Why I’m Loving Kitsch Shampoo and Conditioner Bars
I recently started using Kitsch’s shampoo and conditioner bars, and the first thing that stood out was their incredible scent. From the very first wash, my hair felt nourished, soft, and refreshed, clean without being stripped, light without feeling flat. The shine and smoothness I noticed right away made me look forward to my next wash, which doesn’t happen often.
What makes Kitsch even more appealing is their transparency. I care about what I put on my body, and I love that this brand is upfront about its ingredients. Instead of parabens, sulfates, silicones, or other harsh additives, their bars are made with gentle, plant-based cleansers, nourishing oils, and proteins that naturally strengthen and hydrate hair. It’s everything I want in clean haircare: effective, safe, and thoughtfully crafted.
A Little About Kitsch
Founded in Los Angeles in 2010 by Cassandra Thurswell, Kitsch began as a small brand creating everyday hair accessories and has grown into a full line of sustainable beauty essentials. Today, they’re best known for their eco-friendly shampoo and conditioner bars, satin pillowcases, heatless curling sets, and body care products.
Kitsch isn’t just about beauty, they stand behind their values. The company is Leaping Bunny certified cruelty-free, 100% vegan, and proudly made in the United States. They’ve also partnered with 4ocean, which means each shampoo or conditioner bar purchased helps remove a plastic bottle’s worth of waste from our oceans. That’s beauty with purpose.
Ingredients You Can Trust
Here are some of the standout ingredients that make their shampoo and conditioner bars so effective:
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate – a coconut-derived cleanser that creates a creamy lather without stripping hair.
Vegetable Glycerin – a natural humectant that locks in hydration.
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein – strengthens hair fibers, supports shine, and adds volume.
Castor Oil – nourishes the scalp and encourages healthy hair growth.
Shea Butter & Coconut Oil – found in their Ultra Sensitive bar, these deeply moisturize without heaviness.
Tea Tree & Mint – in their clarifying bar, this duo soothes the scalp and refreshes with a cooling sensation.
Every bar is free from silicones, parabens, sulfates, and artificial dyes, making them a safer, sustainable swap for traditional bottled shampoo and conditioner.
My Experience So Far
After just a few washes, I can honestly say the shampoo and conditioner bars have impressed me. The scent alone makes washing my hair feel like a little spa ritual, it’s fresh, uplifting, and lingers just enough without being overpowering. Beyond that, my hair feels both clean and truly nourished, which isn’t always an easy balance to find. Too often, shampoos either leave my scalp squeaky-dry or coat my hair with a heavy residue. With Kitsch, it feels different, light, balanced, and healthy.
The bars lather far better than I expected for a solid shampoo, and they rinse out easily without leaving any film or buildup behind. My hair has a natural shine and softness that makes me want to run my fingers through it throughout the day. There’s also a certain freshness to my scalp that I don’t always get with bottled products.
I also picked up one of their body soaps, and I’m excited to see if it delivers the same results. If it does, I can see Kitsch quickly becoming a staple in my daily routine, not just for my hair but for all of my self-care essentials.
What draws me to Kitsch is more than just performance. It’s the way they combine clean, transparent ingredients with an ethical mission and products that truly deliver. As someone who values sustainable, natural beauty, this feels like a brand I can stand behind. For now, Kitsch shampoo and conditioner bars have earned a permanent spot in my bathroom, and I’m looking forward to exploring more of their collection.
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