Shampoo Bar

WHAT IS A HEALTHY SCALP?

A healthy scalp has sebaceous glands that produce neither too much nor too little oil between washes. The scalp should neither itch nor feel irritable, and be free of dry and red patches. The hair feels clean, moisturized and free of product residue.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT SHAMPOO BAR FOR YOUR HAIR TYPE

Washing your hair may seem like the most basic part of your morning ritual, but even in the shower it's important to choose the right products if you want to promote a healthy scalp and shiny hair.

Mellow Minds shampoo bars are available in three different varieties and are free of parabens, sulphates, silicone, dyes and other harmful chemicals. They are based on the same nourishing base, and added pure active ingredients adapted to different hair and scalp types.

Below you can read more about which shampoo bar is best for your hair type.

IS YOUR SCALP OILY AND YOUR HAIR FEELS HEAVY?

If you find that your hair feels greasy and easily clumps together, it may be because the cuticles produce too much oil and the scalp's pH value is out of balance. You may also experience small bumps and itching on the scalp.

An oily scalp can be due to a lack of hair washing and care, but other factors such as body chemistry, hormones, diet and stress can also play a role - therefore it is important to care for and restore the hair's pH value and moisture balance with mild products.

For an oily scalp we recommend:Mellow Mind Balancing Shampoo Bar / Peppermint + Tea Tree

This is our best selling shampoo bar, and a much loved product by many of our customers.

It is a deep-cleansing and nourishing solid shampoo bar with green clay, which strengthens the hair and counteracts greasy and irritated scalp. The content of green clay stabilizes hair production and absorbs oil from the scalp without leaving it dry. The shampoo bar smells fresh of peppermint and tea tree essential oil, which with their refreshing and cooling properties stimulate blood circulation and are anti-bacterial.

IS YOUR SCALP DRY AND IRRITATED? 

If you tend to have dry skin on your face and body, your scalp may also feel dry. The dry scalp can cause itching and irritation as well as small flakes or sores.

Here, it is important to add extra moisture to your daily hair care ritual, as the sebaceous glands do not produce enough oil on their own. If you struggle with dry or damaged hair, it is important to choose hair products without sulfates, avoid styling your hair with too much heat and possibly use a hair oil or hair serum for extra moisture.

If you suffer from a dry and irritated scalp or have a completely normal scalp, we recommend:Mellow Mind Hydrating Shampoo Bar / Geranium

Hydrating shampoo bar is nominated for a "Nordic Natural Beauty Award 2022"

The solid shampoo bar repairs, nourishes and rebuilds dry and damaged hair. Especially avocado oil, vitamin B5, oat protein and geranium care for the hair and scalp and leave the hair clean, moisturized and shiny. The delicious and soothing scent of geranium has an anti-bacterial effect.

THE NEUTRAL SHAMPOO FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

If you want a shampoo bar without essential oil and perfume, we recommend:

Mellow Mind Neutral Shampoo Bar

The shampoo bar is made with mild detergent active substances and nourishing oils. It can be used by the whole family and all hair types. It is especially good for you who have a delicate and irritated scalp, perfume allergy or prefer your shampoo without fragrance.

HOW OFTEN IS IT HEALTHY TO WASH HAIR?

We find that it has almost become a sport to drag out the hair wash for as many days as possible, but this is far from a healthy choice.

Factors we are exposed to on a daily basis, such as pollution and sweat, can weaken the hair shaft and cause unhealthy hair to grow. Dry sweat and dead skin cells build up in the hair follicles, together with styling products and form a film that can lead to an imbalanced dry, flaky or itchy scalp.

That's why it's important to choose natural, mild but effective hair care products that you can use as often as you need.

GUIDE TO USING THE SHAMPOO BAR

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Wet your hair and run the shampoo bar over the hair a few times. Add any additional water and then lather up with your fingers.

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Let the shampoo bar's active ingredients and foam sit in the hair as a mini hair treatment for up to 3 minutes. In the meantime, we recommend that you massage the scalp to stimulate blood circulation and thereby bring the scalp into balance.

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Rinse hair clean of shampoo and repeat as needed. If you have strong hair, imbalance or use styling products, we always recommend two hair washes.

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For extra shiny hair, we recommend finishing withMellow Minds Conditioner Bar. Run the conditioner bar over wet hair and into the lengths. Use your fingers to distribute the product and avoid direct contact with the scalp. Leave the product on for up to 5 minutes, after which the hair is left clean.

HOW TO STORE YOUR SHAMPOO BAR

We have designed a minimalist travel container for Mellow Minds shampoo and conditioner bars. The travel container has a screw lid and can be safely packed in the toiletry bag, and used as an alternative to a soap dish in the hotel room, the cottage or at home.

Shampoo and conditioner bars must dry between uses, and we recommend waiting to put the lid on after washing your hair, or open the lid when you have the opportunity to do so again.