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Have you noticed that all of a sudden, everyone you know has ditched their liquid shampoo in a plastic container for a solid alternative? We have. Solid shampoo and conditioner has been having a major moment, and is becoming super popular with sustainable beauty aficionados, minimalists, and anyone looking to up their hair game. So why all the hype and why use solid shampoo and conditioner? We’ve broken down the trend, covered everything you need to know before you take the plunge and asked all the questions you need answered about solid shampoo bars.
A New Wave of Hair Care
Solid shampoo and conditioner can sound like another hair trend, but it’s actually potion magic, simplicity, and sustainability. Meanwhile, liquid shampoo and conditioner hair products are generally made with 80% water. Hair and scalp bars contain no water. That means by using solid shampoo or conditioner bars, you’re saving gallons of water.
Eco-Friendly and Plastic-Free
This is one of the less obvious benefits of switching to a shampoo bar, but also one of the most important ones. Shampoo bottles carry so much of our plastic pollution. More and more people are looking to lower their environmental footprint while sustainability. And one of the easiest places to start is the bathroom. Solid shampoo and conditioner bars always come in very minimal packaging, if any that is. This is usually biodegradable paper, so everyone is winning!
Long-Lasting and Cost-Effective
The bar is small but can serve you longer than the regular shampoo because it’s super-concentrated. The average bottle of liquid shampoo is 80% water. Shampoo bars? Not at all— just solid, which is better for the planet. A single bar equals at least a full 24oz bottle of liquid shampoo. You just saved 1-2 or 3 plastic bottles from ending up in the garbage (or sea).
Travel-Friendly and Convenient
If you frequent places, you probably should opt for a solid shampoo and conditioner. We all have had that incident where shampoo leaked all over our luggage. It’s the worst! But with a solid bar, you don’t have to worry about it. You can also just plop these in your carry-on without having to worry about airport regulations regarding liquids or getting spills.
Making the Switch
The move to bar shampoo and conditioner is exciting and rewarding. Buy the right bar from Ethique, and you are assured of all-natural products with high-quality ingredients and no toxic chemicals. Your hair will thank you for it and you will be doing your part in keeping our planet safe.
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