Oops! Shampoo Bar broken!

Oh no! There it goes, super fast, yet in slow motion you see it happening. You've just lathered your hair with your favorite Shampoo Bar, you want to put the Bar back on your nice Bamboo soap dish and poof, out of your hand, onto the floor. Hands full of lather, so first continue washing your hair and then assess the damage. And yes, you already feared it, but the disaster has already happened. Your Shampoo Bar is in pieces on the shower floor.

Broken is not unusable!

You pick up the pieces and lay them down. A sad little pile that was once so fun and pleasant to use is now... Well. I can't really use it like this, can I?

NOW WHAT? NOW there is hope! You can still use your broken Bar. But how, you might be thinking. In this blog, we will present you with various scenarios and solutions to continue making optimal use of your Shampoo Bar, even if the Bar is broken: sustainable, smart, and in line with a zero-waste lifestyle.

You can put the broken pieces of the Shampoo Bar in Shampoo Bars' Ramie Soap Bag. The bag is antibacterial, you can hang it up, and therefore it's perfect for bits of Shampoo Bar. This way, you not only don't waste your Shampoo Bar but also don't waste money!

Don't have a Ramie bag at home and you're good at crocheting or knitting? Do it yourself! A good reason to plop down on the couch with a cup of tea and relax, putting your crochet or knitting skills to good use. Make short stitches so the pieces of Shampoo Bar cannot fall out of the bag.

Not into crocheting and no Ramie bag at home? You probably still have a jewelry bag that came with your earrings. It can also serve as a bag for your broken Shampoo Bar! A muslin washcloth can also be a good option; just close it at the top with a hair elastic and your Shampoo Bar bag is ready.

You can also 'stick' the pieces onto a new Bar. Just wet them well and they'll stick right on.

You're doing great! By using and finishing your Shampoo Bar this way, you've taken a significant step towards sustainability and a zero-waste lifestyle! So, broken doesn't always mean unusable!

Zero waste, Zero worries!

And there it goes again. I try to place my Shampoo Bar on the Bamboo Soap Dish, which perfectly fits on my shower wall, but: I overshoot! Oh no, oh no, there it goes! With an arc and a dull thud, it lands on the bathroom floor. And yes, you guessed it. Broken, shattered, in pieces. That's how I feel a little now, but that's mostly how my beloved shampoo buddy looks.

After showering, I pick up the pieces and put them in a container. You might think there's nothing more you can do with them, but I get an idea: This was once liquid, wasn't it? And then compressed into a Bar, I imagine? If I'm a bit crafty, maybe I can make a Bar out of it again.

I decide to use the Shampoo Bar Tin for this. I put the pieces in and add a little bit of water. Just a little bit! I mash everything with a fork until it's a solid paste and let it sit for a day or two so all the pieces can become one Shampoo Bar again.

This way, you don't have to throw away your Bar and you won't be without shampoo! Sustainably, because I can still use my Bar and there's no extra waste! Zero waste, zero worries!

Zero waste? Check!

Yes, here comes the postman with my package of sustainable bliss! My Shampoo Bars have arrived. I quickly open the package and the wonderful scent of my new Bars immediately greets me! Funny, those packing peanuts too! 100% biodegradable!

I open all the Bars to experience the difference between the various products. The Body Bars are square and the Shampoo and Conditioner Bars are round. On the back, it states whether it's a Shampoo or Conditioner Bar, as well as all the ingredients, which you'll also find on the back of the Bars.

I opened all but one Bar, oops, that one doesn't feel quite right. Is it broken? I remove the paper wrap from the Shampoo bar and see that the Bar didn't survive its journey to my house. And that with such good packaging! Did they throw it around or did the package fall? Well, you'll never know, let's see how we can solve this.

Maybe if I put the broken pieces in a pantyhose, I can still wash my hair with it! I put the pieces in and hold the bag under the tap, and it starts to foam nicely when I rub the pieces together a bit. If you make a loop from the top of the stocking, you can also hang the stocking as a bag in the shower. This way, the pieces can dry well again, and you can continue to make optimal use of your Shampoo Bar. Luckily, I don't have to throw it away, and I can just wash my hair. Did I contribute to the Zero Waste principle today? Check!

Well done Eco Warrior!

Today I worked from home all day, and after doing the dishes, I take the trash to the containers. Wow, what a lot of trash again, I think to myself as I put the plastic bag with plastic waste into the orange bin. At the paper waste, I see the wraps from my Shampoo Bars! Oh yes, I think: I still need to do something with that. I accidentally dropped the Bar, and unfortunately, the Bar broke into countless pieces. I temporarily placed the pieces on a saucer and opened a new bar, but that's a waste, of course! I can still use the pieces somehow, can't I?

I do some research and get to work that evening. I'm going to try to make a liquid shampoo from the pieces of Shampoo Bar. I'll need a bottle... let's see. YES! We had easy pasta with sauce from a (nice) glass bottle tonight! I remove the label and clean the bottle; what a nice shape, actually, I could also use it for a pretty loose bouquet. But first, I'm going to try to make shampoo in it!

What you need:
For 10 grams of Shampoo Bar pieces, the following ratio applies:

• A glass bottle or jar of at least 150 ml
• Shampoo Bar pieces
• 11 ml of boiled water
• The sustainable mindset!

Instructions:
Put the Shampoo Bar pieces in a bowl, pour in a small splash of boiled water, and mash the pieces with a fork until it forms a smooth, fine paste. Spoon the shampoo paste into the bottle or jar and pour in the boiled water. Put the cap back on the bottle and mix everything thoroughly with a swirling motion. Don't shake too hard, or it will foam excessively! Let it stand for 2 hours and stir well again: remove the cap and let it cool. Once the shampoo has cooled, put the cap back on, otherwise it will dry out too much.

Tadaaaaaa: your self-made shampoo is now ready for you! Well done, Eco Warrior!

Usage:

Dispense a small amount, about the size of a 10 euro cent coin, into your palm and distribute it over your hands, allowing it to lather slightly. Distribute it over your hair just like a shampoo from a bottle and let it foam. Rinse thoroughly and you're done!

This is how your (Shampoo) Bar will last longer:

Ensure that your Bar has the opportunity to dry thoroughly after each wash. You can do this by storing it on or in one of our accessories.