Best solid hair shampoos: top 8 win-win options

Save money, minimize the amount of plastic in your life and save the planet? Solid hair shampoos are something that can at least partially help with this. If you have been wanting to try this cosmetic product for a long time, but do not know where to start, we will tell you.

We have already figured out what solid hair shampoos are, why they are better than regular shampoos, and why you should switch to them. Now it remains to find out which products you should pay attention to first.

“Hair soap shampoo is a solid form of shampoo, usually made from a mixture of raw or botanical ingredients such as oils," says hairstylist April Kaiganich, owner of The Curl Whisperer in Austin, Texas, and the company's hair care expert. Puracy. “Unlike liquid formulas, which often contain sulfates and other harsh detergents, solid shampoos are more natural and safer, made with high-quality, moisturizing active ingredients that are gentle on the hair and scalp.” 

Yes, using bar shampoo takes some getting used to, but if you want to go on the greener side, then these solid shampoos are the way to go. They are the best on the market in 2021.

Lush, Lullaby Shampoo Bar

Lush has become famous for its bath bombs and has not bypassed the territory of solid shampoos. The brand has a lot of options to choose from, but if your goal is to find the perfect remedy for sensitive scalp prone to dandruff and flaking, give this one a try. It contains softening oat milk, almond flour, jojoba oil, as well as soothing lavender and neroli, which provide a heavenly sensation that has a healing effect on both the scalp and the soul thanks to its incredible aroma. Volume 55 g, estimated price 335 UAH.

Yves Rocher, The Solid Shampoo

Solid shampoos from Yves Rocher intensively nourish the hair, fill it with vitality, add softness and shine. An effective and caring solid formula cleanses and softens the strands, giving them elasticity, shine and silkiness. During use, the product creates a natural light foam, deep cleanses, the result – the hair looks filled with strength and shiny. The line includes three fragrances to choose from: with floral oils, chamomile and calendula. Volume 60 g, estimated price 199 UAH.

Christophe Robin, Hydrating Shampoo Bar with Aloe Vera

Christophe Robin is a brand that relies on natural ingredients, so the composition of this solid shampoo is absolutely pure. It is suitable for all hair textures and types, including 100% botanical ingredients such as aloe vera, as well as castor and coconut oils to gently cleanse the strands. It is fragrance-free, which means it can be used by those with sensitive or allergic scalps. Volume 110 g, estimated price 615 UAH.

Love Beauty And Planet, Murumuru Butter & Rose Shampoo Bar

As the name implies, the main ingredients of this solid hair shampoo are natural murumuru butter and Bulgarian rose petals. It is ultra-soft, emollient, sulfate-free and, following the brand's ethical concept, the emphasis on eco is maximized: environmentally friendly composition, recyclable packaging. Suitable for color-treated hair to help maintain color vibrancy. And this hair soap has the most pleasant fresh aroma with floral and moderately sweet notes. Volume 113 g, estimated price 140 UAH.

HiBar, Maintain Solid Shampoo

HiBar Solid Shampoo, containing coconut oil-derived surfactants, is gentle on scalp and color-treated hair. Thanks to its characteristic shape with a beveled tip, it is convenient to apply to the hair roots and hold in wet hands during washing. It contains shea butter and a special active moisturizing ingredient Honeyquat, which loses to regular honey and glycerin. Shampoo saturates strands with moisture and gives them a healthy glow. Volume 90 g, estimated price 360 ​​UAH.

Shea Moisture, Coconut & Hibiscus Rhassoul Clay Shampoo Bar

Those with thick, curly, and coarse hair often avoid soap-based shampoos. That's right: many of them are too dry and can tangle strands. But not in this case. Extra Moisturizing Coconut Hibiscus Shampoo is specially formulated to keep your curls soft, bouncy and full of energy. It also contains Moroccan Rassoul clay, which removes excess oils and impurities from the surface of the scalp and hair, rather than removing much-needed moisture. Volume 128 g, estimated price 280 UAH.

Meow Meow Tweet, Rosemary Avocado Shampoo Bar

Known for their natural deodorants, Meow Meow Tweet has also developed great solid shampoos. They are made without animal products and are vegan, made from carefully selected organic plant ingredients and packaged in a carton paper or glass container in an environmentally friendly way. Bonus: You can use it on your body too. Not to mention, the shampoo is safe for children and even pets. We love the avocado and rosemary formula, but there's an even more fragrant version with coconut milk and lavender. Volume 126 g, estimated price 335 UAH.

Ethics, Damage Control Shampoo Bar

Ethique offers some of the finest solid shampoos on the market and has been a zero waste brand since its inception. His first and most popular hair soap, Damage Control, contains cocoa butter and coconut oil to nourish damaged strands, peppermint oil to deeply cleanse and smooth texture, neem and caranga oils to treat scalp problems including dandruff, and oats, which additionally soothes and combats itching. One small bar that fits in the palm of your hand is equivalent to three bottles of liquid shampoo, so you can see the benefits yourself. Volume 110 g, estimated price 450 UAH.