Cones without sulfates?

[BlazingHeart]

I was hoping there might be some cones I could use and wash out without sulfates. My hair likes cones, but I have developed a sensitivity to sulfates. If anyone knows which if any cones I can use with my CV 'poo bars, I would very much appreciate the help.

[w/o freak]

Jason Natural shampoos and conditioners are sulfate free. I'm pretty certain they had cones the last time I bought them. You can find them online or at most health food stores. They smell wonderful!

[BlazingHeart]

Hmm, definitely thinking about those. I'll have to find somewhere nearby that carries them, as I am quite sensitive to scent.

Anyone else? Know specific cones I can use with 'poo bars and other non-sulfate products and not get major build-up? I'm okay with occasionally having to do a baking soda clarification or something, but SLS is a no-go for me.

[angiescurls]

I was confused about the same thing, because my hair really likes cones, and hates sulfates but I was concerned about buildup. Turns out a few are water soluble and most will eventually wash out with mild cleansers like cocamidopropyl betaine, cocamide DEA (and there are a couple more) that tend to be included in sulfate-free shampoo. Just see if your hair feels like there's buildup, and maybe give up a couple heavier cones or occasionally do a clarifying wash.

[BlazingHeart]

The trouble is that I don't know which cones are the 'light' ones that I can wash out without sulfates and which are the 'heavy' ones that will build up.

[pepperminttea]

I use amino-functionalised silicones and wash them out with glucoside-based shampoos, alternated with CO. It's been working well so far. :D Here's an article on amino-functionalised silicones (http://www.naturallycurly.com/curlreading/curl-products/curlchemist-amodimethicone-and-other-amine-functionalized-silicones), and here (http://www.untamedtresses.com/long-hair-care-2/can-glucosides-remove-silicone-build-up-3143/)'s a thread on 'cones and glucoside cleansers. :)

[Avital88]

garnier tripple nutrition conditioner is without cones but its amazing.. you should try it,i get the same coney slickness with that one

[Kristin]

I use amino-functionalised silicones and wash them out with glucoside-based shampoos, alternated with CO. It's been working well so far. :D Here's an article on amino-functionalised silicones (http://www.naturallycurly.com/curlreading/curl-products/curlchemist-amodimethicone-and-other-amine-functionalized-silicones), and here (http://www.untamedtresses.com/long-hair-care-2/can-glucosides-remove-silicone-build-up-3143/)'s a thread on 'cones and glucoside cleansers. :)

Thanks for posting these links, pepperminttea! Very interesting! It eventually lead me to this article, http://www.naturallycurly.com/curlreading/curl-products/whats-the-scoop-on-silicones, which I think is really helpful to determine exactly how to remove common 'cones. I like to use 'cones in moderation in the winter, but I had myself convinced that I need sulfates to remove them. Back to coco betaine shampoos! Yay! :cheese:

[BlazingHeart]

Thanks pepperminttea, that was exactly the sort of thing I was looking for. Kristin, that other piece you posted is also quite helpful!

[Diamond.Eyes]

The Organix shampoo and conditioners are Sulfate and Paraben free, and they contain cones. They aren't to cone-heavy either; just the right amount. :D Plus, they're pretty cheap.

[dawnrader]

Tigi products are sulphate free and have cones, some are also without cones but only a few.