Buying eco haircare products is not just a whim – ethical consumption is going mainstream and people across the world are demanding products that are not only good for themselves, but for the planet.

Each year about 5.5bn plastic bottles are sent to landfill or incinerated in the UK alone. And while 90% of kitchen packaging is put into recycling, only about half of the bathroom packaging, which includes shampoo and conditioner bottles, are recycled. But luckily some brands are proactive both in tackling this and addressing their own wasteful practices, providing a series of eco haircare products that combine quality and sustainability.

Our hair types and textures have so much to do with who we are and the lives we’ve lived. That’s why it’s important to us to find brands and formulas of eco haircare products that not only work (keep curls defined, hair hydrated, roots lifted, scalps soothed), but offer clean ingredients and sustainable practices that go far beyond one product’s lifecycle.

If you have decided that it’s time to get out of your toxic relationship with toxic products, you have decided to go all-natural with eco haircare products that will save your hair and the planet. Below you will find a list of our favorite eco haircare products that will have you saying goodbye to your old ones.

The eco haircare products you can’t live without

eco haircare products

Switch to shampoo and conditioner bars and bamboo hairbrushes/comb

Shampoo and condition bars are one of the most sustainable and eco-friendly hair products because they are zero waste. Bars are often much more concentrated than traditional bottled products, which means they last up to six times longer.

Bamboo is one of the most environmentally sound plants and sustainable resources on earth. It has a rapid re-growth cycle, and it can be grown without the use of chemicals. Traditional plastic brushes increase the electrical charge of your hair, which means more static. You can also say goodbye to flyaways and frizziness and say hello to smoother hair when you make the switch to a bamboo hairbrush.

Ethique products

Ethique’s full line of zero waste shampoo bars are vegan, palm oil free, non-toxic and cruelty free. There are also a number to choose from based on your ethical hair care needs (from oily to frizzy to excess dandruff). They’re also more concentrated than regular products so they are designed to last up to six times longer. Their Conditioning Wonderbar, for example, is the equivalent of five bottles of conditioner. A huge quantity for the money spent and five less plastic bottles in landfills. The ethique eco haircare products are definitely some of the best vegan, sustainable hair products around.

Prose products

Beloved by customers and stylists alike, Prose is dedicated to making fresh, customized hair care from natural ingredients. You start by taking a quick online quiz about your hair, and Prose will formulate a custom hair care regimen made only for you. Your personalized shampoo, conditioner, and hair masks are then crafted and delivered to your door. Their products are made with sustainably-sourced, organic, and natural ingredients and are free from dyes, mineral oil, parabens, sulfates, and GMOs.

Aromatica products

Originating in Korea, Aromatica’s eco haircare products are inspired by natural aromatherapy and clean beauty. They offer a simplified range of vegan shampoos, conditioners, and treatments for every hair type.

It’s hard to go fragrance-free when looking for eco-friendly hair products, but with Aromatica’s products made with all-natural scents, there’s no need to!

100% Pure products

You’ll never have to worry about toxic chemicals or artificial ingredients again if using 100% PURE eco haircare products. The Silicon Valley-based brand maximizes the benefits of natural ingredients and is dedicated to promoting healthy products rich in protective antioxidants. They offer a wide variety of shampoos and conditioners in fresh scents, as well as having affordable prices. 100% PURE offers beauty and skincare products, too, making this one of our favorite companies.

Ursa Major products

Ursa Major believes in plant-based formulas that are simple, quick, and effective—because we’re all too busy for those multi-step routines. In particular, their Go Easy Shampoo checks all of those boxes, leaving you with clean hair and a healthy scalp. Formulated using macadamia, bergamot, licorice, and coconut-derived surfactant, it smells delicious without the petrochemicals or synthetic fragrances. It’s designed to work for the whole family, so it’s gender-neutral and it can be used by nearly everyone.

Sienna Naturals products

Consider Sienna Naturals products if you are looking for a natuarl hair and scalp-centered brand ideal for textured hair in need of renewed hydration. Its signature foaming cleanser removes dirt and build-up while restoring natural texture with moisture-rich ingredients like softening Baobab oil, lavender oil, and aloe vera to keep curls intact. Sienna Naturals formulas, which are vegan and responsibly sourced, are also cruelty-free, and the brand supports sustainable harvesting and ethical working conditions.