Shampoo Bar for Travel: Light and Hand Luggage Friendly

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Shampoo Bar op Reis: Licht en Handbagageproof

Author: Erika Candelario

A shampoo bar is ideal for travel because it isn't a liquid, so it's allowed in your hand luggage, can't leak in your suitcase and weighs next to nothing. You simply pop it in your toiletry bag and you're done. No fuss with travel bottles or wet clothes from a cap that popped open.

Why a shampoo bar is ideal on the go

Travelling with liquid shampoo always comes with some hassle. You squeeze your bottle into a tiny one, hope the cap is on tight, and keep the liquids rule on the plane in mind. A shampoo bar solves all of that in one go.

It weighs almost nothing, lies flat in your toiletry bag and comes along without you having to worry about leaks or weight. A practical, modern solution for anyone who wants to travel without the fuss.

Do you have a layover or several security checks during your trip? Even then, a shampoo bar simply stays in your bag. No extra bag to unpack, no liquids to show separately.

No liquid: simply bring it in your hand luggage

The biggest advantage: a shampoo bar is solid, not liquid. That means it doesn't fall under the liquids rule for hand luggage on the plane. So you don't have to decant your shampoo into a small bottle or check it in.

Did you know?

The liquids rule on European flights is: liquids in your hand luggage may contain a maximum of 100 ml per bottle. A shampoo bar falls completely outside this rule, because it is solid.

That saves hassle at the security check, and you don't have to refill bottles before you leave. Handy if you have to pack at the last minute. Even on connecting flights with rules that differ per airport, you can count on getting through without a problem.

Light, compact and leak-free

A shampoo bar weighs hardly anything and lies flat in your toiletry bag. Ideal if you travel with hand luggage only and every gram counts. Unlike a bottle, it can't spill over your clothes if the pressure change on the plane makes a cap pop open.

No more soggy mess on top of your clothes or make-up. Your toiletry bag stays dry and tidy, no matter how your luggage is handled along the way.

A bar lasts a long time

A shampoo bar lasts for multiple washes, often a whole trip. So you don't need to fill separate travel bottles or top up along the way. One bar is enough for the entire trip, even on longer journeys of two or three weeks.

How to store your shampoo bar while travelling

Use a travel tin or a perforated soap bag, so the bar can dry without leaking into your toiletry bag. After use, let it drip dry as much as possible before you put it away.

Avoid a completely sealed plastic bag without ventilation. The bar then stays damp, which shortens its lifespan faster. A tin with small holes or a breathable soap bag works best.

Want to know more about the best way to keep your bar dry and fresh? Then read how to store a shampoo bar for more detail.

Using a shampoo bar on the road

Good news: using a shampoo bar in a hotel or hostel is just as simple as at home. You don't need any extra gear, just the bar itself.

  1. Wet your hair. Make sure your hair is thoroughly damp before you start.
  2. Work up a lather. Gently massage the bar over your hair, or lather it up in your hands first.
  3. Rinse well. Rinse your hair thoroughly until no lather remains.
  4. Let the bar dry. Place it somewhere clean and dry, such as the edge of the washbasin, before you put it back in the tin.

Who is this especially practical for?

A shampoo bar is handy for everyone, but for some travellers it really makes the difference.

  • Hand-luggage-only travellers. Every gram and every centimetre of space counts, and a bar takes up almost nothing.
  • Backpackers and longer trips. One bar lasts for weeks, so you don't need to buy or refill anything along the way.
  • Families with children. Fewer bottles to pack and no risk of leaks in the kids' suitcase.
  • Frequent flyers. Checking the same liquids rule on every flight? With a bar, you no longer have to think about it.

Travel fresh with WONDR

The WONDR shampoo bars are ideal for travel thanks to their compact size, no liquids hassle and plastic-free formula.

What makes a good travel shampoo?

  • Compact size: fits easily in any toiletry bag or hand luggage
  • No liquid: no fuss with the 100 ml rule or leaks
  • Plastic-free formula: less waste, even on the road

Handy, right? Browse the collection and choose the bar that suits your hair.

View the WONDR shampoo bars →

FAQ

Ja, een shampoo bar mag altijd mee in je handbagage. Omdat hij vast is en geen vloeistof, valt hij niet onder de 100 ml-regel voor vloeistoffen op het vliegtuig. Je hoeft hem dus niet apart te tonen bij de security check.
Een shampoo bar is licht, compact en gaat lang mee, ideaal als elke gram en centimeter ruimte telt. Hij lekt niet zoals een fles kan doen bij drukveranderingen in het vliegtuig. Zo pak je makkelijker in en reis je zonder gedoe.
Bewaar je shampoo bar in een reisblikje of een geperforeerd zeepzakje, zodat hij kan drogen zonder te lekken in je toilettas. Laat hem na gebruik goed uitlekken voor je hem opbergt. Vermijd een volledig afgesloten zakje zonder ventilatie.
Een shampoo bar gaat meestal een hele reis mee, ook bij langere trips van twee tot drie weken. Hoeveel wasbeurten je precies haalt, hangt af van de lengte van je haar en hoe vaak je wast. Je hoeft in elk geval geen reisflesjes bij te vullen onderweg.
Nee, een shampoo bar kan niet lekken zoals een fles shampoo dat kan. Bewaar hem wel in een blikje of zeepzakje zodat hij kan drogen en niet vochtig tegen je andere spullen aan ligt.

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