Being eco-friendly is more mainstream than ever. With the rising cost of living there has never been a better time to save money and the planet, and recently there’s a new product making waves in the sustainability industry.
Step forth: shampoo bars. I’ve seen these little blocks of goodness on my supermarket shelves for years, promising me that they’re a great alternative to liquid shampoo. Sounds tempting, as I’ve been throwing away hundreds of plastic bottles over the years.
I decided to put the theory to the test and spent £4 on Garnier Ultimate Blends Honey Treasures Strengthening Shampoo Bar for Damaged Hair. Quite a mouthful and it sounds posh, but I wasn’t sold just yet.
Quite a mouthful and it sounds posh, but I wasn’t sold just yet (Image: MyLondon)
Later that evening I went for a run and my hair was in dying need of a wash. I am a huge follower of certain products that have been my ride-or-die for years, so I was sceptical that this hack wasn’t going to work for me.
The product looks literally like a bar of soap. I couldn’t imagine myself running my hair through this - it felt like a joke. It was also rather small in size, but this meant that it was travel friendly and one less liquid to take on a flight.
After jumping into the shower and soaking my hair, I began to wet the shampoo bar and gradually saw bubbles foaming in my hand. My nose tickled with hints of honey and sweet beeswax - I can’t lie the smell was divine.
I began to wet the shampoo bar and gradually saw bubbles foaming in my hand (Image: MyLondon)
I managed to build up enough foam to start cleaning my hair and I had barely made a scratch on the surface on the bar. A little does go a long way indeed. However, I wasn’t sure how much foam I needed and when enough was enough.
Despite this lack of knowledge, the shampoo bar did its job. My hair did feel quite matted afterwards, but after brushing a comb through it and adding some hair oil - I cannot express how moisturised my hair felt.
It felt bouncy and nourished, and best of all I didn’t even need to use that much. I can confidently say that I will be using this shampoo bar again. On top of this, it’s recyclable, sulphate free and the ingredients are simply a chef’s kiss. What’s not to love?
If you’re passionate about Planet Earth, your carbon footprint and your finances, this simple change will probably transform your life. Shampoo bars are here to stay.