When shopping for shampoos, how can you tell which ones are really healthy hair shampoos and others that just claim they are? There are countless shampoos that line the shelves at the store, but aside from pretty packaging and clever titles, they are all relatively the same when it comes to ingredients and formulas. Healthy hair shampoos should not contain ingredients such as sodium laureth sulphate and sodium lauryl sulphate, which are found in most over the counter shampoos and have been known to cause irritation in many people. You also want to read the label and make sure that there are few preservatives and parabens in your shampoo, which are responsible for interfering with hair growth, development and reproduction. Read 19 Best Drugstore Shampoos for a list of recommended shampoos that will give you shine and volume.

Other healthy hair shampoos you can try include baby shampoos, as they are formulated to be mild and non irritating. Their level of acidity is matched to that of the eye, so that if you get some in your eyes there will be no allergic reaction. You also want to watch out for thickening shampoos, as these tend to deposit a film on your hair to give it more body, which also causes product buildup in the hair. There are many natural hair shampoos available from green companies, and a few brands you can look into include Green People and Faith In Nature, which offer extensive lines of natural body products that are good for your skin and the environment. Check out 15 Worst Shampoos for a list of the shampoos that you should avoid.