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8 Eco-chic Haircare Products That Actually, Totally Work!

By Nicole Schlomann

In the name of maintaining our perfectly coiffed pelts, many of us spend big money on the latest haircare products or skip a night out in favor of a deep-conditioning session at home. But now there's an even better way to love your locks: Skip those fancy, artificial concoctions for these natural, organic beauties. We've done all the research in our state-of-the art labs, so you can enjoy the cream of the crop.

Tela Beauty Organics Guardian SPF 18 for Hair and Scalp
Inspired his love for nature and healthy hair, one of Instyle's top American haircutters, Phillip Pelusi, started a line of organic haircare products. Tela Beauty Organics' Guardian SPF 18 for Hair and Scalp lives up to his standards by providing 75% organic ingredients like marshmallow root that seal in moisture and prevent the frizzies. "This smells pleasant and feels really lightweight. It left my hair feeling silky, too."—Nicole
$48, available at Barneys New York, 660 Madison Avenue; www.barneys.com New York and Tela Design Studio, 31 Little West 12th Street, New York, 212-463-8213, www.telanyc.com


Tela Beauty Organics Melody Hydration for Dry and Curly Hair Shampoo and Conditioner
Using sustainable and USDA-certified organic ingredients, the hydration system includes reiki mushroom to protect against pollutant damage and moisturizes with plantain and mountain ladybell. Humectants abound in this formula, retaining moisture and creating smooth, shiny locks. "This shampoo and conditioner work together brilliantly. Most shampoo for curly hair leaves mine wavy and fluffy, but this left me with shiny, defined curls."—Pepin
$50 each, available at Barneys New York, 660 Madison Avenue; www.barneys.com New York and Tela Design Studio, 31 Little West 12th Street, New York, 212-463-8213, www.telanyc.com





Kevin Murphy Hair Resort
Get beautifully tousled beach hair with this cocktail of citrus oils and honey. The product line reflects Kevin Murphy's commitment to pure, all-natural ingredients by using non-blended essential oils and amino acids.
$22, available at www.kevinmurphystore.com.

Kevin Murphy Easy Rider
Kevin Murphy is a man on a mission—taming hair and doing it the natural way. The minerals and vitamins in this cream keep the frizz at bay, while pure green tea and jasmine oil protect and soothe.
$22, available at www.kevinmurphystore.com.

Kevin Murphy Angel Wash
Formulated for delicate, colored hair, this gentle shampoo cleanses without drying using aloe and pure grapefruit essential oil. "I don't care what it does if it's called 'Angel'. Wash, I'll use it. Loved the mild citrusy smell...does it rain grapefruit essential oil in heaven?"—Annie
$25, www.kevinmurphystore.com

Kevin Murphy Born Again Treatment
This deep-conditioning treatment is super rich with mango butter and silk proteins.
"I don't know what babassu oil is, but it made me much less of a frizz-ball than usual. I'll use this before I go anywhere I'll need to impress people."—Annie
$35, available at www.kevinmurphystore.com





Christophe Beverly Hills Clarifying Shampoo
Free of sulfates, parabens, and artificial fragrances, this little number is ready to go to work on your dirty hair. Citrus oils gently cleanse while giving your 'do a pretty scent.
$7.99, available at CVS; www.cvs.com

Face Boutique Hair Laundry Shampoo and Conditioner
These plant-derived, paraben-free babies are the results of years of research toward an easy-to-use, ethical, and effective hair regimen. The shampoo cleanses with grapefruit and mandarin, and the conditioner lightly moisturizes your locks with sunflower
seed oil and vitamin B5.
$16 each, available at Space NK, 99 Greene Street, New York, 212-941-4200, www.spacenk.com.

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