The Best Affordable Vegan Hair Products for Salons
Posted by CoolBlades | 1st Feb 2025
As more and more clients prioritise sustainability and cruelty-free choices, offering vegan hair products in your salon is essential if you want to increase the number of clients on your books and widen your client pool.
Did you know?
Over 30% of UK salons now offer vegan-friendly services, with numbers rising globally.
And the demand is there, a 2023 survey found that 39% of consumers prefer cruelty-free and vegan hair care products.
Vegan hair care also aligns with the values of ethical beauty, ensuring no animal-derived ingredients or animal testing is involved. Plus, with the rise in popularity of plant-based lifestyles, having a selection of vegan shampoos, conditioners, and styling products can help you stand out in a competitive market.
So, without further ado, let's talk about some of the best affordable vegan hair products for salons, spanning all budgets but all guaranteed to delight your clients and your bottom line.
Key Aspects of Vegan Hairdressing
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Vegan Products: No animal-derived ingredients (e.g., keratin, beeswax, silk proteins).
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Cruelty-Free: Not tested on animals.
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Sustainable Packaging: Many vegan brands also focus on eco-friendly materials.
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Plant-Based Treatments: Herbal dyes (like henna) coconut oil conditioning, and botanical-based styling products.
Our Top Three Vegan Shampoo Products
Shampoos are a salon staple, but not all are vegan.
The difference?
Vegan shampoos use plant-based ingredients instead of animal-derived additives like keratin or lanolin.
Here are our top picks...
Schwarzkopf Professional Goodbye Orange Shampoo
Schwarzkopf Professional Goodbye Orange Shampoo is an an excellent choice for colour-treated or brassy hair, as, after all, you've spent so long perfecting a cool toned brunette shade, you don't want it pulling orange.
This sulfate-free shampoo neutralises unwanted orange and yellow tones while being 100% vegan.
It's perfect for salons offering toning services and ensures lasting results for clients.
- Highly effective for toning, sulfate-free, and gentle on hair.
- Price: £13.50
Osmo X.POSED Daily Conditioner
The Osmo Xposed Shampoo is a lightweight formula that is packed with plant-based goodness, leaving hair soft and manageable.
- Multipurpose, affordable mid-range option.
- Price: £7.50
Crazy Colour Bond Restore Shampoo
For salons seeking an affordable and effective vegan option, Crazy Colour Bond Restore Shampoo is a great pick. Designed to strengthen and repair hair, it's enriched with vegan protein blends and perfect for everyday use.
- Budget-friendly strengthens hair, and cruelty-free.
- Price: £4.95
Our Top Three Vegan Conditioner Products
Conditioners can also include hidden animal-derived ingredients. These vegan-friendly picks cater to a wide range of hair types and needs.
Schwarzkopf BC Bonacure Volume Boost Jelly Conditioner
Schwarzkopf BC Bonacure Volume Boost Jelly Conditioner is a dream for clients with fine or limp hair. Its gel-like texture provides weightless hydration and a noticeable volume boost.
- Adds volume without weighing hair down.
- Price: £10.11
Schwarzkopf BC Bonacure Frizz Away Conditioner
Schwarzkopf BC Bonacure Frizz Away Conditioner is an excellent choice for taming unruly hair. It is infused with plant oils, smooths, and hydrates, leaving hair silky and manageable.
- Effective for frizz control, mid-range pricing.
- Price: £10.11
Osmo X.POSED Daily Conditioner
Osmo X.POSED Daily Conditioner strikes again as an affordable multitasker. Perfect for everyday use, it conditions and strengthens hair with natural ingredients.
- Budget-friendly and versatile.
- Price: £7.50
Vegan and Natural Styling Products for Salons
Styling products are essential for achieving the perfect look. From taming frizz to adding texture, these vegan products are salon must-haves.
Schwarzkopf BC Bonacure Frizz Away Smoothing Oil
Schwarzkopf BC Bonacure Frizz Away Smoothing Oil is a lightweight oil designed to tame frizz and add shine without greasiness. It's perfect for sleek styles or bouncy waves.
- Lightweight adds shine and eliminates frizz.
- Price: £10.95
The Bluebeards Revenge Sea Salt Spray
The Bluebeards Revenge Sea Salt Spray offers effortless texture and volume for beachy waves. Vegan and cruelty-free, it's a favourite among barbers and stylists alike.
- Great for texture, versatile for different hair types.
- Price: £9.99
Wella Ultimate Repair Miracle Hair Rescue
Wella Ultimate Repair Miracle Hair Rescue is a leave-in treatment that doubles as a styling aid. It strengthens,repairs, and smooths hair, leaving it ready for any style.
- Dual-purpose repair and styling product.
- Price: £12.50
Are You Stocked Up on Vegan Hair Care Products in 2025?
Offering vegan hair products is more than a trend; it's a commitment to sustainability, inclusivity, and meeting the needs of modern clients.
Stocking affordable and high-quality vegan shampoos, conditioners, and styling products ensures your salon stays ahead of the curve.
Ready to make the switch?
Explore the full range of vegan hair care products on CoolBlades and take your salon's services to the next level.
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Led by an expert with over three decades of hands-on salon experience, we understand your needs like no one else.
We're here to help salon professionals like you to save money while maintaining the quality you expect.
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