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How to build a sulphate-free routine.

SLS and SLES are anionic surfactants — they strip oil, sebum, and every water-soluble pigment sitting on the cuticle. Switching is straightforward; the rest of the routine needs to compensate. Below is the full library.

Edited by Nelly · Beauty & Style Director

About sulphate-free routine

Sulphates are the most effective cleansers in a shampoo — and the most colour-stripping. How to switch, what to expect, and how to build a complete routine around sulphate-free. Edited by Nelly.

Colour & Treatment sub-chapters

  • Gloss
  • Balayage
  • Highlights
  • Root touch-up
  • Going darker
  • Going lighter
  • Grey coverage
  • Vivids care
  • Bond builder
  • Sulphate-free routine
  • Post-salon week
  • Colour fade