Updated: October 31st, 2023
If you’ve ever read the back of a shampoo bottle, you might have seen an ingredient called sulfate. Sulfate is intended to remove dirt and oils from the hair, but it often pulls too much of our hair’s natural oils and moisture, leaving us with dry, unhealthy hair. Sulfate is an ingredient redheads should avoid. Here are some of our favorite sulfate-free ‘redhead friendly’ shampoos under $30 and all products have been featured in an H2BAR Box:
1. If your red hair needs some shine
Finally Glossy® Shine & Luminosity Shampoo for Redheads: It took many years to custom-make the Finally Glossy® formula and we’re so excited for redheads to enjoy it. We’re thrilled to release another clean redhead beauty product. It is paraben-free, cruelty-free, sulfate-free, petroleum-free, mineral-oil, and vegan. It also contains no perfume, is free of gluten and is silicone-free, phthalate-free, formaldehyde-free and cocamidopropyl betaine-free. This clean formula is formulated with Vitamin B3, olive oil, coconut oil and green tea.
2. If you have extremely sensitive skin
Tree To Tub Fragrance-Free Shampoo for Sensitive Skin: Got sensitive skin? This sulfate-free shampoo has no fragrances and is safe for even the most sensitive of skins.
3. If you’re looking for a color-safe shampoo
SEEN Shampoo: Dermatologist-designed, non-comedogenic shampoo that won’t clog pores. Your hair will feel fresh and clean and your skin will be happier.
READ: Why Natural Redheads Should Use Products Marketed For ‘Color Treated Hair’ 
4. If your red hair is super dry
Seed Phytonutrients Moisture Shampoo: This vegan shampoo is perfect for those looking for an extra boost of hydration without harsh chemicals and sulfates.
5. If you have product build-up
Roux Weightless Precious Oils Shampoo: Wash away impurities, remove product build-up and return your locks to their former luster with this weightless shampoo.
6. If you have very coarse red hair
NatureLab Perfect Repair Shampoo: Repair your hair with a unique blend of key ingredients like bamboo stem cells, smart keratin, argan oil, and prickly pear oil.
Looking for the perfect hair towel to go with your new shampoo? Look no further!
BONUS: How to be a Redhead Soft Microfiber Hair Towel
When drying your hair opt to use a microfiber towel! Introducing the How to be a Redhead Soft Microfiber Hair Towel for Redheads. Because wet hair is at its most vulnerable, this custom microfiber towel gently and carefully absorbs moisture from your red hair and dries it quickly, all while protecting it from stretching and breakage. This design is uniquely shaped to wrap all of your hair securely (no matter the length), with an elastic strap to comfortably keep things in place. Your hair journey starts here, redheads.
Rock it like a Redhead!
