How to Store Your Shampoo Bar the Right Way

Made the switch from bottled shampoo to a shampoo bar? Welcome to the little world of solid hair care.

There is just one thing your shampoo bar needs from you: keep it dry between washes.

Unlike liquid shampoo sitting safely inside a bottle, a shampoo bar is meant to come into contact with water when you are using it. If it stays wet all the time, it will slowly soften, become mushy and disappear much faster than it should.

So, how do you store a shampoo bar properly and make it last longer? It is actually quite simple.

Keep Your Shampoo Bar Away From Direct Water

Your shampoo bar loves a good shower, but it does not need to live under one.

Keep it away from the direct flow of your shower. If water keeps falling on the bar between washes, it will start dissolving even when you are not using it.

After using your bar, give it a quick rinse to wash away any leftover foam. Then give it a good shake to remove excess water before putting it away.

Let Your Shampoo Bar Drain Properly

A wet shampoo bar sitting in a puddle is not going to last very long.

A soap dish or rack with plenty of drainage holes is your best friend. Place it somewhere water can easily drain away instead of letting the bar sit in water on your bathroom counter.

Think of it this way: your shampoo bar needs a place to dry, not a place to swim.

You can also use a mesh soap saver bag. It allows air to move around the bar and helps it dry between uses.

How to Store a Shampoo Bar While Travelling

The same rule applies when you travel.

Dry it first, pack it second.

After your shower, gently dab your bar with a towel or face cloth and let it air dry as much as possible before packing it.

Once it is dry, you can store it safely in a travel tin. This protects your bar from getting crushed or making a mess inside your toiletry bag.

Our Shunyam Travel Tin is made specifically for carrying your shampoo and conditioner bars while travelling. Just remember that it is meant for travel, not everyday bathroom storage.

Putting a wet bar directly into a closed tin after every shower can make it stick to the bottom. A softened bar can also become difficult to remove and may break when you try to take it out.

For everyday use, a draining soap rack or Soap Saver Bag is a better option.

What Not to Do With Your Shampoo Bar

A few simple mistakes can shorten the life of your bar.

• Do not leave it under the shower stream.
• Do not let it sit in a pool of water.
• Do not put a wet bar directly into an airtight travel tin.
• And do not store your everyday shampoo bar in your travel tin after every wash.

These may seem like tiny things, but they can make a big difference in how long your shampoo bar lasts.

A Little Care Goes a Long Way

The beauty of a shampoo bar is that there is no bottle to squeeze, no liquid to spill and no bulky packaging to carry around.

But because the bar is solid, it needs a little care between washes.

Use it. Rinse it. Shake it. Let it drain.

That is really all it needs.

Take a little care of your shampoo bar, and you can enjoy it for much longer. 🌿