Hair Care

Match the bar to your hair type as you would a liquid shampoo. For dry or thick hair, look for moisturising ingredients such as shea butter, coconut oil, or argan oil. For oily or fine hair, choose lighter formulas with clarifying ingredients such as tea tree, peppermint, or citrus. For colour-treated hair, select a sulphate-free bar specifically. Most people need one to two weeks for hair to adjust when first switching from liquid shampoo.

Yes, provided you choose a sulphate-free formula. Sulphate-free shampoo bars are gentler on colour-treated hair and do not strip colour faster than conventional shampoo. All shampoo bars at EcoWarehouse are sulphate-free. Avoid hot water when washing colour-treated hair, as heat opens the cuticle and accelerates colour fade.

A standard 60 to 80g shampoo bar typically provides 50 to 80 washes, equivalent to two to three bottles of 250ml liquid shampoo. Storing the bar on a draining soap dish between uses — allowing it to dry completely — is the single most important factor for maximising its life.

The transition period of one to two weeks is caused by the scalp adjusting from conventional shampoo, which strips natural oils and triggers overproduction of sebum. As the scalp recalibrates to produce less oil, hair normalises. Hard water can also cause mineral build-up during this period, which an apple cider vinegar rinse resolves.

Wooden combs have several advantages: they are anti-static (unlike plastic, which causes static frizz), gentle on the scalp, smooth on hair cuticles, and biodegradable at end of life. Wide-tooth wooden combs are particularly recommended for detangling wet hair and for curly or wavy hair types.

Start by switching just your shampoo — replace your current bottle with a shampoo bar matched to your hair type. After two to three weeks once your hair has adjusted, switch your conditioner to a conditioner bar. Finally, replace your plastic comb or brush with a wooden comb or natural bristle brush. This gradual approach avoids the confusion of adjusting to multiple new products simultaneously.