6 Plastic-Free Haircare Brands for Less Single-Use Shower Waste

There are a lot of ways to reduce your plastic waste, but when it comes to daily routines, the bathroom is a great place to start. Haircare, in particular, is one of the biggest culprits when it comes to single-use plastic. From shampoo bottles to conditioner tubs and the endless little caps and pumps in between, most of it ends up in landfills, or worse, in our oceans. Thankfully, a new generation of brands is flipping that script. These six companies are proving that effective, nourishing haircare doesn’t need to come wrapped in plastic.

1. Everist

Everist isn’t your typical shampoo brand. Instead of bars, they offer a waterless shampoo and conditioner concentrate packaged in aluminum tubes—recyclable and endlessly reusable. Their formulas are plant-based, biodegradable, and free from parabens, sulfates, and synthetic fragrances. They even have a closed-loop cap return program, making their packaging one of the most circular in the business.

2. HiBAR

HiBAR helped bring shampoo bars into the mainstream with their salon-quality, plastic-free haircare that doesn’t sacrifice performance. Their bars are tailored to different hair types (moisturize, volumize, maintain, and soothe) and are free of sulfates, parabens, and phthalates. Each bar comes in fully compostable packaging. No plastic, no gimmicks.

3. byHumankind

byHumankind takes a minimalist approach to plastic free shampoo and conditioner. Their shampoo bars come in a range of refreshing scents and are made with natural ingredients designed to balance the scalp and nourish hair. What sets them apart is their carbon-neutral shipping and dedication to eliminating single-use plastics from personal care routines. They also publish full ingredient transparency, so you always know what you’re using.

4. Fifi Champu

Born in California with a name that nods to European elegance, Fifi Champú is committed to redefining clean, zero-waste haircare. The brand keeps things simple: no palm oil, no unnecessary fillers, and no plastic. Each solid bar is packed with biodegradable ingredients and wrapped in fully compostable, plant-based packaging. Fifi Champú has built a small but loyal following among those who want effective haircare without the environmental baggage.

5. Battle Green

Battle Green is a zero-waste brand that makes solid shampoo bars and conditioners wrapped in plastic-free, recyclable, and compostable packaging. They offer products tailored for oily hair, dry scalp, and sensitive skin, and all items are cruelty-free and handmade with organic ingredients. Their range also includes eco-friendly accessories like travel tins and wooden soap dishes to help extend the life of your bars.

6. Butter Me Up Organics

This California-based apothecary offers natural, organic personal care with a focus on sustainability. Their plastic free shampoo bars are made with nourishing oils like argan, castor, and jojoba, and they avoid synthetic fragrances, dyes, and preservatives. Everything ships plastic-free, and the company emphasizes compostable and recyclable packaging throughout their line. The brand also incorporates spiritual wellness into its ethos, blending sustainability with intentional living.

Each of these brands is helping to change the way we think about haircare and the single-use waste it too often entails. By eliminating plastic and focusing on ingredients that are as kind to the planet as they are to our scalps, they’re shaping a more sustainable future, one wash, rinse, and repeat at a time.

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