Thought I'd do a Poll on this:)
I do use a Sulphate Shampoo as I find the non Sulphate ones don't really clean my scalp well enough

What do you find:cheese:

I said yes because I really don't pay much attention to whether a shampoo has sulfates in it or not. I CO most of the time but when I do use a real poo it's either a tea tree poo or a clarifying poo. I think all of those have sulfates.

I prefer sulfates, yes. They clean my scalp and hair without a lot of excessive rubbing and massaging, which just causes tangling and matting in my hair.

I said sometimes.

Sometimes because I don't have to use them, I find that a little water on the non-sulphate shampoo lather up just as nicely, but I don't have any compulsion not to. Unless it is the strong sulphates, then it makes my hair fall out ;)

Yes, it's the only way to clean my scalp really well. Sometimes I need three applications in a row to finish the task, non-sulphates or CO only are a big no-no.

I use one once every 1-2 weeks to remove any buildup I might have from the -cone conditioners I use. However, I dilute the heck out of it.

Nope! No sulphates here! They make me break out and it something fierce - all over! :blueeek:

I said sometimes, because whilst things like fructise and pantane make my hair break and my scalp burn other shampoos with sulphates are fine. In particular if they've been derived from from botanical ingredients.
As this shouldn't make any difference I imagine there's something in the mainstream shampoos which sets my head of fire not the sulphates.

I've said 'sometimes', but for me that means only onces in 3 months.
That is very time after I paid a visit to the hairsalon to trim the ends, because I want to get rid of the cones they probably used in my hair when they washed and conditioned it.

I voted 'No', but not because I think that sulphates are the worst thing in the world. I simply don't need to put them on my hair, so why should I? I CO and I when I clarify I use baking soda. I never did a concious decision to avoid sulphates, it just kind of happened.

'Sometimes' because I have 4 shampoos, 2 of them have SLES in them, and the other two don't have any sulphates in them. I like to alternate between them, and this is a happy balance for my hair because it gets a thorough clean every 4 days or so (which my scalp needs), with a gentle one in between.

Nope :) My Jason Henna Hi-Lights is sulfate-free, and even at that I dilute it by half with distilled water. Still cleans enough for my scalp.

I found that when I used to use sulfate shampoos my scalp was overdried, tight, and itchy.

No sulphates here.

They give me a horrible case of the itchies/flakies/scalp acne and make my hair extra greasy.

No sulphates here.

They give me a horrible case of the itchies/flakies/scalp acne and make my hair extra greasy.
I could've written this post! Fortunately my husband started listening to me that I thought his dandruff was sulfate induced and started using hair soap. He's now pleased as punch and won't go back to detergents in poo either!

I use a sulphate shampoo. Ingredients just aren't something that I pay very much attention to anymore.

I use them, once to twice a week.
I tried to go without sulphates for 2 months but it didn't clean my hair. I couldn't do halfups because the hair closer to my scalp always stayed greasy :?

I don't use them, but only because the natural shampoos I use don't contain them. I'm not sure why they're bad for you, but I hear they are more drying, which is what I definately DON'T need.

Yes I do. I CWC with diluted sulfate shampoo once to twice a week. If I don't use the sulfates, I have to wash way more often.

I use sulphates, havent had a problem with them. Protein and cones are my problem, not the sulphates. I would probably use a non sulphate poo if i could find one for a dollar, which i cant. I cant justify paying 7-14 dollars on a bottle of shampoo.

I don't. I use a sulphate-free Giovanni shampoo when I'm using shampoo, and if I need to clarify I use baking soda. SLS is too harsh for my hair, it overwashes it and makes it "squeaky" clean. I can get my hair and scalp plenty clean (sometimes too clean!) with the Giovanni, and my hair is softer.

Yes, but I dilute the shampoo, and CWC (when I don't CO).

im a sulfate free girlie!

I follow the NW routine with occasional WO soakes, so I use no products.

No, I don't use sulphates. When I started experimenting with different washing techniques I found that it was the sulphates that made my hair brittle, breaking, frizzy and very split-prone. No wonder my hair was in such bad condition before LHC when I washed (read: destroyed) it with sulphates every second day...

Thought I'd do a Poll on this:)
I do use a Sulphate Shampoo as I find the non Sulphate ones don't really clean my scalp well enough

What do you find:cheese:

I used to think the same thing but since switching to a very mild Sulfate free Shampoo my scalp has adjusted and I went from washing daily to every 3-4 days.


In Sulfate Times I washed daily because my hair was a greasy mess :(

Yes, I use them (not since long though). I do remember when I always used them that I had a flaky skin. I don't need sulphate to cleanse my hear, but you find sulphates in every cheap shampoo and that's what I'm using now. Although Elvive is not that cheap, now I'm thinking about it...

I will use the milder forms of sulfate shampoo rarely, but I'm actually scared of Ammonium Laurel Sulfate, because I think that's the strongest/harshest one. Don't know that for a fact, but before I knew any better I was using that on my hair daily, and it wrecked my hair. The only sulfate shampoo I've got at the moment is Dove. I don't notice much difference between non sulfate and mild sulfate shampoos. And there are even some natural brands of clarifying shampoo that seem stronger, yet somehow less harsh, than sulfate shampoos.

Eeep. . I think I might be allergic. . Since switching, my scalp issues have come to a screeching hault!

I use TreSemme clarifying shampoo pre-henna, or if I've gotten especially dirty or used a lot of silicones for styling. Otherwise, I stick to sulfate-free shampoo.

Finding an alternative around here is not that easy. So I can't even experiment to decide whether they are fine for my hair or not.
However, before I attempted dying my hair my regular S&C with a drop of EVOO on length when wet routine, was perfect for my hair.
Never suffered from dry ends.

The only non-sulfate options I have tried in a shampoo replacement are shampoo bars but they really didn't clean well for me. CO is great for most days but every now and then my scalp and hair thank me after a nice sulphatey wash.

ETA: I usually dilute the shampoo unless I'm trying to help some dye unstick from my hair.

The funny thing is 8 people use cheese fondu :) LOL!!!

I only CO now. I find that it leaves my hair much softer and it helped for winter because my hair is crazy staticy otherwise. I still have sulphate shampoo to use up so if I need to I would dilute it with my CO conditioner and/or water. But I haven't done that in months.

I use them here and there, especially if I accumulate massive amounts of buildup.

Sure, it's all fine withy me. My hair loves cones, and sls are fine too, no problemo :D

I voted "sometimes" -- they're good for clarifying, but I'm happy with CO or even WO for day-to-day cleansing.

Most of the time, yes. They're probably not the best thing, but my hair is looking good, so it doesn't really bother me.

After months of non sulfates and no cones, my hair just refused to get clean no matter what.

So, back to the old 'poo for a week or 2 then a try back at what I think are the healthier options.

Theres a surprising number of people here who only use cheese fondu :/
I said sometimes, because although I dont hate sulphates, I just want to use the most natural products possible so I steer away from chemical poos, but I do use them on occasion to clarify still.

No sulphates here-too drying for my hair and scalp.

N0 - because I really think that sulphates make my scalp unbearably itchy (for some reason if I shampoo w/sulphates, i have to shampoo every single day, to avoid the itchies) but if I use shampoo w/out, I can go 2-3 days and never have an aggravated scalp.

Yep, I use sulphates. Always have, as far as I'm aware and I'm too lazy to find an alternative. I already spend too long reading the ingredients on the conditioner bottles anyway. :lol:

No sulfates for me. They make me shed squirrels. And, just so you know, I really wanted to vote cheese fondue. :p

I don't use sulphates anymore. I don't feel that I need them.

I use them because I can go longer without washing. Non-sulfate shampoos have either made my hair greasier or have made it like straw, so that's where I stand right now.

I voted no, as sulfates are very drying on my skin and hair, make my skin reddish, make me break out something awful, make my scalp oily within a few hours after washing, etc.

I love my sulfate(and other hair nonos)free Gothic Rosary shampoo. :D

Nope, my scalp freaks at sulfates, so I've given them up for good. Occaionay I'll use one to clarify my length, but not often.

I have to admit to using sulphates, even after having success with CO. The thing is, for CO to work for me, it took WAY too much water to rinse clean. I just can't help but be conscious of how much water I'm letting run down the shower drain (although, with our aerobic septic, it gets cleaned and sprinkled in the pasture). Sulphates just get the job done quicker, and with less water to rinse clean.

I'm voting "sometimes". My hair likes CO, but I do have to shampoo to clarify and clean my scalp at least once a week. However, I am switching to sulfate free (Aubry Organics Honeysuckle Rose) TONIGHT b/c my scalp has been freaking out with flakes and itchies. I currently blame sulfates and needing to henna my roots.:confused:

I use sulfates (one sulfate, actually, Sodium Laureth Sulfate) but at the rate I dilute my shampoo, I don't think it matters so much.

I only use two sulphates; ammonium laureth sulphate and sodium laureth sulphate and now every time I wash. Ammonium laureth sulphate is my favourite one because it leaves less deposits than other ones. Unfortunately it's pretty rare to find.

No way (not even diluted). I would do CO or WO if sulfate-free shampoo were not available.

I stopped using my sulfate free shampoo because I got too lazy to drive to the store that has it. I got itches and flakes galore. I finally bit the bullet today and made the treck because I couldn't take it anymore. So sulfate free for me form now on:)

I could've written this post! Fortunately my husband started listening to me that I thought his dandruff was sulfate induced and started using hair soap. He's now pleased as punch and won't go back to detergents in poo either!

What hair soap does he use? Does he wash his hair daily?

I'm currently trying to talk my husband into using something sulfate-free on his hair because I'm pretty sure his dandruff is sulfate-induced, too.

I don't use sulfates because I don't think my hair likes them. Since I stopped using them (over a year ago), my hair has very few problems with frizz (it used to have MAJOR frizz issues), and still gets clean just fine. :D

I use sulphate-shampoo (I don't think I've ever came across a sulphate-free one). My hair doesn't mind sulphates, my scalp doesn't mind, I don't mind :)

I use sulphate-shampoo (I don't think I've ever came across a sulphate-free one). My hair doesn't mind sulphates, my scalp doesn't mind, I don't mind :)

I thought the same thing until I saw my sulfate/no sulfate picture (http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h37/lorig713/ComparisonPic20062-1.jpg).

I said no, because I don't use shampoo very often, but when I do, I try to stay way from sulfates because they seem to dry my scalp and hair pretty badly.

I use a sulphate shampoo every couple months or so for a deep clean and that's it.

I thought the same thing until I saw my sulfate/no sulfate picture (http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h37/lorig713/ComparisonPic20062-1.jpg).


Hmmm... hadn't seen that before I posted the last time. Your hair is gorgeous by the way!