Do Shampoo Bars Work for Gray Hair? A Zero Waste Hair Care Guide
Embrace your gray hair with confidence! Discover how to choose and use shampoo bars for gray hair with our eco-friendly guide. Shine on, silver!
Estimated Read Time: 5 minutes
Gray hair, don’t care! Our Suds & Eco shampoo bars don’t discriminate and in this guide, we’ll show you how to create the perfect hair care ritual to embrace your silver locks with the best shampoo bar for gray hair.
If you’re wondering if shampoo bars work for gray hair, the answer is a resounding yes. With the right shampoo bar, you can keep any hair type looking fabulous while reducing waste. Our guide will spotlight your hair’s specific needs and introduce our Oasis haircare duo especially designed to keep gray hair looking and feeling its best.
Be sure to follow along for more zero-waste haircare guides to help you find the perfect fit for friends, family, and whoever else you wish to treat. Get ready to ditch the bottles and find the perfect shampoo bar for your hair type!
The Gray Hair Renaissance (And Why We Love It!)
From salt-and-pepper to snowy white, it’s the era to ditch the dye and embrace your hair’s shade of gray.
Accelerated by the pandemic - when salon closures meant people, intentionally or not, had to embrace their hair’s natural hues - graying hair has shifted from something to hide to something to show off.
Pop culture has played a huge role in embracing gray hair, with hashtags like #silversisters boasting 500,000 posts on Instagram, and celebrities like Anderson Cooper, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Helen Mirren are proving that gray is anything but dull.
By letting gray hairs live, rather than grabbing the bottled dyes, you’re also making a sustainable choice by reducing plastic bottles of dye from ending up in landfills and minimizing harmful chemical runoff that comes from them. We love to see it!
There’s never been a better time to switch to shampoo bars for gray hair for a sustainable and stylish hair care option.
Why Switch To Shampoo Bars?
Reducing Waste
From the 550 million plastic shampoo bottles thrown out in the US every year.
Saving Resources
The concentrated formulas can last up to 3 times as long as shampoo bottles!
Saving Money
Bars last longer, meaning you have to re-purchase less and save money in the long run.
Ready for Travel
Bars are compact, leak-proof, and cabin-bag-friendly.
Cutting Back on Chemicals
Hair care bars are made with plant-based ingredients that are better for your skin and the planet.
And you’ll be helping make shampoo bars more accessible!
Yep, the power is in the consumer's hand! As the demand for shampoo bars continues to grow, so do the options available. We’ve already crafted formulas for every hair type, and as bars become more popular, it’ll become easier than ever to find a shampoo bar formulated for your specific hair needs.
What Type Of Shampoo Is Best For Gray Hair?
1. Moisture Matters
The Problem:
Gray hair tends to be drier and wirier for a couple of reasons. Firstly, as we age, the scalp produces less sebum, the natural oil that keeps hair moisturized, making the hair feel rougher. It can also be due to the lack of melanin, which contributes to strength and moisture retention as well as color.
The Solution:
Keeping gray hair smooth and soft requires extra hydration. Look for shampoo bars packed with nourishing ingredients like coconut oil, jojoba oil, and cocoa butter to help lock in moisture.
2. Be Conscious of Heat Damage
The Problem:
Studies show that hair loses pigment, it also develops a thinner protective layer (the cuticle), making it more vulnerable to heat and UV damage.
The Solution:
Keeping gray hair smooth and soft requires extra hydration. Look for shampoo bars packed with nourishing ingredients like coconut oil, jojoba oil, and cocoa butter to help lock in moisture.
3. Skip the Sulfates
The Problem:
Harsh sulfates can strip moisture from your hair, leading to even more dryness.
The Solution:
Opt for sulfate-free bars to keep your gray hair hydrated and healthy.
What About Conditioner Bars For Gray Hair?
Pairing your shampoo bar with a conditioner bar works great for gray hair! Since gray hair can feel coarse and wirey, pick a conditioner bar loaded with nourishing ingredients. To keep your hair silky and manageable, you can also add a deep-conditioning treatment to your routine once a week.
Meet Suds & Eco’s Oasis Shampoo & Conditioner Bar, Especially for Gray Hair
We’re proud to manufacture one of the very few shampoo bars for gray hair. Our Oasis shampoo and conditioner deliver a cocktail of deeply nourishing natural oils, proteins, and botanical extracts to strengthen, smooth, and protect gray and/or aging locks.
Why We Love Them
- Formulated with coconut oil, kukui nut oil, jojoba oil, cocoa butter, and more.
- Handmade in the US
- Vegan & Cruelty-free
- Plastic-free
You've Been Loving Them!
"I bought the Oasis bar, and it gave my gray hair loft and a silky smoothness."
- Tina, Verified Customer
"I’m in love! The Oasis blend keeps my frizzy gray hair happy."
- Holly, Verified Customer
‘Smells fantastic. A few swipes with the bar and I had a head full of suds. Didn’t leave any residue behind.’’
- Leslie Bridges, Verified Customer
Simple to Use
Shampoo Bar
- Wet your hair and shampoo bar
- Lather in your hands or directly by applying the bar to your hair
- When you have the desired amount of suds, wash as normal
- Rinse and rinse again (more than you would a liquid shampoo!)
Conditioner Bar
- Wet your hair and conditioner bar
- Rub the bar on your strands in the direction of growth.
- Work the conditioner through your hair and let it sit for 2-5 minutes.
- Rinse out thoroughly and style as normal.
And voila! You’re ready to show off your silver locks.
Final Verdict: Shampoo Bars for Gray Hair
Switching to shampoo bars is a fantastic choice for anyone embracing their gray hair. Not only do they offer a sustainable, zero-waste alternative to traditional bottles, but they also provide the specific care gray hair needs to shine. With nourishing ingredients and eco-friendly benefits, our Oasis shampoo and conditioner bars are designed to keep your gray hair looking its best.
Embrace the gray, make an eco-conscious choice, and enjoy a radiant, sustainable hair care routine.
Next Up:
Do Shampoo Bars Work For Color-Treated Hair?
Comments (0)