Sometimes, our hair can be our biggest concern when it comes to self-care. Taking care of your hair is a great way to feel your best and nurture both your body and soul. However, can you nurture your body if the products you use are stuffed with potentially harmful chemicals and offensive ingredients?
When it comes to our hair, it’s important that we use products with the utmost best ingredients to ensure that it is going to benefit us in keeping our mane up to par. This starts with making sure that our hair products are produced ethically. I always look for products that are cruelty free and safe for the environment. Here are some ethical and cruelty free hair products:
Emerge
For people of color who have recently gone natural or are looking for a new set of cruelty free products that will define their curls and volumize their hair, Emerge hair products are perfect. Emerge products are created with all natural ingredients that are ensured to detangle, define and cleanse naturally curly hair. The products include no mineral oil, petroleum or dyes, so users are not exposed to any damaging properties. Their most highly rated item, the “Your Mane Bestie” leave-in conditioner, is made with pequi oil and shea butter, which is known to define curls. Not only are Emerge products cruelty free, but they are also inexpensive. As of right now, each available product is $6.99 on their website.
Alaffia
Alaffia is a brand that sells a variety of beauty products. From facial cleansers to hair products, all of Alaffia’s products are all natural, with their main ingredients being shea butter, coconut oil and natural plants. Alaffia has a variety of hair products, such as leave-in conditioners, shampoos, gels and more. When it comes to Alaffia’s ethical side, they are a brand that creates products beyond Fair Trade. All of their products are ethically produced in Africa, with the goal of assisting communities to maintain a good standard of education, health and environment. All of their packaging is also 100% recyclable. When it comes to pricing, their products are not too expensive with prices ranging from $8-15.
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty and Planet have hair products that support all different hair textures. Their goal is to have all of their products be people and planet friendly. This means that they are willing to walk the extra mile to ensure that all of their packaging is 100% recyclable, compostable or reusable, all of their washed away products will be 100% biodegradable and support recycling collection infrastructure. This brand is also committed to planet-centric ways to enhance the beauty of one’s hair. When it comes to ingredients, Love Beauty and Planet’s hair products are all vegan and cruelty free and have main ingredients like coconut water, shea butter and essential oils.
While ethical hair care products may not always be readily available to everyone, whether that be due to price, community or stock availability, it’s always good to research and find amazing companies that are eco-friendly and provide ethical hair products.
