Brixy Shampoo Bar and Conditioner Bar Review
Some upcoming international travel got me thinking I should try to get creative with limiting my liquids in an effort to achieve my first-ever, carry-on-only international trip. I keep seeing more and more bar shampoos/conditioners/cleansers out there so that seems like a great start, but here’s where it gets tricky. See below for the roundabout thought process:
- The US is kind of lax on the 1-quart bag rule, and if I plan it right I’ll be out of shampoo and conditioner coming back into the US so really I don’t need to bring bars with me.
- It would be nice not to have to worry about planning exactly right though and if I’m bringing enough.
- I need to do my part in reducing plastic waste.
- Am I embarrassed that plastic waste was my second/third thought? Yes, but at least I got there, right?
- The amount of money I spend on fancy shampoos and conditioners and the first ingredient is water is crazy.
So after walking through all the above thoughts, in that order, I decided if I could stop spending so much on water and harming the planet, it’s worth trying. Hence, here’s my honest review of trying the Brixy Shampoo Bar and Conditioner Bar.
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About Brixy
Brixy uses premium products, for those of us who are beauty conscious and need products to really work, but that are better for the planet using no plastic packaging. They also have a giveback program where they donate 1% of all sales to help improve the planet.
The current product line consists of three products in three scents. They offer Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body wash in Citrus, Mint Eucalyptus, and Coconut Vanilla.
The shampoo and conditioner are $13.99 (at the time of publication) and the body wash is $5.99. Brixy claims that each bar replaces 24 liquid ounces, so the product is very cost effective!
As mentioned, not only are the products premium for what they contain (like coconut oil, shea butter, and argan oil) but they are also premium for what they don’t. You won’t find any sulfates, parabens, phthalates, or palm oil in the Brixy line.
Product Overview
I tried the Coconut Vanilla Shampoo Bar and Conditioner Bar. I’m also using a bar for cleansing but am using the CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser bar for my body and face. CeraVe is my go to at home in liquid, and I’m shocked at how good the bar is!
Since I have tape in hair extensions I always double cleanse my hair. Following the instructions, I rubbed the wet shampoo bar on my wet scalp and was pleasantly surprised to find I got a nice lather, more than I do on my first pass of traditional shampoo. So I rinsed and repeated.
Then I followed the instructions on the conditioner and applied the wet conditioner bar on my wet scalp and let it sit for a few minutes before rinsing.
While I love all three scents offered, I think a fragrance free version would be great to have.
Brixy: Where to Buy
Brixy is available to purchase in several places, which makes it so convenient!
- GoBrixy.com
- Whole Food
- Amazon
- My local bougie/boutique grocery store carries it, albeit at a premium price, so yours may too!
Traveling with Brixy
Since I decided I would, in fact, be traveling with three solid bars, next on the list is how to travel with them. Not only was I looking for something cute (natch) but I could not see buying plastic containers when part of my intention is to reduce plastic waste.
I found these Aluminum Travel Tins and they are great! They are supposed to be rust resistant so I’ll try them out and report back, but I really like the minimalist design and they are the perfect size.
Final Verdict of Brixy
The day I washed my hair with the Brixy Shampoo bar, used the Brixy Conditioner bar, and styled my hair as usual, my husband said my hair looked exactly the same. Would I have loved for it to be the best thing my hair has ever experienced? Sure, but I think that’s asking a lot of shampoo and conditioner so I consider his statement the next best thing.
If I look exactly the same but can save money, travel smarter, and save the planet, why wouldn’t I? I will say that since I have extensions I’m cautious about where I place my conditioner and the very ends of my hair felt a titch drier than usual, but I will just make sure to focus more attention there. I was able to go the same amount of days between washing so my hair held up the same too!
It will be hard for me to go cold turkey with giving up traditional shampoo and conditioner completely, but my transition plan is to finish what I’m currently using, then finish Brixy bars and then alternate. It might not be perfect, but it’s progress!
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