However, they are highly stripping of your scalp’s natural oils, can disrupt the delicate scalp microbiome, trigger skin conditions like dermatitis, and can contribute to frizz, physical damage, and fading of hair dye. Sulfate-free options need a bit more tending to—to learn more, read about how you should actually be shampooing your hair (as well as how often). And also, lathering is not an indication of effectiveness. Think about your face washes for a moment: You know that an oil, cream, or balm cleanser can be just as effective at washing your face as a sudsy one. Read on below to find your new favorite sulfate-free shampoo. Recovery Shampoo, Virtue Labs ($40) Nourish Shampoo, Josh Rosebrook ($35) Calming Shampoo Body Wash, Pipette ($10) Daily Shampoo, Dae ($24) Love Lather Moisture Shampoo, Together Beauty ($29) Perfect Hair Day (PhD) Shampoo, Living Proof ($29) Shampoo in Fragrance-Free, SEEN ($29) Nourishing Coconut Milk Shampoo, OGX ($5.79) Nourishing Shampoo, True Botanicals ($34) Blonde Perfecting Purple Shampoo, Moroccanoil ($24) Brilliant Gloss Shampoo, FEKKAI ($20) Honey Vitamin B Shampoo, Herbal Essences ($5.99) Moisture Repair Shampoo, Odele ($11.99) New Wash, Hairstory ($40) Custom Shampoo, Prose ($28)