Should you swap to a shampoo bar?

Eco bars for every hair type

Shampoos have come conveniently packaged in plastic bottles for years, and there’s no denying they’re quick and easy to use. However, if you’re one of the 46% of people in the UK feeling guilty about your plastic consumption, according to a recent YouGov survey, perhaps it’s time to seek out the brands pioneering the new plastic-free, solid shampoo bars. It’s such an easy way to make your beauty regime more sustainable.

Unlike traditional bars of soap, most shampoo bars are made from highly concentrated natural oils and some of the best vegan beauty and plant-based ingredients, without any harsh additives that can cause dryness. The outer cardboard packaging of a shampoo bar is also much easier to recycle than plastic bottles, and they’re great for your bank balance, too, with many bars lasting five times longer than their bottle equivalent.

But if you’re going to ditch your normal bottle of shampoo, which bar should you pick? The good news is, we’ve tested the best shampoo bars for a whole range of different hair types. Just choose the right one to suit you and lather up!