I only get a haircut two to three times a year, because: I’m lazy and my hair grows at a snail’s pace. But every time I do, I always ask my hair stylist for tips on choosing a shampoo and conditioner that will make my hair healthier and less frizzy. One stylist recommended Aveeno shampoo, which is something I still include in my rotation. The other day, I asked my hair stylist for her thoughts, and she recommended shopping for “natural” hair care products at Whole Foods…

Even though I’m not a parent, I love keeping an eye on personal care products that are formulated for babies. I’ve mentioned my fascination with baby products before—this whole category of products is typically formulated to be extra-gentle for sensitive, pure skin. As someone who has sensitive skin and eczema, I look to baby products as a safe haven for ingredients that won’t aggravate my skin. I also like the claims of what each baby product doesn’t contain. One thing…

If you read my other review of Aveeno Pure Renewal Shampoo and Conditioner, you know that I’ve been a big fan of Aveeno haircare products ever since my Japanese hair stylist recommended the brand to me years ago. I recently ordered Aveeno Nourish + Shine shampoo for the first time. Nourish and shine? Sign me up. But when I received it in the mail, I was a bit disappointed to discover that the second ingredient included the word “sulfate”—not “sodium lauryl sulfate,”…