What To Look For
According to Cosmetics Info, Sodium Lauryl and Laureth Sulfates are commonly used ingredients that create foam or lather when you shampoo your hair. Although sulfates are considered to be safe to use in many beauty products, some individuals with sensitive skin, fragile hair or dry/chemically damaged hair may want to opt for a sulfate free shampoo. The only way to find a truly sulfate free product is to look for a shampoo that is clearly labeled as Sulfate Free on the packaging.
Common Pitfalls
One of the most common pitfalls to shopping for a Sulfate Free shampoo is finding a product that works as expected. Some sulfate free users report a lack of foam or suds, due to the omitted sulfate ingredients. This may contribute to a trial and error process in which you must try different brands of sulfate free products before finding one that meets your standards.
Where To Buy
You can buy sulfate free shampoos at a variety of commercial retailers and beauty salons, or online. Drugstore or grocery store brands such as L'Oreal are available at most local area retailers, as well as superstores such as Target or Walmart. If you are interested in a more luxurious shampoo experience, you can purchase sulfate free formulas at a salon or day spa as well as higher end beauty websites such as Ulta.
Cost
Shampoos containing sulfate free formulas may range in price from $5 to $20 or more, depending on the place of purchase and additional ingredients. For example, a drugstore brand such as L'Oreal costs $5.97 at Walmart as of August 2010, while Jonathan Product's Sulfate Free Infinite Volume Shampoo costs $20 online at the Ulta web store.
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