Liquid shampoos are so 2008. In the last few years, dry shampoos have taken over because they effectively hide dirty locks without water. We know that our Lovelies always want to be ahead of the trend, so I bring to you the next big thing in hair washing: bar shampoo. 

Bar shampoo isn’t a new thing. In fact, Lovelies has raved about it in the past. (And here!) If you’re tired of the same old shampoo and conditioner, why not lather, rinse and  repeat with something new?

To use it, wet both your hair and the bar. Rub the bar down the length of your hair on all sides on your head (left, back, right). Lather the shampoo into your hair and follow by rinsing thoroughly. Be sure to keep your bar in a dry, cool place between uses.

You may be wondering the benefits of switching from a liquid to a bar. Not only will your hair smell fresh after your wash, but it will shine like it never has before because of the specialized ingredients to improve the health of your hair. That’s right, I said ingredients, not chemicals. One of the best reasons to make the switch is to clean out all of the gunk other shampoos coat on your hair when you “clean” it.

If you want to give bar shampoo a whirl, here are a few favorites:


Karma Komba Shampoo Bar, 10.95 at LUSH


Godiva Shampoo Bar, 10.95 at LUSH



J.R. Ligget’s Old-Fashioned Bar Shampoo, 6.99 at J.R. Liggett’s
In addition to the deep clean and noticeable shine, bar shampoo users can’t say enough about the added volume and amazing scent the shampoo leaves in their hair. Plus, the bar lasts much longer than a bottle of shampoo does.

So what do you think, will you give bar shampoo a try? What other alternative hair products do you use?