Haircare

Here’s a few ideas for swaps you can make in your haircare routine to get rid of some of the plastic and chemical nasties that you might not realise you have in there.

Shampoo and conditioner

Standard shampoo and conditioner can be full of chemicals (which, once they have been on your body, then end up going down the drain) and comes in a single-use plastic bottle. Plant-based body wash can be purchased in refillable containers, or you can skip the bottle entirely and get shampoo and conditioner bars (just grab a wooden soap dish or a natural soap rest to go with it).

Brushes and combs

A lot of brushes and combs are made of plastic, so ultimately they end up in landfill and take centuries to break down. Look out for brushes and combs made of wood and other natural materials, they may be able to be composted but should last a long time.