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Shampoo, conditioner, styling, color · showing 12 of 6,074 in styling

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All hair Cleansing 13,124 Color 2,095 Treatment 3,869 Styling 6,074

All styling coiffants 98 Conditioner 43 Curl Cream 5 Detangler 335 Hair Spray 1,094 Hair Styling Aid 2,436 Hairspray 29 Shampoo 12 Styling 3,355 Styling Gel

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All brands1,006 Paul Mitchell116 L'Oréal85 TRESemme83 Garnier74 Pantene73 Redken66 Kenra Laboratories63 Alterna62 Cantu62 Aveda58 American Crew55 Suave54 Aussie53 Giovanni53 Sebastian53 DevaCurl52 Matrix51 R+Co51 CHI50 Sexy Hair Concepts50 Creme 2149 Ouidad48 AG46 Keune45 Shea moisture43 Ampro40 Sexy Hair40 Schwarzkopf39 TIGI39 Aunt Jackie's38 OGX37 Organic Root Stimulator37 Not Your Mother’s36 Axe35 Bumble and bumble34 Taliah Waajid34 Wella34 SoftSheen-Carson33 Style Factor33 ebin31 Mielle30 milk_shake30 Davines29 Design Essentials29 göt2b29 Kiss29 KMS29 Biolage28 Curls28 Dove28

Showing the 50 largest of 1,006 brands. Search this shelf to reach the rest.

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Naturalicious
Moroccan Rhassoul 5-in-1 Clay Treatment (2020 formulation)
ExcellentIngredient safety only
95
Data Robust · 9/10
4 raters · broadly agree
Safest multi-function Styling
IARC MonographsGovernment82
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent100
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent98
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent100

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Styling Gel Lotion 1,308

Styling Mousse Foam 401

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Bumble and bumble

Bb. Curl Moisturizing Shampoo

GoodOverall · your weights

518687

raters split 38–88

Data Robust · 40/40

9 raters · split 38–88 on ingredient safety

Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent38
EU Harmonised Classification (CLP Annex VI)Government80
ANSES Endocrine DisruptorsGovernment40
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent50
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent88
Health Canada Ingredient HotlistGovernment85
EU Microplastics RestrictionGovernment86
Cruelty-Free CertificationNonprofit85
Open Beauty Facts CertificationsNonprofit88

BUTTER BLEND & FLAXSEED Double Duty Detangle & Slip Shampoo

Creme 21

BUTTER BLEND & FLAXSEED Double Duty Detangle & Slip Shampoo

GoodOverall · your weights

5785

raters split 42–100

Data Robust · 22/23

5 raters · split 42–100 on ingredient safety

Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent62
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent42
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent100
Health Canada Ingredient HotlistGovernment85
Cruelty-Free CertificationNonprofit85

by Gabrielle Union, Hydrating Detangling Shampoo

Flawless

by Gabrielle Union, Hydrating Detangling Shampoo

FairIngredient safety only

58

raters split 42–100

Data Robust · 23/23

5 raters · split 42–100 on ingredient safety

ANSES Endocrine DisruptorsGovernment80
Health Canada Ingredient HotlistGovernment85
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent62
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent42
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent100

Rinseless Refresh Micellar Hair & Scalp Refresher

Aveda

Rinseless Refresh Micellar Hair & Scalp Refresher

FairOverall · your weights

2987

raters split 0–94

Data Robust · 34/34

8 raters · split 0–94 on ingredient safety

EU Harmonised Classification (CLP Annex VI)Government60
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent42
ANSES Endocrine DisruptorsGovernment0
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent62
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent94
Health Canada Ingredient HotlistGovernment85
Cruelty-Free CertificationNonprofit85
Open Beauty Facts CertificationsNonprofit88

The Alpha 3-in-1 Revitalize & Refresh Conditioner (2020 formulation)

The Mane Choice

The Alpha 3-in-1 Revitalize & Refresh Conditioner (2020 formulation)

FairIngredient safety only

57

raters split 42–100

Data Good · 19/24

4 raters · split 42–100 on ingredient safety

Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent62
IARC MonographsGovernment82
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent42
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent100

Refresh + Care Refresh + Care, Dry Shampoo, Unscented (2019 formulation)

Dove

Refresh + Care Refresh + Care, Dry Shampoo, Unscented (2019 formulation)

PoorOverall · your weights

1872

raters split 0–80

Data Robust · 8/8

7 raters · split 0–80 on ingredient safety

ECHA SVHC Candidate ListGovernment80
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent0
EU Harmonised Classification (CLP Annex VI)Government30
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent68
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent0
Cruelty-Free CertificationNonprofit55
Open Beauty Facts CertificationsNonprofit88

Refresh + Care Dry Shampoo (2019 formulation)

Dove

Refresh + Care Dry Shampoo (2019 formulation)

PoorOverall · your weights

1572

raters split 0–80

Data Robust · 9/9

7 raters · split 0–80 on ingredient safety

EU Harmonised Classification (CLP Annex VI)Government30
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent0
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent42
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent0
ECHA SVHC Candidate ListGovernment80
Cruelty-Free CertificationNonprofit55
Open Beauty Facts CertificationsNonprofit88

Dark and Lovely

Au Natural Anti-Shrinkage Cleansing Conditioner A La Crème

PoorOverall · your weights

5330

raters split 42–94

Data Robust · 16/17

6 raters · split 42–94 on ingredient safety

Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent42
EU Harmonised Classification (CLP Annex VI)Government60
ANSES Endocrine DisruptorsGovernment60
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent62
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent94
Cruelty-Free CertificationNonprofit30

Urban Hydration

Jamaican Castor Oil Shampoo & Detangler

HorribleIngredient safety only

32

raters split 0–94

Data Good · 16/19

6 raters · split 0–94 on ingredient safety

Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent62
California Proposition 65Government65
IARC MonographsGovernment82
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent0
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent94
Health Canada Ingredient HotlistGovernment85

Proceed With Caution 4 Way Conditioner, Japanese Cherry & Chia Seed Oil (2020 formulation)

The Mane Choice

Proceed With Caution 4 Way Conditioner, Japanese Cherry & Chia Seed Oil (2020 formulation)

HorribleIngredient safety only

25

raters split 0–85

Data Robust · 27/27

8 raters · split 0–85 on ingredient safety

ANSES Endocrine DisruptorsGovernment40
Health Canada Ingredient HotlistGovernment85
California Proposition 65Government65
IARC MonographsGovernment82
EU Harmonised Classification (CLP Annex VI)Government80
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent0
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent25
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent25

Dry Shampoo Refresh Spray (Coconut Crush)

Softee

Dry Shampoo Refresh Spray (Coconut Crush)

HorribleIngredient safety only

25

raters split 14–55

Data Robust · 18/20

5 raters · split 14–55 on ingredient safety

ANSES Endocrine DisruptorsGovernment40
EU Harmonised Classification (CLP Annex VI)Government55
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent14
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent42
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent25