From excessive plastic packaging to chemical irritants, there are plenty of reasons to get excited about an alternative to conventional hair care products. Enter: shampoo and conditioner bars.
Exactly what they sound like, these are solid bars of product you can tuck beside your bar soap for a more streamlined, planet-friendly shower routine — no matter your hair type. Plus, one full-sized bar is worth about 24 oz of liquid shampoo, making bars the perfect travel companions.
Finding the right shampoo and conditioner bar can take time, so allow us to introduce you to some of our trusted favorites:
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Package Free's Shampoo + Conditioner Bundle
Why It's Cool
This set of zero waste bars are made without parabens, sulfates, and artificial fragrances and come in a range of scents. Plus, as the name implies, no excess packaging included!
$34
The Afro Hair and Skin Co.'s Gentle Cleansing Shampoo Bar
Why It's Cool
Unlike other bars, this was specifically created for afro-textured, coily, and curly hair types. Ultra-hydrating, this bar cleanses without stripping natural oils.
$19.99
HiBAR Shampoo & Conditioner Bars
Why It's Cool
Not only is the product unique enough to be a great conversation starter, they also offer a range of specially-formulated bars to address a range of hair types and conditions.
$12.99 each
Meow Meow Tweet's Rosemary Avocado Shampoo Bar
Why It's Cool
A darling of the low-waste world, Meow Meow Tweet never fails to deliver high-quality, eco-friendly products. Their shampoo and conditioner bars are no exception.
$12
J·R·LIGGETT'S All-Natural Shampoo Bars
Why It's Cool
These bars are a great entry point into the world of bar shampoo - they're widely available and the price point makes a shampoo bar experiment feel less intimidating.
$10.39
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