Hairy Jayne Sulphate-Free Shampoo Bar Review
This is an honest review of Hairy Jayne’s sulphate-free shampoo bar in a hard water area of the UK.
Wondering if Hairy Jayne is the right shampoo bar for your hair?
It can be stressful choosing a new solid hair product if you’re new to zero-waste or if you’ve had a bad experience.
Don’t worry, I’m here to help!
I’ve tried over a dozen different shampoo bars and in this blog post I’ll tell you everything you need to know about Hairy Jayne’s product to help you decide if it’s for you.
I’ll do a quick review at the start, but keep reading if you’d like to know more about the ingredients, the brand’s sustainability, or which hair types Hairy Jayne is best for.
I purchased the products in this review with my own money and was not asked to write this blog post. I only recommend products I honestly like. Some links are affiliate links which support my work and keep Sustainably Lazy free to read.
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Short Summary
About Hairy Jayne
Short Summary
Here is a brief review of Hairy Jayne’s shampoo bar for those of you in a hurry. Jayne has given me a code to share with any readers who would like to try her handmade shampoo bars today.
15% off code: SOPHIE15
2. About Hairy Jayne
Hairy Jayne is a women-owned, small business based in the UK.
The name Hairy Jayne comes from the founder, Jayne’s, previous job as a Hairdresser - she was always covered in hair.
Her interest in natural ingredients led her to leave the profession after 20 years to focus on formulating her own eco-friendly products based on haircare science.
She also helps people reduce their plastic waste by teaching DIY beauty workshops in Bristol.
Other products by Hairy Jayne
Alongside shampoo bars. Hairy Jayne sells:
Conditioner bar
Hair, beauty, and scalp oils and sprays
Dry shampoo
Refillable shampoo and conditioner
Soap bars
Solid bar holders
Wooden hair brush and comb
3. Is Hairy Jayne sustainable and eco-friendly?
Is Hairy Jayne genuinely green or just greenwashing? Let’s find out.
Manufacture: Products are made in small batches by hand in the UK. Hairy Jayne uses renewable energy.
Packaging: The shampoo bars are plastic-free with an option to buy them naked which makes them truly zero waste.
Cruelty-free: Yes, Hairy Jayne is cruelty-free and vegan (no certification any more due to the cost)
Ethics: Living wage employer
Climate change: Certified climate-positive business, sources ingredients from UK suppliers, and uses clean energy.
I think we can safely say that Hairy Jayne has put a lot of thought into making her business sustainable and eco-friendly.
4. About Hairy Jayne shampoo bar ingredients
I can’t write a review without talking about ingredients, so in this section, you can find out what’s in (and what isn’t in) Hairy Jayne shampoo bars.
What’s in Hairy Jayne shampoo bars?
Hairy Jayne uses natural, sulphate-free surfactants derived from coconut. You will find moisturising ingredients like mango butter, olive oil, and aloe vera, alongside green clay to soak up oil and a detangling agent.
What does Hairy Jayne leave out?
Hairy Jayne does not contain sulphates, phthalates, parabens, petrochemicals, artificial colours, and fillers.
What surfactant does Hairy Jayne use?
The surfactants in Hairy Jayne shampoo bars are Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate and Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate which are derived from coconut.
Does Hairy Jayne use natural fragrance?
Yes, Hairy Jayne uses natural fragrances from essential oils however, there is also synthetic fragrance oil in two out of four fragrances. This is due to the price of Neroli essential oil which can be found in the ‘floral’ and ‘musk’ scents.
If you are avoiding synthetic fragrances, choose either ‘citrus’ or ‘herbal’ which contain 100% natural fragrances.
Unfortunately, there is no fragrance-free option.
Does Hairy Jayne use palm oil?
No, Hairy Jayne products are free from palm oil.
Does Hairy Jayne shampoo contain soap?
No, Hairy Jayne shampoo does not contain soap. It is pH balanced and contains naturally derived shampoo cleansers.
Does Hairy Jayne contain sulphates or parabens?
Hairy Jayne shampoo bars do not contain sulphates or parabens.
5. Hairy Jayne shampoo bar full review
This review is of the Hairy Jayne shampoo bar for all hair types. As there as no fragrance-free option, I opted for Citrus (which smells lovely!).
In my opinion, it is best suited to people with curly hair, and those with straight or wavy hair that likes sulphate-free shampoo.
Some people with very oily, fine hair do better with a sulphate shampoo, so it’s best to consider your individual hair needs.
I have thick, straight, “balanced” hair (it isn’t dry or oily) and can use both sulphate and sulphate-free shampoo. My main issue is my sensitive scalp which is prone to itching and dandruff.
Please note that I wasn’t using the Hairy Jayne conditioner bar when I tested this product. As many conditioner bars don’t work very well, I prefer to use a conditioner bar I love so I can tell how good the new shampoo bar is.
I am planning to review Hairy Jayne’s conditioner bar soon, if you’d like to know when the post goes live, you can sign up to my monthly mailing list.
Effectiveness *****
Hairy Jayne’s shampoo bar is very effective in hard water. Even without sulphates, it left my hair feeling clean, fresh, and soft from the first wash. After using the whole bar, I never had any waxy residue, and it doesn’t dry out my hair. I can tell it has been formulated by a hairdresser!
Ease of use ***
It always takes a bit of getting used to a shampoo bar when you first swap from liquid as you have to swipe it down your roots and there is less of a lather. Having used shampoo bars for 6 years, I now know that even when you aren’t sure if you’ve got all your hair, it always ends up clean when you have a well-formulated bar.
The main downside of Hairy Jayne’s bar is the size. At 50g it is quite small and because I have waist-length, thick hair, it becomes trickier to wash as it gets smaller. I prefer to use bars twice the size of this. If you have short hair, this will be less of a problem for you.
Price ***
£8 - £11
Hairy Jayne is around the same price as shampoo bars with similar ingredients. The cheaper shampoo bars are either made of soap or contain palm oil. Unfortunately, it is more expensive to create palm oil-free shampoo bars so this is the price I would expect to pay for one. At £9.50 a bar, this shampoo bar is more expensive than liquid shampoo, however, they are meant to last twice as long which makes it better.
One thing I like is that you can save £1.50 by choosing “naked” and getting your bar without any packaging for £8.
You can also purchase it in a metal tin for £11 which is ideal if you take it swimming or travelling.
Sensitivity *****
I often feel nervous trying new hair products as my sensitive scalp can feel itchy after using certain essential oils. Thankfully, I had no issues at all while reviewing Hairy Jayne’s shampoo bar and I would happily buy it again.
Conclusion
Overall, my experience of using Hairy Jayne’s shampoo bar is a positive one. While I’d prefer a bigger bar and an unscented option, the product as it is left my hair feeling beautifully clean.
I had no issues with irritation, or waxy build-up and would definitely recommend this bar.
If you’d like to give it a go, remember to use my code SOPHIE15 for 15% off.
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