In addition to the ingredients, there's a different way that shampoo bars function. There's no water in the shampoo bars, which means you need to rub the bar between your hair and hands to make a lather, unlike liquid shampoos that can effortlessly create a lather. The lather in shampoos is an advertising component. Buyers believe that the more lather, the better the hair. This is not the case."
Additionally, the less water required, the more sustainable the environmental impact. Another benefit is shampoo bars that do not need more water than their bottle counterparts. And this is due to efficacy: Not just do shampoo bars conserve water due to the formula that requires less water contrasted with liquid shampoo and bottles, but they also have higher-quality ingredients. The ingredients are in higher amounts, and your hair will reap greater benefits.
Ethique Mintasy Solid Shampoo
Ethique's bright, green square-shaped shampoo bar is an absolute pleasure. Ethique offers 11 shampoo bars that cater to all hair types, but the Mintasy one seems to be their most sought-after. If you're interested in a more sustainable lifestyle, this shampoo bar is beneficially vegan and cruelty-free.
It smelled super fresh and minty due to the peppermint oil. Additionally, it froze up quickly and effortlessly compared to the other oils we tested. The minty scent smelt like it was helping cleanse the scalp and the air and making it easy to wash and rinse out. The hair didn't end up with a matted, tangled mess. Although hair felt a little too clean, it was soft, clean, and hydrated, without that infamous waxy sensation that some shampoo bars may have after the initial few times of use.
Foamie Coconut Shampoo Bar
We were awestruck by the Foamie for a variety of reasons. Not just that it delivers an intense dose of hydration to thirsty hair, making it soft and smooth and smelling great, but it also smells amazing. The tropical scent lasted all day. And it could be incorporated into your hair-care routine.
The ergonomic design ensures that it will fit comfortably in your palm. When using the bar, slather more easily by directly rubbing it into the hair than by foaming it up with your hands; however, should you prefer that method and you're comfortable with it, then it's fine as well. We also loved the convenient travel case for 'travel buddies,' sold as a separate item and became a necessity when it came time to take the bar.
J.R. Liggett Original Formula Shampoo Bar
J.R. Liggett's multi-tasking bars are great for camping and backpacking trips. They're made of 100 percent vegetable oils (coconut castor, cocoa, and olive oil) and can be used for all hair kinds. Additionally, they can be used for body soap as shaving soap, for hand washing things like underwear and socks. We love the travel-friendly original bar, which comes in an incredibly small, water-resistant, and washable pouch and an oversized mat of paper that wraps around three edges of the bar so that it doesn't collect any debris that might fall along the route.
By Humankind Shampoo Bar
By Humankind's shampoo bars have been processed cold to allow the formula to keep more glycerine in it, which is a component that helps to regulate the sensitive pH of the skin. Each bar comes with an eight-week curing time, allowing any excess water in the bar to evaporate. It results from a firm bar that maintains its shape throughout time and a formula based on plants that don't deprive the hair's natural oils. Be aware that this bar won't make your hair feel squeaky clean right away. It could take a few showers to get used to.
HiBar Volumize Shampoo Bar
HiBar's shampoo bars are designed in the shape of a cylinder with an angled edge, making it easier to apply directly on the scalp. They also have an elongated base that permits bars to be upright when not used. The company's volume-enhancing shampoo bar is an absolute standout for those with fine hair. The bar is infused with African dates and vitamin B5 to improve the body and control frizz. This bar is also beneficial for those following The Curly Girl Method, which recommends using shampoos without sulfate that smooth out and create coils, waves, and curls.
Ethique Frizz Wrangler
In 2019 alone, Ethique's customers saved 2.9 million liters that would otherwise be lost, along with many plastic bottles. The company's environmental ethos involves planting trees for each purchase using recyclable packaging. The waterless shampoo bars offer outstanding results. The brand produces bars that are suitable for all types of hair and hair types, but the frizz-taming bar is an absolute must-have for people with curly or wispy hair. It's made of Fair Trade Samoan coconut oil and coconut butter to smooth out flyaways and improve the natural texture and shape.
