As a natural curly girl, I am highly cautious of what I put in my hair. I know you probably are too! I have high standards that my hair products have to meet, especially the shampoo I use. I am a co-wash kind of gal and not use shampoo as much but when it is that time of the week and products start build in the scalp. I want to make sure that the shampoo does the job!

Standards

o   Moisture

Usually shampoos tend to be super drying, which makes curls brittle. So I try to grab shampoos that do not include any sulfates or mineral oil, and try to limit the amount of bad alcohols that are in them because they strip the oils from your hair. I strive to have water as the first ingredient. It is important to look at the ingredients before you buy a hair product, even if the item states that it will provide moisture.

o   Strong Quality

In order for a shampoo to work efficiently it has to have a strong formula. A shampoo that is perfect for you will cleanse your scalp and help you acquire the perfect PH balance.

The 3 Best Affordable Shampoos For Natural Hair

1)      Mielle Organics Babassu Oil Conditioning Sulfate-Free Shampoo

I am in love with this brand because they have so many products in their line that work perfectly for curls, especially this shampoo!

Ingredients: Water/Aqua/Eau, Decyl Glucoside, CocoamidopropylamineOxide, Polysorbate-20, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Acetamide Mea, Fragrance (Parfum), Phenoxyethanol, Polydquatermium-10, Citric Acid, Benzoic Acid, Ethylhexel Glycerine, Glycereth-2 Cocoate, Citral, Citronellol, Limonene, Linalool, *Orbignya Oleifera (Babassu) Seed Oil.

2) Garnier Fructis Curl Nourish Shampoo

This is one of the affordable brands that I have used thought this hair journey. All their products are super hydrating and this shampoo is specifically for naturally curly hair, which is great! It is sulfate free, paraben free, and vegan. Plus, it does a great job removing all the build-up.

Ingredients: Aqua, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Decyl Glucoside, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Chloride, Niacinamide, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Acetate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Lemon Protein, Phenoxyethanol, Ppg-5-Ceteth-20, Peg-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate, Polyquaternium-10, Salicylic Acid, Limonene, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Linalool, Benzoic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Cinnamate, 

3) Trader Joes Tea Tree Tingle Shampoo

This another one of my favorite affordable shampoos. Since, I live close to a Trader Joes store, I always tend to grab a couple of these shampoos because they are inexpensive; but are great quality. Not only is this shampoo natural & smells delicious. It also contains tea tree oil, which promotes hair growth, and other beneficial oils.

I hope you enjoyed loved this short list of shampoos that are affordable but will do the job nicely, for any natural girl. If you have tried any of these shampoos, comment below!

Xo Je’Ana C.