Just like scalp care, haircare really *is* a form of self-care. And as we try to make our impact on the planet more positive, the spotlight is officially on natural hair products. Promising healthier, happier hair from powerhouse blends of natural ingredients - like pure Amla Oil or pure Argan Oil - our silkiest strands don’t need to cost us the earth. New to natural haircare? You might take a few weeks to see the difference. But, once you make the switch, we can assure you that every day from now will be your best ever hair day.
While they’re both hair heroes, the difference between natural and organic hair products isn’t always clear-cut. With the two words being interchangeable, what’s the *real* difference? Here to decode it for you, we can say that a naturally fuelled shampoo doesn’t contain any chemicals or synthetic ingredients - like Sulphates or Silicones.
When it comes to organic hair products, these might use natural ingredients alongside tried and tested chemicals that avoid harsh or damaging ingredients. They also *must* be certified organic in order to be marketed that way, like with a Leaping Bunny Certification - whereas natural hair products don’t. It might sound confusing, but one thing is for sure: most natural and organic brands usually lean towards being cruelty-free and vegan, which is perfect for those of us wanting to make even more positive changes to our beauty routines.
By Sephora UK Haircare Editorial Team
Writers and experts
Updated: 12 January 2024
Hero product: Rosemary and Mint Purifying Shampoo
We love Aveda for its natural hair products with potent aromatherapy that keep your scalp and soul soothed. This weightless, 98% natural hair shampoo uses White Vinegar to cleanse and purify the hair without leaving behind any residue, and natural Rosemary Oil to balance and stimulate the scalp. Oh, and did we mention it boasts an intoxicating scent combination of Mint and Rosemary?
Our top tip? Use alongside Aveda’s Scalp Solutions Stimulating Scalp Massager for the ultimate scalp care experience. Lifting impurities and circulating blood flow, priming the scalp for an even deeper shampoo, it feels like experiencing a salon-level scalp massage at home.
Hero product: Like A Virgin Super Nourishing Hair Masque
As the name suggests, this product revives hair back to its virgin state by repairing heat and colour damage that’s built up over the years. We love this natural hair conditioner’s ingredient list, like Shea Butter and Pure Argan Oil for silky soft hair in just 10 minutes. One for the haircare SOS kit to tackle frizz and instantly restore hydration, it’s no wonder this mask went viral - and has stayed there ever since.
Our top tip? Elevate your self care Sunday by using this and the Coco & Eve Microfibre Towel Wrap to lock the goodness in. We suggest cosying up with your fave book while it works its magic.
Hero product: Ol All-in-One Milk
One of our favourite natural serums to care for your strands, this bestselling Milk truly lives up to the all-in-one name. Untangling, softening, it also doubles as a heat protectant. The only serum you *really* need to do it all, it’s powered by a potent blend of B5 and Roucou Oil to protect hair from free radical damage and boost hair pigment levels. Need we go on? This is your sign to try this multi-use product - and stat.
Our top tip? Pair with the Davines OI Oil to double up on hair protection and hydration, keeping flyaways locked down so your hair’s natural beauty can shine through.
Hero product: GRO Serum for Thinning Hair
Want naturally long, strong locks? Vegamour takes the crown for creating one of the best natural serums for hair. They understand that haircare starts with looking after your scalp, and we love their journey from roots to results. Using Vegan Phyto-Actives to improve hair density and add volume, this plant-based hair product is definitely worth the investment for thicker, fuller hair.
Our top tip? Turn up the volume by using alongside the Vegamour GRO Biotin Gummies for Thinning Hair & Hair Wellness and watch your hair health transform.
Hero product: HoliRoots Good Karma Hair Set
We’re not sure if these results are good Karma or incredible natural hair styling products, but these minis are a great way to find out. Embracing the power of Indian beauty practises to enhance your wellbeing, this natural routine will nourish your hair from root to tip, increasing shine, volume, thickness (and happiness) along the way. You can even take this set abroad to look after your hair health away from home.
Our top tip? Don’t miss out on a drop of goodness, prime hair with the Fable & Mane HoliRoots Hibiscus Hydrating Hair Oil, sit back and admire your strands.
Hero product: Hydration Detangler + UV Barrier
Named after their hero ingredient, Rahua Oil - which is produced and celebrated for generations by the Quechua-Shuar tribes - your hair is in safe hands with these plant-based hair products. And while every one of them deserves a place on our bathroom shelf thanks to each cutting-edge product being formed from traditional solutions, their instant detangler takes the biscuit. Creating soft, brushable hair, protecting your strands against tangles and UV damage and imparting shine is all part of the process - and we love it.
Our top tip? To give those tangles no chance, pair with the shine-inducing Rahua Legendary Amazon Oil and watch the sleek results unfold.