The Best Protein-Free Products for Low Porosity
The best products that are free of protein for low porosity hair
How We Picked
Our CurlsBot algorithm analyzed these products and found that they are free of protein and great for low porosity hair.
clarifying shampoos
DETOX Gentle Clarifying Shampoo
Miche
My fav type of clarifying shampoo: strong, but with slip for protecting your hair
conditioners
Big Energy Conditioner
Curl Keeper
An ultra-lightweight conditioner to keep hair big, bouncy, and full of life
Detangling Conditioner
Tootilab
A detangling conditioner with lots of slip.
custards
Ceramide Jelly
Bounce Curl
A lightweight gel packed with moisture retaining humectants, perfect for fine hair
Defining Custard
Rizos
A lightweight but moisturizing custard that takes the place of both a cream and a gel.
deep conditioners
Perfect Volume Thickening & Conditioning Hair Masque
NatureLab Tokyo
If most masks make your hair feel flat, try this one! It's light and contains volume-boosting ingredients.
foams
Wavetech Wave Foam
Xmondo
A styling foam designed to create soft, defined waves without the crunch for the perfect natural-wavy look
gels
Color Wow Dream Coat for Curls
Color Wow
This is not the same as the non-curly version. This is more a light-hold gel. I think this is a good option for easily weighed down hair like fine curls but it's not enough hold for wavy hair.
Spray Gel
Curl Keeper
Spray gel that delivers the hold of a gel with added definition, volume, and shine—made with gentle, natural ingredients
Curl Keeper Original Liquid Styler
Curl Keeper
A water-based formula that reactivates with water for frizz control and curl refresh without buildup
Jello Shot Curl Defining Gel
Ecoslay
A gel based on natural film-formers that protect your hair from humidity and heat like okra
Orange Marmalade Flaxseed and Aloe Curl Definer
Ecoslay
If you want the benefits of flax seed gel without having to make it yourself, this is the one for you
Pamper My Curls Curl Sculpting Glaze Strong Hold Gel
Inahsi
A protein-free strong-hold glaze that defines curls, fights frizz, adds shine, and holds styles without white residue
All Weather Styling Gel
Tootilab
An all-purpose gel that will hold your curls/waves even in humid weather.
leave ins
Rice Pudding Leave-In Conditioner and Moisturizer
Ecoslay
A botanical based leave-in made by a woman-owned indie brand
No. 9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum
Olaplex
Shields hair from pollution and protects against heat damage while adding satin shine and reducing static and tangles
Soft Leave-In Cream
Tootilab
A lightweight leave-in that prevents your hair from getting dry
pre-poo
Bonding Primer
bondbar
Instantly helps repair hair, smooth strands and reduce breakage after just one use. Designed to be used with Bonding Pre-Shampoo.
No. 3 Hair Perfector
Olaplex
A pre-shampoo treatment to repair and strengthen hair from the inside out
shampoos
Cleansing Shampoo
Fix My Curls
A mild shampoo that rids your scalp of buildup without stripping it of any natural oils
Outta My Hair Gentle Daily Shampoo
Hairitage
This shampoo cleanses impurities and excess oils without stripping hair
Cleansed Moisturizing Shampoo
Miche
A sulfate-free, pH-balanced shampoo that moisturizes, restores dry hair, and stimulates the scalp
Gentle Shampoo
Tootilab
A gentle shampoo with lots of slip and a low pH (which helps prevent frizz).
treatments
Swim Spritz Crystals
Malibu C
A post-swim essential with activated vitamin C that removes chlorine and its byproducts from hair to prevent damage
Hard Water Wellness Remedy
Malibu C
Remove hard water buildup to restore shine and softness to hair with this chelating treatment
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