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Sulfates; are they friend or foe? Most naturally curly girls will do what they can to avoid allowing their curls to come into contact with sulfates. Others say there’s nothing to be worried about when using products containing sulfates.
First and foremost; what exactly are sulfates? Sulfates are the main detergent in washing products, such as shampoos and body washes. Sulfates are what make your favorite products have a nice, soapy lather and without this ingredient, your favorite products wouldn’t work the way they do.
The primary purpose of your favorite shampoo is to clean your hair, which it does by stripping oils that can hold dirt and pollutants, as well as product build up. There are those who find that sulfates are drying or irritating too their scalps and these people who avoid using products containing sulfates. One way to avoid this is to dilute your shampoo or to apply an oil to your scalp prior to shampooing.
Many curly girls are avoiding sulfate shampoos and embracing cowashing (using conditioner to cleanse curls) or other products that are sulfate free. Some of those curly girls are also throwing shampoo out all together and just sticking with their conditioners.
At the end of the day, it’s all about what works for you and your curls! If you find that sulfates are drying or damaging to you, toss ’em! For more information, look here. If you enjoy a good lather, continue using your favorite products. Keep us updated on your favorite products!