Over the past few years, we have become more aware of the consequences of our actions on our lovely planet with increasingly depleted resources.
We are conscious of overconsumption, the cost of animal products, and sustainability.
As a result, we have a desire to make more ethical choices to reduce our consumer footprint.
This sentiment extends to our beauty routines, and even though we want to make good choices, it can become overwhelming with so many products and ingredients on the market.
To simplify the journey, it’s easier to divide your beauty routine into sections, and for an easy start, vegan hair care is a great way to begin your ethical journey.
Vegan products are free from animal-derived ingredients like honey, beeswax, collagen, carmine, lanolin, and gelatine.
It’s also important to consider other ingredients featured in haircare that are damaging for your scalp and hair.
Watch out for synthetic fragrances, because according to Love Hair, it’s an irritating ingredient that can cause redness, hives, itching and dermatitis.
Sulphates are a typical component we’re used to seeing in our products, but it’s a horrible chemical that will strip the moisture and natural oils from your hair.
Silicones are also a false friend because while they can make your tresses appear hydrated and glossy, it’s a superficial reaction that’s not penetrating the hair shaft – so it’s basically useless.
Also, beware of coal tar, phthalates, and denatured alcohols.
Luckily, most vegan products won’t feature these nasties, but it’s always wise to double-check.
Enjoy these conditioners, shampoos, and treatments for guilt-free and amazing results to begin your vegan haircare journey.
Vegan Haircare
Davore Murry River Salt Spray, $24.95, Adore Beauty.
Vegan Haircare
Davore Curlicue Hydrating Hair Oil, $30.95, Adore Beauty.
Vegan Haircare
Together Beauty Whatever Wherever Leave-In-Conditioner, $43.00, Adore Beauty.
Vegan Haircare
Aveda Rosemary Mint Weightless Conditioner, $10.00, Adore Beauty.
Vegan Haircare
Make Soft Shampoo, $27.95, Hairhouse.
Vegan Haircare
Harper + Arlo Volume Shampoo, $16.77, Hairhouse.
Vegan Haircare
Dandruff Duo, $54.99, Bondi Boost.
Vegan Haircare
Thickening Therapy Mask, $44.95, Bondi Boost.
Vegan Haircare
This Kevin Murphy conditioner will revive your brittle and damaged hair, and it’s suitable for all hair types.
Shop Kevin Murphy’s Young Again, $45.95 from Adore Beauty here.
Vegan Haircare
A mask is a luxurious way to heal your hair, and this hydrating creation is made in Australia,cruelty-free, sulphate free and, of course, vegan.
Shop O&M Seven Day Miracle Moisture Masque, $37.95 from Adore Beauty here.
Vegan Haircare
Coco & Eve’s mask is a hydrating product that will help free your hair from split ends.
Shop Coco & Eve Super Nourishing Coconut and Fig Hair Masque, $57.90 from Adore Beauty here.
Vegan Haircare
For dull, in-between dyes, blonde hair fight off brassy tones with Mr Smith’s treatment mask, which will lighten your tresses.
Shop Mr Smith Blond, $50.00 from Adore Beauty here.
Vegan Haircare
This detangling spray is lightweight, encourages shine, and will hydrate stubborn hair.
Shop R+Co Pinstripe Intense Spray, $36.00 from Adore Beauty here.
Vegan Haircare
Before your shampoo, this treatment will help recover heat styled, coloured and chemically processed hair. And its repairing qualities will soothe the strands and add shine.
Shop R+Co Palm Springs Pre-Shampoo Treatment Mask, $49.00 from Adore Beauty here.
Vegan Haircare
Nak’s conditioner has a thick consistency that smooths your hair and encourages longer-lasting colour. It’s great for all skin types, and it helps to ease frizz and tangled hair.
Shop Nak’s Hair Hydrate Conditioner, $29.95 from Adore Beauty here.
Vegan Haircare
This luscious product will make sure your curls turn out exactly how you want them to every time. It incorporates flaxseed oil, aloe juice and moringa extract to keep your hair nourished.
Shop Christophe Robin Luscious Curl Cream, $48.00 from Adore Beauty here.