19 Shampoo Bar Options That'll Help You Shrink Your Carbon Footprint

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  • Waterless shampoo bars are formulated without water in order to reduce plastic packaging.
  • They're also said to last twice as long as liquid, bottled shampoo.
  • Some of the best shampoo bars are safe to use on all hair colors and types.

If you've spent most of your life using liquid shampoo and conditioner, you've been missing out on the greatness that is shampoo bars — and with there being a growing emphasis on conscious shopping in the beauty industry, we can't think of a better time than now to finally make the switch to a waterless formula. There's so much plastic waste in the world — the beauty industry alone produces over 120 billion units of packaging a year — that it's no longer enough to just recycle. Even though there's so much more we can all do to limit our carbon footprint, purchasing sustainable products is a good place to start. One way to limit plastic waste is to switch from liquid products (usually packaged in large, single-use plastic bottles) to solid shampoo bars, which are sometimes sold without any packaging at all.

Some of the best shampoo bars on the market are made with special formulas that are safe to use on blond hair, curly hair, dry hair, and more all while cleansing your hair and scalp sans the creation of more plastic waste. Check them out ahead.

Superzero Shampoo Bar For Flakes and Itchy Scalp
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Superzero Shampoo Bar For Flakes and Itchy Scalp

The Superzero Shampoo Bar For Flakes and Itchy Scalp ($18) features a combination of avocado oil, shea butter, and tea tree oil to gently cleanse the scalp and treat itchiness. Each bar is equivalent to at least two bottles of liquid shampoo.

Garnier Whole Blends Restoring Shampoo Bar For Dry, Damaged Hair
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Garnier Whole Blends Restoring Shampoo Bar For Dry, Damaged Hair

The Garnier Whole Blends Restoring Shampoo Bar For Dry, Damaged Hair ($7) features a restorative formula that uses honey and beeswax to help protect the hair against damage and breakage during the cleansing process.

Kitsch Clarifying Shampoo Bar
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Kitsch Clarifying Shampoo Bar

The Kitsch Clarifying Shampoo Bar ($14) uses a refreshing blend of tea tree oil and mint to deep clean the scalp and remove product buildup without overdrying the hair or stripping it of essential oils.

Carol's Daughter Black Vanilla Moisture Sulfate Free Shampoo Bar
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Carol's Daughter Black Vanilla Moisture Sulfate Free Shampoo Bar

You can now buy one of the brand's fan-favorite items in waterless form: the Carol's Daughter Black Vanilla Moisture Sulfate Free Shampoo Bar ($11) cleanses and moisturizes dry, brittle hair with a blend of shea butter and jojoba oil.

Ethique Hydrating Shampoo Concentrate Bar For Normal to Dry Hair
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Ethique Hydrating Shampoo Concentrate Bar For Normal to Dry Hair

The Ethique Hydrating Shampoo Concentrate Bar For Normal to Dry Hair ($10) is an April POPSUGAR Beauty Award winner that helps you channel your inner scientist when you use it. All you have to do is mix the block with hot water to get a liquid shampoo that'll moisturize and soften your hair with ingredients like cocoa butter and coconut oil.

Davines Love Shampoo Bar
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Davines Love Shampoo Bar

With a star ingredient like olive extract, the Davines Love Shampoo Bar ($25) softens and smooths coarse hair while also bringing out a healthy shine.

Vaycay Beauty Maldives With Marula Shampoo and Conditioner Bundle
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Vaycay Beauty Maldives With Marula Shampoo and Conditioner Bundle

The Vaycay Beauty Maldives With Marula Shampoo and Conditioner Bundle ($35) is the equivalent of four bottles of traditional shampoo and conditioner.

Superzero Purple Shampoo Bar For Blonde and Highlighted Hair
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Superzero Purple Shampoo Bar For Blonde and Highlighted Hair

Because blonds can have eco-friendly options too. The Superzero Purple Shampoo Bar For Blonde and Highlighted Hair ($18) is made specially for those with lightened hair, as it uses avocado oil to moisturize while offsetting any yellow or brassiness.

Lush Cosmetics Honey I Washed My Hair Shampoo Bar
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Lush Cosmetics Honey I Washed My Hair Shampoo Bar

Lush fans may be familiar with the sweet honey-toffee scent of the Lush Cosmetics Honey I Washed My Hair Shampoo Bar ($12), which comes in many other formulas across the range. This bar promises to leave all hair types clean, soft, and full of bounce.

Love Beauty and Planet Coconut Water Shampoo + Conditioner Bar
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Love Beauty and Planet Coconut Water Shampoo + Conditioner Bar

The Love Beauty and Planet Coconut Water Shampoo and Conditioner Bar ($5) cleanses your hair and scalp, and is housed in a recyclable carton. Plus, it also contains conditioner.

Ethique Damage Control Shampoo Bar
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Ethique Damage Control Shampoo Bar

Coconut oil and cocoa butter combine in the Ethique Damage Control Shampoo Bar ($16), which is designed for dried-out and color-treated hair.

Basin Tea Tree Shampoo Bar
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Basin Tea Tree Shampoo Bar

The Basin Tea Tree Shampoo Bar ($9) is rich with tea tree oil that will moisturize and ease itchy scalps and remove product buildup.

Love Beauty and Planet Muru Muru Shampoo Bar
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Love Beauty and Planet Muru Muru Shampoo Bar

The Love Beauty and Planet Muru Muru Shampoo Bar ($5) smells floral and refreshing, is free of harsh cleansers, leaves hair soft, and is even color safe.

Meow Meow Tweet Shampoo Bar in Rosemary Avocado
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Meow Meow Tweet Shampoo Bar in Rosemary Avocado

The Meow Meow Tweet Shampoo Bar in Rosemary Avocado ($12) will suds up just like your favorite liquid option and deeply hydrate your hair with avocado oil and aloe vera.

The Yellow Bird Shampoo Bar
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The Yellow Bird Shampoo Bar

Your hair will be soft and shiny after using The Yellow Bird Shampoo Bar ($10). It cleanses with kaolin clay and hydrates with jojoba oil.

Lush Cosmetics Seanik Shampoo Bars
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Lush Cosmetics Seanik Shampoo Bars

The volumizing Lush Cosmetics Seanik Shampoo Bars ($12) uses sea salt for body, lemon juice for shine, and seaweed for softness.

ArtNaturals Lavender Shampoo Bar For Hair
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ArtNaturals Lavender Shampoo Bar For Hair

Not only does the ArtNaturals Lavender Shampoo Bar For Hair ($6) have a relaxing scent, but it also soothes irritated scalps with coconut and olive oil.