Many "natural" shampoos still contain sulfates or synthetic fragrances. We found options that use genuinely clean ingredients and leave your hair looking good.
Quick Overview
- Our Pick Primalcare Tallow Scalp Shampoo
- Best Bar Ethique Shampoo Bars
- Sensitive Scalp Holistic Hair Pure Shampoo
Top 5 Natural Shampoos
Primalcare Tallow Scalp Shampoo
Primal Pantry — Christchurch, NZ
$54.95 NZD (500ml)
Uses grass-fed tallow with fatty acids similar to your scalp's natural oils. Includes aloe vera and glycerin. Coconut-derived cleansers. 500ml lasts months.
Highlights
- 500ml bottle lasts ages
- Simple ingredients
- NZ made
Things to Note
- Not vegan
- Online only
Ethique Shampoo Bars
Ethique — NZ Made
NZ's most well-known natural shampoo brand. Huge range for different hair types. B-Corp certified, vegan, plastic-free.
Highlights
- Huge range
- Vegan, plastic-free
- Widely available
Things to Note
- Bar format takes getting used to
- Store properly or goes mushy
Holistic Hair Pure Shampoo
Holistic Hair — NZ Made
Fragrance-free, designed for sensitive scalps. Gentle plant-based cleansers with soothing botanicals. Small NZ company.
Highlights
- Fragrance-free
- Great for sensitive scalps
Things to Note
- Less lather than conventional
- Mainly online
Bee Kind Natural Shampoo Bar
Bee Kind — NZ Made
Small NZ company making handcrafted shampoo bars. No SLS, plastic-free. Comes in reusable aluminium tin.
Highlights
- Small NZ business
- Affordable
Things to Note
- Transition period possible
Everblue Natural Shampoo
Everblue — NZ Made
Uses "naturally derived" ingredients. Cruelty-free, NZ-made. Available at supermarkets.
Highlights
- Easy to find
- Affordable
Things to Note
- "Naturally derived" — not 100% natural