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Shampoo bars for your curls: plastic-free showering
A bathroom filled with plastic bottles of shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel. We use about 165 kilos of packaging per person annually. Want to contribute to reducing plastic waste without compromising your curl care? A single shampoo bar saves up to three plastic bottles. How much would that save you in a year?
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What is a shampoo bar?
A shampoo bar is a solid shampoo, a special block specifically designed for your hair. Because all unnecessary ingredients like water and preservatives have been removed, it’s not only better for your hair but also much more compact. Shampoo bars are available for all hair types, from bars with oat milk and honey for frizzy and curly hair to shampoo specifically for oily hair .
How do you use the shampoo bar?
The shampoo bar is easy to use. Make sure your hands are thoroughly wet, rub the shampoo bar between your hands or directly into your wet hair, thoroughly massage the lather through your hair, and then rinse. You can also extend your shower routine with a conditioner or body bar. Store the bars in a dry place and let your hair air-dry, using a cold hairdryer or by wrapping it in a T-shirt. Troubled by tangles? Try to remove them by gently running your fingers through your hair or using a Denman brush.
Also read: Discover which Denman brush you need
Where can I buy shampoo and conditioner bars?
At Shampoo Bars, you’ll find products for all hair types. These shampoo bars are also plastic-free and fully biodegradable. After carefully reviewing the selection, we chose the vegan Vanilla Shampoo Bar for normal to dry hair and the vegan Vanilla Conditioner Bar for soft, frizz-free hair. Both bars are cruelty-free and handcrafted locally in the Netherlands.
Are the Curly Girl bars approved?
The Curly Girl Method avoids sulfates, parabens, silicones, and drying alcohols. These ingredients can, of course, be found in a shampoo bar. But good news: Shampoo Bars’ Vanilla shampoo and conditioner are both Curly Girl approved! The cleansers in the shampoo are considered mild by the Curly Girl community, and no drying alcohols are used. Also, when choosing your shampoo bar, don’t be fooled by the ingredient behentrimonium methosulfate. Despite the word “sulfate,” it’s not a sulfate, but a natural ingredient.
My Shampoo Bar experience
The shampoo bar is easy to order through the Shampoo Bars website and is both a sustainable and (in the end) more affordable option. My first impression was immediately positive. It’s clear that attention has been paid to the packaging and that sustainability is a key consideration in every aspect. The packaging is made of recyclable cardboard, and the filler chips are composed of natural raw materials, making them compostable and 100% soluble.
Both bars smell wonderful and are easy to hold. The shampoo bar lathers well and leaves a refreshingly clean feeling. The conditioner bar takes longer to soften. So, I chose to rub it directly into my wet hair, which resulted in silky-soft hair, and I could easily detangle it with my fingers. After drying, my hair felt clean and nourished. The vanilla scent of the bars was still subtle.
After showering, it’s important to store the bars in a dry place. Finding a good spot proved quite challenging. A good tip is to think about this before you buy your shampoo bar. A good option is using a soap dish or soap tray. Or choose a storage bag , like the one Shampoo Bars made of ramie fabric.
In conclusion, if you’d like to contribute to reducing plastic waste without compromising the quality of your curls, a shampoo bar is a great alternative to a traditional bottle of shampoo. Curious which shampoo bar is best for you? View the entire range of Shampoo Bars here .
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