The underrated cleansing product is making a comeback. When most of us think about shower essentials, bar soap is the last thing that comes to mind. The beauty industry has seen a tragic downfall of bar soaps in the last decade, and what was once a leading beauty product has now been overshadowed by its liquid-foam alternatives. But the truth is that bar soaps get a bad (and undeserved) rap for being overly drying, stripping, and well, kind of ugly....

You may not have thought about bar soap in a while, except when you’re suddenly confronted with it in a hotel room shower or a guest bathroom. It seems retro, like something you used when you were taking baths as a kid, but we say it’s time to re-examine the power of the bar. Body washes may be exceedingly popular among men, especially those who struggle with dry skin, but the kind of clean you get from a bar soap...

Most people lather their locks with liquid shampoo, but shampoo bars are changing the hair care game. In a world filled with plastic, folks love shampoo bars because they’re eco-friendly and perfect for any hair type.  Ready to make the switch? Here are the 15 best shampoo bars of 2020. How we chose the best shampoo bars You can buy a bar of ’poo at a drugstore, a big-box store, or online. Here’s how we picked the top brands: Ingredients. We chose...

If you want your hair to be soft, silky, and shiny, you need to invest in a great conditioner. Unlike shampoo, which cleanses, conditioner smooths and detangles your hair. And instead of opting for the standard bottle of conditioner, you might want to consider a conditioner bar. Although they might look like the regular old bar soap your mom has sitting in a soap dish in the bathroom, conditioner bars pack a punch for your hair. And for some people,...

My first foray into using solid shampoos and conditioners was back when I had a buzzcut. After years of painstakingly reading labels and wandering through aisles at drugstores, it was incredibly freeing to scrub what looked like a bar of soap across my head, rinse, and be done. As my hair grew out, though, I didn't toss aside my new products. There are so many upsides to solid shampoos and conditioners; I found that I really didn't want to let them go. And as...