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Sometimes, it feels like every time you turn around, theres a new beauty trend taking over.
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SELF is calling the next one right now: shampoo bars.
Whether you want a hair care routine thats easier to travel with (no liquids bag necessary!)
oryoure trying to cut down on microplastics, swappingyour bottle of shampoofor a bar is the way to go.
Instead, the water from your shower helps create that satisfying lather.
You get the best of both worlds: A product thats eco-friendlyandwill last a long time.
Scan a bars ingredient list with your hair punch in in mind.
These are some nice add-ins dermatologists recommend.
These can sap moisture out of your strands and irritate your scalp, Dr. Sethi says.
Do shampoo bars leave buildup?
Shampoo bars shouldnt leave any residue behind on your hair.
How do you use a shampoo bar?
First, ensure to thoroughly wet your hair and the shampoo bar.
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For shampoo commercial-ready hair, we swear by these dermatologist-approved bars.
What I liked most was how easily it rinsed out, she says.
The lather is creamy and just enough to feel effective.
My hair feels clean and soft; not even a little squeaky or stripped.
The bars key ingredientand the star behind its hydrating powersis honey, which draws moisture into your strands.
My hair gets greasy really quickly, so I usually choose clarifying shampoos that wont weigh my hair down.
HiBar really did the trickmy hair felt clean and bouncy, like there wasnt any residue dragging it down.
But this foams up surprisingly quickly.
This would be amazing for traveling, she says.
Im definitely impressed with this so far.
