Tired of throwing away the leftovers from your hair conditioner? This clever trick lets you turn leftovers into a useful hair care product. It’s a simple step that saves you money and eliminates waste.
The shovel
Zero-waste shop Love of Earth Co. (@loveofearthco) has shared an ingenious method on TikTok to reuse the frustratingly small remains of conditioner bars that are too small to be used effectively.
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“Have you ever wondered, ‘What on earth am I going to do with my conditioner bar when it gets too small to use?'” asks the owner of a zero-waste shop. Her solution? Save the leftovers and turn them into a DIY detangling spray.
Here’s how it works: First, gather the little bits of leftovers from your conditioner bars. Then, crumble them into small pieces and put the crumbs in a reusable spray bottle. Finally, fill the bottle with water and shake well to mix.
And voilà – you have made your own upcycled hair detangling spray with no waste.
How it helps
Instead of throwing away the last bits of product, squeeze every ounce of value out of your purchase. Shampoo and conditioner bars already reduce hair care product costs by about $60 to $80 per year, and this trick could save you even more.
But the benefits go beyond your budget. By reusing this waste, you’re diverting plastic bottles from landfills and reducing the demand for new products. This simple action helps reduce the strain on our waste management systems and protects our oceans from pollution.
It also creates a useful product without additional packaging. This is a small step that, if implemented by many, can lead to a significant reduction in plastic waste.
What everyone says
The response to this hack was overwhelmingly positive and many viewers were keen to try it out.
One commenter exclaimed, “Wait, that’s such a good idea!” and pointed out that this simple solution had not occurred to many people before.
Another user shared their newfound insight and showed how this hack serves as a gateway to more sustainable thinking and habits.
“I never realized how much plastic I use every day until I tried the switch,” they said.
Others were already planning their next steps.
“This is so clever. When my conditioner bar gets really thin, I’ll do this!” wrote another.
Transforming something that was once considered trash into a useful product, this hack embodies the essence of sustainable living and is a perfect example of how small changes to our daily habits can lead to both personal and environmental benefits.
The next time you’re tempted to throw away the leftover conditioner bar, remember: with a little creativity, you can turn it into a money-saving and eco-friendly solution for tangle-free hair.
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