Choosing vegan haircare has never been easier. Professional haircare brands now offer high performance formulas made without animal derived ingredients, so you can care for your hair while making choices that align with your values.
Vegan haircare isn't just about what's left out of a formula. Many professional brands combine vegan formulas with advanced haircare technology and high quality ingredients to address specific concerns such as dryness, damage, colour protection, frizz and volume.
At Headstart Shop, we stock a growing range of vegan haircare from professional brands including Pureology, Angel en Provence and Olaplex.
What Is Vegan Haircare?
Vegan haircare products are made without animal derived ingredients. This can include ingredients such as keratin, beeswax, lanolin and other ingredients that come from animals.
Choosing vegan haircare doesn't mean compromising on performance. Professional vegan formulas are designed to provide the same targeted benefits you'd expect from salon quality products, whether you're looking to add moisture, strengthen damaged hair, protect your colour or improve manageability.
It's also important to remember that vegan and cruelty free aren't exactly the same thing. Vegan refers to the ingredients used in a product, while cruelty free refers to whether animal testing is involved.
Pureology
Pureology has been creating 100% vegan professional haircare since the brand launched in 2001. Its range is specifically designed for colour treated hair, combining advanced formulas with ingredients that help hydrate, strengthen, repair and protect the hair.
Whether you're dealing with dryness, damage, fine hair or fading colour, Pureology offers targeted ranges to help you build a routine around your individual hair needs.
We Recommend: Pureology Hydrate Shampoo 266ml
Pureology Hydrate is designed to replenish moisture and improve softness in dry, dehydrated hair. The rich formula helps nourish the hair while maintaining colour vibrancy, leaving it feeling softer, smoother and easier to manage.
Ideal for:
- Dry or dehydrated hair
- Colour treated hair
- Hair lacking softness and shine
- Medium to thick hair
It's a great choice if your hair needs extra moisture but you still want to maintain the benefits of a professional colour care routine.
Angel en Provence
Angel en Provence combines botanical ingredients with professional haircare formulas, with a range of vegan friendly shampoos, conditioners and treatments designed to address different hair and scalp concerns.
From hydration and repair to volume and scalp care, the range makes it easy to choose products based on what your hair needs.
We Recommend: Angel Lavender Full Energetic Shampoo 400ml
Angel Lavender Full Energetic Shampoo is a lightweight cleansing shampoo designed for fine hair and oily scalps. It helps remove excess oil and impurities while leaving the hair feeling fresh, clean and full of body.
Ideal for:
- Fine hair
- Oily scalps
- Flat or limp hair
- Hair needing more freshness and volume
It's a great option if you want lightweight cleansing without leaving fine hair feeling heavy or weighed down.
Olaplex
Olaplex is known for its bond building technology and professional approach to repairing damaged hair. Every Olaplex product is vegan and cruelty free, making it a popular choice for anyone wanting to incorporate vegan haircare into a routine focused on strengthening and repairing damage.
The range is particularly well suited to hair that has been affected by colouring, bleaching, chemical services or heat styling.
We Recommend: Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector 100ml
Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector is a weekly at home treatment designed to strengthen and improve the condition of damaged hair. It helps repair the appearance of damage caused by colouring, bleaching and heat styling while improving softness and manageability.
Ideal for:
- Coloured or bleached hair
- Heat damaged hair
- Chemically treated hair
- Hair prone to breakage
Use it as part of your regular haircare routine to help maintain stronger, healthier looking hair between salon appointments.
Is Vegan Haircare Right for You?
Vegan haircare can be a great choice for anyone wanting to avoid animal derived ingredients while still enjoying professional, salon quality products.
The most important thing is to choose products based on your hair type and concerns, rather than choosing a product simply because it's vegan. Whether your hair needs moisture, volume, colour protection or repair, there are vegan formulas available to suit your routine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is vegan haircare as effective as non vegan haircare?
Yes. Vegan haircare can provide the same targeted benefits as other professional haircare products. Many salon brands use advanced formulas and high quality plant based or synthetic ingredients to address concerns such as dryness, damage, colour fading and frizz.
Is vegan haircare the same as cruelty free haircare?
No. Vegan means a product doesn't contain animal derived ingredients, while cruelty free refers to animal testing. A product can be vegan without being cruelty free, or cruelty free without being vegan.
Is vegan haircare suitable for all hair types?
Yes. Vegan haircare is available for virtually every hair type and concern. The key is choosing a formula that suits your individual needs, whether that's hydration for dry hair, lightweight care for fine hair or strengthening products for damaged hair.
Make the Switch to Vegan Haircare
Choosing vegan haircare doesn't mean compromising on the results you expect from professional products. With options for hydration, volume, colour care and repair, it's easy to build a routine that works for your hair while aligning with your preferences.
Explore our range of vegan haircare and discover professional products designed to keep your hair looking and feeling its best.
