The Dear Heart Blog

Browse all Dear Heart articles on shampoo bars, solid conditioners, and vegan, cruelty-free, natural beauty—tips, how-tos, and ingredient guides.

How to use a shampoo bar

mens gift box with 2 soaps wooden soap rack and washcloth trio organic cotton

Soap free vs. soap based solid shampoo bars

Strengthen the hair with our wheat protein shampoo bars

5 Reasons To Make the Switch to Shampoo Bars

Still sitting on the fence about shampoo bars?

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Vegan Beauty, Cruelty Free and Natural Explained

The Science Behind Conditioner Bars: How They Hydrate Without the Bottle

solid conditioners nz in travel tin with lemon myrtle and vanilla essential oils

The Art of Handcrafted Soaps: A Behind-the-Scenes Look

The Perfect Solid Wash Bar for Sensitive Skins

Why pH-Balanced Shampoo Bars Matter for Scalp Health

The Shampoo Bar Transition: Debunking the Myth

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Silicone Oils; how they dull hair over time

How to Store Shampoo and Conditioner Bars to Make Them Last Longer

At Dear Heart we have a solution for every budget. Read about our handy tips for keeping your bars dry between uses to get the most out of them.

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6 Haircare Habits to Adopt

Travel-Friendly Beauty: Solid Products for the Jetsetter

solid shampoo in handy travel size 35g bar comes wrapped in paper

Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas for the Holidays

mens gift box with 2 soaps wooden soap rack and washcloth trio organic cotton

How to Minimize and Assist an Itchy Scalp

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Is Argan Oil good for hair?

Why choose handmade soap?

Not all soaps are created equal and here we'll explain the differences between handmade soap and commercially made soap.

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How to use a solid conditioner bar

itchy scalp conditioner in waste free packaging fragrance free gluten free for delicate scalps made in nz

Finding a lip balm that works

cruelty free lip balm espresso flavour in compostable tube made in nz