Which Should You Choose?
Aveda × Head & Shoulders
Looks good on the shelf. But what about on paper?
We've lined up the facts - Aveda vs. Head & Shoulders,
scored across what actually matters.
✨ Better Choice
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Aveda
This heritage clean beauty brand combines high-performance haircare with third-party environmental credentials and a fully vegan lineup.
5.8
Above Average
Overall PPA Score
People
4.4
Planet
5.4
Animals
7.6
Evidence-based analysis across our comprehensive framework
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Head & Shoulders
A long‑established American hair care brand focused on clinically proven anti‑dandruff shampoos and conditioners.
4.3
Industry Average
Overall PPA Score
People
4.6
Planet
5.3
Animals
3.0
Evidence-based analysis across our comprehensive framework
Detailed Sustainability Breakdown
Line-by-line comparison across all 15 PPA criteria
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Legend:
Strong performance
Moderate performance
Weak performance
Final Results
Aveda wins with stronger sustainability practices across multiple categories, leading by 1.5 points overall.
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