Which Solid Shampoo Bar is Right for Your Hair?

Not sure where to start with solid shampoo bars? We've got your covered! Made from plant-based ingredients, our solid haircare is cruelty-free, vegan, pH-balanced and free from harsh stuff like SLS, silicones and parabens.

Choosing the right shampoo bar for your hair can make all the difference. Whether you’ve got curly hair that needs moisture, an oily scalp craving a deep clean, or sensitive skin that reacts to fragrance, there's a shampoo bar for you. We've got the lowdown on the best Salt + Steam shampoo bars for different hair types and their key ingredients - so read on to find your perfect match.

Totally Salty Shampoo Bar — Best Shampoo For Sensitive Scalps

Best for: Sensitive scalps, first-time shampoo bar users or anyone who wants a simple, unscented bar.
Why it’s lovely: This one’s totally unscented and super soothing, which is perfect if strong fragrances make you sneeze or itch! It’s all about gentle nourishment.

Hero ingredients:

• Cocoa Butter helps lock moisture in and can reduce breakage
• Colloidal Oatmeal calming and anti-inflammatory
• Rice Powder gives your hair a smooth, shiny finish

Practical and straightforward, we think of this shampoo bar as 'basic but beautiful'. Great if you want totally non-fussy hair care.

Pair with: Our Totally Salty unscented solid conditioner bar

Deep Clean Shampoo Bar — Best Shampoo for Oily or Flaky Scalps

Best for: Oily or product-heavy hair, dry scalp that needs a reset.
Why it’s lovely: If your hair feels grimy after product buildup or your scalp is itchy and dry, this one’s your deep cleanse. It’s clean, refreshing and detoxing.

Hero ingredients:

• Activated Charcoal draws out oil and impurities
• Tea Tree tackles dandruff and keeps microbes in check
• Peppermint boosts scalp circulation (hello fresh feeling)

It's like a spa-day in a bar and great when you want that clarified, squeaky-clean feeling without harsh chemicals.

Curling Me Softly Shampoo Bar — Best Shampoo for Curly or Dry & Damaged Hair

Best for: Curls, waves or coils, or dry, brittle hair in need of some TLC.
Why it’s lovely: Curly hair LOVES moisture, and this bar delivers with nourishing, creamy goodness.

Hero ingredients:

• Shea Butter moisturises and smooths frizz
• Castor Oil reduces breakage and helps strengthen each strand

A sweet scented vanilla shampoo bar that gives proper nourishment for hair that needs it most.

Pair with: Our Curling Me Softly conditioner bar

Green Gardens Shampoo Bar — Best Shampoo for Shine & Strength

Best for: Flat, lifeless hair that needs a boost.
Why it’s lovely: Packed with botanicals that help strengthen and enhance shine, this one’s perfect for encouraging growth!

Hero ingredients:

• Nettle thickens and strengthens
• Rosemary supports shine and healthy growth
• French Green Clay balances oils without drying

Herbal and refreshing - perfect if your hair needs a bit of oomph.

Pair with: Our Get Fresh conditioner bar for a fresh finish.

Thorn To Be Wild Shampoo Bar — Best Shampoo for Fine, Flyaway Hair

Best for: Frizzy, flyaway or dry hair that needs taming.
Why it’s lovely: Sweet and fruity, this bar helps smooth flyaways and adds a bit of natural shine to your hair.

Hero ingredients:

• Argan Oil hydrates, protects and smoothes
• Rose boosts shine and soothes
• Orange has antimicrobial properties for a healthy scalp

Pretty pink and perfectly balanced to smooth without weighing down hair.

Pair with: Our Coming Up Roses conditioner bar for a rosy duo.

Quick Picks

Sensitive or new to shampoo bars? Totally Salty

Scalp feeling oily or flaky? Deep Clean

Curly or dry hair? Curling Me Softly

Hair needs strength & shine? Green Gardens

Frizz-prone hair? Thorn To Be Wild

FAQS

Are Salt + Steam shampoo bars safe for coloured hair?

Absolutely! All our shampoo bars are made using super gentle formulas that are pH balanced and kind to hair.

Do your shampoo bars contain SLS or parabens?

Nope - we only include the good stuff in our shampoo bars. Drying, harsh ingredients are a no go!

What makes shampoo bars eco-friendly?

First, there's zero plastic packaging - we only use a recyclable cardboard box. Second, because each bar is so concentrated, they last a lot longer than liquid shampoo, meaning you're buying them less often! They're also travel-friendly, meaning you don't need to buy any little plastic bottles to decant product in to.

How long do shampoo bars last?

It depends a little on how long and thick your hair is, but as a general rule of thumb - around 50 washes. 

How do I use a solid shampoo bar?

A bit like a bar of soap! Simply wet your hair and then lather the bar between your hands to create a luxurious foam. You can also smooth it directly on to your hair. Massage in from root to tip and then rinse with fresh water.

How do I store solid shampoo bars?

Getting your shampoo bar dry after use is the best way to keep it going for longer! Use one of our cotton shampoo bar storage bags to store your bar