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Is this better for your hair? Printed From: HairBoutique.com Category: Long Hair Happenings Forum Name: Long Hair Support Forum Description: Growing it long takes commitment and support. URL: https://talk.hairboutique.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=389 Printed Date: July 27 2025 at 10:19am Topic: Is this better for your hair? Posted By: Unregistered Guest Subject: Is this better for your hair? Date Posted: September 04 2002 at 1:15am Hi all!! I was just reading about how the ingredient TEA-Lauryl Sulfate in shampoos can dry out your hair. But what about when it lists TEA-Lauryl Sulfate (From Coconut Oil) on the label. Is this form any better for your hair or does it have the same harsh effect and should not be used? Any comments or ideas are greatly appreciated! Thank you!! Happy Hair Days to You All!!! Replies: Posted By: Lyris Date Posted: September 04 2002 at 6:35am It makes no difference that TEA-lauryl sulfate is dervied from coconut oil, as are many shampoo detergents and lather-formers. Hair companies list that little parenthetical afterthought to make people think that natural-sounding ingredients are somehow safer and gentler, which is certainly not always the case. And ALL TEA-lauryl sulfate is from coconut; some manufacturers just choose to throw in that extra info for show. I recommend staying away from that ingredient, period. ------------- Look for beauty, and you will find no intelligence. Look for intelligence and you will find both.Proud member of the Cult of All Soft