7 sulphate-free shampoos that actually work

Judging solely on lather-factor? You'll no doubt be impressed by the creamy foam this guy forms. Formulated in collaboration with Jennifer Aniston's hair stylist Chris McMillan (AKA a man we'd trust with our lives and our hair), it's a gentle but effective formula that lets coconut-based surfectants take care of the cleansing action (without damaging the hair shaft, of course), while oils loaded in fatty acids handle hydration.

If you’re on the hunt for a shampoo without sulphates that also looks after your blonde (think toning and damage-repairing), then add this one to cart immediately. The bio-active keratin in the formula helps nurse severely damaged hair back to health by strengthening and restoring elasticity, while certified organic argan oil intensely nourishes and certified organic aloe vera works to rebalance pH levels.

Picking just one of OGX’s shampoos (the entire range is sulphate-free, ICYMI) was tough; really, you should let your hair’s top needs lead the way. But considering the need for hydration is pretty universal, this smoothing, softening argan oil-powered option is always a safe bet. Plus, in addition to leaving strands silky, it'll also help to protect against the dreaded damaging effects of both the sun and your straightener.

Sulphate-free and yet super hydrating, this one’s designed for dry and damaged hair types (yes, bottle blondes, we're looking at you). The repairing formula strengthens the bonds in your hair while also eliminating frizz and flyaways; basically it helps you to keep the colour you want and get back the softness and strength you lost through achieving it. We don't mean to go all Hannah Montana on you, but it's a best of both worlds scenario, for sure.

Feel like other sulphate-free shampoos aren't cleansing deep enough to handle the build-up on your scalp? This exfoliating formula is the way to go. Not only does it help to enhance your hair's thickness and fullness (shoutout to turmeric for that), but it also uses salicylic acid to sweep away the dirt and debris sitting on your scalp while it works, leaving both your skin and strands feeling fresh, but still not stripped.

It’s not just sulphates you won’t find here – this hypoallergenic wash is free from alcohol, silicones, parabens, colours and phthalates, too. But don’t worry, you won’t miss any of them, because the ingredients it is loaded with are pretty much as nourishing and reparative as they get. The standout? Cashmere amino acid, which is in there to take brittle, broken hair straight to healthy, hydrated town (a place we're all down to visit).

Some people are worried that switching to a sulphate-free option will take away from the sensorial experience of shampoo'ing, and to that, we say: give this coconut-ty delight a whiff. Suitable for every hair type and texture under the sun, it's a strand-strengthening blend of brazil nut, coconut oil and cupuaçu butter that'll have your senses convinced you're showering in a São Paulo suite.