Made New Naturals

Your Haircare Guide

Everything about our shampoo and conditioner bars — how to use them, what's in them, and which one fits your hair.

10 ingredients or fewer, in every bar
Made New Naturals shampoo bars
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How to Use Your Bars

See how easy it is — start to finish in 34 seconds.

Shampoo Bar

  1. Wet your hair thoroughly with warm water.
  2. Wet the bar, then rub it directly onto your scalp in sections — or lather it between your hands first.
  3. Add a little water as you go to activate the bubbles.
  4. Massage into your scalp for 30–60 seconds, working the lather through the length of your hair.
  5. Rinse thoroughly until the water runs clear.
Most people need far less product than they expect. You'll find your amount after a couple of washes.

Conditioner Bar

  1. After shampooing, gently squeeze excess water from your hair.
  2. Slide the bar once down each section of damp hair, from mid-length to ends. Skip the roots.
  3. Leave it in for 1–2 minutes.
  4. Rinse thoroughly.
No lather — that's completely normal. It works more like a lotion bar than a soap.
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Which Shampoo Bar Is Right for You?

The Trio: Rice Water, All-Around and Sensitive Scalp shampoo bars labeled by colorNot sure which bar you're holding? Here's how to tell them apart.
Tan colored bar

Rice Water

Strengthening and building. Rice starch and rice protein work on the strand itself, inspired by the centuries-old rice water ritual.

Best for: breakage, thinning, hair that needs to rebuild strength.
Whiter colored bar

Sensitive Scalp

Soothing and calming. Shea butter and ground oats do the work here — chosen specifically for scalps that react to everything.

Best for: itching, redness, reactive scalps — including kids.
Reddish / pink colored bar

All-Around

Clarifying and balancing. French pink clay lifts buildup while jojoba oil keeps things balanced instead of stripped.

Best for: oily roots, dry ends, or a household with more than one hair type.
No lather · optional

Light Detangling Conditioner

Optional, not required. Every shampoo bar is already 2-in-1, so this is for hair that always wants a little extra — thicker, curlier, or drier especially.

Best for: detangling, frizz, dry mid-lengths and ends.
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Which Size Am I Holding?

Every bar comes in a small and a large. Both are permanent — neither is a trial or a sample. The small is simply a lower-commitment way to find your favorite.

Full size and small size shampoo bars side by side

Shampoo Bars

Small20g · about 15 washes
Large60g · about 40 washes

Conditioner Bar

Small35g
Full size70g

The Trio is a bundle — one 20g bar of each shampoo formula plus a 35g conditioner bar, so you can try the whole lineup at once.

Because these bars don't strip your natural oils, most people find they don't need to wash daily. Your bar goes further than the wash count suggests.

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What to Expect

  • Most people adjust right away — our testers didn't need any transition time at all. For some, it can take 1–2 weeks as hair and scalp adjust away from conventional shampoo. Either is normal.
  • Your shampoo bar is 2-in-1. It cleanses and conditions in one step. Depending on your hair type, you may not need the conditioner bar after every wash.
  • Slight variation between batches is normal. These are pressed by hand in small batches, so color and texture shift a little. It doesn't affect performance.
  • Stop use and reach out if you notice any irritation or reaction.
  • For infants and very young children, please check with your pediatrician first. Our bars are gentle and fragrance-free, but they aren't clinically tested as tear-free.
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What's Inside Each Bar — and Why

Every ingredient is doing a specific job. No filler, no fragrance, nothing added just because it's expected. Tap any bar to see the full list.

🌿 Rice Water Shampoo Bar ›
Strengthening · Building · Fragrance-Free · 2-in-1
SCI PowderThe main cleanser, and a gentle one — it clears buildup without stripping natural oils the way sulfates can.
SLSA PowderWorks alongside SCI to build lather and give the bar the hardness it needs to hold its shape wash after wash.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (CAPB)A secondary cleanser that softens the lather and adds slip, so hair doesn't feel tangled mid-wash.
BTMS-25A plant-derived conditioning agent — this is what makes the bar 2-in-1.
Cetyl AlcoholA fatty alcohol (nothing like drying alcohols) that adds smoothness and helps conditioning agents spread evenly.
Coconut OilAdds natural shine and light moisture without weighing hair down.
Rice Starch PowderSmooths the hair cuticle for a softer feel, and ties into the rice-water tradition this bar is built around.
Panthenol (Vitamin B5)Draws in and holds moisture in the hair shaft between washes.
Organic Rice ProteinStrengthens strands from the inside and helps protect against breakage — the "building" half of this bar's name.
Glyceryl CaprylateA plant-based preservative, chosen so the ingredient deck could stay minimal and skin-friendly.
🌿 Sensitive Scalp Shampoo Bar ›
Soothing · Calming · Fragrance-Free · 2-in-1
SCI PowderThe gentle, primary cleanser — sulfate-free so it won't strip or aggravate a sensitive scalp.
SLSA PowderAdds lather and bar hardness alongside SCI.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (CAPB)Softens the lather and adds slip so hair combs through easily.
BTMS-25The conditioning agent that makes this a 2-in-1 bar, so a sensitive scalp isn't exposed to more products than it needs.
Cetyl AlcoholAdds slip and helps conditioning agents spread evenly.
Shea ButterDeeply nourishing and soothing — chosen for scalps that react easily, to calm rather than irritate.
Arrowroot PowderA natural thickener that firms the bar's texture without cutting into lather.
Panthenol (Vitamin B5)Locks moisture into the hair shaft between washes.
Ground OatsA time-tested ingredient for calming redness and irritation — doing the heavy lifting for sensitive scalps.
Glyceryl CaprylateA gentle, plant-based preservative that keeps the bar safe without introducing anything harsh.
🌿 All-Around Shampoo Bar ›
Clarifying · Balancing · Fragrance-Free · 2-in-1
SCI PowderThe primary gentle cleanser, effective across every hair type.
SLSA PowderBuilds lather and gives the bar its hold and hardness.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (CAPB)Softens the lather and adds slip for easy detangling mid-wash.
BTMS-25The conditioning agent that makes this bar 2-in-1, suited to work no matter your hair type.
Cetyl AlcoholAdds smoothness and helps everything spread evenly through hair.
Jojoba OilClosely mimics the oil your scalp naturally produces, so it balances rather than over-moisturizing or over-stripping.
French Pink ClayGently draws out buildup and adds light volume — the clarifying half of this bar's role.
Rose PowderA finely ground botanical that adds a soft, natural blush tint and light exfoliation — for color and texture, not fragrance.
Panthenol (Vitamin B5)Keeps hair hydrated after the clay does its clarifying work.
Glyceryl CaprylateA plant-based preservative, gentle enough to keep this bar's list as short as the rest of the line.
🌿 Light Detangling Conditioner Bar ›
Fragrance-Free · Smooths & Detangles · Tames Everyday Frizz

Available on its own in a small or full size, and included in The Trio.

BTMS-2545%The primary conditioning agent, and the reason this is a true conditioner bar rather than just an oil bar — it's what actually detangles.
Cetyl Alcohol24.5%Adds slip and softness, and helps the bar hold its shape between uses.
Shea Butter12%Deep, lasting moisture for dry ends and mid-lengths.
Mango Butter (unrefined)8%We chose the unrefined version specifically — far less processing, keeping it closer to our minimal-ingredient philosophy.
Argan Oil7.5%The ingredient doing most of the frizz-taming — smooths the cuticle and adds shine without leaving hair greasy.
Panthenol2%Locks moisture in after the butters and oils have done their job.
Glyceryl Caprylate1%Keeps the bar shelf-stable and safe, at a level gentle enough to match the rest of the line.
Made New Naturals haircare bars
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FAQs

Do I need to use the conditioner bar every time?+

Not necessarily. Your shampoo bar already conditions as it cleanses. Many people only reach for the conditioner bar on days their hair needs a little extra smoothing — it depends on your hair type and how it responds.

Why doesn't the conditioner bar lather?+

That's completely normal. It's designed to work more like a lotion bar than a soap — it glides on, coats your hair, and rinses clean without suds.

How long does one bar last?+

The small shampoo bar runs about 15 washes, and the large around 40. Since these bars don't strip natural oils the way commercial shampoo does, most people find they don't need to wash daily — so that stretches further than it might sound.

How long until my hair adjusts?+

Most people adjust right away — our testers didn't need any transition time. For some, it can take 1–2 weeks as hair and scalp transition away from conventional shampoo. Either is completely normal.

Are these safe for color-treated hair?+

Yes. These bars are sulfate-free and pH-balanced, which means they won't strip color the way harsher shampoos can.

Are these bars safe for the whole family?+

They're gentle, fragrance-free, and formulated with sensitive scalps in mind, which makes them a good fit for most of the family. For infants and very young children, we recommend checking with your pediatrician first, since these bars aren't clinically tested as tear-free.

Why is there no fragrance?+

We made the whole collection fragrance-free on purpose, so every bar could be safe and comfortable for sensitive skin and the whole family — no essential oils, no added scent, just what's needed to do the job.

How should I store my bars?+

Keep them on a draining dish between uses, away from standing water. This keeps them firm and makes them last significantly longer — it's the single biggest factor in how long a bar lasts.

What if I notice irritation?+

Stop using the bar right away and reach out to us directly. Everyone's skin is different, and we want to know if something isn't working for you.

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One use per customer.