Shampoo With A Purpose

Explore the Shampoo With A Purpose Range

What Makes Shampoo With A Purpose Different?

Shampoo With A Purpose bars combine shampoo and conditioner in one solid product, so there’s no need to handle two bottles in the shower. They’re made by Clover Fields in Sydney using vintage Italian machinery. Each bar is triple-milled twice, creating a particularly dense and compact bar that holds together well rather than quickly becoming soft or crumbly.

The manufacturer estimates that one 135g bar can replace up to six bottles of conventional shampoo and conditioner. How long yours lasts will depend on your hair, washing habits and storage, but the firm construction and combined format make these bars a useful option for anyone who values compact, long-lasting hair care.

The OG – Everyday Hair Care

The OG is the straightforward starting point if you have normal hair or don’t need a formula for a particular hair concern. Suitable for all hair types, it contains coconut oil, Moroccan argan oil, shea butter and plant-derived glycerine. Its natural coconut fragrance also distinguishes it from the essential oil blends used in the other three bars.

Choose The OG if you want an uncomplicated solid shampoo and conditioner for regular use. It’s a natural fit for customers moving from bottled natural shampoo to a bar for the first time.

Dry or Damaged – Extra Conditioning Care

Dry or Damaged is formulated for hair that feels dry, brittle or affected by damage. Its ingredients include sweet almond oil, Moroccan argan oil, chia seed oil, shea butter, lilly pilly extract and oat extract. Sandalwood, cedarwood, patchouli, vetiver and frankincense create a warm, woody essential oil blend.

This is the more conditioning-focused option in the collection. It won’t reverse split ends or permanently repair damaged hair, but it may appeal if you want a formula developed with dry and damaged hair in mind.

Volume – For Fine or Limp Hair

Volume is intended for fine or limp hair and is designed to give it a fuller-looking finish. The formula includes Moroccan argan oil and shea butter alongside ginseng root, sage and seaweed extracts. Juniper, rosemary, cedarwood and citrus essential oils give it a fresh herbal and citrus fragrance.

This bar is a good place to start if you want the convenience of built-in conditioning but generally avoid formulas that leave fine hair looking flat.

Colour Treated – For Coloured Hair

Colour Treated is the formula specifically developed for coloured hair. It contains jojoba, avocado, sweet almond and Moroccan argan oils, together with Kakadu plum extract, coconut oil and shea butter. Its essential oil blend brings together rosemary, orange, lavender, rose, ylang ylang and cedarwood for a floral and herbal scent.

If maintaining a hair care routine chosen for coloured hair is your main priority, this is the most relevant of the four bars. It doesn’t make a fixed promise about how long colour will last.

How to Use Shampoo With A Purpose Bars

1. Wet your hair thoroughly.
2. Lather the bar between wet hands or rub it gently over wet hair.
3. Massage the lather through your hair and scalp.
4. Leave it for approximately two to three minutes, according to the brand’s directions, to give the conditioning ingredients time to work.
5. Rinse thoroughly.

Many customers will find that a separate conditioner isn’t needed, although this comes down to individual hair and texture preferences. If you enjoy the format but prefer separate products, you can also see our wider collection of conditioner bars.

How Long Does a Shampoo With A Purpose Bar Last?

The manufacturer’s estimate of up to six bottles refers to the combined amount of shampoo and conditioner a 135g bar may replace. It isn’t a guaranteed number of washes. Hair length and thickness, washing frequency, the amount applied and whether the bar dries properly between uses will all affect its lifespan.

Use enough to produce the lather you need rather than repeatedly coating the hair. A well-drained bar generally stays firm and is easier to use through to the end.

Plastic-Free Hair Care for Home and Travel

One compact bar takes the place of separate shampoo and conditioner bottles and arrives in plastic-free packaging. That means less bottle clutter at home and fewer hair care products to pack for the gym, camping or a holiday. Once the bar is dry, place it in a suitable travel container rather than packing it while damp.

The formulas are described by the brand as sulfate-free. If that feature matters to you, our broader sulfate free shampoo collection provides further formats to consider.