Five Sulfate-Free Shampoos

A mix of old and new brands with unique formulas and a considered ingredient list

The sulfate-free debate is a tricky one that often results in a lot of suds and no clear answer. Though omnipresent in most drugstore goods like soap, toothpaste and shampoos, only recently has the public become more aware of the nature of sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) and its chemical sibling sodium laureth sulfate (SLES)—the inexpensive detergents that create all the lather and bubbles to effectively …