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Seaweed Is the Hair Care Ingredient You Never Knew You Needed

Ariel was on to something
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If you're a self-proclaimed mermaid lover like me, you'll do just about anything to rock a healthy head of hair. But did you know that the secret to your most nourished mane may actually be in the same place as your favorite mythical creature? That's right, when it comes to achieving a mermaid-worthy mane, it's all about embracing the antioxidant-rich properties of everyone's favorite under-the-sea green: seaweed.

Seaweed is chock-full of fatty acids, vitamins and minerals — ranging from omega 3s and calcium to zinc, iron and vitamins A, C, B, and E — that work wonders for everything from skin and hair to full body health when consumed. When used in hair care, seaweed works to intensely repair by coating strands with all those fatty acids and nutrients, helping it rebuild itself and grow stronger. But it's not just the inner structure of your hair that seaweed addresses, it also works to improve texture and shine too.

To help you switch from chemical-laden hair care products to more natural, earth-inspired, mermaid-approved shower staples, here are four of the leading seaweed hair care systems.

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After his wife discovered the powerful skin benefits of seaweed after getting a facial in Europe, Leon Gorman decided it was time to develop a seaweed-rich product that worked the same magic for your mane. The result? A 3-piece hair care collection, including a shampoo, conditioner and serum, all made with Irish organic seaweed. All of the products are made without harsh chemicals and sulfates, ensuring that these products will work wonders for all hair types, regardless of whether or not it's been colored.

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The Seaweed Bath Co. Lavender Volumizing Argan Shampoo + Conditioner
Seaweed is a wonder-worker on its own but add lavender to the mix and you not only have a hair care system that repairs hair, intensely hydrates and adds volume and shine, but it effectively de-stresses too. Formulated without parabens or gluten, this vegan and cruelty-free system, housed in 100 percent post-consumer recycled plastic, is ideal for anyone who wants to look good and do good, too.

The Seaweed Bath Co. Lavender Volumizing Argan Shampoo, $12.99

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The Seaweed Bath Co. Lavender Volumizing Argan Conditioner, $13.99

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With full-sized bottles of the brand's best-selling Silky By Nature Shampoo and Forget Me Knot Conditioner, this hair care set is the ultimate gift. Whether you get it for yourself or your BFF, the hand-harvested seaweed hair care line is unlike any other. Abundant in essential oils and vitamins, these products are certified organic and will leave you loving your mane.

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Bumble and Bumble Seaweed Shampoo + Conditioner
Designed for fine to medium, straight to wavy hair, these mermaid-worthy hair care products from Bumble & Bumble feature a blend of marine seaweed, spirulina and kelp to deeply nourish strands from roots to ends without weighing them down. The result? Clean, shiny, healthy hair that's sure to feel fresher than ever.

Bumble and Bumble Seaweed Shampoo, $24

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Bumble and Bumble Seaweed Conditioner, $25

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BY REBECCA NORRIS | APR 30, 2018 | SHARES
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