The first ingredient in many hair products is water. A typical shampoo is about 70 to 80 percent water. Water certainly boasts benefits. But ditching H2O is more eco-friendly. Not to mention more economical. Every little bit clearly helps, which is why we’re favoring waterless hair care products.
Shampoo and conditioner bars, hair powders along with concentrates let you control how much water is used — if any. The water in your shower activates the formulas. Making them more potent and gentler on strands.
Another plus? Waterless products are more compact. So they often offer less packaging or come in recyclable and/or biodegradable containers. They’re also travel-friendly and TSA-approved. Many are even plastic-free.
If you’re a fan of waterless skin care products, it’s definitely time to make the switch to waterless hair care products. Keep scrolling to see the top options.
Waterless Hair Care
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Waterless Hair Care #1
Unwrapped Life The Healer Shampoo + Conditioner, $33 at Unwrapped Life
With every purchase, this limited-edition solid shampoo and conditioner combo helps prevent 1,000 plastic bottles from entering the oceans. The vegan formulas are safe for extensions and color-treated hair. Plus, they smell gorgeous thanks to notes of lime, tonka and orange bitters.
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Waterless Hair Care #2
Susteau Moondust Hair Wash, $29 at Sephora
This isn’t another powdery dry shampoo. It’s a unique powder-to-lather shampoo. Simply apply a bit of the powder to wet hands and it’ll produce a fresh-smelling lather that cleanses strands as well as any traditional shampoo.
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Waterless Hair Care #3
Ethique Tone It Down Purple Solid Conditioner, $17 at Ethique
Don’t let the pocket size fool you. One bar can save up to five plastic bottles. This purple version is perfect for blondes and those with silver manes who want to tone down brassiness without harsh chemicals. It’s formulated with coconut oil, beetroot extract and jasmine oil.
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Waterless Hair Care #4
Kitsch Castor Oil Nourishing Shampoo Bar, $14 at Kitsch
This sulfate-free shampoo bar has a minimalist ingredient list. One bar can last up to 100 washes, which is the equivalent of two liquid bottles. It features hair hero castor oil to reduce breakage and nourish hair follicles.
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Waterless Hair Care #5
Alder New York Texture Powder, $27 at Alder New York
Mousses and gels typically contain water. This water-free hair powder delivers volume and bedhead texture using natural ingredients, including shavegrass powder, rice powder and kaolin clay. Apply a small amount to your hands, then work it into dry hair for #IWokeUpLikeThis results. It functions as a dry shampoo, too.
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Waterless Hair Care #6
Everist Waterless Haircare Concentrates Starter Kit, $46 at Everist
Meet the first waterless hair concentrates. They act like your fave fruit juice concentrate, but are designed for tresses. In the shower, rub both products with your hands to activate them. Then watch the paste-textured, plant-based concentrates transform.
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Waterless Hair Care #7
HiBAR Soothe Shampoo & Conditioner Set, $26.50 at HiBAR
This solid set looks after your hair and scalp using kukui nut oil and white willow bark. The pair is cruelty-free and safe for color-treated hair. The bars even have a zesty citrus scent.
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Waterless Hair Care #8
Peach Shampoo Bar – Volumizing, $12.95 at Grove Collaborative
This natural shampoo bar delivers big volume and an amazing wild honey scent. All of Peach’s bars are crafted in small batches using a specialized low-waste and low-energy process. So they have extra sustainable credentials.
