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Should we be washing our hair with shampoo bars?

Revolutionise your routine

By Tiarne Blackwell

Content Producer / April 12 2023

Are you tired of the endless sea of shampoo bottles cluttering up your shower? (trust us, we get it). Want to simplify your hair care routine while doing your bit for the environment? Shampoo bars may just be the thing your regimen's lacking.

These little wonders are a game-changer for anyone looking to reduce their plastic waste. Plus, they still deliver the same fabulous results as regular shampoos, so what have you got to lose? In fact, you'll actually be gaining the status of a very glamorous eco-warrior, with enviable locks that just won't quit. Doesn't sound too bad, does it?

So, say goodbye to bulky plastic bottles and hello to a more sustainable, streamlined hair care routine with our below picks. From nourishing ingredients to invigorating scents, these are some of our absolute favourite shampoo bars.

Anihana Shampoo Bar Manuka Honey & Almond

This bar is equal to approximately 80 washes (or three plastic bottles). And if that's not enough to convince you, it's also enriched with rice bran oil to nourish the hair and scalp, and coconut-derived sodium coco sulphate to cleanse impurities. Anihana has a heap of other great shampoo bars for every hair type, if this one's not the one for you.

$13.99 at healthylife

Ethique Solid Shampoo Bar Pinkalicious

Treat yourself with this fruity little number designed to clean your hair while making it smell heavenly. It was originally released as a limited-edition product, but it was so popular that now it's a permanent fixture in Ethique's award-winning collection.

$22.95 at healthylife

O&M Hydrate Shampoo Bar

This revolutionary solution for luscious locks definitely won't leave your hair feeling weighed down. The little bar packs a punch with super nourishing ingredients, making it the perfect choice for the eco-conscious beauty lover who still wants to reap the benefits of a simply fabulous shampoo.

$26.95 at a-beauty

Impact Bars Mango Sustainable Shampoo Bar

Mango shampoo is a real treat for the senses. It smells so good we wish we could just pop it in our mouths (we don't actually recommend this, by the way). We do however suggest lathering it all over your hair for nourished, clean and smooth locks.

$28 at hardtofind

ELEVEN Australia Gentle Cleanse Shampoo Bar

Your hair deserves some TLC, and this is just the thing to do it. This bar offers a gentle but thorough cleanse, plus added moisture and shine, without the unwanted plastic. Simply rub it between your hands (or directly onto your hair), then massage into your scalp with your fingertips and rinse away. It’s just too easy. Pair it with the matching conditioner and you'll be unstoppable.

$18.95 at Oz Hair & Beauty

Christophe Robin Hydrating Shampoo Bar with Aloe Vera

With a powerhouse blend of aloe vera, natural glycerin and castor oil, this beauty gently cleanses the hair and body, leaving the hair fibre hydrated and full of vitality. Great for short to mid-length hair, it contains no parabens, silicones or SLS. It's also 100 per cent vegan. Honestly, we can't think of a single fault...

$28 at Adore Beauty

Davines LOVE Smoothing Shampoo Bar

If you've got coarse or frizzy hair (join the club), this little guy's the one for you. It has a solid texture that develops into a rich creamy foam during application, resulting in super soft, shiny tresses.

$49.95 at Oz Hair & Beauty

Main image credit: @hairbyruslan

Running short on time, but need to give your hair a quick refresh? Try our selection of the best dry shampoos.

Tiarne Blackwell

Tiarne is BEAUTYcrew's Content Producer. Between crafting narratives about all things beauty, you might catch her indulging in an endless stream of TikTok videos and obsessing over her dog. Her words have also appeared across other mastheads such as Better Homes & Gardens, New Idea, Now To Love, Bounty Parents and more.