A gluten-free diet is a must for anyone like myself who has celiac disease. But it's not as simple as quitting bread and pasta: As a big fan of gummy vitamins, I quickly realized post-diagnosis earlier this year that I could no longer just pop a hair health-promoting biotin supplement because some actually contain gluten. Instead, I'd have to carefully pay attention to the label.

I also learned that in some cases, it pays to use gluten-free shampoo, conditioner, and styling products. While it's not strictly necessary to switch to gluten-free hair care products if you have celiac disease, some people with this condition like to cut gluten out of their beauty routine for peace of mind. That's because touching your product-filled hair and then touching your mouth could lead you to accidentally ingesting gluten. (Yep, it's a small risk, but one some people just don't want to worry about.)

Plus, people with eczema or easily-irritated skin sometimes report that gluten aggravates their scalp and skin. (FYI, you'll often find gluten in ingredients like hydrolyzed wheat protein and wheat germ oil. You'll want to read the label closely, as anything with wheat, barley, or rye has gluten in it.)

I've transitioned to gluten-free everything in an effort to minimize any potential exposure, and it's definitely eased my stress. Luckily, there are a lot of amazing gluten-free hair care products out there, so the change hasn't been difficult.

Here, I've rounded up my favorite gluten-free hair care products for you to try, from shampoos to hair masks to hair vitamins. (And ICYMI, here are the best gluten-free snacks I've tried.)

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This gluten-, sulfate-, silicone-, phthalate-, and paraben-free shampoo is loaded with French cold-pressed organic olive oil to provide antioxidant protection to hair and keep moisture locked in. It does a great job at restoring softness, shine, and manageability to dry, frizzy hair.

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Formulated with moringa seed oil, quinoa protein, and sunflower seed extract, this gluten-free conditioner excels at detangling strands, repairing damage, and protecting against color fade. While it's highly nourishing, it won't weigh your hair down.

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Strengthen damaged hair and add a major dose of shine to your mane with this ultra-hydrating gluten-free hair mask. Rahua uses quinoa in place of gluten-containing ingredients found in hair care products. This formula is also free of silicones and synthetic fragrances and is vegan.

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Spritz your way to softer, smoother hair when you apply this gluten-free leave-in conditioner. Just a few sprays of the lightweight, non-greasy formula make hair feel incredibly silky. Whether you have straight, wavy, curly, or coily hair, this one's for you.

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