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This post covers shampoo bar storage. There is a trick you need to know when storing your solid shampoo.  You don\u2019t want your bars to stay wet and soggy.  They need to dry out between uses (so don\u2019t leave them sitting in a puddle of water in your shower). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If they stay wet, they will go soft and you will go through the bar much faster. Not to mention, it’s hard to take a soggy soap bar with you when you are travelling!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you keep them dry, shampoo bars will last much longer, and won’t leave a slimy mess in your shower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

USE IT – DRAIN IT – DRY IT <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ve split this post into two parts – shampoo bar storage ideas for in the bathroom at home, and storage ideas for when you are travelling and on the go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to store your shampoo bars in the shower<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For storing shampoo bars in the shower, all you need is a regular soap holder that lets the water drain off, or a shampoo bar bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You want a shampoo bar dish that either has slots in the in the bottom of the dish, or one that has bumps that “hold” the shampoo bar above any water that drips off it. Excess water will drain though the slots into a dish (normally below). I tend to use the drained water the next time I wash my hair – no need to waste it! If there is nothing below to collect the drips, then the water will drain into the shower or onto your shower shelf. This might leave a slimy mess, which is easily avoided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I prefer plastic-free, and luckily there are lost of options – mostly bamboo \/ wood, stainless steel or plastic alternatives (sugar cane is a popular option).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Bamboo or wood. You can get soap or shampoo bar dishes made of bamboo or wood. These look great and totally fit with the eco-friendly option – no more plastic!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    • Stainless steel is another option. This will really last the distance. I don’t like the sound of steel in the shower when I inevitably drop the dish or knock it off the shelf, so I don’t use one. But the benefit is that it is easy to clean, always looks new and will last forever.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      • Plastic alternatives. Ethique (best shampoo bar brand ever!) make a shower storage dish. It looks a bit like plastic, but it’s actually made of bamboo and sugar cane. 100% biodegradable and plastic free. This is a great option if you want a “lid” on your shampoo bar dish, or want a particular colour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        • A “bar bag” is another option. There are lots of patterns and instruction if you are crafty and want to crochet or knit your own. The are inexpensive to buy though, so you have options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Check out some examples of all four shampoo bar storage ideas on Amazon, below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n