10 Best Vegan Shampoos UK 2024 | Ethique, Le Labo and More

Faith In Nature has been around since the early 70s. Since then, they've been harnessing the power of the landscape without harming it. All their products are made in the UK, vegan, cruelty-free and ideal for those who want to treat their hair as well as they'd like to treat the planet. 

The bars are ideal for travelling as they are easier to pack and store, plus, you will be without the worry of any spillages. This lavender and geranium bar will nourish all hair types, but there are plenty of other options too. Certified by the Vegan Society and the Leaping Bunny program, zero waste and affordable – what's not to like?

Le Labo may be better known for its perfumes rather than its haircare. However, their name translates to The Laboratory, so it's no surprise they've been busy cooking up some other delights recently. One of these is this rich and deeply nourishing shampoo. 

Lots of effective natural ingredients are used, such as macadamia to repair hair, rosemary leaf to stimulate and rice extract to strengthen. However, it's the inclusion of the hikoni, which has a mesmerizing warm scent, that will delight users with its luscious foresty essences. This high-end New York brand are completely vegan and cruelty-free, so why not treat yourself? 

As mission statements go, ridding the world of plastic is a pretty noble cause. This company also provide you with a shampoo derived from natural and effective ingredients that are both 100% sustainable and ethically sourced, so really, you're on to a winner. 

Here, we've opted for Ethique's St Clements, which is for oily hair, but they have other formulas for different hair types. Not only do they have plenty of options and a great cause in mind, but they also donate 20% of their profits to charities that fight alongside them. Finally, a company that puts their money where their mouth is!

This shampoo from Philip Kingsley uses an old formulation created for Sir Oliver Laurence, designed for dandruff-prone and flaky scalps. It's a fantastic option for those who love professional salon haircare brands – this product proves that you don't have to give them up once you go vegan! 

The shampoo has a delicate and gentle formula, which is quite unlike other dandruff shampoos, as they're known for being a little harsh. This change allows you to comfortably use it every day without fear of drying out your scalp or stripping your hair of its colour. Plus, it has a rather pleasant apple fragrance. 

This wonderfully rich shampoo bar is put together with a host of natural ingredients that are brilliant for dry or coloured hair. Namely, there's the combination of three beautiful oils – coconut, avocado and vegetable – all of which will renourish and moisturise hair that is a little worse for wear. 

Additionally, this low-waste, ethically sourced product comes with a cleverly designed storage tin. The reason it is clever is due to a small raised additional platform – it has a drainage system that ensures that your shampoo stays dry and ready to use whenever you need it. 

This shampoo from Shea Moisturise is somewhat legendary when it comes to curly hair. It's jam-packed with rich natural ingredients like shea butter, apple cider vinegar and black castor oil, that when combined, will stimulate hair growth, reduce breakage and invigorate the scalp. 

Furthermore, it's cruelty-free, phthalate-free, paraben-free and sulfate-free – and it won't break the bank. Here, we've included the complete set that includes shampoo, conditioner and treatment gel, but they're available separately if you prefer to try it that way first. 

Garnier is one of the country's favourite haircare brands, and here they have their take on a vegan shampoo. This looks to provide a remedy for those that struggle with dry, frizzy and curly hair, as the rich cocoa butter nourishes and tames those stubborn ringlets. 

If this is your usual brand and you want something with a drugstore price tag, this is a good choice. Surprisingly, Garnier are also now certified by the Leaping Bunny and are completely cruelty-free, globally – they don't even sell in mainland China. However, they are owned by L'Oréal, who are not, so you have a decision to make.

Here we have the first look at a solid, plastic-free product. As you can see, they look like little soaps, but instead of being scrubbed into the skin, they're rubbed into the hair. This two-pack is a really affordable way of trying out solid shampoo for the first time if you're not sure how you'll find it. 

In the bundle, you'll find one rose and one seaweed bar, each made with natural ingredients and essential oils for beautiful smelling locks. If you're looking for cruelty-free as well as vegan though, beware, as this company sends their products from China, so they're likely tested on animals somewhere along the way.

Caffeine shampoos having been growing in popularity over the last decade or so, and Watermans have finally produced a vegan and cruelty-free option. Scientists believe that the mild stimulant can in fact stimulate hair growth, making this a solid choice for any vegan experiencing thinning hair.

Not only does it target your hair, but it aims to improve scalp condition as well, creating the perfect environment for hair growth. However, some folk have found that this can make hair very greasy, so you'll want to be conscious of this when using it. 

Our first vegan shampoo is from the US powerhouse that is Aveda, a company that specialises in natural haircare and cosmetics. On top of that, almost 90% of their ingredients are certified organic, and they use post-consumer recycled plastic for their bottles. 

The main ingredient in this offering is quinoa. Also known as the mother grain, quinoa is extremely rich in proteins, so the inclusion of this will strengthen and nurture the hair from the inside. For that reason, this fairly pricey shampoo is probably only worth investing in if you do have especially damaged hair, perhaps from bleaching or frequent heat styling.