Shampoo bars are having an actual moment, so if you haven’t used one yet, these eco-friendly bars are super simple to use and last longer — up to 80 washes which mean almost three plastic bottles of shampoo — They are usually made without sulphates and other harsh soaps common in liquid formulas, and the best part? Shampoo bars are plastic-free, meaning they are kind to you and the environment.
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Instead of pouring a liquid shampoo from a plastic bottle into your hair, all you need to do is rub the shampoo bar over your roots, gently massage and lather as you would with any regular shampoo.
If you are thinking to switch from liquid to solid bars, expect the same and even better results than your go-to formulas. Keep scrolling to see our picks.
The 12 Best Shampoo Bars for Every Hair Type in 2021
1. Ethique Heali Kiwi Shampoo for Touchy Scalps
With more than 700 Amazon reviews, this plastic and soap-free bar shampoo, is great for dry and itchy scalps, thanks to the natural ingredients such as coconut oil, Neem oil and Karanja oil that adds all-over moisture.
2. Davines Solid Shampoo Bar
Davines just launched in Australia its Essentials Solid Shampoo collection. Like any traditional shampoo, the range bubbles up into a rich lather but doesn’t contain sulphates, silicons, or harsh ingredients. Each shampoo bar is enriched with active ingredients from Slow Food Presidia farms in Italy that help to protect the planet’s biodiversity.
3. O&M Charcoal Shampoo Bar
Detoxify your hair with this shampoo bar that removes product buildup leaving the scalp feeling refreshed. Made with Kakadu Plum and Activated Charcoal, the 100% natural formula and sustainable bar remove the oil and grime that can weigh hair down, plus the sandalwood and cedarwood scent is just a dream in the shower.
4. Eleven Gentle Cleanse Shampoo Bar
An everyday shampoo bar, perfect to replace your standard plastic liquid shampoo.
The bar cleanses and nourishes hair and scalp, it’s 100% zero waste, and it’s free of sulphates, mineral oil, and dyes, which can further dry out hair.
5. Aveda Shampure Nurturing Shampoo Bar
Expect a lush lather and a gentle cleanse, perfect for those with coloured hair. Smooth it over wet hair or create a lather in the palm of your hands before massaging it evenly for a few minutes —then rinse it all out and enjoy fresh hair without guiltiness.
6. Lush Wasabi Shan Kui
An aroma addictive shampoo bar great for scalp health. With an impressive array of more than ten different bars, the brand used ingredients like Epsom Salt, organic agave syrup, and caffeine powder to uplift the scent and do the job while also stimulating the scalp for thicker hair.
7. All-One Hemp Rose Dr Bronner’s Pure-Castile Bar Soap
There’s a reason Dr Bronner’s Castile bar soaps have a cult following. This on a budget bar can be used — From your hair to the body — Plus it’s made with certified fair trade ingredients, and organic hemp oil for a soft, smooth lather that won’t dry your skin.
8. Christophe Robin Hydrating Shampoo Bar
If you are looking for a hydrating bar that works for every hair type and texture, Christophe Robin Hydrating Shampoo Bar gently cleanses strands while nourishing the hair thanks to plant-based ingredients such as castor oil, aloe vera, and coconut oil. Perfect if you have a sensitive or easily irritated scalp.
9. Nue Bar Shampoo Curly or Dry Hair
Great for our friends with curly hair. The Aussie made solid bar is designed to help restore hydration in dry, damaged, curly or even coloured hair, plus it leaves your curls soft and full of body and bounce.
10. Abhati Suisse Kaveri Calming Shampoo Bar
The Calming Shampoo Bar soothes irritated scalp, hydrate and protect all hair types. The bar is formulated with high-quality 100% whole natural plant ingredients, salicylic acid that gently buffs away flakes, and Vitamin E to help to calm irritation.
11. Valquer Exotic Shampoo Bar Lemon and Cinnamon
The refreshing natural shampoo bar, with Lemon and Cinnamon extract, is a great soap-free, zero waste addition if you are looking for a high-quality bar at an affordable price.
12. Shampoo With a Purpose The O.G. Shampoo/Conditioner Bar
This 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner bar is made with nourishing ingredients such as Argan Oil, Shea Butter, Coconut and Moroccan Argan Oils. Suitable for all hair types, lathers up beautifully, lasts far longer than bottled, and best of all no harm to the earth.
General FAQs
How do you use a shampoo bar?
Using a solid shampoo bar is as easy as using your go-to soap bar in the shower.
- Wet your hair and the solid shampoo bar.
- Apply the solid bar directly to the wet hair. They are concentrated, so they only need a few swipes.
- Massage the product into your scalp until it forms a gentle lather.
How do you store a shampoo bar?
A solid shampoo bar can be stored in a container that allows air circulation and in a cool, dry location.
How long do shampoo bars last?
Shampoo bars last up to 80 washes which mean almost three plastic bottles of shampoo.
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