Do you know what chemicals are lurking in your everyday hair care products? I don't know about you, but I see no reason to add harmful or mysterious additives to my daily routine. I've written about made in USA clean beauty options for all your personal care and beauty needs. This post is solely focused on American made non-toxic hair care products because everyone's hair is different and requires different types of treatments based on your hair type and texture.
American Made Non-Toxic Hair Care Products
Good Medicine ASHES Reincarnation Cleansing Grains
I've never had a cleaner scalp & hair than I did after blending Good Medicine Ashes Reincarnation Cleansing Grains with my shampoo from Mother Dirt. I have tried so many non-toxic beauty products and Good Medicine makes some of my very favorite ones! Using the Cleansing Grains was a transcendent experience - and I'm not hyperbolizing. Use it with your favorite shampoo to revitalize, heal, and nourish your scalp. Pour your normal amount of shampoo into your palm and sprinkle Ashes on top. Add water until you have a wonderful foaming mixture. Wash hair and let mixture rest for a few minutes before rinsing completely. It will take a while to rinse it all out completely, so be thorough and patient. BONUS: You can use these grains on the body and face for an equally amazing experience.
AO Organics Hawaii Guava-Licious Shampoo & Conditioner Bars
AO Organics Hawaii Guava-Licious Shampoo & Conditioner Bars are by FAR the very best in terms of a plastic-free shampoo & conditioner. I cannot get over how much lather comes from the shampoo bar & how conditioning the conditioner bar is. My hair feels clean, voluminous, & lightweight after each use. This is the swap for going 100% plastic-free with your haircare routine. They're made with non-toxic ingredients including locally harvested aloe vera and are made in Hawaii.
INNERSENSE Organic Beauty Hair Care Products
I cannot tell you how much I love Innersense Organic Beauty haircare products. It has always, always been difficult for me to find shampoos and conditioners to work with my hair. My hair is of normal texture and weight but gets oily. Innersense Organic Beauty shampoo has made my scalp feel so great, and the conditioner has left my hair feeling softer than ever before. The shampoo, conditioner, and leave-in conditioner all smell great. Even though my hair is not color treated, I actually like the Color Awaken Hairbath the best because it creates more suds than the Pure Harmony Hairbath. The line is made in California and the company was founded and run by husband and wife team, Greg and Joanne Starkman. All of Innersense Organic Beauty haircare items rate a "zero" on the Think Dirty toxic scale, meaning they are 100% free of toxic ingredients. Shop the Innersense Amazon store.
AMERICAN MADE NON TOXIC HAIR PRODUCTS FOR DRY OR DAMAGED HAIR
Rare Elements Luxury Hair Care Products
Rare El’ements is a non-toxic luxury hair care line will give you the body you’ve always wanted, but never even knew existed. These products work well to clean, hydrate, and volumize your hair without any fuss. They smell heavenly too. Since my hair tends to produce a lot of oil, and is not damaged, I find that they work best for me to use once every few weeks. If your hair is dry or damaged, I suspect the line would work quite well for you to use on a daily basis.
Rare El'ements haircare items rate between 1-3 on the Think Dirty toxic scale. The rankings aren't zero due to the fact that some people might be allergic to ingredients like Rosemary Leaf Extract or Macadamia Seed Oil. They're a zero ranking (that's the best) in my book. Shop the Rare El'ements Amazon store.
Acure Organics Moroccan Argan Oil and Argan Stem Cell Natural Shampoo
Acure Moroccan Argan Stem Cell Shampoo and Repairing Argan Conditioner is great for unruly hair that gets tangled easily. Its very moisturizing, and at under $12 a bottle, it's an affordable as an everyday shampoo. These particular Acure items rate a "zero" on the Think Dirty toxic scale, meaning they are 100% free of toxic ingredients. NOTE: Not all of Acure's line ranks zero. Shop the Acure Amazon store.
AMERICAN MADE NON TOXIC STYLING PRODUCTS
yarok Feed Your Roots Mousse
yarok Feed Your Roots Mousse is a great light weight volumizer that won't leave your hair sticky or weighted down. It's free of alcohol, made with coconut oil and rosemary essential oil, so it seems great too. The entire hair care line is free of alcohol, parabens, sulfates, and cruelty to animals. Shop the Yarok Feed Your Amazon store.
Herbivore Natural Sea Mist Texturizing Salt Spray
I love scrunching my hair, for a quick, easy hairstyle, especially in the Spring and Summer months. I love Herbivore Botanicals Sea Salt Mist for its amazingly easy application, lavender scent, and clean ingredients including, purified water, aloe vera, dead sea salt, and lavender. You'll love using it too. Shop the Herbivore Amazon store.
Moody Sisters Dry Shampoo Spray
If you're looking for a dry shampoo, I truly love using Moody Sisters Dry Shampoo. It’s perfect for the times when your hair doesn’t quite need to be washed again, but could look a little less greasy. The puff applicator makes it so easy to apply and blend into your scalp without any mess. It's handmade with organic arrowroot powder, non-GMO cornstarch, lemon peel powder, organic witch hazel, and aluminum-free baking soda. It's vegan and cruelty-free too.
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I love Bubble and Bee Organics Tea Tree & Peppermint Shampoo, Healing Scents Natural Products Toxin Free Body Wash/Shampoo in Citrus Fresh, and Morocco Method as far as natural ones go. My favorite though is Jessicurl. It makes my dry scalp and dry hair super soft My waves are defined all day long. Their Island Fantasy scent which is a blend of citrus, vanilla, and coconut is my favorite.
I’m in love with DR. ALKAITIS brand. I also have an oily scalp, and using this shampoo helps my hair stay fresh and soft.
I’d like to try the yarok Feed Your Roots Mousse. It is so difficult to find styling products made with natural ingredients that give a natural look instead of plastered, stiff looks.
Hi Michelle, all of yarok´s products are great and the Feed Your Roots Mousse is wonderful! It leaves hair buoyant and is not sticky or stiff.
I have curly hair so I love those recommendations. Thanks!
What shampoo and conditioner works best for curly dry color treated hair
Tresa, I´d recommend Innerse Organic Beauty for your hair type. Check out the full review on its products here. The company, its founders and the products are all exceptional! I highly recommend them. https://www.usalovelist.com/giveaway-organic-hair-care-made-usa/
Just wondering why Monat did make the list? Made in Miami, FL and non toxic, plant based, bunny certified. Amazing hair care line that solves all hair issues. I would love to send sample. Take the hair quiz and I will send sample to you to try
https://meredithaguiar.mymonat.com/
I love Monat products, but the company is really hard to deal with so I no longer use it.
I love Monat products, but the company is really hard to deal with so I no longer use it.
Love this list. I especially want to try Acure’s shampoos & conditioners. Just looking for some more good non-toxic and affordable styling products. I wanted to try Amika, but they seem highly expensive and far too toxic. And if you haven’t already, would love to see an article like this on non-toxic foundation and maybe some other makeup. Glad to have found this site. 🙂
Thanks for the list. My daughter did an 8-week language program in Azerbaijan this summer and her hair started falling out! She doesn’t know if was the water or the Russian hair products, but she will have to try some of these!
These all sound interesting, I’d like to try that Puracy Citrus & Mint shampoo!
Acure Moroccan Argan Stem Cell Shampoo and Repairing Argan Conditioner sounds like I product I would enjoy.My hair gets super dry and tangles easily. I have noticed the Moroccan products work very well.
This looks like a great selection of american made products!
I love that list–I’m really curious about the Acure Shampoo and Conditioner–that’s also a great price!
What a great list. Thanks so much! Another really good shampoo, made in California by California Pure Naturals, is a blackberry shampoo. I’ve tried many non-toxic and organic shampoos and this one is at the top of my list. The company also makes organic skincare products for the whole family. Check them out if you wish: https://californiapurenaturals.com/body-hair.html/
Thank you for sharing California Pure Naturals with us, Donna! We’ll have to check them out.
I would love to try the Acure Moroccan Argan Stem Cell Shampoo and Repairing Argan Conditioner! Sounds like it would work really well for my hair.
I would love to try the Acure Moroccan Argan Stem Cell Shampoo and Repairing Argan Conditioner! Sounds like it would work really well for my hair.
Great list! I always worry about the chemicals I put on my skin and in my hair.
We’re glad you enjoyed the list, Lisa! Now you don’t have to worry about toxic chemicals in your beauty products. We hope you’ll find a brand, or two, you love from this list.
I have not heard of most of these brands, but they look wonderful. It is terrific that they are vegan and of course American.
Thanks for this list. I will have to look into them.
I haven’t heard of any of those, thanks for the info. I see many can be purchased on Amazon, that is a good thing.
I’d love to try the products for oily hair!
Melissa, you’ll love Innersense Organic Beauty shampoo, conditioner, and leave-in, if you have oily hair! My hair is less oily, and has amazing shine now. I love finishing my hair with one spray of Rare El’ements Marula Cocktail: Leave-In Hydrating and Shine Styling Mist, after blow drying it. I spray it in my hand and evenly distribute it throughout my hair. I’m hooked!