I’m back with another Plastic-Free July swap post! I’ve been wanting to switch from plastic bottles of shampoo to a plastic-free shampoo bar for a while. Originally, I had planned on using up all my shampoo before switching, but I’ve decided to transition by washing with a bar every other go because my hair is pretty sensitive.
I hope you are getting on well with your Plastic-Free July goals, I have successfully switched to a refillable deodorant aka Wild. I must admit that I was planning on posting on Instagram every single day to share my swaps, but this was a bit too optimistic of me! Another swap I made was purchasing an amazing refillable eyeshadow since I only tend to wear one shade – I’ll share on Instagram at some point. But without further ado, onto my latest swap which is a shampoo bar.
What is a shampoo bar?
A shampoo bar is pretty self-explanatory – it’s a block of shampoo. It is the plastic-free version of shampoo.
Why should you switch to a shampoo bar?
- It’s more compact which comes in handy for travelling
- Plastic-free
- Easy to use
- Multiple types to suit your hair
- Different scents & shapes
- Last a long time
Introducing KIND2
KIND2 was created by Sue in 2019 when she was concerned about plastic pollution and wanted to make a difference in the haircare market. From the beginning, she wanted to create a cruelty-free, vegan and plastic-free shampoo bar which is how KIND2 was born!
They sell 4 different shampoo/conditioner bars, priced at ÂŁ12.50 for the shampoos and ÂŁ15.95 for the conditioner bar. There’s The Sensitive One (the one I went for), The Hydrating One, The Two In One and The Restoring One. Here is a quick summary of each bar:
The Sensitive One
This shampoo bar is for those that have a more sensitive scalp, whether that be from dry hair or dandruff/a flaky scalp. The bar is hasn’t got any essential oils or fragrances which is perfect for a sensitive scalp!
The Hydrating One
The Hydrating One is the second shampoo-only bar. It is for those who have coloured, dry, curly or normal hair with hemp seed, shea and macadamia oils to hydrate the hair. The scent is fresh, woody and subtly floral.
The Two In One
This one does what it says on the tin – a shampoo and conditioner bar. It is best for normal – oily and short – medium hair. This shampoo is for hydrating and detangling the hair, with a scent of woody and a hint of citrus.
The Restoring One
The Restoring One is a conditioner bar. It is for hydrating, detangling and nourishing your hair – it’s full of coconut and cocoa butter as well as oils. The scent is fresh woody and subtly floral.
My review
I decided to go with The Sensitive One because, like my skin, my scalp is very sensitive! A few months back I was using a 2in1 bottle of shampoo, but I found that it made my hair very greasy which is why I didn’t opt for the conditioner or 2in1 bar – as well as this, The Restoring One contains argan oil which I’m annoyingly allergic to :/
I love the shampoo bar! As I said before, I’ve been wanting to make the switch for a while so I was really happy to try out one of the KIND2 shampoo bars. The delivery was very quick and the packaging is completely plastic-free. You might be wondering whether it is worth ÂŁ12.50? I am telling you now, it is! It is quite a hard shampoo bar which means that it will last a very long time. The bar doesn’t lather very well, but I learnt that it wasn’t meant to – I was a little concerned about making sure that all the shampoo was washed out properly, but it was no different than bottled shampoo.
My mum has recently been making soap bars and even made her own shampoo bar. However, hers required a vinegar wash through afterwards to make sure the hair was pH balanced. I thought this sounded like far too much of a faff but luckily KIND2’s shampoo and conditioner bars don’t require this which I’m very glad about!
How does it work?
- Wet your hair under the shower.
- Wet the shampoo bar under the shower (make sure you don’t get any on the dish you are storing it in).
- Apply the bar directly to your hair by rubbing it a few times (2-5, it depends on your hair but don’t do more than 5 because it is concentrated).
- Wash out the shampoo.
- Repeat steps with the KIND2 conditioner bar if required.
Reasons why you should choose a KIND2 bar
- Fully vegan and made from plant-based ingredients
- Cruelty-free
- Contains lots of nourishing oils
- Free-from synthetic colours and fragrances
- Palm-oil free
- Plastic-free, even microplastics!
- Concentrated and contains no water, unlike a bottled shampoo – lasts longer (around 60 washes) & saves you money
- pH balanced and soap-free – no need for vinegar because the bar uses the natural acidity of our scalps
- One mangrove tree is planted, in Madagascar, with every order – a mangrove tree stores more CO2 than a tree in the tropical rainforests
- Made in the UK to keep a low carbon footprint
- KIND2 HQ runs on renewable energy
- You can get ÂŁ5 off with this referral voucher (I would also get ÂŁ5)
Do you use a shampoo bar?
Best wishes, Cx
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Oo, I’ve wanted to make a switch to a shampoo bar for a while now. They’re so much better for the environment and last longer too x
Agreed, the switch is definitely worth it x
I had a chance to try them too and loved the sensitive one! It was such a great treat and honestly, the fact that they don’t lather much is a plus as it won’t waste product. I tried plenty of shampoo bars and some tend to finish far too quick for that reason! x
So true x
I’m really keen to try a shampoo bar so I think I’m going to buy one next time I need to purchase some bits for the bathroom! I recently learned that a lot of products don’t actually NEED to lather, it’s just something they add to make it do that.
That’s great! x
i’ve been hearing a lot about shampoo bars recently and it’s making me really want to try it out! thanks for sharing babe 🤍
jessica | http://www.overdressedblogger.com
You definitely should xx
The Kind2 shampoo bars sound amazing, I love the wide selection! x
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
I know right?! xx
I’ve not tried a shampoo bar yet, but I have heard about it and want to try Kind2 because of its nourishing oils. Nourishment is so important for my hair in summer. Thanks!
So true 🙂
Shampoo bars are such a great idea! I’ve never tried one before but I’m interested in trying one after reading this! They sound really good!
They are amazing x
I’ve never considered a shampoo bar. But the fact that there’s one with conditioner is somewhat appealing for the convenience when traveling.
Definitely!
This sounds like such a great product. I definitely want to give a shampoo bar ago once of worked through my current stash of products.
Sounds good x
Never tried a shampoo bar but this seems a great idea. I also liked the wide range they are providing. Excited to try it soon!
So true x
I have honestly never heard about a shampoo/conditioner bar, so this is intriguing. I am sceptical about the longevity, but I will have to give it a go, as my current shampoo doesn’t last long, so I end up with a lot of plastic bottles each month.
Thanks for your recommendation and honest review; I will be making the switch when my current shampoo runs out! 🥳
Awesome! x
This is one of the switches I’ve been wanting to make. I will definitely start looking at what’s available here. Thanks so much for sharing a bit about shampoo bars and your review!
No problem 🙂 x
Ths sounds great! I’ve not found a shampoo bar yet that I like, they seem to make my hair feel awful!
Corinne x
Aw no :/ I hope you find one soon x
Wonderful post! I’m currently using shampoo bars from Lush, but I love the points that you’ve touched on. It’s hard to find good shampoo bars that check off all the boxes like this one does. Being free from colorants, fragrances, certain oils, and much more is so important. Thank you for sharing!
I’m definitely going to try out Lush’s bar too, maybe compare them. I agree, thank you x
I’ve been hearing a lot of great things about this brand lately. The only shampoo bars that I’ve tried in the past have been from Lush, but your great review of these has me interested! Thanks for the post.
Aw thank you x
I haven’t used a shampoo bar, but I would like to! I will have to check out what’s local to me. 🙂
Sounds great x
Shampoo and conditioner bars are two switches I’ve been really wanting to make! Shampoo bars would be super doable for me because (as my hair’s curly) I only have to shampoo it once or twice or week x
mia // https://beautiful-inspiring-creative-life.com/
Aw, that’s great! x
I love shampoo bars! I’m currently using one from GrĂĽum atm. I’ve never tried KIND2 but so interested to try them out now, thank you for sharing.
Sounds good 🙂
Great post! I’ve never used a shampoo bar before, but it sounds like a good idea. Thanks for sharing, I’m really interested to try them out!
They are really great 🙂
Hey Caroline! Wow I love the idea of Shampoo bar! I’m sure that Lush does them but I don’t know where you would get any where I am ! I will need to have a look as it will be more efficient! Alicia
I think KIND2 ship worldwide 🙂