Solid shampoo is here to save you money - and the planet. But when it comes to properly washing hair and giving you soft, shiny strands do they do the job? Beauty editor Kelsey Ferencak explains how they work and the eight bars you need to try.  By now it’s likely you’ve seen shampoo bars popping up everywhere. From the grocery aisles to the pharmacy and even your favourite online beauty store. But are they just another beauty gimmick, or can they really give...

You've probably spent your entire life believing bar soap is only for hands and bodies, right? Well, what if I told you shampoos also came in solid form? Yep, the sudsy hair wash has exploded onto the market with new brands and formulas jumping on the bar trend. And it's not just the novel texture that's cool—bar soaps are travel-friendly and more sustainable to produce, thanks to their minimal packaging and formulations. Bars work just as well as traditional shampoos—maybe even better. While...

Men’s grooming has evolved so much within recent years; now more than ever, more men are starting to pay closer attention to their skin and the products they apply to it. Although we have come so far, sometimes there’s something so incredibly satisfying about getting back to the basics. That’s right, I’m talking about good old-fashioned bar soap. Bar soaps are still very much a staple for millions of men and have certainly changed (for the better) with the times. Some...

An eco-friendly alternative to liquid shampoo Shampoo bars are a straightforward swap for anyone looking to make their self-care routine more sustainable. You can reduce the amount of single-use plastic in your life by choosing a bar instead of a plastic bottle of liquid shampoo. These bars are often package-free when you shop in person, or come wrapped in easily recyclable or compostable paper packaging. Of course, not all hair types are the same, and neither are all shampoo bars,...

As the beauty industry moves increasingly in the direction of sustainability, brands are getting pretty innovative in the ways they formulate, package, and provide us with our essentials and favorite products. One way you see this in the hair care space is with bars. This is great because switching to bars means less packaging—no plastic tubes, tricky pumps, or so on: These handy little self-contained beauty products come wrapped in paper. Now, we should note that conditioner and shampoo bars...