The Emerald Awards for Best Hair Care

June 28, 2009
Written by Terri Bly for Feelgoodstyle.com

While the debate rages on as to whether or not you can get the same “performance” from organic and natural makeup as you can from synthetics, the jury has rendered their verdict when it comes to hair care: Long gone are the days when natural shampoos left hair feeling stringy, and their conditioning counterparts produced dry, heavy locks. Top brands are using organic ingredients that nourish and heal the hair, rather than relying on silicones to coat strands and create false shine. In other words, when using the best natural and organic hair care products, your hair not only looks healthier, it actually is healthier.

Our panelists received a long list of natural serums, shampoos, and conditioners to choose from. Most are composed primarily of organic ingredients, and all are absent of harsh detergenets, synthetic fragrance, parabens, silicones, and petrochemicals. Although it was clear many hair care brands have won the hearts of our green beauty experts, a few managed to rise to the top.

Behold, the Emerald Awards for best natural hair treatment, shampoo, and conditioner:

Best Hair Treatment

Rare El’ements El’Serum
Created by veteran stylists and owners of Amato Salon in Beverly Hills, Rare El’ements is making a huge splash in the high-end hair care universe. Their El’Serum was a top pick by our specialists for its ability to revive, nourish and heal damaged locks, leaving your hair noticeably softer and shinier.

Best Shampoo (2 winners)

Rare El’ements Color Preserving Shampoo
Once again, Rare El’ements received rave reviews from our panelists. Impressed by its ability to perform as well, if not better, than the high-end commercial brands, the green beauty experts who voted for this shampoo did so without even listing a second choice. Perfect for all hair types, and safe for colored hair, Rare El’ements Shampoo is sure to be your new favorite shampoo, too.

John Masters Organics Shampoo
While no one John Masters Shampoo was the clear favorite, it was obvious this hugely popular line of hair care delivers when it comes to leaving hair feeling clean, healthy, and revitalized.

Best Conditioner (2 winners)

Rare El’ements Essential Conditioner
Noticing any themes here? Yes, Rare El’ements Conditioner is as amazing as the serum and shampoo. Thick, creamy and highly concentrated, just a small amount of this incredible conditioner does the trick, and does it well.

John Masters Organics Conditioner
It appears that the companies making the best shampoos are doing a stellar job with the apres shampooing as well! In particular, John Masters conditioners were praised by our panel for their invigorating aromas.