How to be a Zero Waste Guy: The Ultimate Hairwash Guide

For years, beauty and wellness product companies have been targeted primarily to women. With growing trends in the industry, we are witnessing a major shift in demands for men’s line of beauty, skincare, and haircare products because, as they say, ‘why should women have all the fun?’

Along the same lines as the beauty and wellness industry, zero-waste companies have started to catch up on this trend by catering to men with products specifically tailored to their needs and preferences.

Here at Tangie, we want you to know that regardless of your gender, you’re not just a trend that can be marketed to. That being said, this article is meant for the guy who wants to start using zero-waste products made of natural ingredients but isn’t sure where to start.

Well, let’s answer your questions!

Can Natural Shampoo Really Clean Men’s Hair?

Absolutely!

Natural shampoos are gentle yet effective. They wash away dirt, sweat, dandruff, and anything else you’ve got in your hair without completely stripping away all the natural (beneficial!) oils in your scalp and hair follicles.

Many men struggle with oily hair, and part of that is because traditional shampoos are too harsh, completely eliminating all scalp oils, which makes the scalp overcompensate and create more oils, making the hair oily, prompting you to wash with the harsh shampoo again; it’s a vicious cycle.

It takes a while for anyone’s hair and scalp to calm down and adjust to gentle shampoo, so even though you might feel like your hair is too greasy after making the switch, trust that after a few weeks, your scalp will figure out the right amount of oil to create.

Using a shampoo bar with tea tree, peppermint, and/or rosemary can help your scalp feel calmer and more refreshed while helping your oil glands make the transition to your new shampoo regimen faster.

Why You Need Conditioner

Even though natural shampoos are gentler than other types of shampoo, it doesn’t mean you can expect your hair to be exactly what you want it to be with shampoo alone.

Shampoo gets rid of dirt and grime while getting rid of the least amount of natural oils as possible.

Conditioner adds softness and suppleness; something you’ll likely be looking for if you’re going through the effort to revamp your body care routine!

Tangie conditioner bars utilize a blend of Cocoa Butter, Coconut Oil, Glycerin, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Wheat Germ Oil, and Jojoba Oil to offer ultimate moisturizing and softening results for any hair type.

Can Natural Hair Products Help with Hair Loss?

While each person’s hair loss is unique, there is emerging science that says that many natural ingredients can help prevent hair loss by slowing hair fall and/or stimulating new or faster hair growth!

We use many of these same ingredients in our Tangie hair products, so you are applying these hair-helping oils and ingredients to your hair and scalp with every wash and condition!

Look for peppermint, rosemary, lavender, cedarwood, tea tree, and lemongrass.

Zero Waste & Natural Hair Wash Routine for Men

If you’ve been a member of the 4-in-1 shampoo/conditioner/facewash/bodywash gang up until now, you might be wondering what natural hairwash routines can look like.

Don’t worry; it’s super simple!

Step 1: Shampoo

Simply choose a shampoo bar that sounds good to you based on scent or ingredients. Unless you have very finicky hair or a super sensitive scalp, any of our Tangie shampoo bars should suit your needs.

In the event you need to avoid or include certain ingredients, check our ingredients blogs to find out more about the specific ingredients in our products!

With shampoo bars, you simply need to rub the bar on your head a few times (3-10 rubs, depending on how much hair you have), gently massage the suds into your scalp and down your hair strands, then rinse!

Step 2: Conditioner

Just like the shampoo bar, choose any conditioner bar that catches your eye (again, if you have ingredient questions, you can learn more on our blog). Feel free to mix and match scents!

Just like the shampoo bar, run the conditioner bar directly onto your hair until it feels suitably slick. Gently massage it into your scalp and into your hair and let it soak in for a moment or two before rinsing. Rinse well but not so much that your hair feels rough or “sticky,” which means you rinsed 100% of the conditioner out; instead, you want to keep about 15% of the conditioner in your hair after rinsing.

Step 3: Drying and Styling

Dry and style your hair the same way you usually would. It should feel nice and manageable after using your shampoo and conditioner bars!

Step 4: Optional Care

If you’re looking for more intensive scalp care or a way to hydrate dry ends, you can also incorporate hair oil into your daily or weekly routine.

How many times a week should you wash your hair?

The interval for hair washing is different for everyone. Some people can comfortably go a week or more without getting their hair wet, and other people feel like they need a wash every day.

Most people feel they need a wash every day especially when they switch to natural products because, as previously stated, the oil glands in their scalp are over-producing oil to compensate for the harsh products they were using before.

After this adaptation period, you should be able to go at least a day without washing (unless your job or other activities make your hair very dirty). If you’re an office worker who doesn’t sweat much, you can probably go a day or two without a shampoo and condition, if not longer, depending on your natural scalp and hair.

To summarize, you should wash your hair between 2 and 4 times per week if your hair is not too oily and you are not too dirty from your day’s events.

Why Should You Switch to Waste-Free Products for Hair?

When you make a change like revamping your hair care routine, you may as well take the opportunity to switch to non-toxic, non-harmful ingredients that are better for you and the planet. While you’re at it, why not also switch to products that leave less waste behind?

Here are 4 top reasons to switch to natural and waste-free haircare products.

Better for the planet: 

Conventional liquid shampoo comes in plastic shampoo bottles that can take hundreds of years to decompose.

Zero-waste men’s shampoo bars, on the other hand, are made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that can be reused, recycled, or composted.

Our shampoo bars come in paper boxes, paper sleeves, or au natural with a slip of reused paper to keep them from sticking to shipping materials or other shampoo bars.

Better for your hair: 

Our zero-waste shampoo bars are made with natural ingredients that are gentle on the scalp and hair.

Most of them are rich in plant-based ingredients such as olive oil, coconut oil, and natural essential oils which are crafted carefully to take care of your hair.

This means they won’t strip away your hair’s natural oils, leaving it feeling dry and brittle. They don’t have any added harsh chemicals, palm oil, or other nasties like conventional shampoo.

Lighter on your wallet: 

Zero-waste shampoo and conditioner bars last longer than traditional liquid shampoo, so you’ll save money in the long run.

It seems like the tiny little shampoo and conditioner bars couldn’t possibly last for that long, but if you use a reasonable amount each time and keep the bars dry when not in use, you can make them last for several months at least!

Travel-friendly: 

Picture this: You’re packing for a big trip. You need to fly to get there. You can only carry one baggie of tiny 3.4oz bottles of all of your personal care products. You only have a carry-on bag, so you can’t pack bigger bottles in your checked luggage.

Your little baggie is full, and you still have other products you want to pack.

Eliminate this issue when your soaps are solid! You can pack bars on bars of solid products without worrying about airport security.

Not only this, but you can rest easy knowing that when you unpack at your destination, your shampoo and conditioner will not have exploded everywhere on the way.

You can read more about why zero-waste is important and simple on our blog.

Are You Inspired To Take The Next Step?

Check out the recommended products throughout this post to get started with your zero-waste haircare journey. You can also read our other blogs for more insight or contact us with specific questions!

We want to help you make informed choices and be successful in your quest to reduce your personal waste!