The Complete Guide To Finding The Best Shampoo Bar For You
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Most people think of shampoo as a bottle on the shelf of a store. However, there are many people who prefer to use a shampoo bar over the bottled shampoo. If you’re looking for this type of shampoo, the more popular liquid shampoo can overshadow shampoo bars and make finding one frustrating.
There are good options out there; you just have to find them. Whether you already prefer bars or you’re just trying one out, we’ve rounded up some popular choices.
Whatever you use, the American Academy of Dermatology suggests focusing shampoo on your scalp. People with oily scalps may wash daily, while dry, curly or textured hair may need shampoo less often.
J.R. Liggett’s Old Fashioned Shampoo Bar
The first shampoo bar on our list is brought to us by J.R. Liggett. This listing is a 3-bar variety pack.
The three scents in this variety pack are tea tree and hemp oil, jojoba and peppermint, and coconut and argan oil. The brand markets them as biodegradable and vegan, and bars cut down on plastic bottles. Tea tree can irritate sensitive skin, so patch test first if you're prone to reactions.
Results vary by hair type. Some people find bar shampoos leave a little residue, especially with hard water, so rinse well.
Maple Hill Naturals Shampoo Bar
Maple Hill pitches its bars as good value, since they contain no added water like liquid shampoos do.
The brand says its bars skip harsh detergents and artificial colors.
It is marketed as vegan and cruelty-free, with lavender oil and a sweet vanilla scent. The brand describes it as gentle on your hair's natural oils.
Moroccan Mudd Shampoo Bar by Beauty and the Bees Tasmania
If you have curly or frizzy hair, then Beauty and the Bees has the perfect shampoo for you. It’s a clay shampoo bar made with Moroccan ghassoul (rhassoul) clay.
The brand says the formula is designed to cleanse gently and help tame frizz.
It is marketed as gentle enough for regular use. A persistently dry, flaky or itchy scalp can be a skin condition, so see a dermatologist if it doesn't improve.
Real Beer Shampoo Bar from Beauty and the Bees
Beauty and the Bees also makes this next product. Instead of it being for curly, dry hair, though, this product is for anyone who has fine, thin, or oily hair.
The formula uses leatherwood honey and plant oils, and the brand says it won’t weigh fine hair down.
As with any new shampoo, give it a few washes to see how your hair responds.
Lush Seanik Solid Shampoo
Finally, we have a brand that you’ve probably heard of before; Lush. This product from them is a solid seaweed shampoo bar.
Lush lists ingredients such as sea salt, lemon oil and seaweed, with a floral scent from added fragrance oils. Check the current ingredient list if you have fragrance sensitivities.
It's aimed at adding volume to fine or flat hair. Whether daily washing suits you depends on your hair and scalp type.
Conclusion
Whether you already love shampoo bars or you’re trying them out, you don’t have to be stressed about finding a good product.
After reading this list, you know some popular options. So, instead of stressing over which shampoos are worth your money, pick the bar that matches your hair type and enjoy beautiful hair.
Don’t be afraid to try one of these shampoo bars; one of them may be the best fit for you. Stop using any product that irritates your scalp.
Sources
- Tips for Healthy Hair, American Academy of Dermatology
- Tea Tree Oil: Usefulness and Safety, NCCIH (NIH)
