I'm Replacing My Bottled Shampoo With These Volumizing Shampoo Bars

I sympathize with my boyfriend because, as a shopping writer, I'm constantly testing new hair and skincare products that end up all over the bathroom counter. Even in the bathtub, there’s little to no space for him between all of the body washes, shampoo, and conditioners I'm currently testing. So, with all these products in the mix, I hadn't previously considered trying shampoo bars, — a solid soap that becomes a traditional shampoo when lathered — but they’re now on my radar. 

I swear by bars of soap for my body, so why not throw a shampoo bar into the mix? It takes up less space, making it great for travel, its packaging is sustainable and eco-friendly, and the application process uses less product, meaning you get more bang for your buck. So when I came across Ethique's Shampoo Bars, ranked one of the best shampoo bars by InStyle after rigorous testing and review, I added a few to my cart. And now that I've had a chance to test them, I won't be going back to bottled shampoo.

Ethique's Sweet and Spicy Volumizing Shampoo Bar

Ethique's shampoo bar comes in 10 scented formulations unique to specific hair concerns, but the ones that caught my eye were the Sweet and Spicy Volumizing Shampoo Bar and the Heali Kiwi Calming Shampoo Bar. The volumizing bar adds some lift to fine and limp strands by using cocoa butter and Samoan coconut oil to nourish and soften hair without causing a heavy feel.

Ethique Heali Kiwi Calming Shampoo Bar

The calming shampoo bar soothes and nourishes itchy and flaky scalps with oatmeal, while Karanja and neem seed oil act as scalp anti-inflammatories and moisturizers for dry, brittle strands. Both of the convenient shampoo bars provide a gentle cleanse with a great lather that's non-stripping of the hair's natural oils, leaving it looking bouncy and feeling full. But what really sold me: One shampoo bar contains the equivalent of three bottles of shampoo, meaning you can get up to 80 washes.

After loc'ing my hair, I've noticed that my scalp is super sensitive and gets dry and flaky way quicker. But once I started using the lightly scented cleansing bar, I found that after just one use, my scalp felt hydrated, and once dry, it wasn't flaky. The bar lathers up quickly, requiring minimal product for even my thick, armpit-length locs. One bar has lasted me over two months with six washes and I still have more than three-quarters left. It also doubles as a great shaving cream, and I love that it's great for traveling — no spills!

While I've been loving the Heali Kiwi Calming Shampoo Bar, Amazon shoppers are gravitating towards the Sweet and Spicy Volumizing Shampoo Bar. One shopper with curly hair said that after the first use, their hair was "soft and smelled great [without being] overpowering." They also said the shampoo "lathers well," "[uses] less product than the bottles," and is easy to travel with. 

Another reviewer with “very fine, thin hair” said this shampoo bar "surpassed their expectations" by leaving their hair soft without feeling dry or weighed down. They shared that they had been using the bar for "over three months," and only half of it had been used. A final 53-year-old reviewer said they were having trouble with their "roots being oily and ends being dry," but Ethique's shampoo bar brought balance back to their strands while also leaving their hair "feeling clean."

Looking to save some bathroom space and achieve voluminous hair with your next shampoo? Check out Ethique's Sweet and Spicy Volumizing Shampoo Bar and the Heali Kiwi Calming Shampoo Bar, as well as the brand’s other formulations, for just $15 on Amazon.

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