The Best Vegan Shampoo Brands Vegan and Cruelty-Free Shampoos for Every Hair Type

Publish date: 2024-02-25

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Best for Shine

Drunk Elephant Cocomino Glossing Shampoo

Cocomino Glossing Shampoo

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Best for Shine

Drunk Elephant Cocomino Glossing Shampoo

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It took us *checks notes* one wash to become obsessed with this shampoo, which has a coconut amino acid blend and vitamin B5 to leave hair softer, shinier, and all around healthier.

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Best Lather-Free

DevaCurl No-Poo Original Zero Lather Conditioning Cleanser

No-Poo Original Zero Lather Conditioning Cleanser

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Best Lather-Free

DevaCurl No-Poo Original Zero Lather Conditioning Cleanser

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Curly girls will be glad to know this beloved non-lathering formula is not only vegan, but free of sulfates, parabens, phthalates, and gluten too.

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Best Shampoo Bar

Superzero Shampoo Bar for Normal/Oily Hair

Shampoo Bar for Normal/Oily Hair

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Best Shampoo Bar

Superzero Shampoo Bar for Normal/Oily Hair

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Made with green tea and yummy-smelling essential oils, this cleansing bar creates a real, shampoo-y lather that leaves hair just as clean as anything from a bottle. That it’s plant-based and entirely plastic-free is a happy bonus.

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Best for Textured Hair

BREAD BEAUTY SUPPLY Hair Wash Gentle Milky Hair Cleanser

Hair Wash Gentle Milky Hair Cleanser

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Best for Textured Hair

BREAD BEAUTY SUPPLY Hair Wash Gentle Milky Hair Cleanser

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With argan oil, tea tree oil, and aloe vera, the ingredient list more closely resembles moisturizer than shampoo. And unlike traditional formulas, the creamy cleanser gently lathers to give textured hair and scalp extra love, without stripping away much needed natural oils.

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Best Clarifying Shampoo

Odele Clarifying Shampoo

Clarifying Shampoo

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Best Clarifying Shampoo

Odele Clarifying Shampoo

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Deep-cleansing doesn’t have to mean harsh chemicals; one wash a week with this ultra-effective formula leaves your hair and scalp squeaky-clean, without drying it out.

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Best Custom Formula

AURA Custom Shampoo

Custom Shampoo

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Best Custom Formula

AURA Custom Shampoo

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There’s nothing better than customizing a shampoo formula specifically for your hair, as is this brand’s M.O., except maybe the peace of mind in knowing that the end product will always be vegan.

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Best for Curly Hair

Noughty Noughty Wave Hello Curl Defining Shampoo

Noughty Wave Hello Curl Defining Shampoo

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Best for Curly Hair

Noughty Noughty Wave Hello Curl Defining Shampoo

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There’s a reason Noughty’s products topped Naturally Curly’s Best of the Best Awards list this year. Two rinses with Wave Hello defines and nurtures natural curls that require some extra TLC. Bonus: It’s got a sea-kelp extract to soothe your scalp along with your hair.

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Best for Fighting Frizz

Briogeo Briogeo Farewell Frizz Smoothing Shampoo

Briogeo Farewell Frizz Smoothing Shampoo

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Best for Fighting Frizz

Briogeo Briogeo Farewell Frizz Smoothing Shampoo

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Briogeo’s anti-frizz shampoo is flyaway control in a bottle. We love it because it’s friendly toward fine, medium, and thick hair textures—so when someone forgets her shampoo on vacation, you can step in with this universal frizz-fighter.

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Best for Moisture

Beachwaver Beachwaver Good Vibes Moisturizing Shampoo

Beachwaver Good Vibes Moisturizing Shampoo

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Best for Moisture

Beachwaver Beachwaver Good Vibes Moisturizing Shampoo

Thirsty hair will thank you for using Beachwaver’s Good Vibes Moisturizing Shampoo. Lather, rinse, and repeat with this shampoo, and its coconut milk base will quenches dried-out pieces in no time. (Aussie beachfront not included.)

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Best for Volume

IGK IGK 30,000 Feet Volume Shampoo

IGK 30,000 Feet Volume Shampoo

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Best for Volume

IGK IGK 30,000 Feet Volume Shampoo

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Okay, this IGK shampoo won’t pump your hair up to 30,000 feet. It does, however, pack a voluminous punch for a lightweight vegan formula. Its vegetable protein complex makes thin hair appear thick and robust, and it even includes UV protection.

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Best for Blondes

Together Beauty Together Beauty Purple Reign Shampoo

Together Beauty Purple Reign Shampoo

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Best for Blondes

Together Beauty Together Beauty Purple Reign Shampoo

Whether you're a natural blond or trying out highlights, your color demands extra attention. This vegan shampoo helps you steer clear of brassy territory while infusing your hair with megawatt shine.

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