Originally most popular among people who love to travel as no need to worry about potential leaks, spillage, or explosions. Thereโ€™s also the fact that shampoo bars donโ€™t take up much space. Plus thereโ€™s the added benefit of them being good for both the planet and the environment.In fact, itโ€™s actually the eco-friendly reasons that have catapulted them into the limelight, especially now weโ€™re all embracing sustainable living and are taking more active steps to protect the world around us. However, as with everything, there are pros and cons when it comes to shampoo bars, here we look into the main differences between the two…

What is a shampoo bar?

A shampoo bar is a solid version of liquid shampoo and they work in much the same way; instead of squeezing shampoo into the palm of your hand, itโ€™s simply a case of wetting the bar to activate the foam, and then massaging it into damp hair. Shampoo bars work to cleanse hair and remove product build-up, and just like regular shampoo, they are available to suit all hair types.

Are they just as effective?

Yes, but they can take some getting used to. Your hair will have to adjust by going through a transitional period where it might feel waxy or stickyโ€”rest assured, it’s only temporary.

What are the benefits?

Shampoo bars tend to be much more cost-effective in comparison to liquid shampoo. One standard shampoo bar should see you through around 80 washes, which is around one and a half bottlesโ€™ worth of a standard bottle. After prolonged use of shampoo bars, some people find they can skip conditioner, too, which will also save money in the long term!

1/ CONVENIENCE
Shampoo bottles can get slippery in the shower or the lids can be hard to open, but itโ€™s safe to say youโ€™ll never have those problems with shampoo bars. They also take up much less room in the shower as bars can be stored in small tins or on bamboo soap trays ย especially if you have limited space in your bathroom.

2/ ECO_FRIENDLY
Thankfully, more and more of us are becoming much more environmentally consciousโ€”weโ€™re recycling more than ever, and are more aware of the damaging effects that plastic pollution can have on the oceans. Part of that includes trying to reduce plastic usage, which means replacing plastic shampoo bottles with a solid, biodegradable bar that will likely come in recyclable packaging is a win-win situation.

Along with having eco-friendly packaging and biodegradable formulas, our shampoo bars are all-natural, too, which means they donโ€™t contain any chemicals that go into waterways and cause potential harm to wildlife. Shampoo bars tend to be made from organic ingredients, donโ€™t contain any artificial fragrance (which is especially good for those with sensitive skin) and most are also free from things like sulfates which can cause dryness and irritation.

So what’s not to like about making the switch to using a shampoo bar and ditch the plastic bottles..