10 Best Sulfate-Free Shampoo UK 2024 | OGX, Living Proof and More

Living Proof shampoo does what it says on the bottle, helping you to achieve the Perfect Hair Day. This shampoo is 100% vegan and cruelty-free, as well as being devoid of any unnecessary phthalates, parabens, silicones and sulfates. So, you can be sure you are only using the best ingredients for your hair.

The formula is powered by the brand's patented 'Healthy Hair Molecule', which smooths hair, polishes and protects strands, for visibly healthier hair. Best of all, it repels dirt and oil to help keep hair cleaner for longer!

Bumble and Bumble's Invisible Oil Shampoo is the ultimate solution. It instantly transforms dry, coarse and brittle hair from the first wash, leaving it soft and manageable. You're sure to be the envy of everyone you walk past!

Using the perfect combination of six different plant oils it helps to hydrate and de-frizz your hair, without weighing it down or making it too greasy. Plus, this formula smells amazing and lathers up well, even without the use of sulfates!

If you're particularly concerned with making your hair colour last as long as possible, Pureology's Hydrate Shampoo does just that. Not only does it protect and ensure your colour, but it also stays vibrant, and it's hydrating enough to ensure a lasting shine.

Using a vegan formula, it includes ingredients such as jojoba, green tea and sage, as well as sunflower seed oil and vitamin E to help fight against the environmental factors that can cause your colour to prematurely fade. It's no surprise that this shampoo is loved by hairdressers everywhere!

Olaplex is known for protecting your hair during the bleaching process, but it doesn't stop there. To keep protecting your hair after it's been coloured, the No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo helps repair, strengthen and hydrates your locks.

Using Olaplex patented technology, each strand is repaired and fortified by re-linking the broken disulphide bonds in the hair. Not only does it leave hair easier to manage and healthier with each use, but it also protects your hair from future stresses.

This shampoo uses a number of organic and fairtrade ingredients, including shea butter and coconut oil for hydration and protection. Hibiscus flower extract helps improve elasticity for extra bouncy curls, and neem oil gives them an extra-glossy shine. 

Best of all, OGX is a great quality high street brand, providing one of the best budget-friendly options for your locks. At less than £5, this is the most affordable shampoo on our list.

For those that suffer from itchy, flaky scalps, this vegan, plant-based shampoo bar could be the solution to your dandruff. Even better, it's completely zero-waste and lasts up to the equivalent of 3 regular-sized shampoo bottles, so you definitely get your money's worth.

Ethically sourced, all-natural ingredients like kiwi and oatmeal, as well as plant oils like neem and Karanja, come together to help combat scalp issues whilst efficiently cleaning your hair. You will be able to enjoy your freshly cleaned hair knowing you're helping out the planet too! However, if you have curly or texture hair, rubbing this bar up and down your strands will likely cause tangles and knots.

Winner of the 2014 Ebony Mag MVP award, this cream shampoo is made from natural ingredients and is completely free of sulfates, silicones, parabens and mineral oil to provide a cleansing shampoo that's perfect for curly hair. 

Using a unique formula that provides a rich lather without the need for sulfates, this shampoo helps maintain natural oils and prevents breakage, which is especially important for those with frizzy curls. On the downside, the sodium chloride it contains might cause keratin-treated hair to fade out faster. 

If you want a luxurious shampoo that will make you feel like you've just come back from a trip to the salon, this Shu Uemura shampoo is the perfect fit for you. Featuring rose oil and goji berry extract to help shield your hair from harmful environmental aggressors, this sulfate-free shampoo will not only protect, but smells delicious too! 

About £30 for 300 ml is quite a lot of money to spend if you're not sure this is the product for you. However, you do get what you pay for and this is a high-quality luxury shampoo with a price point to match.

While losing a few strands of hair a day is normal, thinner spots of hair appearing on your head as a result of thinning hair might be something that worries you. So whilst searching for a sulfate-free shampoo that gently and efficiently cleans your hair, why not opt for one that's also perfect for your thinning hair?

This Foltene Shampoo does exactly that and more. It bulks up and strengthens your hair, adding impressive volume even as it keeps your hair healthy and normalises its life cycle. Although this is a great product, it comes in a small tube that will leave you wanting more very quickly!