taz007]

Thanks everyone for the replies. I have quite a few Joico shampoos that I will use for clarifying. I will try out some SLS-free shampoos based on your recommendations.