the Cleenland guide to shampoo and conditioner bars

Shampoo and conditioner bars are a super sustainable way to care for your hair. With no bottle and no water, they are more resource-efficient than traditional products. Use it just like bar soap: you can either rub the bar directly on your hair or lather it in your hands, then apply to your hair. There are a ton of options out there for different hair types and preferences and not all are created equal. After much washing and conditioning, here’s the rundown on the ones we’ve selected, organized by hair type and scalp needs:

If you have textured or very curly hair and dry scalp/dandruff/buildup:

  • OBIA Naturals Neem Tea Tree shampoo bar, $9.99 each. See below to choose a conditioner bar.

If you have textured or very curly hair and are good to go on scalp stuff:

  • OBIA Naturals Coconut Shea shampoo bar, $9.99 each. See below to choose a conditioner bar.

If you're not particularly concerned about moisture and have dandruff:

  • SallyeAnder Pinetar and Nettle shampoo bar, $12.95 each

  • HiBAR SOOTHE set of shampoo and conditioner bars, $13.95 each

If you have oilier hair or swim a lot:

  • HiBAR MAINTAIN set of shampoo and conditioner bars, $13.95 each.

If you have thicker, drier hair:

  • HiBAR MOISTURIZE set of shampoo and conditioner bars, $13.95 each.

  • HiBAR MOISTURIZE FRAGRANCE FREE set of shampoo and conditioner bars, $13.95 each.

If you have finer, drier hair:

  • HiBAR VOLUMIZE set of shampoo and conditioner bars, $13.95 each.

Sarah Levy