- Extra Care bar by KinKind
- Extra gentle baobab bar by Bean & Bee
- Monoi de Tahiti shampoo bar by Bain & Savon
- Clarifying peppermint shampoo bar by Bean & Bee
- Shampoo Creme by UpCircle
If you have naturally wavy, curly or afro hair then you’ll know that finding the right liquid products to use on your hair can be a bit of a challenge. Not to mention that the right product combination can be as unique to you as your curl pattern is.
Just because you want to reduce your single-use plastic consumption doesn’t mean you should compromise on effective curly hair products.
I have naturally wavy hair and try out the products I sell here at Sage Folk before they make it to the website. In this post, I’ve shared the best of what I’ve discovered so far.
The best solid shampoo bars for curly hair
- sulphate and silicone free
- Curly Girl Method friendly
- works well in hard water
- vegan & cruelty free
- Made in UK
These beautiful bars from KinKind have been such a hit ever since I started stocking them. They are specifically formulated to provide extra care and protection for curly and frizzy hair. I also find they lather so well, even in hard water. The bar has a delicate ylang ylang and geranium scent and lasts up to 50 washes. There’s even a matching Extra Care conditioner bar too.
- Curly Girl Method friendly
- pH balanced
- Silicone & sulphate free
- Works in hard water
Bean & Bee have a great range of zero-waste products specifically designed for curly hair. Their ‘extra gentle baobab bar‘ is silicone and sulphate free (so suitable if you’re following the Curly Girl Method). It has been formulated to create a rich but gentle lather and is suitable for dry, curly and wavy hair types.
Bain & Savon have a wonderful range of botanical-inspired shampoo bars. The Monoi de Tahiti bar has been designed with dry, frizzy and dandruff-prone hair types in mind. It’s infused with monoi de Tahititi oil to reduce frizz and add shine to your hair. The bar contains surfactants made solely from coconuts to clean your hair without stripping it of moisture.
- sulphate and silicone free
- Curly Girl method friendly
- works well in hard water
- vegan & cruelty free
Best for wavy hair types
Clarifying peppermint shampoo bar by Bean & Bee
- Gentle yet effective cleansing ingredients
- pH balanced
- Silicone & sulphate free
- Curly girl method friendly
- Works in hard water
The clarifying peppermint shampoo bar is suitable for wavy and straight hair types. The bar is formulated to effectively cleanse your hair whilst being gentle on your scalp and uses natural, gentle cleaners that are derived from coconuts and are biodegradable.
Perfect for all curl patterns
Shampoo Creme – UpCircle
- Highly concentrated creme formula
- Last up to 3x longer than other shampoo types
- Gentle cleansing properties
- Suitable for all curl types
- Also good for itchy scalps
This shampoo creme from UpCircle is a real treat for all types of curls, coils or waves.. It has a light, whipped-cream-like consistency, but a little really does go a long way. You only need a pea-sized amount to create a great lather and to leave your hair feeling clean, soft and cleansed.
Frequently asked questions
Are shampoo bars Curly Girl approved?
If you choose the correct shampoo bar, then yes, it can be curly girl method-friendly. Look for a bar that doesn’t have silicones or sulphates in its ingredients.
All the bars included in this post are SLS-free and use plant-based surfactants (like Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate) instead, meaning you can use them if you’re following the CG method.
View our full range of SLS and sulphate-free shampoo bars.
Other shampoo bars I’ve used have left a waxy residue after washing
If you’ve been searching for a sulphate-free, curly girl friendly shampoo bar then you may well have been directed to a ‘natural shampoo bar’ (so-called because they don’t have additions like surfactants to help clean the hair).
Whilst they may sound great – because they typically have fewer ‘chemical-sounding’ ingredients – they’re not for everyone and don’t work consistently in all water types. If you’ve experienced that waxy residue feeling after washing with a shampoo bar (and never want to experience it again), I’d recommend choosing a shampoo bar from this post, or from our range of shampoo bars that work well in hard water.
Do you stock products for curly hair?
As well as all of the fantastic curly hair shampoo bars that I stock, I’ve also curated a range of amazing plastic-free curly hair products too. This includes plastic-free conditioners for curls and styling products like the best-selling curl custard from Bean & Bee.
I’ve even created a guide to the best conditioner bars for curly hair to help you choose the perfect one for you.