Thinking of going vegan this year? Maybe you’ve just completed Veganuary, or know someone who has, and are feeling suitably inspired to make a major lifestyle change in 2026. If this sounds like you, then you’re in good (and growing) company. Over 6% of UK adults plan to follow a vegan diet in 2026—that’s 3.5 million people. But veganism isn’t just about food: it’s shaping how people live their lives. And this includes how vegans approach beauty and self-care, including vegan hair care.
Following a vegan lifestyle is about making conscious decisions on an ongoing basis, and hair care is no exception. But what really works? How do you support healthy hair without compromising your values? Here’s the lowdown.
What Does “Vegan Hair” Really Mean?
Vegan hair care is about making the right vegan choices. The products you buy and the routines you follow need to be free from animal-derived ingredients. And they need to be entirely cruelty-free in their testing and formulation, from raw ingredients to the product you see on the shelf. These are choices that align hair care with ethical and environmental values. The great news is that following the vegan path in hair care doesn’t mean you have to compromise on quality and performance.
The best vegan haircare routines prioritize:
- Ingredients aligned with a plant-based ethos
- Support for overall hair health from the outside and the inside.
- Products that work!
That’s where a great routine—combining topical care, effective hair-focused supplements, and gentle accessory products—really delivers. Here’s what you need to be thinking about:
Step One: Effective Cleansing with Purpose
Every great routine starts with a gentle yet effective hair-washing regimen. Now, there is a lot of conflicting information out there about how often you should wash your hair. But that depends on your hair type, scalp condition, and lifestyle. Avoid one-size-fits-all solutions and focus on using a vegan shampoo and conditioner that are free from animal-derived ingredients, gentle on the scalp, and formulated to give a powerful blast of hydration with every wash.
Our Hair Gain Hydrating Shampoo & Conditioner range will transform your wash days. Vegan certified, and formulated with peptides, key hair vitamins, and marshmallow root extract, this brilliant duo will deliver hydration and strength from the very first wash, setting the stage for health and growth.
Vegan Hair Cleansing On Non-Wash Days
On days when a full wash isn’t needed or wanted, Peptide Puff™ Dry Shampoo offers a vegan-friendly and cruelty-free way to refresh hair between washes. Its non-aerosol formulation instantly absorbs excess oil and adds volume and body without stripping or stressing the scalp. It’s a perfect practical addition to a flexible, plant-conscious haircare routine.
Step Two: Targeted Topicals
Cleaning your hair wisely is just the first stage. For those following a vegan lifestyle (or who are about to do so!), hair and scalp health are areas where doubling down on other vegan-friendly topical products makes a difference. Hair Gain Scalp Foam, powered by the amazing AnaGain™ technology (derived from organic pea shoots), is full of natural ingredients that will refresh and revitalise the scalp while repairing and protecting our tresses. Used daily, this fabulous topical is 100% vegan and is also 100% recyclable.
Meanwhile, using our Hair Gain Hair Mask once or twice a week will give hair deep nourishment and hydration. All vegan, with no harsh chemicals, and fuelled with AnaGain™, paired with our Scalp Foam, reduces breakage and fall by up to 60% from the very first use!*
Step 3: Support from Within—Supplements That Complement Vegan Living
As mentioned above, diet alone doesn’t always provide all the nutrients needed to maximise hair health and growth. Internal supplementation to complement your diet, helping to fill the gaps that can occur even in a well-planned vegan lifestyle, is a must.
Vegan-certified Hair Gain Hair Capsules and Hair Gummies become key tools here. Containing AnaGain™ and a blend of essential hair vitamins and minerals, they combat hair fall and promote hair growth and strength from the inside.
Step 4: Accessorize Thoughtfully—Non-Toxic, Kind Tools
A vegan haircare routine isn’t just about the topicals you apply and the supplements you take. It’s about harmonious choices at all times, and the hair accessories you use play a role in keeping your locks and scalp healthy while aligning with your values.
Choosing vegan-friendly accessories like our wide-toothed Hair Gain Comb, Scrunchie, Scalp Massager, and Headband is kind to your hair and kind to your lifestyle. No harsh materials, no unnecessary chemicals, and designed to work hand-in-hand with our topicals and supplements!
A Hair Gain Vegan Hair Care Routine
Every Day
- Take your Hair Gain Hair Capsules or Hair Gummies.
- Gentle detangling with your Hair Gain Comb.
- Apply Hair Gain Scalp Foam.
Every Wash Day
Wash and condition with Hair Gain’s Hydrating Range.
Weekly or Bi-Weekly
Use Hair Gain Hair Mask for deep nourishment and hydration.
As Needed
- Peptide Puff™ Dry Shampoo to absorb grease, dirt and muck while caring for your hair and scalp.
- Always use vegan-friendly accessories!
A vegan lifestyle is about harmonious choices—from what you eat to the products you put on your hair. When vegan hair care combines the best nutrition with effective, plant-friendly products and supplements, the result is a routine that’s both ethical and impactful. Hair Gain is your perfect partner.
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*Independently tested May 2023, results achieved when tested as a regime with the Hair Gain Hair Mask.
