It is one thing to think your hair is sensitive to protein, it is another thing to know for a fact that it is. This knowledge can go a long way in helping your hair thrive and this starts with selecting the right protein-free products for your hair. In today’s article, I’m going to be sharing a list of such hair products with you but first, let’s determine if your hair is actually sensitive to protein.
WHAT IS PROTEIN-SENSITIVE HAIR?
Protein-sensitive hair is one that gets dull, dries out, and breaks as a result of the application of products with protein. Now, having hair that feels dry and dull does not necessarily mean your hair is protein-sensitive (other factors like using products containing harsh ingredients or even your hair porosity could contribute to this). However, if you experience more breakage and shedding than usual, that could be a sign that it is.
HOW CAN YOU TELL YOU HAVE PROTEIN-SENSITIVE HAIR?
Spritz a section of your hair and apply a protein rinse-out product to it. Rinse the product out after letting it sit in for the necessary amount of time and dry. Touch the hair – if it feels hard and breaks off easily, then your hair is likely sensitive to protein.
Now, if you’ve discovered that, for a fact, your hair is sensitive to protein, you will most likely be needing protein-free hair products. This list below contains 20 of the best ones out there and some even sell for as low as $2. Shampoos, conditioners, creams, detanglers … I’ve got you covered.
AUNT JACKIE’S GRAPESEED STYLE & SHINE RECIPES POWER WASH INTENSE MOISTURE CLARIFYING SHAMPOO
This protein-free shampoo is a clarifying one which means it deep cleans your hair by getting rid of product build-up and residue from hair care products without leaving it dry and stripped of its natural oils. Aunt Jackie’s Grapeseed Clarifying Shampoo is suitable with all hair types and textures.
ORS HAIRESTORE UPLIFTING SHAMPOO
The ORS HAIRestore Shampoo was designed to help fight hair loss and promote healthy hair growth while removing build-up that can clog follicles and relieve the itchy feeling associated with dry scalp.
PRODUCT PROMISE: This shampoo is enriched with tea tree oil and is formulated to help decrease dandruff and relieve dry and itchy scalp while leaving your hair soft and well moisturized.
ESSATIONS TEA TREE SOLUTIONS DRY & ITCHY SCALP SHAMPOO
This shampoo is enriched with tea tree oil and is formulated to help decrease dandruff and relieve dry and itchy scalp while leaving your hair soft and well moisturized.
ESSATIONS TEA TREE SOLUTIONS DRY & ITCHY SCALP CONDITIONER
As with its shampoo, this protein-free conditioner is enriched with tea tree oil and helps to decrease dandruff, heal the scalp and provide relief from itching while leaving your hair soft and well moisturized.
AS I AM HYDRATION ELATION INTENSIVE CONDITIONER
This conditioner contains a blend of hair softeners and fortifiers to deeply moisturize, align cuticle layer, repair and strengthen weak ends, and promote shine.
AUNT JACKIE’S CURLS & COILS FLAXSEED RECIPES PURIFY ME MOISTURIZING COWASH CLEANSER
This rich, creamy, triple-action remedy replenishes moisture, softens, and thoroughly removes build up and impurities. It contains flaxseed which helps to prevent thinning and shedding.
CAMILLE ROSE NATURALS ALMOND JAI TWISTING BUTTER
This protein-free supremely soft styling butter whisk with smoothing almond milk and sweet honey droplets is crafted to moisturize and elongate strands.
U R CURLY SILI-FREE HAIR SERUM
Whether you wear your hair long or short, the friendly ingredients found within this serum will moisturize your hair and control frizz. Enriched with Abyssinian Oil, our Hair Serum reduces frizz, detangles hair, smoothes split ends and gives hair a healthy shine – helping you reach your hair goals.
OYIN HANDMADE BOING!
This product is designed to be moisturizing and easy to wash out, with a soft, touchable hold, this cream formulation gives you killer coils, fabulous finger styles, and terrific twist outs.
NAKED BY ESSATIONS FLEX CURL DEFINING CUSTARD
Naked Flex Curl Defining Custard is formulated to lock in and retain the natural curl pattern, prevent frizz, and produce light weight lively coils.
AFRICAN PRIDE MOISTURE MIRACLE MOROCCAN CLAY & SHEA BUTTER HEAT ACTIVATED MASQUE
African Pride Moisture Miracle Moroccan Clay & Shea Butter Heat–Activated Masque is a detoxifying and restorative masque that uses the clarifying benefits of Moroccan Red Clay to remove impurities and product build-up from your hair while its shea butter ingredient replenishes moisture while strengthening your hair.
SUNNY ISLE JAMAICAN BLACK CASTOR OIL KNOT FREE FOREVER LEAVE IN DETANGLER
This protein-free leave-in detangler is infused with authentic Jamaican Black Castor Oil and doubles as a regular rinse-out conditioner and a leave-in conditioner. It leaves the hair shinier, healthier and knot-free.
OBIA NATURALS CURL MOISTURE CREAM
This pH balanced leave-in conditioner is full of luxurious oils that seal in moisture and minimize frizz by smoothing and closing the cuticle without weighing down your hair.
EDEN BODYWORKS PEPPERMINT TEA TREE CONDITIONER
This is a super moisturizing conditioner blending organic aloe, chamomile, peppermint and tea tree essential oils to help stimulate, strengthen and grow your hair.
ORS OLIVE OIL GIRLS OIL MOISTURIZING HAIR & SCALP LOTION
This protein-free hair and scalp lotion is designed to condition your hair and scalp.
SHEAMOISTURE SUGARCANE EXTRACT & MEADOWFOAM SEED SILICONE FREE MIRACLE STYLER LEAVE-IN TREATMENT
This leave-in treatment does it all: detangles, nourishes, softens, cuts drying time, adds shine, smoothes and reduces frizz, enhances silkiness, and protects against thermal and environmental damage.
JUST FOR ME NATURAL HAIR MILK CURL SMOOTHER
This is a light, milky creme that helps control frizz and define curls.
JESSICURL CONFIDENT COILS STYLING SOLUTION – ISLAND FANTASY
It forms and defines touchably soft curls that resist humidity and stay flexible in any climate.
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