Vegan hair products are becoming increasingly popular. The vegan range at haarshop.com has therefore expanded considerably. But what is a vegan hair product? In this blog you can read all about vegan hair care!

What are vegan hair products?

Vegan hair products are shampoos, conditioners and styling products in which no animals have been used. Specifically, this means:

• The product does not contain ingredients derived from animals.
• The product and ingredients have not been tested on animals. This is often indicated on products by Cruelty Free. Note: this does not mean that the product is then automatically vegan.
• No animals were used in the manufacture or distribution of the product.

What ingredients of animal origin should not be in vegan hair products?

• Panthenol is a form of vitamin B5 also known as provitamin B5. Panthenol is known for its ability to attract moisture. Therefore, it is suitable for sensitive skin.
• Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. They are chemical molecules found in all living things. It contributes to the production of: enzymes, antibodies, hormones and signaling substances.
• Beeswax is a natural wax made by bees in the production of honey.
• Lanolin/wool fat is the fat found in the wool of sheep.
• Carmine (E120) is a natural dye that gives hair products a red color. Carmine is made from female cochineal mice that live on cacti.
• Honey is a natural, sweet substance prepared by bees from flower nectar. It is often used in shampoos to add extra shine to hair.
• Collagen is a glue-forming protein found in connective tissue in the bodies of humans and animals.
• Elastin is an elastic protein. It causes different types of connective tissues in the body to regain their original shape and size. After it has been stretched, compressed or deformed.

Gelatin, egg, milk, hyaluronic acid, stearic acid, placenta, snail mucus, silk also do not belong in vegan shampoos, conditioners and styling products.

Why should you use vegan hair products?

Vegan hair products are good for sensitive skin. This is because the products are milder and contain fewer ingredients. Moreover, the packaging of vegan hair products is often recyclable. So a win-win situation!

Buy vegan products online at the Haarshop.com

The Redken Nature+ Sience line is vegan hair care that is free of sulfates, parabens and silicones. The line combines all the properties of the regular Redken lines with the power of nature.

All shampoos within the Nature+ Science line are made with 83% natural ingredients, the conditioners even with 99% natural ingredients! The packaging is made from 100% recycled plastic.

There are 3 different vegan shampoos and vegan conditioners for different hair types:

• Redken Nature+ Sience Extreme shampoo & conditioner for damaged hair to strengthen and repair it.
• Redken Nature+Sience All Soft shampoo & conditioner to moisturize and soften dry and brittle hair.
• Redken Nature+Sience Color Extend shampoo & conditioner to enhance the vibrancy of color-treated hair.

What are the disadvantages of vegan hair products?

Often they are (still) slightly pricier than non-vegan hair products. It is difficult to tell if a product is 100% vegan. Animal ingredients may be hidden under E-numbers that you don't immediately recognize. Do you want to be sure a product is 100% vegan? Then pay attention to whether the Vegan label is mentioned on it:

Which vegan shampoo and conditioner will you go for?