Everything you need to know about hair care with a shampoo bar
All articles about shampoo bars, conditioner bars and your scalp on one page. From switching over to oily hair, dandruff, curls and gray hair.
What hair care with a bar comes down to
Hair care with a shampoo bar works differently than with a bottle. You wet your hair with warm water, rub the bar between your hands until it lathers or apply it directly to your hair and scalp, massage it in briefly, and rinse thoroughly. Afterwards, use a conditioner bar, only on the lengths and not on your scalp. There are no further steps. How to use a shampoo bar describes it point by point.
What your hair needs starts with your scalp. An oily scalp comes from the sebaceous glands and not from your shampoo: the more often you stimulate your scalp by washing, brushing, and running your hands through your hair, the more sebum is produced. For oily hair, washing less often is therefore often more helpful than a different product. For dandruff and a dry scalp, it is all about washing gently so that the natural oils on your scalp are left alone. We wrote a separate article about shampoo bars and hair loss, covering what you can and cannot expect from a bar.
The pH value plays a role in this. A value between 4.5 and 5.5 is considered appropriate for hair and scalp. If the value is higher, the hair cuticles open further and your hair looks duller and rougher. If the value is lower, they close tightly, and your hair loses volume and movement. In the article about the pH value of shampoo bars, you can read what to look out for. Hard water also makes a difference: limescale inhibits lather, meaning a bar may foam less than you are used to in some regions.
Furthermore, there is something to be said for each hair type and season. Curly and afro hair require moisture and as little friction as possible, grey and blonde hair require attention to yellow tones, and in winter, static hair becomes an issue. Below, all the articles are gathered together, categorized by what you are currently focusing on.
Switch to a bar
The basics: how to use a bar, what the difference is compared to a bottle, and what to look for when choosing.
10 reasons to choose a shampoo bar
Ten arguments for switching from a bottle to a bar.
What sulfates do to your hair
What SLS and SCS are and why many people prefer to avoid them.
Shampoo bar and hard water
Limescale in the water inhibits the foam; it works fine with cooled boiled water.
The pH level of your shampoo bar
Why 4.5 to 5.5 is the range that suits hair and scalp.
Shampoo bars and the Curly Girl method
The step-by-step method, and how a bar fits into it.
Your hair and your scalp
Oily, dry, flaky or thinning hair. What the cause is and what you can do about it.
Shampoo bar and greasy hair
Your sebaceous glands determine it, not your shampoo. Six tips that do make a difference.
Dandruff and a dry scalp
How flakes develop and why gentle washing makes the difference.
Is there a shampoo bar for hair loss?
What you can and cannot expect from a bar, and why patience is necessary.
Hair and scalp during menopause
A personal story about caring for your scalp and lengths separately.
A regular routine with castor oil and argan oil
Building a routine step by step for your scalp and your lengths.
When you could use a protein break
Does your hair feel coarse or brittle? Then a break from proteins might help.
Plant-based keratin in our bars
Keratin based on corn, soy, and wheat protein, and what it does.
Per hair type and per season
Curls, grey hair, frizz, and winter. What changes and how you adjust your routine.
Shampoo bar and afro-textured hair (type 4c)
What to look out for with 4c hair type and how to get the most out of your bar.
Shampoo bar for grey and blonde hair
About the silver bar and neutralizing yellow tones.
Static hair in winter
Six tips to prevent static hair, from your beanie to your brush.
Protecting hair against sun, sea and chlorine
A summer routine for your vacation: gentle cleansing, conditioner, and a mask.
View the shampoo bars
All Beesha solid shampoos, categorized by hair type and scent.
Frequently asked questions about hair care
How do you use a shampoo bar?
Wet your hair thoroughly with warm water. Rub the bar between your hands until it lathers, or apply it directly to your hair and scalp. Massage in briefly and rinse thoroughly. For long or thick hair, you may repeat the process. Finish with a conditioner bar, applying only to the lengths and not to your scalp.
Why does my shampoo bar foam so little?
A bar naturally lathers less than liquid shampoo, and in areas with hard water, it lathers even less. Limescale in the water inhibits the foam. A lot of foam is not necessary to get your hair clean. If you would still like more foam, keep a small bottle of cooled boiled water in the shower and use it to wet your bar.
How often do you wash your hair with a bar?
That depends on your hair type and your day. For most people, two to three washes per week are enough. If your scalp gets oily quickly, washing more often is often counterproductive: the more you stimulate your scalp, the more sebum is produced.
What does the pH value of a shampoo bar mean?
The pH value indicates how acidic or alkaline a product is, on a scale of 0 to 14. For hair and scalp, a value between 4.5 and 5.5 is considered appropriate. If the value is higher, the hair cuticles open up further and your hair looks duller. If the value is lower, they close tightly and your hair loses volume.
Can I use a shampoo bar on color-treated hair?
Yes. Choose a mild bar and combine it with a conditioner bar, so that the hair cuticles close again after washing. For grey or blonde hair, there is also a silver bar that tackles yellow tones.
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Ingredients in our bars
What SCI, SLSa, vegetable keratin, coconut butter and mica do in a bar.
Tips for your shampoo bar
Lathering, storage, hard water, and your seasonal routine, all on one page.
Sustainable hair care
About packaging, plastic, and the difference between a shampoo bar and a bottle.
All blog articles
Everything we wrote about skin, ingredients, and packaging, all in one place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers regarding ordering, shipping, returns, and the use of our products.