Everything you need to know about sulfate free shampoos

BONJOUR DAH-LING! We’re becoming a lot more savvy when it comes to reading the labels on our beauty products; our skincare routines have upgraded and we think it’s about time your hair care groove is upgraded too. But where to start? Well, now is probably the best time to tell you that a lot of the traditional hair care brands are not always good for your precious locks (Unlike N4’s best-selling shampoos! Read on to discover more.) We’re sure you’ve all heard of those naughty little soapy suds called sulfates. Sulfates are primarily used to create a lathering effect to remove oil and dirt from your hair. But these don’t exactly have a clean record (despite their motives), as they can cause skin irritation and dry hair by stripping your locks of their natural oils. So they’re definitely naughty and as it happens, not nice either.

How do sulfates work their dirty magic?

These little bad boys, and we do mean bad, are like water babies! Imagine a tadpole with two ends – one end loves water and one end hates water. When it comes to sulfates, the head is oil-soluble and traps dirt and grease, while the water-soluble tail then washes it clean away. At least, that’s the theory.

What are Sulfate Free Shampoos?

We kind of feel betrayed that a lot of hair care brands don’t coddle, but rather strip our hair when we have styling routines that include the use of hot tools. We need a cleansing routine that will support our strands, and that’s where sulfate free shampoos come in. You can clean your hair with confidence knowing that the formulas leave out harsh chemicals, lock in moisture, prevent color from fading too fast and are less likely to irritate a sensitive scalp. And where better to look for these miracle formulas than Number 4 High Performance Hair Care?

Why choose N4 sulfate free products?

We have one question for you dah-ling. Do you want to achieve soft and luxurious hair, without the risk of ruining it? You can definitely get what you want, with N4! The good news is you can still pull off the results you want from a sulfate free shampoo, and N4 even manages to create a soft, foaming lather without the nasty chemicals. We call that a win-win situation. There are lots of other amazing benefits that come with sulfate free shampoos. We’ve listed out just a few of our personal favorites below: ➔ Reduced frizz ➔ Reduced skin, neck, back and scalp irritation ➔ Softer and more hydrated hair ➔ Helps with inflammation of the scalp ➔ Helps with hair loss due to inflammation ➔ Helps with itchiness and dryness of the scalp ➔ Retention of natural oils for smoother hair

So, let’s talk about these perfect products…

N4 doesn't just deliver one, miraculous sulfate free shampoo, they deliver 3! As they say, 3 is the magic number. Each shampoo gently cleanses and purifies the hair without any nasties involved. You can check out more on the N4 sulfate free range HERE and SHOP will you drop dah-ling! Whether you’re a curly-haired babe, or a straight-stranded chick, it doesn’t matter your hair type or texture, we have a Hydrating, Volumizing and Clarifying range that will protect your locks and care for you and your delicate skin. We got all of you boo. It’s time to say au-revoir nasty sulfates and hair horrors. Hungry for more hair tips? Using sulfate free shampoos aren’t the only way to protect your hair and its color. Check out 7 Simple Tips to Maintain Hair Color.