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I might have to try that!

I can’t afford shampoo that costs over $4 a bottle.

omg.. now i checked all my shampoos there contain! SLS!!!

i be on the lookout for shampoos that do not contain them now!

I use Organix shampoo, which is advertised as being sulfate free! They leave the most wonderful scents and make my hair soft and smooth.

woah, i didnt know that! that seems like a bad marketing point. i am definitely going to go look for that shampoo… but i only wash my hair once a week, so im not too concerned 

I have never heard of this SLS thing. Maybe that is why my mother’s hair is much thinner now than it used to be. I will have to check out the Naked Naturals brand. 

It is just detergent, it does not cause cancer or hair loss.

Considering I keep my hair buzzed, I doubt I will need a $7 bottle of shampoo to maintain my look.

Wow, thanks for posting this; I’m going to have to try and find that stuff.

I had never heard that about SLS before. Can you provide a link to this information?

7 dollar a bottle of shampoo is quite pricey

Good thing my mom works in a shampoo factory – never spent a dime on shampoo

Right now the only shampoo that I’d like to switch to is the John Masters Organic brand.  Though the price and fact that I can’t find it anywhere but online keeps me from changing.

Honestly, I wouldn’t worry about SLS causing cancer.  Since it’s in shampoo, I’m assuming it’s not in a very large amount, and the fact that it is diluted in water while your washing your hair makes this seem even more less of a worry.  Plus, most people don’t leave shampoo in their hair for very long.

SLS is in a lot of products.  Go check your toothpaste, chances are it’s in there too.  That’s why they tell you not to swallow it.

Overall, as long as you don’t swallow or let shampoo sit on your head for hours, you’re going to be okay!

even conditioner???.  sometimes i just use conditioner, shampoo is too drying.  pantene is good.

@matted_lashes@xanga - they tell you not to swallow toothpaste because of the fluoride concentrations actually, not the SLS.

SLS is irritating to your skin and mucous membranes, can increase your incidence of canker sores & is not particularly great for you, but i have not seen any hard evidence that it is a carcinogen. when you look at the MSDS for Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate (the stronger version of SLS) it is not listed as a known or anticipated carcinogen.

MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets), the CDC, PubMed, NIH, OSHA, & the ATSDR are usually a better source of reliable information then blogs.

Ah geez – both my shampoo’s contain that. And I shower like everyday. Hm – maybe that’s why my hair won’t grow. I use Biosilk or Biolage – I thought those were supposed to be good for your hair.

I’ll def give that one a try since I plan on making a trip to CVS soon anyway. I’ve been meaning to try Burts’s bees too, might try that one as well.

blogs? since when are blogs credible?

check your facts.

i don’t think the FDA would let shampoos like that be sold if that were the case.

@margot_fonteyn@xanga - @RacheleHatesYou@xanga - im not the author, but here you go

http://www.hairlossbuddy.com/20/sodium-lauryl-sulfate/

a cheap shampoo without sls that ive heard of is trader joe’s.  it’s only 1.99 per pop… i hate the smell though

For me, I’m not worried about getting cancer or my hair falling out from my shampoo, but I have not been able to find a shampoo that gives me a good clean without drying my hair. SLS can be a harsh agent of frail locks, plus, most shampoos and conditioners also contain alcohols. Don’t know about anyone else, but harshness is not what I want in a shampoo or conditioner.

I’m currently trying L’oreal’s EverPure system. Its SLS free and 100% vegan. I have to say that for $5.99, it’s good deal. It does the job (my hair looks gorgeous) and it has a great refreshing scent.

I don’t know if SLS makes you go bald, but I will say that my hairstylist recommends finding shampoos without sulfates.  She says that sulfates are what causes your shampoo to bubble, but it’s ultimately an unnecessary ingredient.  She also says that it tends to dry out your hair, which then could lead to breakage, split ends, etc.  

Sulfates are a bitch. I don’t know of any cheap shampoos that don’t have sulfates. 

Oh my goodness I had no idea about SLS. My hair has been thinning the past couple of years. I’m going to go home and check on my shampoos. Yikes! This is a great post! Thanks for sharing!

Woah.

I tried buying the Burts Bees Raspberry non-SLS shampoo and it smelled like barf.  I ended up returning it.

I too went through the search phase for affordable shampoos without SLS.  I ended up buying The Body Shop’s Honey/Miel shampoo.  It smelled great, but it was a little pricey and I didn’t notice a difference in my hair.  I don’t think I’ll buy it again.

I got a free sample of Thermafuse shampoo one day and it was really great AND SLS free.  I don’t know what it costs/what stores sell it.  But it might be worth looking into.

Aveda’s Rosemary Mint Shampoo (beware colored treated hair) is tingly therefore stimulates hair growth so if youre using cheap SLS shampoos, it may be a good thing to balance it with. Always good to have more than one type of shampoo in your bathroom anyway.

None of the shampoos I use currently contain SLS, but they do contain other sulfates and detergents.  I doubt SLS causes hairloss in most people, cancer, or any of the other things that it has been attibuted to causing. Snopes.com and peer reviewed article basically it says that all sulfates are skin irritants.  The amount of irritation depends on the concentration of the surfactant in the shampoo.  I think that people who experience hairloss and thinning from shampoos do so because they are sensitive to the ingredients.  They’d benefit more from looking for a shampoo that is surfactant/sulfate free than just avoiding SLS.

This is false.

http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/household/shampoo.asp

@prettygirlxx23@xanga - I use Biolage too! It’s expensive enough and it’s still making out hair fall out? Damn, can’t a girl catch a break! haha…Hmmm

@MochaSprinkle@xanga - I know right. Seriously. I swear I have to switch my shampoo every month because of something I hear about some ingredient or whatever – you’d think trying the salon approved brands would help. 

Interesting.

I just know that the soaps/shampoos/facewashes that sud up the most have more detergent in them which is worse for your skin/hair.  But I generally go for the off brands of stuff that I like.

most tear-free baby shampoos don’t have SLS in them especially if they are for sensitive skin if you want cheap SLS free shampoo.

Actually, Tresemme doesn’t have SLS, but it has ALS. I don’t know the difference… but I have the feeling it could be better!

-Casper!

Thanks for the heads up.  I did not even know about this until I read your post.  Now, I’m to look for shampoo free from SLS.

I knew there had to be a catch…$7 a bottle! I’m too poor for that. But on the other hand, I don’t need to wash my hair that often. It’s something to consider, at least.

EDIT: After some Googling, I’m suspicious of the allegation against SLS and hair loss (there’s another myth saying SLS causes cancer) so I wouldn’t be too quick to throw out any SLS-containing shampoo, at least not yet.

@wherethefishlives@xanga - hahaha. what are YOU doing here?   =P   it’s like walking out of the shower and finding Zinedine Zidane  there. hahaha. *runs away* 

WOW thats expensive shampoo

but i suppose its better in the long run

darn chemicals!

Pureology rocks but it is super expensive.  Phyto is also SLS free….

Another fact about SLS and cheap detergents is that they strip your color if you’re not errrmmmm natural.  So using an SLS-free shampoo preserves your color!

I’ve heard this claim for years, with no evidence supporting it.

So until someone can 100% prove it, I’ll believe.

And besides, where I live the weather is hot, sticky and humid, so I need a good shampoo that cleans AND moisturises my hair, and Garnier/ Herbal essences and what not are doing just fine.

My hair is still as thick as it was when I was 12.

Giovanni Organic hair products are liquid gold.
Seriously, get the tea tree oil shampoo & conditioner, they’re amazing.

I probably give that a try.. My hair grows so slowly. I hate it! Maybe its been my shampoo this whole time. Or at least partially my shampoo’s fault.

interesting

My shampoos contain SLS, I checked them when I read this. I will definitely be in search of affordable shampoos without SLS. I am not sure if AVEDA’s shampoos contain SLS or not but they are supposed to be natural….they can be pricey though.

Wow! I had no idea about that. Could that explain why I shed more than most dogs when my hair is long?

I can’t really afford $7 for shampoo, I get mine from dollar stores most of the time, but when I get a little extra money, I’ll look into that. My boyfriend complains all the time about finding my hairs all over his house. He has 2 small long-haired dogs and I shed more than both of them.

Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soap can be used as shampoo.  I don’t think it’s that expensive.

I don’t have a blush, a bronzer or two dozens shoes. But I have been using Burt’s Bees for almost two years. I love that product. SLS is also used in many soaps. 

just use baking soda and water

I love Giovanni shampoo. Its the best I have ever used. My hairfall stopped significantly and its super soft now. Give it a try..about 7 bucks a bottle. Totally worth it!!