Who doesn’t love a holiday? Sea, sun and relaxing by the side of the pool, what’s not to like. However, UV rays, saltwater and chlorine aren't always the kindest to our hair. While sunkissed, beachy waves look nice at the time, your hair might start to feel dry and damaged while you’re away. But with a few simple pre-holiday tips, you can keep your hair looking and feeling healthy. These are our top tips for protecting your hair on holiday, including pre holiday prep for your hair, what to do during your trip and more. Find all of our items mentioned below on our holiday hair ..read more

As the festival season fast approaches, many of us are looking forward to vibrant music, late starry nights and making memories with people close to us. However, packing for a festival can be a challenge. There are a lot of things to consider when thinking about what to take to a festival - such as unpredictable weather or the showers being the other side of the festival to where you decided to camp. To have a good time at the festival, being prepared is essential. This is why we’ve created our Hairy Jayne festival checklist, covering all bases from hair care, food and camping gear for a fes ..read more

Hairy Jayne’s brand new Shampoo Concentrate has just launched! Our original refillable Nourishing Shampoo was discontinued due to supply chain issues and the idea for a new and improved shampoo sprang from there. So we reformulated it and then trialled it with a selection of willing testers with great results. Because it is a new brand new product, in a newer format, we decided to write a post that explains everything you need to know about our refillable Shampoo Concentrate. And how it compares to our very popular Shampoo Bars.   Our new refillable shampoo and our shampoo bars ..read more

Hairy Jayne’s brand new Shampoo Concentrate has just launched! Our original refillable Nourishing Shampoo was discontinued due to supply chain issues and the idea for a new and improved shampoo sprang from there. So we reformulated it and then trialled it with a selection of willing testers with great results. Because it is a new brand new product, in a newer format, we decided to write a post that explains everything you need to know about our refillable Shampoo Concentrate. And how it compares to our very popular Shampoo Bars.   Our new refillable shampoo and our shampoo bars ..read more

Whether you’ve just spent the best part of a day in the hairdresser or have partaken in a bit of DIY hair colouring at home, the last thing you probably want to happen is for your hair colour to fade rapidly. Maintaining your hair colour is good for the health of your hair (and wallet) as it means fewer top-ups and trips to the salon. Not to mention more radiant-looking hair for longer. For these reasons, it’s important to find the right shampoo to keep hair looking vibrant and feeling healthy. Are shampoo bars safe for coloured hair? Indeed, shampoo bars are safe for coloured hair. More sp ..read more

If you’re reading this article, you’ve likely heard the hype around shampoo bars and the benefits they have for your hair. Making the switch to solid shampoo can feel daunting if you’re used to using their liquid counterpart. There are a few distinct differences between the solid and liquid shampoo, including their ingredients, eco-friendliness and how they’re stored. Jayne, the founder of Hairy Jayne and a former hairdresser, breaks down the key differences between shampoo bars and liquid shampoos below. What is a shampoo bar? And how is it different from liquid shampoo? A shampoo bar is e ..read more

In a time where being sustainable is more important than ever, the shampoo bar has become an increasingly popular hair care product. These compact, solid bars are changing the landscape of hair care routines, and for all the right reasons. Gone are the days of bulky plastic bottles cluttering shower shelves and increasing our carbon footprint. Shampoo bars offer a sustainable solution, along with being more natural, long lasting and great for travellers or festival goers. If you’re reading this article, you’re probably curious about the benefits of a shampoo bar and how they really make a ..read more

Shampoo bars have become increasingly popular due to their environmentally friendly nature, reducing an enormous amount of plastic waste compared to liquid shampoos. Not to mention the awesome benefits of shampoo bars for your hair. However, to make the most of your shampoo bar, proper storage is key. Below is a quick summary of what we’ll explore in this article, looking at the best ways to store shampoo bars and get the most out of your product: Consider a shampoo bar holder: Invest in a shampoo bar holder with good drainage to prevent water from gathering at the bottom of the bar. This h ..read more

By now you’ve likely heard of or seen shampoo bars, maybe on a camping trip with friends or when you’ve gone on holiday (they’re super easy to pack and take up much less room than a bottle of liquid conditioner!) With the boom of natural hair care routines and ‘no poo’ techniques, shampoo bars have become an increasingly popular alternative to traditional liquid shampoo. And if you’re reading this article, you might also be considering the switch from liquid shampoo to a sparkly new shampoo bar. But the question remains, are shampoo bars actually good for your hair? What are the benefits? W ..read more

Shampoo bars are without a doubt the best plastic free alternative to traditional shampoo. Their sustainability points are high. Not only do these little blocks of solid shampoo come in easily recyclable packaging, they are also great for your hair. But when you’re used to a liquid shampoo, it can be hard to know where to start. How do you make the switch to solid shampoo, and how do you use a shampoo bar in the best way possible? I started making shampoo bars a few years ago, back in 2019. Since then I have been asked a lot of questions from Hairy Jayne customers about shampoo bars and how to ..read more