Head & Shoulders Classic
No. No, Head & Shoulders Classic is not sulfate-free.
It lists Sodium Laureth Sulfate and Sodium Lauryl Sulfate.
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Why
Sulfates are foaming cleansers such as Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Sodium Laureth Sulfate. Mineral salts like Magnesium Sulfate are not cleansers and do not count.
No, Head & Shoulders Classic is not sulfate-free. It lists Sodium Laureth Sulfate and Sodium Lauryl Sulfate.
This is not a safety warning. It is a label fact, useful if you avoid this group on purpose.
Full ingredient list
Aqua, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Xylenesulfonate, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Citrate, Parfum.
Highlighted names triggered a “No” on one of the six checks. Underlined names open the ingredient dictionary. Source list as recorded on Open Beauty Facts.
Sulfate-free shampoos instead
Data: Open Beauty Facts, community database, ODbL license. Last checked 26 Aug 2026. Barcode 8006540687505.