A natural shampoo bar cleanses your hair with plant-based ingredients, without sulphates, silicones, parabens or plastic packaging. But why should you switch, and which shampoo bar suits your hair type? In this article we explain.
What is a natural shampoo bar?
A natural shampoo bar is a solid shampoo made from plant-based surfactants, butters and botanical ingredients. No water, no synthetic additives, no plastic bottle. The shampoo bars by Nature Bar are handmade in Amsterdam, pH neutral and formulated for each hair type.
Why switch to a natural shampoo bar?
- Gentler on your scalp. No sulphates that dry out your scalp and disrupt the sebum balance. A natural shampoo bar cleanses effectively without damaging the acid mantle.
- Plastic-free. One shampoo bar replaces on average two to three plastic shampoo bottles. Plastic-free packaged in cardboard.
- No silicone build-up. Silicones coat the hair but do not nourish it. Natural oils in a shampoo bar genuinely nourish the hair shaft.
- Circular ingredients. Nature Bar shampoo bars contain botanical ingredients and circular by-products from local Amsterdam partners.
- Compact and handy for travel. No hassle with liquid restrictions.
Which natural shampoo bar suits your hair type?
- Normal to oily hair: Shampoo Bar Balance & Deep Cleanse with horsetail, basil and lemon. Cleanses thoroughly and keeps sebum production balanced.
- Normal to fine hair: Shampoo Bar Strength & Volume with beer, mandarin and ylang ylang. Gives fine hair body without weighing it down.
- Normal to dry hair: Shampoo Bar Nourish & Repair with seaweed, lavender and eucalyptus. Nourishes the hair shaft and reduces dryness.
Combine with the Avocado Conditioner Bar for extra care and shine.
Is there a transition period?
Yes, some people experience a transition period of one to three weeks. The scalp adjusts to washing without sulphates and rebalances sebum production. Hair may feel slightly heavier or greasier at first. This passes on its own, and afterwards hair feels healthier and cleaner than with liquid shampoo.
Conclusion
A natural shampoo bar is gentler on your scalp, better for the environment and lasts longer than liquid shampoo. Handmade in Amsterdam, rated 9.6. Want to experience how our bars are made? Join a soap making workshop at our soap studio in De Hallen.
Discover the full shampoo bar range by Nature Bar.
